Sunday October 4, 2026

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 Season of Creation 2: Living in Relationship

Isaiah 55:3-5 and Matthew 5:17-20

 

Leading us in worship:

Speaker: David Friesen Waldner

Worship Leader: Maggie P

Song Leader: Maggie P

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: David J

Community Prayer: Maggie P

Tech Team: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Helen D

Counters: Heather P, Erin W

Coffee Host: Helen D

 

Order of Service:

Announcements

Welcome

Lighting the Peace Candle

Call to worship

Offering: VT# 789 - Be a Sower

Confession and Assurance

Hymn of the Month: VT# 458 - The Water is Ready

Children s Time

Hymn: VT# 180 - This is God's Wondrous World

Scripture: Isaiah 55:3 5; Matthew 5:17 20 NIV

Message: Living in Relationship - David FW

Community Prayer

Litany

Benediction

Hymn: VT# 145 - Touch the Earth Lightly

11am - Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour: What is the Church For?

Paul A. will facilitate the second session in our series, What Is the Church For? We will listen to Christian voices from other times and places and ask what they might help us see about God s calling of the church. Rather than simply looking back at church history, we will consider how these witnesses can widen our imagination, challenge some of our assumptions, and help us reflect more deeply on what it means to be the church today.

 

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

Children s Snack Host: Gloria & David J

Children s Class (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Mike & Donelda F

Jr Youth Class (Gr 5 8) Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meetup (Gr 9 12) Leader: Sarah D

 

Calendar: Oct 4 - 9

Click here for our full Calendar of events.

 

INTERIM PASTOR SCHEDULE:

This week, Pastor Craig's in person days in London will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Please reach out to him if you would like a visit or an appointment with him during that time.  Also feel free to reach out to him by e-mail or on his cell (519-498-8424) even on days when he is not local to Valleyview.

 

         7:30pm Church Council Meeting (online)

        7:00pm Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

        1:30pm Friday Food Share (click for details)

 

Save the Date!

       October 16 18, 2026

Annual Church Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (Sauble Beach, ON)

Registration closed

 

       October 23 25, 2026: Pastor Candidating Weekend

Activities and meetings are planned Friday to Sunday to meet and interact with the pastor candidate. After the candidating weekend, members will have an opportunity to vote whether or not to call the candidate to ministry and become our next pastor. A Congregational Meeting and vote will take place on Sunday October 25 at 2 p.m. at Valleyview.

 

Fall 2026 Worship Preview: click here

 

Next Sunday: October 11, 2026

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Youth Lead Worship

Thanksgiving & Communion Service

Give Thanks to the Lord!

Camp Sponsorship Fundraiser

In 2026, 14 children and youth had memorable summer camp experiences thanks to the support of the Valleyview camp sponsorship fund. As we prepare for next year, we want to replenish the restricted fund so it is available to offer a meaningful subsidy for every Valleyview child who wants to attend a Mennonite summer camp. 

 

On Sunday, October 11, we will be encouraging you to donate to the fund, in concert with our youth leading the service. They are planning to bring the spirit of camp to the service, and we invite you to as well! If you wish, bring or wear something that reminds you of summer camp or outdoor fun. Our fundraising goal is to reach and hopefully surpass $2000.  You can donate to this fund during the Sunday offering or online at valleyviewmc.ca/give (indicating camp sponsorship in your memo line!). 

Leading us in worship:

Speaker: Pastor Craig with Youth

Worship Leader: Valleyview Youth

Song Leader: TBD*

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Valleyview Youth

Community Prayer: Pastor Craig

Tech Team: Heather P, TBD*

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Ben R, Susan BP

11am No Second Hour (Happy Thanksgiving!)

 

Donations to the Church Budget

For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.

 

Donations received in October: $4,100

Monthly Target: $39,140*

* Revised monthly donations required for remainder of the year.

Previous month total: September $23,610

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $209,864

(64% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual target: $327,285

$117,421 remaining to reach the full-year target

 

 

This is notice of a Congregational Meeting of Members to be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Non-members are welcome to attend and participate in all discussions; however, non-members are not eligible to vote. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether to extend a call to ministry for the pastor candidate, following the end of a candidating weekend scheduled for October 23-25. Details and supporting documentation were emailed to the membership on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Or, contact the church office.

 

MCEC Young Adults Together: Bi-weekly Zoom conversations every other Tuesday evening to connect Young Adults across MCEC for a time to celebrate, learn about and pray along our walk with Jesus together. More details and to register.

MCEC Intercultural Competency Conversation, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m. - noon, MCEC, 50 Kent Ave., Kitchener, ON. Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop open to all who are curious about how intercultural understandings can deepen relationships and enhance ministry effectiveness. More information and to register.

MC Canada Young Adult Opportunity: Art of Being Creatures - Young Adults interested in the intersection of Faith and Climate/Creation Care Oct. 30- Nov. 2! The Art of Being Creatures might be an event for you. Apply for paid (FREE) spots open for Young Adults!

Posted 2026-09-20

 

Fall Hike with Silver Lake Mennonite Camp 

Take in peak fall colours from Oct 19 21 in the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail. Hikes will range from 10 - 18 km per day with evenings at camp. Shared accommodations and meals are provided. Visit slmc.ca/retreats for more information and to signup! 

Posted 2026-10-04

 

For the latest news and volunteer opportunities, visit links below:

 

MCC (Mennonite Central Committee): mcccanada.ca

MCEC (Mennonite Church Eastern Canada): mcec.ca

MDS (Mennonite Disaster Service): mds.mennonite.net

SEPTEMBER edition of On the Level: https://conta.cc/3URSfBy

MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates): www.meda.org

 

Attendance Practices at Valleyview

 

Scent-Free Zone: Severe Scent Allergy

Valleyview is a scent-free zone as many participants have strong reactions to scented products. Please refrain from using all scented products: cologne, perfume, hairspray, hand and body lotion.

No Peanuts: Allergy Alert

Some members experience severe allergy. Please refrain from bringing, eating, or serving any food labelled as containing peanuts or with warning May contain peanuts .