10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

Due to inclement weather, there is no worship at Valleyview this weekend. 
We will hold a Zoom worship at 10:00am. Link sent to all by email.

 

Jesus is born! Come, walk in the way of God s heart.

 

Worship Leader: David J

Speaker: Andrea Streufert

Song Leader: Heidi W

Reader: Mary Faye S

Pianist: Elenor T

Tech Team: Shelley K, John S

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Mary Faye S

Counters: Russ S, Evan B

 

Order of Service - Will be revised for Zoom

Announcements

Welcome

Song: VT #245 - O Little Town of Bethlehem

VT # 252 - Go tell it on the Mountain
Call to Worship

Prayer of Invocation:

Song: VT #271 - Christ You are the Light
Lighting the Christ Candle

Confession and Reconciling

Words of Assurance

Scripture: Isaiah 9: 2-3 & 6-7

Children s Time

Message: Christmas Memories Past and Present

Song: VT #254 - Oh, How Joyfully

Offertory Prayer; Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer

Song: VT #240 - Joy to the World

Benediction

11:00am No Second Hour. Sunday School will return January 11.

 

 

Holiday Office Hours:
9am to 1pm - Dec 23, 24, 30, and 31

Closed: Dec 25 - 29, Jan 1 - 3

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Epiphany: God s day of radiance is at hand.

 

Worship Leader: Linda W

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Derek M

Reader: Lynne W

Pianist: Elenor T

Tech Team: Heather P, Gray G

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Helen D, Erin W

11:00am No Second Hour. Sunday School will return January 11.

 

 

Advent through Epiphany

Our worship services for Advent through Epiphany will focus on Walking in the Way of God s Heart. Using the gospel texts from Matthew, we will anticipate the birth of Christ while exploring what it means to embrace God s heart. We will reflect on how God s love works amidst all of the brokenness in the world today. Join the Valleyview community in worship as we breathe in the love and grace of God and share it with others throughout this Christmas holiday season. Come and be amazed as we watch and wait for the star light to appear.

 

 

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

 

Donations received in December: $22,107

 

Treasurer s Message

 

Thank you for your financial support of Valleyview s programs.    

 

I would like to draw your attention to your giving statements for 2025 

https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/givingstatement.   

 

I am happy to report we have met our General Fund Donation Target for 2025.  Any surplus we have in the General Fund will be helpful to our 2026 budget discussion.

 

As you consider your year-end donations, I would like to highlight the following additional funds that require donations:

 

The Benevolent Fund (current balance of $1200) and Capital Improvement Fund are in need of increasing their balances.  Please consider designating your donations to these funds.

 

Incremental donations to the General Fund are also much appreciated.  Those General Fund donations above our target will allow the Board of Directors to allocate to areas of the highest need. 

 

The final Sunday offering for 2025 donations will be Sunday Dec 29th.   Electronic donations and donations sent by Canada Post must be received by midnight on Dec 31, 2025 in order to be included on your 2025 tax receipt.  

 

With Thanks,

John Spenler

Treasurer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

None this week.

 

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (slmc.ca)  

Summer Camp: Outtrip registration begins on January 6 at 9am. All other camps open on February 2 at 7am. Mark your calendars and visit our camp webpages for full summer schedule and program descriptions  slmc.ca/summer-camp

Retreat Registrations: 2026 Retreat registration is now open! For more information and full list, visit slmc.ca/retreats . Here are a few retreats coming up this winter:

Women s Retreat (Jan 30-Feb 1): Wendy Janzen is returning to lead this incredible weekend of rest, relaxation and connection.

Winter Wanders (Feb 24-26): Three days of adventuring in the Bruce Peninsula while staying at camp! Skiing, snowshoeing or hiking planned at different trails. Food and accommodations included.

Winter Camp for Grown-Ups (Feb 27-Mar 1): This weekend is for 20 & 30 somethings who want to get away on a low-key, relaxing retreat. A collaborative project between PiE (Pastors in Exile) and SLMC.

Staff Applications: Know someone who is interested in joining the SLMC summer staff team? We are now accepting applications for both overnight and day camp programs. Applications are due Dec 30 (slmc.ca/staff).

 

MENNONITE BURIAL SOCIETY

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held both in person at Scott Street Church (www.scottstchurch.ca) and online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7404216638 on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2 pm.  Agenda will be similar to past AGMs, discussing past financial results, current year levies and benefit payments, and future plans.  Board and committee positions are available. Further details available at www.mennoniteburialsociety.com, or Barry Boese at 905-228-1850 or email info@mennoniteburialsociety.com

 

MCEC Announcements:

1.     Youth Choir Retreat 2026, January 30 February 1, 2026, Toronto United Mennonite Church. A weekend retreat of singing, playing instruments and making music together. For youth in Grades 9 12. Grades 7 8 must bring a leader. More information and to register.

2.     MCEC Event - Churches Caring for Creation - Idea Exchange, March 7, 2026, 800 King St. E., Kitchener, ON Join A Rocha Ontario and MCEC for our joint event to explore how Christian communities can make creation care part of the way they serve God and neighbour. A morning of stories and insights from experienced panelists. More information and to register.

 

MCC:

Men Listening, Men Talking: A One-day Retreat
Saturday, February 21, 2026, Toronto Chinese Mennonite Church; 1038 Woodbine Ave.Toronto
The story of the Good Samaritan is one of trauma and rescue. It invites men to explore their own journeys and encounters with enemies and apathy, as well as compassion and community. At this one-day retreat, we will reflect on this and more in a context of worship, prayer, conversation and listening to the Spirit. Register here: mcc.org/men-listening.

 

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

DECEMBER edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/4rYv4RW

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.