10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Sermon on the Mount - Murder, Adultery, Divorce, Oaths

Matthew 5:21-37

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Reader: Elma F

Pianist: Krisanne N

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Mike F

Counters: Terry Z, Heather P

Coffee Host: Greg K

 

Order of Service

Singing: VT#767 - God Loves All His Many People (Nzambi wakatamba)

Announcements

Prayer

Welcome

Call to Worship

Singing: VT#637 - Blessed Be Your Name

Children s Time

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:21-37

Singing: VT#417 - Seek Ye First (song of the month)

Message: Sermon on the Mount - Murder, Adultery, Divorce, Oaths Pastor Marv

Singing: VT#759 - Take My Life, and Let It Be

Offering

Community Sharing and Prayer

Sending Song: VT#762 - This Little Light of Mine

Benediction

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Congregation Budget 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!

 

Budget Meeting Livestream: If watching from home, this livestream s viewing password will be the same as used for the morning worship found in your Weekly Update email. Following the end of worship, we will stop briefly (5 mins), before the livestream will begin again for the meeting.

 

As a reminder for livestream viewers:

        Members will not be allowed to vote or be counted in the attendance numbers unless a proxy is submitted in advance.

        The livestreaming is for listening only. There will be no ability to dialogue or view the presentation slides. Please submit any questions you have to the Board Chair (Erin) in advance.

        The meeting will not be recorded and made available for playback.

        Information on accessing livestreaming, including the password, will be provided in the weekly update.

 

Lower Level: Sunday School classes

Snack Host: TBD

JK-Gr 3 Teacher: Sarah R
Gr 4-7 Jr Y Teacher: Lanette FW

Gr 8-12 Youth Leader: Jacob M

 

 

 

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Sermon on the Mount -Eye for eye, Love for enemies

Matthew 5:38-48

Worship Leader: Maggie P

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Donelda F

Reader: Joel FW

Pianist: Krisanne N

Tech Team: Shelley K, John S

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Russ S, David H

11:00am No Second Hour Family Day Holiday Weekend

 

 

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.

 

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

 

General Fund donations received in February: $580

Total General Fund donations received in January: $22,719

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Mennonite Magazine

Advertising Sales Contractor (Remote)
Canadian Mennonite is seeking a contract-based advertising sales representative to connect values-aligned advertisers, organizations, and ministries with our readership. This remote, commission-based role offers flexible hours and opportunities to build relationships across our wider church community.

 

Mennonite Historical Society

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp

Seniors Retreat at Hidden Acres

On Mon April 20, 2026 seniors (55+) are invited to spend the day at Hidden Acres. Our theme is Consider the Birds: Practicing Hope In A Worrisome World. Cost is $55 and includes lunch. For more information or to register click here.

 

Grandparent & Grandchild Day at Hidden Acres

Are you a grandparent looking for ways to make meaningful memories with your grandkids Grades 1-6 during March Break? Grandparent & Grandchild Day is a great opportunity to spend time together playing, singing, creating, laughing, eating and worshipping together! 
Join us March 16th 2026 to experience majestic and exotic birds from around the world with Wings Over The Rainforest.  Cost is $30/person and includes lunch. For more information or to register click here.

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (slmc.ca)

Summer Camp  Registration for camp programs is now open! We have an exciting summer ahead with day camps (located in Sauble Beach and Waterloo Region) and overnight camps like Mini Camp and Specialty Camps (Boating, Woodworking, Music, Sports, and Food & Garden). Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp to register today. 

SLMC Sewing Bee: March 6-8! Silver Lake is looking for people skilled in sewing to help with a major project. If you have a sewing machine, experience with upholstery fabric, and moderate to excellent sewing skills, please contact Karen Buschert at hr@slmc.ca about using those skills in a community effort and fun weekend away at camp! There is no cost to the weekend for you and food will be provided. Limited spaces available. 

Music Retreat (April 10-12): A weekend away at camp filled with singing and instrumental music! Sing through songbooks, hymnals and more in the company of music-lovers! Alissa Bender and friends will lead this weekend. Visit slmc.ca/retreats for more information.

 

Mennonite Church Canada

 

As we enter a new year, Mennonite Church Canada invites you to join us in walking the path of faith with our global companions. Mennonite Church Canada s Global Companions program strengthens relationships with international church partners learning together, sharing resources, and encouraging one another to live into God s call. 

Read more

 

MCEC (Mennonite Church Eastern Canada)

 

1.     MCEC Bylaw Update Conversations, February 19 or 20, 2026, online. Are you invigorated by policy and bylaw work? Join MCEC for an early Annual Church Gathering conversation as Executive Council invites your questions and feedback on proposed bylaw updates - an important part of how we live and work together as a church community. Register today.

2.    MCEC Intercultural Competency Conversation in Leamington, March 7, 2026, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop open to all who are curious about how intercultural understanding can deepen relationships and enhance ministry effectiveness. (Similar events are planned for KW and Toronto.) Register here.

 

Mark your calendars!

 

        April 15 - MCEC Financial Zoom Call online
- Review the financial story prior to ACG.

• April 24 - MCEC Pastors Gathering:
  - A Conversation with Pablo Kim
• April 25 - MCEC Annual Church Gathering
  - A day of practical workshops to energize your congregational leaders

        April 25 - MCEC Intercultural Worship Gathering
- Worship together at 800 King St. E., Kitchener

 

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

JANUARY edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/45pxxex

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.