Weekly Update

 

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Stories of God's People: Zechariah s vision,

We celebrate a dream of peace for all people.

 

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Worship Leader: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Gloria J

Tech Team: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Helen D, Ben R

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome & Introduction

Lighting Peace Candle

Call to Worship  VT#862 (Unison)

Singing: VT#6 Let s Walk Together

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-13

Singing: VT#797 We are people of God s peace

Children s Time

Meditation: Why is Peace so Elusive? Pastor Marv

Singing: VT#790 How can we be silent

Offering

Community Sharing of joys and concerns

Singing: VT#637 - Blessed Be Your Name (Song of the month)

Benediction

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

Upcoming Staff Holiday: Church Office Closed August 2^nd to 5^th

Tuesday August 5: Civic Holiday in lieu

We will return to the church office Wednesday, August 6^th.

 

Sunday, July 27 12 noon (after worship) Sunday Lunch Bunch

The Sunday Lunch Bunch this month is meeting at the home of Linda W and Derek M.

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 Linda at: ljw081990@gmail.com.

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

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

 

 

There is no worship service at Valleyview on August 3.

 

Valleyview will observe the summer holiday weekends of June 29^th, August 3^rd, and August 31^st with no worship services. This provides our hard-working worship volunteer teams with a brief respite from their rotations.

 

Alternative Worship Options:

 

A)    If you have not viewed the Anabaptism at 500 worship service which occurred Thursday, May 25^th 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland, click here to view the livestream recording: https://mwc-cmm.org/en/zurich-livestream/

 

B)    Click this link to access a list of nearby MCEC churches offering livestream worship: https://mcec.ca/article/9974-live-streaming-mcec-congregations

 

 

Stories of God s People; the Old Testament

Summer Worship Series 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: $23,703

Total Donations received in June: $24,250

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $170,932
(55% of total annual goal)

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

None this week.

 

Canadian Mennonite Magazine:

MennoCreative Residencies: Canadian Mennonite offers flexible 6-18-month, part-time or full-time residencies for people passionate about journalism, photojournalism, documentary film, podcast and/or graphic design. Apply by August 15. See canadianmennonite.org/mennocreative

MCC:

Cambodia Learning Tour
Nov 16 - Nov 23, 2025
Though the effects of Cambodia s difficult past linger, MCC works with partners to promote healing by empowering young peacebuilders, supporting rural development and assisting displaced people. Join MCC on an eight-day learning tour to experience firsthand the impact of our peace and development projects in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng, Cambodia. Learn more at mcc.org/events/cambodia-learning-tour-2025.

 

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!

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (slmc.ca)

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 with a mouthwatering menu already planned! Pastor Thomas Reimer and Mike Schmidt will lead some thought-provoking reflections. Take part in your choice of camp activities sauna, basketball, fishing, sailing, canoeing and campfires! Special discount for those under 30 or underemployed. Click here for more details  slmc.ca/retreats

Camp Rentals: The weekends of Nov 21-23 and Nov 28-30 are currently available for rental. Perfect setting and facilities for a church/youth retreat or family reunion! For more info visit  slmc.ca/retreats/group-rentals

Summer Camp: It s not too late to consider overnight or day camp for your child! There are still spots in Waterloo/Breslau day camps and August overnight camps! Check out our Sports Camp, Camp 3, Music Specialty Camp, Bronze Cross/Medallion Lifesaving Course and CILT 1B (Aug 10-23) at slmc.ca/summer-camp.

 

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

JULY edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3TIJaad

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.