Weekly Update

 

 

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 Meeting Deb G:
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: Eileen F & Sarah R
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

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

 

 

April 28 May 2 Office Hours
Monday to Wednesday: 9am to 12:30pm

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 9am to 12:30pm

 

This next week, we welcome Elections Canada to our space Monday, April 28^th with polls open 9:30am 9:30pm. The basement main hall will be closed to church program use and member access this entire day.

 

 

Sunday, April 27

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. See email dated April 19^th or this week s printed bulletin for address details.

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

 

Tuesday, April 29

5:30-8:00pm: The Art in Recovery Recreation Group (Basement Main Hall)
A free art and recreation group meeting once per month for people in the recovery/recovering stages of addiction (whether substance or process). We encourage positive communication and supports to group members in any stage of recovery. Pre-Registration required, spaces limited. Visit Facebook Link, or contact Emily H: 519-317

 

Thursday, May 1

7:00pm Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

Saturday, May 3

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

 

 

Thursday, May 8

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

Please email Pastor Marv (marv@valleyviewmc.ca) if you re interested in joining May 8 and 15.

Our next Thursday evening Bible study will take place Thursday, May 8.

The Scripture you are asked to read is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well from John 4:1-42.

I will send out a Zoom link that week. We meet from 7-8pm and all are welcome to join.

 

Saturday, May 10

3:30pm - Intergenerational Gathering at Valleyview

Activities:

1.     3:30pm Hike through Kilally Woods along north shore of Thames River. We will meet by the Dan Pulham Field at the far east end of Windemere Road - off Adelaide - and begin our hike from this point. (one hour)

2.     5:00pm Dinner at the church: Wiener roast and Ice Cream Sundaes  free-will offering will be collected to help cover the cost of the meal

3.     6:00pm Intergenerational table games 

 

Saturday, May 31

7:30pm - Valleyview Male Chorus 29^th Annual Spring Concert

Location: First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street in London.  The program will consist of a range of songs sung by male voices including songs of faith, spirituals, meditative numbers, folk songs and contemporary music, all with the goal of inspiring hope, faith and joy in the listener.  All are welcome to this Annual event. Tickets $20 at the door. 

 

Sunday, June 1

10:30am - Annual Park Worship Service & Church Picnic, at Fanshawe Conservation Area s Watson Porter Pavilion

Join us for Valleyview's annual worship service at Fanshawe Park Conservation Area (1424 Clarke Road, north of Huron St.) 

        10:30am:  Worship Service

        12:00pm:  Potluck Picnic Lunch

        1:00pm:    Family Activity & Games 

Plan to stay for the afternoon, enjoying free time & fellowship!

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: David J
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Allison H

Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley K

Ushers: Tim F, Briand C, TBD

Counters: Helen D, Erin W

Coffee Host: Dave H

 

11:00am Second Hour

Upstairs: Coffee Hour Guest Speakers: Habitat For Humanity, Please join guest speakers Susan Fahner & Joe Scrocco from Habitat for Humanity as we learn more about the organization and proposal to create housing on Valleyview s property. This is a great time to bring your questions about this proposal as presented at April s AGM.

 

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

Snack Host: Paul & Lynne W

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: $18,652

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $92,143 (30% of annual target)

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Annual Spring Cleanup - Seeking Volunteers!

Volunteers needed! Saturday May 3rd at 9:00am. Please contact Helmut W. 519-702-7710, if you re able to help with a spring cleanup of Valleyview s property - shrubs, branches, mulch & garden beds, etc

 

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. Please spread the word and help us fill Sports Camp, CILT 1B and the Bronze Cross/Medallion Combo Lifesaving Course!

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

MCEC

1.   On the Journey is a space to share stories and learn from each other as we reflect on our responses to the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action. Submit your stories or questions to MCEC Truth & Reconciliation Working Group at trwg@mcec.ca.

2.   Lunch Hour with the MCEC Executive Minister, May 16, noon to 1 p.m. Online. Join us on Zoom for a midday conversation with Anthony Siegrist! This is a space to bring your questions, share your voice and energize one another for the work of God's reconciling ministry. This session Professor Drew Strait from AMBS will explore the timely and challenging topic of Christian nationalism. More information and to register.

3.   Climate Action and Indigenous Relations Workshop - What does the Lord require of us? - July 2, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener. How might we link arms as an intercultural church in our shared ministries of restoration? Explore the biblical and spiritual call to collectively "love mercy, do justice and walk humbly with our God." More information and to register for this MC Canada Pre-Gathering Event.

 

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.