10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

Theme: Welcome Back Sunday!

 

Worship Leader: David J

Song Leader: Maggie P

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Joel FW

Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley K

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Russ S, David H

 

Sunday School classes will return September 14, 2025.

 

11:00am Second Hour: Potluck meal for all

 

During second hour this Sunday there will be a potluck meal for all.  Coffee and water will be provided.

 

VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED

We are looking for 4 to 6 volunteers to arrive at 9:30am and setup tables and chairs in the basement. If you can help, please contact Brenda: brendafriesen1963@gmail.com. 

 

What to Bring: 

• Food to Share (Peanut Free, Sesame Free) for potluck lunch 
• Your own dishes, cups, and cutlery
• Please bring a serving dish and utensil for your potluck contribution. Label your dish with your name and be sure to collect it before leaving.

 

Cleanup help after the meal will also be required. We look forward to our time together over a shared meal.

 

 

Wednesday, September 10^th

7pm - Church Council Meeting

 

Thursday, September 11^th

7pm 9pm: Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

7pm 8pm: Intergenerational Faith Exploration Group (Online Zoom)

This is an invitation for you to consider joining an intergenerational faith exploration group scheduled for this Fall. What I mean by Intergenerational is that Valleyview youth, young adults and older adults are invited to discuss important matters of faith together with the hope that we can learn much from each other. And, I say important in the sense that we want to discuss what is important to you.

The plan will be for us to meet for 6 sessions on Zoom for one-hour (7-8pm), beginning Thursday, September 11. (Sept. 11/18/25, Oct. 2/9/16).

The focus of our study:

1.     A (very) quick survey of the Bible focusing on the story of salvation history how God continues to reach out to all people and invites us to trust and follow. We will spend a more focused time reflecting on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).

2.     As part of the Biblical study, we will look at how our understanding of Scripture has been shaped from within an Anabaptist perspective.

More important than anything will be the questions each participant brings to the group. I really look forward to this time of sharing and learning from Scriptures and from each other.

Please let me know if you would like to participate. marv@valleyviewmc.ca

With thanks,

Marv

 

SAVE THE DATE!

October 17 19, 2025

Annual Church Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

(Sauble Beach, ON)

Registration begins Sunday, September 7^th

 

To help accommodate increased attendance, cabin sharing is encouraged!
Those willing and able to share accommodations, please start thinking about and identifying which household(s) you d group in your cabin-share. We will ask at registration.

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Women in the Bible #1 - Shiphrah and Puah

Exodus 1:8-21

 

Worship Leader: Linda W

Song Leader: Donelda F

Musician: Krisanne N

Reader: Elma F

Tech Team: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Lynne W

Counters: Ben R, Evan B

Coffee Host: Helen D

 

11:00am Second Hour: Sunday School Begins!

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour Sermon Response & Discussion

Join Pastor Marv to review the morning message, as well as discuss plans for this fall's Adult Second Hour programming.

 

Lower Level: Sunday School Children, Jr Youth, and Youth classes

Snack Host: Mike & Donelda F

Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 3) Teacher: Lori N
Junior Youth (Gr 4-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader: Jacob M

 

 

Fall Worship Series: Women in the Bible

This fall our worship services will include some Sundays with a special focus. On the other weeks, we will have a series about Women in the Bible, based on the book Prone to Wander, by Joanna Harader. These five Sundays will focus on some of the often-overlooked women in scripture. We will reflect on these women s wilderness journeys with their doubts and their questions, being reminded that God does not leave us alone to wander in the wilderness. Lynne Williams is preparing some of the worship resources for this series.

 

 

 

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

 

Donations received in September: $1,530

Total Donations received in August: $36,747

Monthly Donations Target for Sept - Dec: $24,576

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Name Tags in Mailboxes:

This Sunday and throughout September, the name tags will be placed in member mailboxes in the upstairs foyer. Please find your tag and wear it proudly as our new families find this is a very welcoming tradition. Empty tags and markers are available for newcomers or missed names.

 

Valleyview Unplugged:

When: October 17- 19, 2025

Theme: We are all Tenant Farmers

Where: Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

What to Expect: We invite you to a weekend retreat filled with God s presence and fellowship among community. In the beauty and splendor of Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, we will explore what it means to be responsible Tenant Farmers in a world that is struggling to sustain what God has breathed into being. Come for an experience in nature and find time for your family, friends, church community and God in a restful setting. There will be a balance of planned activities and free time, indoor and outdoor, and casual socializing. We hope to see you there!

Register Online: September 7 September 28 
   (link in email sent after church Sept 7th)

Cost: Food and Accommodation Costs at the Camp are provided by Valleyview Mennonite Church.

   To help offset this annual cost a free-will cash donation is collected during the retreat s Sunday worship. (Our approximate cost per attendee is $75.)

 

SEEKING: Reusable or Paper Grocery Bags

Valleyview, our Friday Food Distribution program is looking to stock a supply of spare reusable or paper grocery bags. Regular or medium sized bags are ideal. If you have a closet becoming over-run with these, we ll happily take a few off your hands between now and September 14th. Please drop off bags to the Church Office. Thank you!

 

Abner Martin Music Scholarship

The Abner Martin Music Scholarship is awarded annually by Menno Singers to a student who:  1) will be enrolled in a full-time music major or minor program at the undergraduate or graduate level in 2025-2026);  2) is affiliated with a Christian congregation; and  3) has demonstrated involvement and proficiency in musical activities in church and community. (Preference will be given to those affiliated with congregations in Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.)  Application deadline is October 15, 2025. For more information and/or an application form contact Ann Weber Becker at amscholarship@awbecker.ca 

 

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

AUGUST edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/45LVhtM

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.