For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
REMINDER: Family/Individual
Photos Sunday January 18th
As council prepares to soon release an updated Photo Directory, Don T
has volunteered to take family and individual photos for anyone who missed this
opportunity last fall. He will be available in the upper library area starting
9:15 am before worship service this Sunday, January 18th. He can also
be available for a few minutes after second hour ends.
If you or
your family have not already had your photo taken, please plan to arrive early
(9:15am 9:45am), dressed and ready for your photo.
Sunday January 18, 2026
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Theme: Jesus
begins to preach & calls the first disciples
Matthew
4:12-23
Worship Leader: Jacques P
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Maggie P
Reader: Allison H
Pianist: Rayne D
Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H
Ushers: Don T, Allison H,
Helen D
Counters: Russ S, Erin W
Coffee Host: Helen D
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Song: VT #30
- Jesus Calls Us
Call to Worship
Lighting the Christ Candle
Song of the Month: VT
#778 - Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
Words of Confession and
Assurance
Song: VT #796 - Kyrie
eleison, Have Mercy
Scripture: Matthew
4:12-23
Children's Time:
"Strange Invitations"
Message: Turning Back to
the Light - Pastor Marv
Song: VT #536 - I
Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Offertory Prayer &
Offering
Community Sharing &
Prayer
Song: VT #540 - Will
You Come and Follow Me
Benediction
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour Don T will present photography and sharing about his New
Zealand experience.
Lower Level: Sunday
School classes
Snack Host: Paul & Lynne W
JK-Gr 3 Teacher: Sarah R
Gr 4-7 Jr Y Teacher:
Lanette FW
Gr 8-12 Youth Leader: Marv F
Calendar
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DATE
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SCHEDULE
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Sunday
JAN 18
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10:00am Worship at
Valleyview
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Monday
JAN 19
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Church Office Closed
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Tuesday
JAN 20
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Wednesday
JAN 21
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10:00am
- Valleyview Seniors Gathering
Our Seniors
Group will gather at the church and playing crokinole. If you have a
crokinole board, buttons, and a table please bring them along.
If you want
to be rid of Christmas goodies bring them along to share.
-Carol D., Eleanor G
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Thursday
JAN 22
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7:00pm Male
Chorus rehearsal at Valleyview
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Friday
JAN 23
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1:30pm Friday Food Distribution
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Next Worship: Sunday
January 25, 2026
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Theme:
Sermon on the Mount The Beatitudes
Matthew
5:1-12
Worship Leader: Donelda F
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Heidi W
Reader: Mary Faye S
Pianist: Elenor T
Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P
Ushers: Tim F, Brian C,
Mary Faye S
Counters: Ben R, Evan B
Coffee Host: Tom P
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee
Hour Fellowship Time.
Lower Level: Sunday School classes
Snack Host: Susan BP
JK-Gr 3 Teacher: Sarah R
Gr 4-7 Jr Y Teacher:
Lanette FW
Gr
8-12 Youth Leader: Marv F
Worship Preview
Winter Worship Series
During January and
February, our worship services will focus on the lectionary readings.
The series begins with a focus on Jesus and the gathering of his
disciples. Over the following weeks, we will reflect on Jesus' teachings
from the Sermon on the Mount.
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DATE
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10am - WORSHIP THEME
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11am - SECOND HOUR
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JAN 25
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Sermon on the Mount -
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
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Fellowship
Time
Sunday School
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FEB 1
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Sermon on the Mount -
Salt & light, Fulfillment of the law
Matthew 5:13-20
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Potluck Meal for all
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FEB 8
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Sermon on the Mount -
Murder, Adultery, Divorce, Oaths
Matthew 5:21-37
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Congregation Budget Meeting
Sunday School
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FEB 15
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Sermon on the Mount -
Eye for eye, Love for enemies
Matthew 5:38-48
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No Second
Hour (Holiday Weekend)
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FEB 22
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Lent Begins
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Pastoral
Search Committee Survey
Sunday School
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Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total General Fund donations
received in January: $15,239
2026 Total Pledge Target: $327,285
Total Pledges received to-date: $24,368
2026 Budget Pledge
Campaign
Click Here to
find the 2026 Narrative Budget proposal for viewing, download or print. Please take
some time to review this document.
