Weekly Update

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

The Passion of Christ

We remember the Last Supper with communion and then move into the Tenebrae service for a time of readings and reflection, ending in silence and darkness.

Worship Leader: Jacques P

Song Leader: Henry B

Musician: Krisanne N, violin: Rachael D

Reader: Gloria J

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P

Ushers: Brian C, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Terry Z, Heather P

 

Order of Service

Welcome

Lighting of the Peace candle

Song: VT # 796 Kyrie eleison, Have Mercy

Communion:

Prayer of Confession

Scripture: Mark 14: 22-25

Invitation to communion & sharing of bread and cup 

Prayer of thanksgiving

Poem read by Anna K

Introduction to the Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross (1 14)

Each station is composed of a scripture reading, reflection, prayer, and silent time of reflection.

This will include three hymns:

(After Station 7) VT # 325 - O Sacred Head Now Wounded

(After Station 12)  VT # 329 - Were You There

(After Station 14)  VT # 323 - When I Survey the Wonderous Cross

 

We depart in silence

 

 

8:30am - 9:30am, Easter Breakfast downstairs

Enjoy breakfast and conversation prior to the Easter Worship service.

Please bring finger foods to share (muffins, Paska or other baked goods, cheese & crackers, fruit).

Coffee and juice will be provided.

Please remember to bring your own dishes for your family plates, cutlery, glasses/mugs.

 

Easter Flowers 🌸

We invite you to bring tulips and daffodils to decorate the sanctuary.

Due to many scent allergies, please ensure floral arrangements do not include any other flowers.

Please keep the flowers with you at your seat. There will be a time to bring them up front after the start of the service.

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

Christ Collides with Death

 

Returning to the sanctuary as it was on Good Friday, we enter in quiet and darkness while waiting for the announcement of the empty tomb with Christ is Risen He is Risen Indeed.

 

Worship Leader: Andrea S
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Andrea S

Musician: Krisanne N, violins small group

Reader: Susan BP

Tech Team: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Henry J

Counters: Russ S, David H

Coffee Host: Eleanor G

 

Order of Service

We enter in quiet and darkness, returning to the sanctuary as we left it on Good Friday,

waiting now for the announcement of the empty tomb.

 

Hymn: VT #333 - Low in the Grave He Lay (1x refrain only)

Christ is Risen Christ is Risen Indeed!

Welcome

Announcements

Call to Worship

Lighting of the Christ candle

Hymn: VT# 346 - Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Tulips & daffodils are brought up to the cross and communion table

Confession and Words of Assurance

Children s Time

Hymn: VT# 358 - Christ Is Arisen

Scripture: Luke 24: 1-12

Message: Utter Nonsense? - Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT# 359 - Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing

Offering

Sharing & Congregational Prayer

Sending Hymn: VT# 568 - Christ Has No Body Here but Ours (hymn of the month)

Benediction

 

No Second Hour this week.

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 23

11:30am - 1:30pm - Welcome Wednesday, Rowntree United Church

Valleyview will be serving the Community meal at Rowntree United Church.

 

Thursday, April 24

7:00pm Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

7:00pm 8:00pm: Online Bible Study (Zoom)

Please email Pastor Marv (marv@valleyviewmc.ca) if you re interested in joining this 5 week session, April 10, 17, 24, and May 8 and 15.

 

Friday, April 25

7:00pm - 9:00pm ***Youth Gathering*** Earth Day Project

We will meet at the North London Athletic Fields (west of Adelaide and south of the river- across from Kipp's Lane) in the parking lot at 7pm. Earth Day is that week so we will be picking up trash along the river as we make our way to the Parent's house for snacks and a hang out. Pickup is at the Parent s at 9pm.

Dress in clothes you feel comfortable walking through the forest in, we would recommend long sleeves and long pants and if you have gloves or a picker-upper stick please bring that as well. We will have the garbage bags and some extra gloves if you don't have any.

Youth, please RSVP by April 23rd.

-Allison and David, Maria and Jacques

 

 

Sunday, April 27th 12pm (noon): Lunch Bunch monthly gathering

All are welcome to attend this open group. March's Sunday Lunch Bunch will be hosted by Ken & Carol D. Drinks will be supplied. Please bring own dishes and a potluck item to share.

