Weekly Update

 

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Stories of God's People: Ruth & Naomi,

Outsiders can teach us about God's love.

 

Worship Leader: Rachel C
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Donelda F

Musician: Rayne D

Reader: Allison H

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C

Counters: Terry Z, Heather P

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Hymns:

VT#6 - Let s Walk Together

VT#637 - Blessed Be Your Name (song of the month)

Call to Worship

Lighting of the Christ Candle 

Prayer & Response

Children s Time

Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:22-2:13 

Message: Loyalty - Pastor Marv 

Hymn: VT#409 - For We Are Strangers No More

Offertory Prayer & Offering

Mateo s Blanket Blessing (see Announcements section below for details.)

Community Sharing and Prayer Pastor Marv

Sending Hymn: VT#810 - Go, My Friends, in Grace

Benediction

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

 

Pastor Vacation: July 7 - 21

Pastor Marv will return to the office Tuesday, July 22nd.

For pastoral care and concerns during this time, please contact a member of the Pastoral Care Team; Gary G, Carol D, Jess A, Susan BP.

 

Summer 2025 Office Hours

June 29^th through September 2^nd, our church office hours are as posted below. During our Remote Availability hours, Heather (office@valleyviewmc.ca) & Marv (marv@valleyviewmc.ca) are best reached by email. You may also leave voicemail at 519-438-1705.

HOLIDAYS, Office Closed:

Tuesday, August 5th

Tuesday, September 2nd

 

Summer 2025 In-Building Office Hours:

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

 

Remote Availability (phone 519-438-1705, email):

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Stories of God's People: Balaam, the donkey & the angel,

Pay attention to God s voice.

 

Worship Leader: David J
Guest Speaker: Steve MacDouell

Song Leader: Henry B

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Gloria J

Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Russ S, David H

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

 

Stories of God s People; the Old Testament

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.

 

Total Donations received in June: $24,250

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $147,229
(47% of total annual goal)

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Invitation: Mateo s Blanket Sunday, July 6th

The Pastoral Care Team (with assistance from Deb) is putting together a fleece blanket for Mateo, as a way to show our love and support. The blanket will be at Valleyview this coming Sunday, July 6th and there will be an opportunity for anyone who wishes to stay after the worship service and help tie the fringe of the blanket. There will also be a blanket blessing during the service.

 

I wanted to make you all aware this is happening in hopes you're able to stay after the service for a few minutes. It's a simple task that anyone can participate in.

 

Thank you,

Gary G.

 

MCC

Save The Date! MCC Ontario Peace Conference
November 1, 2025 at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate in Kitchener
The MCC Peace Conference is your chance to learn the art of everyday peace and experience first-hand how you and MCC are changing lives and communities through peacebuilding. This event will inspire and inform through general sessions and conversations with messengers of peace. Save the date (November 1) and stay tuned for more details!

 

Conrad Grebel University College

Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario is hiring a Director of Development to lead fundraising and alumni relations in alignment with its mission and values. The successful candidate will bring fundraising experience, relationship-building skills, and an appreciation for Grebel s Anabaptist/Mennonite identity. Applications will be reviewed beginning July 14, 2025, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Read the full description: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/careers

 

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

JUNE edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3ZBWSzb

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.