We
invite your 2026 financial pledge by Friday, January 30th 2026 to the Valleyview General Fund Budget.
Your
pledge is important. It will determine the programs that Valleyview can run and
support in 2026. Please register your pledge online
at Register Pledge.
Paper
pledge forms and printed copies of the budget are also available at
the table beside the church mailboxes.
Please join
us for a congregational meeting on Sunday February 8, 2026 @
11:00-12:00 to discuss and approve the budget.
Thank you,
Board of Directors
2025 Donation
Receipts
Happy New Year! Thank-you for your financial contributions to
Valleyview in 2025.
2025 Tax Receipts are available for you to download and print. This requires you to be logged in to
the Valleyview website.
Any questions about your donation giving statement,
please reach out to me.
John Spenler, Treasurer
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
Notice of Meeting
We invite you to join
a Congregational Meeting of the Members on
Sunday, February 8th, 2026, during the Second Hour (after
worship) at 11:00 am.
The purpose of this
meeting is to accept by membership motion the
2026 Budget, review the Missions Fund and Capital Improvement
Fund projects, and ask the congregation to affirm/adjust the
Board of Directors recommended allocation of
the unbudgeted 2025 surplus.
Everyone is welcome to
attend!
Invitation to
participate in MCC's Great Winter
Warm Up at Valleyview
Saturday,
January 31 - 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Join us at Valleyview ON Saturday January 31st from
10:00am to 12:30pm for our local MCC Great Winter Warm Up event. You are invited to participate by knotting
a comforter and contributing to the gift of warm comforters to those in need
around the world. Each comforter provides not only warmth but also a tangible
reminder to people in vulnerable situations that their needs are not forgotten.
Some Ukrainian food and light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Tuesday,
January 27th to Ben R; benreesor@protonmail.com
New Books in Valleyview s
Library Catalogue
The Library Committee is excited to announce
that new books have been added to our library catalogue! Please click here to see the list of new books and a short
description of each.
If you have questions about how to borrow
books from the library, please reach out to Dana M (dmiles820@yahoo.com) or Paul A (paulrobertarnold@gmail.com), or feel free to flag one of us down at
church.
Happy reading!
Valleyview Library Committee
Pastoral Search Committee Update
The committee had its first
meeting on January 13. We are pleased to be working with a representative from
MCEC to help guide us through the process of searching for our next pastor.
This process will involve careful deliberation and consultation with the
congregation in a variety of ways (congregational input via survey and second
hour discussion, meetings with council, committee feedback, coordination with
the board). The congregation can expect to receive an electronic survey (paper
copies will also be available) mid-February with a chance to review survey
findings and provide feedback during second hour February 22. The committee
appreciates your support and prayers as we work through this important process.
-Committee: David H, Maggie
P, Paul W, Natalie J, Rachel C
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (slmc.ca)
Head Cook Position Silver Lake
is searching for a special someone to join the team this
summer in this high-energy and meaningful role. Visit slmc.ca/staff for
a full job description.
Women s Retreat (Jan 30-Feb 1): Wendy
Janzen is returning to lead this incredible weekend of
rest, relaxation and connection. Visit slmc.ca/retreats for
more information.
Summer Camp Registration: Outtrip (canoe or
hike) registration is open register by January 31 to receive a $100 discount!
All other overnight camps and day camps open on February 2 at 7am.
Mark your calendars and visit our website for full summer schedule and program
descriptions slmc.ca/summer-camp
65th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Paddle & Hike Save
the date! On May 9th, SLMC will be celebrating 65 years with our annual Grand
Paddle & Hike fundraiser followed by an in-person celebration. More
information to come.
Hidden Acres
Updates and Events
The following are some
things that are happening at Hidden Acres
Staff
applications are open! Are you or someone you know looking for a fun and
meaningful summer job? Apply here to work at Hidden
Acres.
Summer Camp
Registration opens on January 28th @ 7am for all camps.
Register here.
Free Family
Day Open House - Join us on Feb 16th between 10-3:30 for a self guided day of
snowshoeing, sledding, treasure hunts, crafts, pretzel making, games, puzzles
and more. Bring a bagged lunch or pay $6 for a hot lunch. View the poster or click here to register.
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.