For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
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, Helen D,
Mary Faye S
Counters: Helen D, Erin W
Coffee Host: Helen D
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Song: VT 29 - Come, Now is the time to Worship
Call to
Worship
Invocational
Prayer
Lighting the Christ Candle
Song of the Month: VT 734 - For Those
with Whom Our Lives Are Bound
Confessional
Prayer
Scripture: Luke
8:1-3
Children s Time
Message: Redemption - Pastor Marv
Song: VT 546 - There is a Line
of Women
Offertory Prayer
Offering
Community Sharing & Prayer
Song: VT 835 - Go Now in Peace
Benediction
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
Calendar
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DATE
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SCHEDULE
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Saturday
NOV 15
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All Day : Jesus First Assembly
(tenants)
event using the full church building.
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Sunday
NOV 16
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Church Office Closed, Heather (admin)
Away:
For building emergencies only, please call Terry Z.
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Monday
NOV 17
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Church Closed
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Tuesday
NOV 18
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Wednesday
NOV 19
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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
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Thursday
NOV 20
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7pm : Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal
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Friday
NOV 21
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1:30pm-2pm : Food Distribution Program (Basement)
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Save the Dates!
See Announcements section for event
details
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
🎉Valleyview Intergenerational Christmas Party🎄
Come join us for an intergenerational Christmas
event which will include pizza and ice cream sundaes, and an intergenerational
activity. Get ready to have fun!
When: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 5:00pm 7:30pm
RSVP by Nov 30th: Please
let Brenda F (brendafriesen1963@gmail.com) know if you
plan to attend, to help organizers plan enough food and supplies. Thank you.
Next: Sunday November 23, 2025
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Eternity
Sunday
Worship Leader: Jacques P
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Heidi W
Reader: Joel FW
Pianist: Elenor T
Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P
Ushers: Paul A, Innocent
M, Mike F
Counters: Terry Z, Heather P
Coffee Host: TBD
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee
Hour Special Meeting of the Members: Habitat for
Humanity housing MOU
Lower Level: Sunday School
Children, Jr Youth, and Youth classes
Snack Host: TBD
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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DECEMBER 7
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Advent #2
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Sermon
Discussion,
Children/Youth Sunday School
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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.
Donations to
the Church Budget
Donations received in November: $1,970
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
Collecting Materials
for MCC School Kits: Sundays Nov 16, 23, & 30.
The Sunday School children will be building
school kits for MCC during Sunday School on November 30th. Supplies for 48 kits
have been purchased with the Children's Mission Fund. You are invited to
contribute additional items.
Children will collect your donations during
the offering time November 16, 23 and 30th.
Each kit contains the items listed below.
Please note that individual items are welcome/complete kits are not
necessary. Items must meet the indicated criteria.
- 4 spiral notebooks - 8.5 in x 10.5 in (21.5
cm x 27.5 cm) and 140 pages/70 sheets
- 1 Box of 12 colored pencils
- 1 large eraser
- 4 new black or blue ballpoint pens
- 8 new unsharpened pencils
- 1 ruler (flat, good quality; must indicate 30 cm
- 1 small all-metal pencil sharpener (one or two
holes) These are difficult to find and MCC will add them to kits as
necessary.
Thank you,
Deb G
Friday, November 28 Celebrating
Creativity and Community:
Concert and Art Auction, fundraising* event in support of Mission
Services of London
Admission: $10 ticket
+ donation* at the door, or advanced tickets on sale now at
CreativityandCommunity.eventbrite.ca
- Celebrating original music and art from our congregation and the
broader community
- Featuring performances by local musicians and an art silent auction
- 6pm - Art silent auction starts.
- 7pm - Music starts.
- 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.
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. We encourage
everyone to attend.
Please review the website resources: Proposal
with Habitat for Humanity and the
MOU prior to this special meeting.
Assistive Listening Survey
In an effort to provide for the audio needs of everyone in
our congregation we seek your input about assistive listening. Assistive
listening systems help those in our congregation who have trouble hearing
spoken word and make our services available to all of
our members. We want to make sure that all of our
members can participate fully in our services and activities, and your
responses will help us do that. Thank you for your input as we work to ensure
that everyone can hear our message clearly.
Complete the survey by Sunday November 30th either
online (click here), or by returning a survey card available on
the church library counter.
Additional questions, please email office@valleyviewmc.ca or speak to a
member of the A/V Committee on Sundays.
-A/V Committee; John S, Shelley K, Heather P
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.