Weekly Update

 

 

 

Air Conditioning update:
We apologize for the uncomfortably warm conditions last Sunday July 6^th. A repair to our system was carried out this week and air conditioning is working again.

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

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

Pay attention to God s voice.

Guest Speaker: Steve MacDouell

 

Worship Leader: David J

Song Leader: Henry B

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Gloria J

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Russ S, David H

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Hymns:

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

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

Call to Worship

Prayer

Lighting the Christ Candle

Prayer of Confession

Scripture Reading: Numbers 22:18-35

Children s Time

Message: Balaam, the Donkey & the Angel - Steve MacDouell

Hymn: VT#732 Open My Eyes (Abre mis ojos)

Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer David J

Hymn: VT#847 - You Shall Go Out with Joy

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.

 

Wednesday, July 16 12 noon, Senior s Group Picnic

We will gather at Springbank Park, entering vie the West Entrance. (Commissioners Rd W & W Springbank Gate)

Bring your own lunch, lawn chair and hat.

Come for a good time visiting with others.

Hope to see you there!

Eleanor G and Carol D

Save the Date! If you haven't already done it, please mark the next picnic date on your calendars, Wednesday, August 20 at 12 noon.

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Stories of God's People: Deborah the prophet,

God provides leaders.

 

Guest Speaker: Amanda Zehr

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Song Leader: Heidi W

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Lynne W

Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Mike F

Counters: Heather P, Evan B

 

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.

 

Donations received in July: $4,923

Total Donations received in June: $24,250

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $152,152
(49% of total annual goal)

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

None this week.

 

MCEC:

MC Canada Gathering 2025 It Happened!
Nearly 600 people gathered in Kitchener-Waterloo last week for the MC Canada Gathering at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate and the Youth Gathering at the University of Waterloo. With the theme Each Gift, the week was filled with learning, listening, celebrating and worship. What a time of connection and inspiration!

 

Highlights from MC Canada Gathering 2025
- The Gift Exchange: Daily newsletters from Gathering 2025
- Spirit Acts: A Monologue based on Acts 1-12 by Arlyn Friesen Epp
- Video of Speakers: Cesar Garcia, Derek Suderman, Carolina Gouveia Santana, Kelbessa Muleta Demena and more.

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!

 

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.