For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
MCC Peace Buttons: Available on the church
library counter.
MCC peace button dates back to 1989, when a pastor in
Ontario suggested that MCC share a message of peace during the Remembrance Day
period. MCC Ontario embraced the idea and the simple message to remember is to
work for peace was born. We invite you to wear the peace button and to
remember all people who are affected by war.
Sunday November 9, 2025
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Peace Sunday
Worship Leader: Linda W
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Maggie P
Reader: Mary Faye S
Pianist: Krisanne N
Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H
Ushers: Tim F, Brian C,
Mary Faye S
Counters: Ben R, Evan B
Coffee Host: Food &
Fellowship Team
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Song and Prayer:
We Want Peace
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Call to Worship
Hymn: VT#594 - Over my Head
Intercessory prayer
Hymn: VT#714 - Let There Be Light
Children s Time
Scripture: Matthew 22:32-40
Message: Are
We Asking the Right Questions? - Pastor Marv
Hymn of the month: VT#734 - For Those with Whom
Our Lives Are Bound
Offertory prayer and Offering
Community Sharing & Prayer
Hymn: Duotang
#11 - What Does Our God Require?
Benediction
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.
Calendar
Church Office Closed, Heather (admin) Away:
Thursday,
November 13 - available
remote 1:30pm 5:00pm.
Sunday,
November 16, 2025 - For
building emergencies only, please call Terry Z.
Thursday, November
13th
7pm - Valleyview
Male Chorus Rehearsal
7pm Housing
Proposal Information Session (Zoom)
Zoom session opportunity to learn more and discuss the Proposal with Habitat for
Humanity and the
MOU prior to the special meeting on Sunday, November 23. (Link will be emailed during the week.)
Save the Date!
See Announcements section for event
details
Wednesday, November
19th
10am: Valleyview Seniors Gathering at Valleyview
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Special Meeting of the Members of Valleyview Mennonite
Church (Habitat
Housing Proposal Vote)
Friday, November 28 Celebrating Creativity and Community:
Art and Music Fundraising event in support of
Mission Services of London
Next: Sunday November 16, 2025
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Women in the
Bible #5:
Women who
followed Jesus - Johanna and Susanna
(Luke 8:1-3)
Worship Leader: David J
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Derek M
Reader: Allison H
Pianist: Rayne D
Tech Team: Shelley K, John S
Ushers: Ben R, Paul W,
Lynne W
Counters: Helen D, Erin W
Coffee Host: Helen D
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee
Hour David J & Esther K will share about their
trip to Semilla seminary, Guatemala
Lower Level: Sunday School
Children, Jr Youth, and Youth classes
Snack Host: Ben & Rachel CR
Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 3)
Teacher: Mike
& Donelda F
Junior Youth (Gr 4-7)
Teacher: Lanette FW
Youth
Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader: Jacob M/Gary G
Worship Preview
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DATE
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WORSHIP THEME
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SECOND HOUR
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NOVEMBER
23
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Eternity
Sunday
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Special Meeting of the Members: Habitat for Humanity housing MOU,
Children/Youth Sunday School
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NOVEMBER 30
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Advent Begins
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Fellowship
Time,
Children/Youth Sunday School
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Donations to
the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in November: $1,815
Total Donations received in October: $24,655
Monthly Donations Target for Nov - Dec: $22,477
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
* Order Deadline: Sunday Nov 9
Rejoice! Magazine Annual Subscription
Renewals
The Rejoice! devotional magazine is a quarterly
Mennonite publication, written from an Anabaptist perspective. It is a daily
devotional offering encouragement for individuals, families, and groups. Each
day's entry includes a Bible reading, a short inspirational message, and a
prayer of response. The magazine also includes inspirational stories and
poems, and daily prayer requests representing Mennonite mission workers,
schools, and church agencies.
The cost of the Rejoice! subscription*
is paid for by the Pastoral Care Team s budget. It is sent to the church and
will be placed in your church mailbox each quarter for you to pickup. *(avg. $58 per household)
Please email the church office at office@valleyviewmc.ca if:
A. You wish to
renew your current subscription for 2026
B. You wish to be
added to the subscription list for 2026
C.
