Weekly Update

 

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Focus on Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC)

Guest speaker:

Anthony Siegrist, MCEC Executive Minister

 

Worship Leader: Jacques P

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Rayne D

Reader: Susan BP

Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley K

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Helen D, Erin W

Coffee Host: Dave H

 

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour Guest Speaker Anthony Siegrist, MCEC
*We will continue the live stream for Second Hour this week.*

 

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

Snack Host: Elma & Tim F

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

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

 

 

Wednesday, September 24^th

12:30pm 1:30pm - Welcome Wednesday

Valleyview serves Community meal at Rowntree United Church the fourth Wednesday of each month, except in Dec., July and August. Interested volunteers may contact Lynne Williams.

 

Thursday, September 25^th

7pm: Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

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

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. We will meet for 6 sessions on Zoom for one-hour (7-8pm), Thursdays Sept. 11/18/25, and Oct. 2/9/16. Please let me know if you would still like to participate. marv@valleyviewmc.ca

 

Coming up:

 

Sunday, September 28^th

Sunday Lunch Bunch right after Second Hour ends

This month's Lunch Bunch gathering will take place a week from this Sunday right after the second hour on Sunday, September 28^th. Doris and Enos K are our hosts this month. Their address is in the email sent Sept 19^th, or also available in the printed bulletin that Sunday. If you plan to attend, please let Doris know at edkipfer@yahoo.ca.

Please bring some food to share as well as your own dishes, cups and cutlery. Drinks will be provided.

 

Sunday, September 28^th

Monthly Youth Gathering afternoon

Join us for a youth event Sunday Sept 28th! We will have lunch at the church and then walk over together to Ed Blake park for some outdoor activities.  Pick up will be at Ed Blake park at 2pm.  Please RSVP to the youth email invitation if you can make it so we have the right amount of food.

 

REGISTER NOW!

Valleyview Unplugged

October 17 19, 2025

Annual Church Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

(Sauble Beach, ON)

Registration ends Sunday, September 28^th

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Orange Shirt Day - with focus on Truth & Reconciliation

 

Orange Shirt Day

If you have one, please wear your Every Child Matters orange shirt to this worship service. Or, any orange shirt will do! This day of truth & reconciliation honours residential school children and recognizes that every child matters. www.orangeshirtday.org

MCC: Every Child Matters Buttons

Mennonite Church Canada (MCC) has provided Every Child Matters buttons for those who wish to wear one, available on the library counter this Sunday.  MCC commits to honouring the lives of residential school children, their families, and to listening to Indigenous communities seeking justice.

 

Worship Leader: Maggie P

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Henry B

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Allison H

Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Mike F

Counters: Heather P, TBD

Coffee Host: TBD

11:00am Second Hour

Upstairs: Adult Coffee Hour

 

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

Snack Host: TBD

Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 3) Teacher: Sarah R
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 helped prepare some worship resources for this series.

 

 

 

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

 

Donations received in September: $10,649

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, Sauble Beach ON

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* by September 28^th! 
(*link in email sent to congregation on Sept 19th)

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

 

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

 

Sanctuary - London Fall Fundraiser - Friday, October 3

You are invited to attend Sanctuary's fall fundraiser for dinner, live music, an auction, and a chance to meet others - all in a beautiful setting. Sanctuary supports those in London who are pushed to the margins and are isolated or don't have adequate housing. All donations and ticket purchases are doubled thanks to a large matching donation.

Get tickets at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/harvest-moon-2

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp  (slmc.ca)

SLMC Fall Work Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 2): Join the fun to help get camp ready and cleaned up for the next season. A family-friendly event with meals provided! Click here for more details  slmc.ca/retreats

SLMC Camp Rentals: The weekends of Nov 21-23 and Nov 28-30 are currently available for rental. Plus a few open weekends in 2026. Perfect setting and facilities for a church/youth retreat or family reunion! For more info visit  slmc.ca/retreats/group-rentals

SLMC Employment Opportunity: Silver Lake Mennonite Camp is seeking a Fundraising & Communications Manager. This is a permanent, half-time, hybrid position in Kitchener. If you would like to inspire and engage SLMC's generous community, read more at slmc.ca/staff and apply soon!

MDS

Rebuild, restore and volunteer with MDS this fall! There are weekly volunteer spaces open in Barrington, NS, from August 31 - October 24. MDS is building a house for a wildfire survivor in this community. Please contact the MDS Canada office at mdscanada@mds.org or 1(866) 261-1274 for more information and to sign up.

MCC

Peace Week: Elephant at the Border
Sunday, September 21, 28 and October 5 | 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. | On Zoom
Amidst political discord and talks of annexation across the Canada-US border, what is the call of followers of Jesus to respond? MCC is hosting three webinars that will explore the power and possibility of nonviolence in light of U.S. aggression. Join a series of online workshops starting on Sunday, September 21st. Attend one or attend them all. These events are free and expand on conversations from our first series this past spring. Learn more and register here.

 

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

SEPTEMBER edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/4pK0g6z

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.