Weekly Update

 

  

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

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Hymn: VT#29 - Come, Now is the Time to Worship

Welcome Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to Worship & Prayer

Responsive Reading: Psalm 8 - A Psalm of David

Hymn: VT#681 - Every Time I feel the Spirit

Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-5

Children s Time

Hymn: VT#551 - Beautiful Things

Message: We Glory in our Sufferings Really? - Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT#60 - Trinity Song

Offering and Offertory Prayer

Congregational Sharing and Prayer

Closing Hymn: VT#835 - Go now in Peace

Benediction

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, June 17 6:30pm

Property & Maintenance Committee Meeting 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: Donelda F
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Rayne D

Reader: Katriel/Joel FW

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Ben R, Evan B

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

Summer Worship Series - July & August 2025

 

Join us for summer worship as we explore wonderful stories from the Old Testament.  For some of us, these stories may bring back memories of learning about them in our childhood. For others, this could be the first introduction to them.  Through these stories, we will see how God was together with people in their times of joy, sorrow and challenges - just as God is with us today in our daily lives.  We are part of a long history of being God s people.

 

 

 

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

 

Donations received in June: $8,600

Total Donations received in May: $28,145

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $131,579
(42% of total annual goal)

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Canadian Mennonite Magazine Annual Renewals and New Subscriptions

 

All who attend Valleyview Mennonite Church may receive a subscription to Canadian Mennonite, a monthly magazine. Canadian Mennonite also stays in touch between issues with concise weekly emails that offer timely news from the Anabaptist world and behind-the-scenes reflections on articles they are working on. Canadian Mennonite covers the news, events and ideas shaping Mennonite Church Canada.

 

Please let me know if you would like to be added to our church s list. As a valued subscriber, you have two options:

 

A.  The full package. Receive the print magazine AND an emailed PDF (this looks just like the print magazine but in digital form) PLUS the new weekly emails.

 

B.  Digital-only. Receive an email each Friday. One week per month includes the magazine attached as a PDF.

 

To start a new subscription or to change your delivery preferences (to receive print, digital or both), please contact Heather, in the Church Office: office@valleyviewmc.ca by Thursday June 26th, 2025.

 

Subscriptions are paid for collectively through Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC).

 

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Palestine/Israel Network group:

 

Invitation to participate in a Palestine Land Exercise as follows:

 

Date:  Sunday, June 22, from 2:00 4:00 pm

Place:   Wesley Knox United Church (Wortley Village)

               91 Askin Street

               London, ON

 

The Palestine Land Exercise is a 90 minute experiential learning tool designed to help participants understand the history and current context of Palestine and Israel, and become engaged in building a just peace.  It grows out of the relationships and work that Mennonite organizations have had in the region since 1949.  The Palestine/Israel Network group of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada is collaborating with the local United Church in sponsoring these events. 

 

If you want additional information, or wish to participate in this exercise, please contact Esther Kern at: eagle.spirit@rogers.com, or phone:  519-681-5092.

 

 

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!

Men s Retreat (Sep 12-14): Registration is open for the fall Men s Retreat. Join us for a time of rest, amazing food and connection. David Lobe is returning as chef/sommelier and Mike Schmidt will lead some thought-provoking reflections. Special discount for those under 30 or underemployed. Click here for more details  slmc.ca/retreats

Hiring this Fall: SLMC is seeking our next 2 Assistant Directors to support all seasons of camp life (outdoor ed, retreats, summer camp). Find the job description at slmc.ca/staff for these FT Sept-Aug positions. Share widely with gifted, responsible, passionate individuals, who can apply by July 15.

 

MCEC

1.        MCEC Spring Financial Update

We are pleased to share with you MCEC in Ministry Financial Update for Spring 2025. By God s grace and through your faithful support, financial gifts have surpassed expectations while expenses have remained below budget providing us with a strong and encouraging start to the year.
Read or download the full update here

 

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. MCEC Weekly Devotional: Receive weekly encouragement from MCEC pastors! Sign up for MCEC Connect to get a new devotional in your inbox each week.

 

 

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.