Weekly Update

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Donelda F
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Musician: Rayne D

Reader: Joel FW

Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley K

Ushers: Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Terry Z, Heather P

Coffee Host: Helen D

 

11:00am Second Hour

Coffee Hour Fellowship Time

 

No Sunday School classes today. There is one more class day Sunday, May 25th

 

 

 

Saturday May 10

Intergenerational Gathering at Valleyview

Join us this Saturday for one or all of the planned activities as we gather all ages together for a fun afternoon and evening of fellowship.

 

Activities:

3:30pm   Hike through Kilally Woods

        One hour hike led by Mike F, along the north shore of the Thames River

        We will meet by the Dan Pulham Field (815 Windermere Rd) at the far east end of Windemere Road - off Adelaide - and begin our hike from this point.

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. 

        Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available. 

        Please bring your own plates and cups/water bottles.

        Help Needed! As people arrive downstairs, please help setup chairs at the tables. Also seeking few hands to help with clean-up after the meal - let Brenda F know.

6:00pm   Intergenerational table games 

 

Thursday, May 15

7:00pm Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

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

Our final Bible Study of the season will be this Thursday May 15th at 7pm. The passage of Scripture we will be reflecting on together will be Colossians 3:1-11.

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

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

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 21

9:00am Seniors Group Gathering: MCC Meat Cannery Tour in New Hamburg

Seniors, if attending please RSVP to Carol D: kaecee@isp.ca

On Wednesday, May 21 the seniors are planning an excursion to New Hamburg for a tour of the M.C.C. meat cannery at 41 Heritage Drive. The tour begins at 10:30 and will last about an hour.
We will meet at Valleyview at 9:00 a.m. to organize car-pooling and head to New Hamburg.  Please let me know if you plan to go and if you are available for car-pooling either as a driver or as a passenger.
Lunch is at the Imperial Restaurant, a fully wheelchair accessible restaurant.  Some people have also expressed an interest if possibly exploring the M.C.C. thrift store.
- Carol D

 

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: Rachel C
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Heidi W

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Elma F

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Henry J

Counters: Russ S, Helen D

 

11:00am No Second Hour Today

 

Sunday School classes return for one final session this school year - Sunday, May 25th

 

 

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

 

Donations received in May: $4,661

Total Donations received in April: $21,118

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $99,270

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

See Calendar section above for upcoming events requiring RVSP.

 

Conrad Grebel University College:

 

Art is Always Conflict | April 1 - June 17, 2025. Grebel Gallery, Conrad Grebel University College. Orbiting themes of disability, abuse and suffering, belief and unbelief, destruction and regeneration, this retrospective exhibit features needlepoint, line drawing, and poetry by Liz Wenger, a Mennonite artist who lived and worked in Goshen, Indiana. Visit uwaterloo.ca/centre-peace-advancement/grebel-gallery 

 

Embracing Aging as Culmination Annual Spirituality and Aging Seminar | Friday, June 6, 2025,  
9:30 am 3:30 pm. Guest speaker: Dr. Carol Orsborn, spirituality and aging expert, and author of seven books that embrace spiritual aging as life s culmination. For seminar details and pricing, visit uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/embracing-aging-culmination 

 

There s still time to register for Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC), August 10 22, 2025. OMMC is a place where youth develop and enrich relationships, faith, musicality, and leadership in a fun and supportive summer camp environment. More information at grebel.ca/ommc 

Hidden Acres is hosting our 58th Annual Chicken BBQ & 17th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 10 from 5 - 7 pm.  

Come and enjoy our delicious chicken dinner that thousands of people have come to know and love. Along with the chicken, your meal includes potato salad, coleslaw, veggies, pickles, a fresh roll, chips and an apple or fresh baked apple fritter.

$21 - 1 Piece Meal  /  $25 - 2 Piece Meal  

Pie Auction will happen during the meal.

Please visit hiddenacres.ca for more details and to order your tickets.

Tickets need to be purchased in advance.

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 Lifesaving Course!

SLMC Annual General Meeting (May 10 at 11:30am on Zoom): Click here for AGM details and link.

Grand Paddle & Hike (May 9-11): It s not too late to join us for the hike or paddle on Saturday! Bring your family and friends out to Silver Lake s annual fundraiser event. Visit our webpage to create a team or to make a donation  slmc.ca/retreats/paddle-the-grand

 

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.