Weekly Update

 

 

  

Road Closures & Reduced Lanes, Sunday June 8^th
Please be aware the Forest City Road Race occurs this Sunday and may impact routes for those travelling to Valleyview from North and West London areas.

Plan your route by viewing racecourses here:

https://www.forestcityroadraces.com/courses

 

  

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Susan BP

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P

Ushers: Mike F, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Heather P, Erin w

 

Theme: Pentecost and Anabaptism 500 Anniversary

The litanies included in this Order of Service are the Shared Convictions of the Mennonite World Conference.

 

Order of Service

Prelude: Elenor

Ewe, Thina

Announcements

Welcome

Singing: Ewe, Thina / We Walk His Way /Suivons ses voies

Introduction/Call to Worship:

Lighting of the Christ Candle

One: By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:

All: God is known to us as Parent, Child, and Holy Spirit, the Creator who seeks to restore fallen humanity by calling a people to be faithful in fellowship, worship, service and witness.

Bible reading: Acts 2:1-21

One: By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:

All: Jesus is the Son of God. Through his life and teachings, his cross and resurrection, he showed us how to be faithful disciples, redeemed the world, and offers eternal life.

Singing: VT 113 - Cantai ao Senhor/O Sing to the Lord (vv. 1,4,5)

One: By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:

All: As a church, we are a community of those whom God s Spirit calls to turn from sin, acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord, receive baptism upon confession of faith, and follow Christ in life.

Children's Time

Children s Time

One: By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:

All: As a faith community, we accept the Bible as our authority for faith and life, interpreting it together under Holy Spirit guidance, in the light of Jesus Christ to discern God s will for our obedience.

Message - Babel Reversed - Pastor Marv

Singing: VT 813 Heart with Loving Heart United

One: By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:

All: The Spirit of Jesus empowers us to trust God in all areas of life so we become peacemakers who renounce violence, love our enemies, seek justice, and share our possessions with those in need.

Offering

One: By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:

All: We gather regularly to worship, to celebrate the Lord s Supper, and to hear the Word of God in a spirit of mutual accountability.

Communion

Singing: VT 551 - Beautiful Things

Community Sharing and Prayer

One: By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:

All: As a world-wide community of faith and life we transcend boundaries of nationality, race, class, gender and language. We seek to live in the world without conforming to the powers of evil, witnessing to God s grace by serving others, caring for creation, and inviting all people to know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.

One: In all these convictions spoken this morning, we draw inspiration from Anabaptist forebears of the 16th century, who modelled radical discipleship to Jesus Christ.

All: We seek to walk in Jesus name by the power of the Holy Spirit, as we confidently await Christ s return and the final fulfillment of God s kingdom.

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

 

 

Thursday, June 12 - 7:00pm

Ad-hoc Housing Committee Meeting with invited Board & Council members, at Valleyview.

 

 

 

Wednesday, June 18

12 noon - Valleyview Seniors Group June Picnic

The first summer picnic is planned for Wednesday, June 18 at 12 noon.

We will gather in Springbank Park.  Enter the park using the West End Entrance.

Bring your own lunch, a sun hat, sun screen and a lawn chair.

    Any questions check with Carol D. or Eleanor G.

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Linda W
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Henry B

Musician: Krisanne N

Reader: Gloria J

Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G

Ushers: Ben R, Paul A, Innocent M

Counters: Russ S, David H

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

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

 

Donations received in June: $2,700

Total Donations received in May: $28,145

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $125,679
(40% of total annual goal)

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Fanshawe Worship & Picnic:

Just wanted to pass along kudos to all who were part of the planning and carrying-out of this past church "picnic." I counted over 100 people who came to our annual event. Wow, what a success!!

 

And, as always, Tim Freed found a delightful way to engage children (of all ages, actually) with another project.

 

Elenor & Don T

 

MCC

 

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.

 

MCEC

1. MC Canada Gathering 2025 July 2 - 5, 2025, Kitchener-Waterloo, ON. Our Nationwide Family of Faith Comes to MCEC this Summer! The early bird deadline is quickly approaching for the Mennonite Church Canada Gathering this July! Check out this welcome video from the MCEC staff, inviting you to join us for MC Canada Gathering 2025 in MCEC. It's going to be a joyful celebration of our nationwide community of faith as we come together to worship, grow, engage in meaningful business, and connect together. Register before June 5th at midnight for the early bird discount! 
   
   
2. Lunch Hour with the MCEC Executive Minister, June 20, noon to 1 p.m. Online. Join us on Zoom for a midday conversation with Anthony Siegrist! Take a pause in your day to connect, reflect, and be encouraged. 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, we ll be joined by Lori Guenther Reesor to talk about churches and money, generosity and discipleship. 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. First Hmong 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

MAY edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/4352YtY

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.