Weekly Update

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION IS NEAR THE END

Photo Directory - Family Photos Sunday October 5

This fall the Church Council is planning to assemble an updated Photo Directory. These directories are a great way to become more familiar with the names and faces of the Valleyview congregation.

 

Don T has volunteered to take family photos before worship service this Sunday October 5. He will be available beginning 9:15am in the library area outside the sanctuary. Please plan to arrive early with your family ready for a photo.

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Women in the Bible #2: Zipporah
(Exodus 2:15-21, 4:24-26)

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Donelda F

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Elma F

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Russ S, David H

Coffee Host: Helen D

11:00am Second Hour

Upstairs: Adult Coffee Hour

 

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

Snack Host: Lynne & Paul

Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 3) Teacher: Jess & Dan H
Junior Youth (Gr 4-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

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

 

 

Thursday, October 9^th

7pm: Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

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

 

Valleyview Unplugged

October 17 19, 2025

Annual Church Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

(Sauble Beach, ON)

 

 

Next Sunday, October 14 is Thanksgiving.  We invite you to share the bounty of your gardens and add to the communion table display. 

Feel free to bring any produce or canning that you are currently enjoying at home.  These may be foods that you plan to share at the potluck or perhaps give to others after the service if you have an overabundance at home.  Note that flowers must be unscented and non-allergic for those with allergies.

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Thanksgiving and Communion
Youth lead Worship Service

 

Worship Leader: Valleyview Youth

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Reader: Valleyview Youth

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Lynne W

Counters: Ben R, Evan B

Coffee Host: Potluck Food Team

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.

 

 

Fall Worship Series: Women in the Bible

Based on the book Prone to Wander, by Joanna Harader, these Sundays will focus on some of the often-overlooked women in scripture, reflecting on their wilderness journeys with their doubts and questions, being reminded that God does not leave us alone to wander in the wilderness.

 

DATE	WORSHIP THEME	SECOND HOUR
OCTOBER 19	No worship service at Valleyview in London; Annual Church retreat: Valleyview Unplugged at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp
OCTOBER 26	Women in the Bible #3: Wilderness Women: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, Tizrah (Numbers 27:1-11)	Adult Coffee Hour, Sunday School
NOVEMBER 2	Women in the Bible #4: Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21-28)	Adult Coffee Hour, Sunday School
NOVEMBER 9	Peace Sunday	Second Hour Potluck Meal for all
NOVEMBER 16	Women in the Bible #5: Women who followed Jesus - Johanna and Susanna (Luke 8:1-3)	Adult Coffee Hour, Sunday School
NOVEMBER 23	Eternity Sunday	Adult Coffee Hour, Sunday School

 

 

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

 

Donations received in October: $0

Total Donations received in September: $28,621

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Seeking Coolers by Oct 12^th for the Church Retreat

Brenda is seeking to borrow 6 large coolers with ice packs for the retreat. If we could have them at church by Thanksgiving Sunday that would be great! 

Please let Brenda know if you are bringing one; brendafriesen1963@gmail.com.

Please label your name on your cooler before leaving it at the church (can be placed in the pastor or admin s office).

 

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

Menno Singers

Saturday, November 1, 7:30pm. (St Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St N, St Jacobs): To kick off our 70^th Anniversary Season, Menno Singers and Artistic Director Brandon Leis present From Then to Now Celebrating a 70-year choral legacy.  This concert will feature favourite repertoire from each of our last 7 decades and a newly commissioned work by composer Jeff Enns. Tickets $30, Child/Student $5 at the door, from choir members or at www.mennosingers.com

MCEC

1.       Challenge for the Church: Islamophobia Workshop, Saturday, November 8, 2025, Waterloo North Mennonite Church - How has the Church been Islamophobic in the past? How can the Church resist Islamophobia today? And other uncomfortable questions... Join us for a day that calls us to a deeper examination of Mennonite thought and action. Brought to you by the MCEC Palestine Israel Network Working Group. Registration will open soon.

2.     MCEC Financial Zoom Call, November 19, 2025 @ 7p.m. - Join Laurie Castello, MCEC Operations and Finance Director, Richard Steinmann, Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee, for an online mid-year MCEC financial update and discussion. Register for the link.

MCC

 

MCC Peace Conference: Learn the Art of Everyday Peace
November 1, 2025 | 9 a.m. 4 p.m. | Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener; Watch-parties in Stouffville, Leamington, Markham and St. Catharines
Register today for the 2025 MCC Peace Conference. The conference will teach you insights and skills drawn from MCC s collaborative peacebuilding efforts with partners around the world. Gain practical knowledge from these shared experiences and be equipped to contribute meaningfully to peace in your own context. Each location will have the same activities, talks and opportunities to engage with speakers. Learn more and register at mcc.org/Peace-Conference.

 

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.