Weekly Update
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday May 18, 2025
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: Innocent M, Henry
J, Helen D
Counters: Russ S, Heather P
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Hymn: VT#10 - Here in This Place
Call to Worship
Prayer and Lighting the Peace Candle
Hymn: VT#386 - One Is The Body (song
of the month)
Children s Time Be Still and Know
Scripture Reading: Acts 11:1-18
Message: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! - Pastor Marv
Hymn: VT#377 - New Earth, Heavens New
Offertory Prayer
Offering: Our Offerings We Bring to You
Community Sharing and Prayer
Sending Hymn: VT#813 - Heart with Loving Heart United (v.
1, 3)
Benediction
11:00am No
Second Hour Today (Holiday Weekend)
Sunday School classes return with one final session Sunday, May
25th.
This Week at Valleyview
Staff Vacation Notice: May 19th to May 26th
Pastor Marv
is on vacation, returning to office Tuesday, May 27th. For Pastoral Care concerns please contact
a member of the Pastoral Care Team; Gary G, Susan BP,
Jess A, or Carol D.
Office Closed Tuesday May 20th
(Victoria Day holiday in lieu.)
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
10:30am 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
7:30pm Board Meeting
Thursday, May 22
7:00pm Male Chorus
Rehearsal
Sunday, May 25th: Sunday Lunch Bunch
The next Sunday Lunch Bunch will meet May 25th after the 2nd hour at the
home of Teresa B. This is an open group so you are
welcome to join in if this date and time works for you.
Lunch will be potluck so please bring something to share. Drinks will be
provided.
If you plan to attend,
please RSVP to Teresa at tbelle265@gmail.com
Saturday, May 31
7:30pm
- Valleyview Male Chorus 29th 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!
Next: Sunday May 25, 2025
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Worship Leader: Maggie P
Speaker: Paul Arnold
Song Leader: Henry B
Musician: Krisanne N
Reader: Kristibeth K
Tech Team: Heather P, John S
Ushers: Don T, Allison H,
Helen D
Counters: Ben R, Evan B
Coffee Host: Helen D
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour
Fellowship Time
Lower Level: Sunday School
Children, Jr Youth, and Youth classes
Snack Host: Susan BP
Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: TBD
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW
Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader: Jacob M
Donations to
the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in May: $23,429
Monthly Donations Target: $25,989
Total donations received Year-to-Date: $118,263
2025 Annual donations target: $311,863
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
CAUTION: Poison Ivy
Parents, please caution your children not to run
through the gardens on Valleyview s property. We recently
identified a stray poison ivy plant by the hill garden. We will monitor the
gardens closely this season. This is a great time to review with your children
not to run through the gardens in general, to help avoid damaging the plant
life. If you see any concern on the property, please inform Helmut W or
Heather in the office! office@valleyviewmc.ca
Sunday June 1st - Fanshawe Park
Worship Service &
Picnic Lunch
There
is no service at Valleyview, or livestream of the park service.
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!
Free
Entry:
Do
NOT pay at the entrance gate. Tell the attendant you are with
Valleyview Mennonite Church, the park will bill the church.
We
will meet at the Watson Porter Pavilion. Follow the signs - cross over
the dam, past the Pioneer Village, and park in the lot (grassy area) to the
left of the road under the tall evergreen trees. The gate entrance to the
Watson Porter Pavilion will be on the right. Do not park along the driveway
to the pavilion. Please leave this area for accessible parking only.
What to Bring:
- Lawn Chairs / Blankets
- Food to Share (Peanut Free,
Sesame Free) for potluck style Picnic Lunch
- Dishes, Cutlery, Water Bottles
or Drink Cups (Water Refill Station is provided)
- Outdoor games & activities
for free time (frisbees, balls, lawn games...)
- Weather Appropriate Clothing,
Sunscreen & Bug Spray
Please bring a
serving dish and utensil for your potluck contribution. There are no extra
serving dishes available at the pavilion. Label your dish with your name and
please collect it before leaving at the end of the event.
MCEC
Mennonite World
Conference
500: The Courage to Love Worship Service
Zurich, Switzerland
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 11 a.m. EDT
Join the livestream feed from Zurich and gather with Anabaptists around the
world as we commemorate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptist beginnings
Watch here
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.
MC Canada Gathering Leadership Day - July 2, 2025, 9am - 3:30 pm, Waterloo
North Mennonite Church - Join David Boshart (president, AMBS) and Shana Peachy Boshart
(Shine Everywhere Project) to explore how to navigate the evolving landscape of
congregational ministry. How can we lead effectively in these fluid and chaotic
times? Connect with leaders from across our nationwide community of
faith. More information.
NHMRS: New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale
May 30 31, 2025
Mark your calendars for the
2025 Sale from May 30-31!
The Quilt and Sale Guide is
now available! Request a physical copy by sending your mailing address to justinarmitage@mcco.ca.
Download a digital copy here.
Keep up to date on the
latest NHMRS news by following us on Facebook, Instagram or sign up here to receive updates.
Learn More > nhmrs.com
MCC
Elephant at the Border: A Peace Church Response to Annexation
June
1 and June 8 (7 - 8:30 p.m.) | Online
Amidst political discord and talks of annexation across the Canada-US border,
what is the call of followers of Jesus to respond? MCC is hosting four webinars
that will explore the power and possibility of nonviolence in
light of U.S. aggression. Join a series of online workshops starting on
Sunday, May 4 with guest speakers and small group
discussion. Attend one or attend them all. This event is free. To learn more,
visit mcc.org/peace-church-response.
Introduction to Pow Wows webinar
Tuesday, June 3, 2 - 3 p.m. or Wednesday, June 4 from 7 - 8 p.m, Online
All nations are welcome to celebrate and enjoy the beautiful and powerful
experience of pow wows from music, dance, regalia, food, culture and
ceremony. Often non-Indigenous people might feel a bit shy about going
alone for the first time or doing the wrong thing, but MCC Ontario's Indigenous
Neighbours team is here to help make this a little
easier. Register for one of two webinars at mcc.org/events. This event is free.
Save-the-date: Men Listening, Men Talking
Nov, 28-29, 2025 | Hidden Acres Mennonite
Camp & Retreat Centre, New Hamburg
What does it mean to be a man of faith today? Men Listening, Men
Talking on November 28-29, 2025, invites men of all
ages and backgrounds to gather for a powerful weekend of honest conversations,
deep listening and personal growth. Through biblical reflection,
storytelling and shared experiences, we ll explore masculinity with courage and
compassion challenging harmful norms and embracing a vision of wholeness,
integrity and inclusion. Mark your calendars and make space for
connection, reflection and transformation.
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!
Grand Paddle
& Hike Update: Thank
you so much to everyone who participated or supported the annual SLMC
fundraiser. With your help we have surpassed the goal and look forward to
another summer of life-changing camp experiences. Click here to see Fundraiser Update and Event Photos
Men s Retreat (Sep 12-14): Registration
is open for the fall Men s Retreat. Join us for a relaxing weekend of good food
and relaxation. Visit here for more details slmc.ca/retreats
Join Us: Our London Family Community Memorial Walk - June 3, 2025
On June 3, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP) and the Al-ghazali Centre invite you to join us for the annual "Our London Family" Community Memorial Walk at Canterbury Park.
Four years ago, our community experienced a devastating loss when a Muslim family became victims of an Islamophobic hate crime. This walk creates space for us to remember them, learn about the ongoing impact of Islamophobia, and take meaningful steps toward a more inclusive London.
We believe healing happens in community. By walking together, we strengthen our connections and renew our commitment to making London a place where all feel welcome and safe.
We hope to see you there.