If you plan to attend, please let Ken/Carol know at kaecee@isp.ca.

 

Saturday May 3rd at 9:00am Annual Spring Cleanup

Seeking volunteers to help with yard cleanup. Please let Helmut W know if you plan to attend. 519-702-7710

 

Saturday, May 10^th - Intergenerational Gathering at Valleyview.  Mark your calendars! 

 

Saturday, May 31^st - Valleyview Male Chorus 29^th Annual Spring Concert

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: The Church is Birthed

 

Worship Leader: Rachel C
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Donelda F

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Evan B

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Ben R, Evan B

Coffee Host: Dave H

 

11:00am Second Hour

Upstairs: Coffee Hour Fellowship Time

 

Lower Level: Sunday School Children, Jr Youth, and Youth classes

Parents please join us downstairs to review the Sunday School year.

We'd like to hear what you think went well for you and your children and any ideas for how things could be improved or suggestions for things we could try next year. How can we best support your children and their Christian Formation?

Snack Host: Susan BP

Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Deb G
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader: Jacob M

 

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

 

Donations received in April: $17,490

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $90,981

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Thank You note from Welcome Wednesday

On the bulletin board by the upstairs entry is a thank you note to Valleyview (VV) from Carol Langford, of Rowntree United (RU) Church s Board of Directors.  In the past, Agape Fellowship (AF) obtained an upright freezer to store donated meat for participants to purchase at a very low cost. Upon closing, they left this freezer for VV s use, but it has been sitting mostly empty. Welcome Wednesday (WW) has needed more space than their currently owned smaller chest freezer.  Lynne W suggested a swap - VV receiving the WW freezer and providing the larger upright freezer to RU.  With approval from both churches, the exchange was made in March.  The thank you note from RU was for this generous exchange.  

It feels like WW was being watched over by the universe s generosity.  About 1.5 weeks after the freezer exchange happened, WW received a donation of 6, frozen 20 lb. turkeys.  What a gift, and how wonderful to be able to accept this 120-pounds-of-great-meat contribution because we had the huge empty freezer to fill.  

Thank you VV from RU!!  

 

(If anyone feels like cooking a turkey or two with us at RU sometime in the next few months, please contact Lynne Williams.)

-Lynne

 

April 26^th Earthfest London

In recognition and celebration of Earth Day each year, Earthfest London inspires hope and action toward a greener London and a greener planet by bringing the community together for a day of music, art, food, learning, and fun.

https://www.earthfestlondon.ca/

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp  (slmc.ca)

Summer Camp: Registration is ongoing for overnight camps and day camps! Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp to have a look at the 2025 schedule and program descriptions. Still spots available in most camps!

Spring Work Weekend (Apr 25-27) Help get camp ready for the summer season! Meals are provided and there is no cost to attend. Go to slmc.ca/retreats to register.

Grand Paddle & Hike (May 9-11): Join us for Silver Lake s annual fundraiser! Visit our webpage to create a team or to make a donation  slmc.ca/retreats/paddle-the-grand

Mennonite Disaster Service Canada
We invite your prayers for MDS volunteers this spring and summer. Dozens of volunteers, from across the country, are rebuilding homes in Constance Bay, ON, North Shuswap, BC, and Lytton, BC, this year. Please pray for the volunteers' safety and that, together, we are able to respond, rebuild and restore hope. To learn more about our work, visit mds.org/current-responses

MCC

MCC Virtual Peace Table
Monday, April 14 from 3 - 4 p.m., Online Zoom call
Pull up a chair and join us at our next virtual Peace Table, an online gathering where individuals, denominations, churches and other organizations can come together to develop a virtual peace table". We will discuss and respond to current world events from a place of nonviolence and peace. If you're interested in joining others who are considering approaches to living out their faith using nonviolence in today s turbulent times, reach out to Rod Friesen at rodfriesen@mcco.ca to join the conversation.

 

 

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

APRIL edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3Y2s1el

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 in attendance experience serious peanut allergy. Please refrain from bringing, eating, or serving any food labelled as containing peanuts or with warning May contain peanuts .

Masking Policy at Valleyview

Please wear a facemask if you feel more comfortable and remember to stay home if you are not feeling well.