Weekly Update from Valleyview Mennonite Church
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:11
WEEKLY WORSHIP & MEETING LINKS
10:00am - Worship & Second Hour Live Stream
11:00am – Home viewers fellowship time (Zoom)
New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.
Sunday December 11, 2022
¯¯¯ Third Sunday of Advent ¯¯¯
10:00am – In-Person & Live Stream* Worship Service
If you have a Joy or Concern that you would like to bring forward to the congregation on Sunday, please email the Pastoral Care Team at pct@valleyviewmc.ca.
Worship Leader: Lynne W
Speaker: Derek Martin
Song Leader: Donelda F
Pianist: Elenor T
Reader: Kristibeth K
Tech Team: Tom P, Heather P
Ushers: Brian C, Henry J, Helen D
Counters: Terry Z, Brian C
Coffee Host: Henry & Elly
Order of Service
Waiting Welcome
Hymn: STS#9 - As the Pauper Waits for Plenty (v. 1, 4.)
Call to worship
Hymn: STS#3 - Come, Light of the World (v. 1, Sing twice)
Candle-lighting liturgy
Hymn: VT#239 - He Came Down
VT#245 - O Little Town of Bethlehem (v. 1 – 3)
Scripture: Isaiah 35: 1 – 10
We Pray …
Hymn: VT# 707 - Dona Nobis Pacem (sing twice)
Scripture: Matthew 11: 7 – 10
Children’s time: Shepherdess Rebecca, Maggie P
Message: What are you Waiting For? - Derek Martin
Offering:
Prayer
Our Offerings we Bring to You
Community Prayer: Lynne W
Announcements
Hymn - Quartet: VT#833 - Sálvanos, Señor
Benediction
11:00am Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour; Christmas Carol Sing for All Ages – all are invited.
Livestream: Home Viewers are invited to stay on for the Second Hour to join Carol Singing. We will not project lyrics on the livestream, however you are invited to sing along as able.
Downstairs:
>No Junior Sunday School today
>Youth Meet
This Week at Valleyview
Friday Dec 9
7:00 - 9:00pm: Valleyview's Christmas Party at Valleyview, featuring music group View from the Valley (John N., Natashja S, & Derek M) including Sing-a-Long Christmas favourites. Tickets required, purchase by Dec 4th.
Wednesday Dec 14
9:30am-11:30am: EarlyON Busy Bodies Drop-In Playgroup, ages 0-6 years
Next Sunday December 18, 2022
¯¯¯¯ Fourth Sunday of Advent ¯¯¯¯
10:00am – In-Person & Live Stream* Worship Service
If you have a Joy or Concern that you would like to bring forward to the congregation on Sunday, please email the Pastoral Care Team at pct@valleyviewmc.ca.
Worship Leader: Jacques P
Speaker: David Friesen-Waldner
Song Leader: Maggie P
Pianist: Krisanne N
Reader: Gloria J
Community Prayer: Cathy L
Tech Team: John S, Heather P
Ushers: Brian C, Henry J, Helen D
Counters: Evan B
Coffee Host: Helen D
11:00am Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour
Downstairs:
>Junior Sunday School - Teacher: Erin P & Lynne W, Snack Host: Tim & Elma
>Youth Meet
Worship Schedule Preview
December 18 - Advent 4
Worship leader Jacques Parent, speaker David Friesen Waldner
December 24 - Christmas Eve service at the church - 6:30pm.
Worship leader Shelley Kopp
Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments. Please bring cookies or squares to share (no peanuts, please). Drinks will be provided.
December 25 - Christmas Day service at 10:00am. ON ZOOM
Worship leader Elenor Taves
There will be a time for fellowship during this hour.
January 1 – New Year’s Day service at 10:00am. ON ZOOM.
In and Around Valleyview
Missions & Social Concerns Collection - Ongoing Through the Winter months:
LUSO & Ark Aid are both requesting donations of winter clothing, especially men’s and boys wear. We have made our first deliveries. Thank you for your generous response. This will be an ongoing opportunity throughout the winter so contributions are always welcome!
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to Donate and YTD contribution statements where you can track your donations and pledges - please visit the Valleyview Website at https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Please review your YTD donations and access your contribution statements at: Giving History | Public Website (valleyviewmc.ca).
Our monthly target is: $25,711.00 for each month of the year.
Our December Gifts received to-date: $2446.81
Thank-you
John S.
Treasurer
In the Broader Community
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp:
2023 Winter and Spring Retreats now open for registration: Come to Silver Lake in 2023 for some fun camp experiences! Dads & Kids, Snowshoe Hike, Women’s Retreat, Couples Retreat, Winter Camp for Grown-Ups, March Break Family Getaway, Youth Camp and Family Camp – there are options for all ages! Go to SLMC Retreats & Events for more info and to register. These make fantastic Christmas gifts!
For the latest news and volunteer opportunities, visit links below:
Masking Policy at Valleyview
Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health strongly recommends that Ontarians wear masks in all indoor public settings. Our Valleyview COVID-19 task force encourages everyone to:
- Wear masks for worship services and large gatherings
- Get the COVID-19 vaccines and influenza vaccine (flu shot)
- Stay home if feeling unwell
Extra single-use masks are available at the entry doors on Sunday in case of forgetting to bring one.
We hope these recommendations help to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe at Valleyview. Thanks for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our COVID-19 task force committee members: Don, Greg, Erin, and Heather.
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.
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