You wish to be removed from the subscription
list for 2026
Please let the church office know by Sunday,
November 9. The new order will be submitted by November
12th, after which time no additional subscriptions will be added for this next
year.
Seeking
Readers for Christmas Eve Service
We will once again be doing lessons
and carols for the Christmas Eve service. We try to get as many people involved
as we can. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Tom P at tspeace@gmail.com.
SAVE
THE DATES:
Friday,
November 28 Celebrating Creativity and Community:
Art and Music Fundraising* event in support of Mission
Services of London
- Celebrating original music and art from our congregation and the
broader community
- Featuring several short music performances and an art silent
auction
- Art silent auction starts at 6pm. Music starts at 7pm.
- $10+ donation* at the door, or advanced ticket
available at CreativityandCommunity.eventbrite.ca
- Refreshments available
Invitation to artists:
If you are an artist and would be interested
in contributing one or two pieces of art for this event, please contact
Natashja S (natashjaspenler@outlook.com). Art submissions are due by
Sunday, November 23 and should be dropped off in the church office in care of
Heather. If you have any questions, please contact Natashja S.
-Natashja
*All donations are to the Valleyview Mennonite
Church : Missions Fund. www.valleyviewmc.ca/content/missions-fund. The Valleyview Mennonite Church Missions
Fund will make a donation to Mission Services of London equivalent to the proceeds raised at this
event. Tax Receipts are available any donation provided above the $10 admission
fee.
Wednesday, November 19th - 10am: Valleyview Seniors Gathering
at Valleyview
Valleyview Seniors and
others who are interested in hearing Andrea S. share of her heritage tour to
Norway.
Everyone is invited to come and hear some interesting
stories about Norwegian migration to North America - and enjoy some authentic
Norwegian treats! This summer I joined
my sisters and cousins on a heritage tour to Norway and learned more about all of my Norwegian ancestors and relatives. The tour was
part of the celebration of "Crossing 200", the anniversary of the
start of organized Norwegian migration to North America which saw a third of
Norway's population (800,000 people) leave their homes for new opportunities on
the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
The first
ship - the Restauration - left Norway in 1825 with nine families on board -
Quakers seeking religious freedom. A
replica of the ship sailed that same journey this year, leaving Norway on July
4 and arriving in New York City on October 9 to much fanfare. I attended the
Sail Away party in Norway and will share stories about the voyage made by the
sailors today and 200 years ago. Andrea S
VALLEYVIEW MENNONITE CHURCH
( An Ontario Corporation )
Special
Meeting of the Members - Meeting Notice
Sunday, November 23rd,
2025
- 11:00 a.m.
This is
notice of the Special Meeting of the Members to be held on Sunday,
November 23rd, 2025, at 11:00 am. The purpose of this meeting is
to make a decision, as a congregation, around entering a Memorandum
of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity Heartland with the intention of
donating a portion of our parking lot so that Habitat can build Habitat houses,
and at the same time, explore the cost of expanding the Valleyview building.
Non-members
are welcome to attend and participate in all discussions; however, non-members
are not eligible to vote.
Two meetings will be held for the congregation to discuss the Proposal
with Habitat for Humanity and the
MOU prior to this special meeting.
Please join these discussions:
Sunday,
Nov 2nd from 11:15 - 12:15 pm (In-Person)
Thursday,
Nov 13th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Zoom)
We encourage everyone to attend.
Menno Singers
Sunday, November 16, 3pm. Come out with your voice and your score to join Menno
Singers in a Singalong Messiah with orchestra and soloists at St
Matthews Lutheran Church (54 Benton St, Kitchener). The audience is the choir!
Entrance by donation. www.mennosingers.com
Sunday,
November 30, 2025, 7pm. Three Choirs at Christmas. Ring in the Advent season with choral favourites, readings and carols, sung by Menno Singers,
Inter-Mennonite Children s Choir and Menno Youth Ensemble. Trillium Lutheran
Church (22 Willow St, Waterloo). Adults $30, Students $5. Tickets at the door
or online at www.mennosingers.com
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
OCTOBER edition
of On the Level: https://conta.cc/3J1lrjF
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.