For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday February 15, 2026
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
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn: VT#43 - God, Be the Love
Lighting Candle of Peace
Prayer
Hymn: VT#707 - Dona Nobis Pacem (sing 2x)
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 - Dramatic
Reading
Children s
Story
Hymn: VT#207
- What Does the Lord Require of You?
Message:
Remaining Human Our Lives Depend on It Our Souls
Depend on It Pastor Marv
Offering
Hymn (during offering): VT#417 - Seek Ye First
Prayers of the Community
Benediction
Hymn: VT#849 - We, Your People, Sing Your Praises
11:00am No Second Hour Family Day Holiday Weekend
Calendar
Staff
Vacation:
Sunday,
February 15, 2026
Heather (Building Admin) is away Feb 14
17.
For building emergencies only, please call
Terry Z.
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DATE
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SCHEDULE
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Sunday
FEB 15
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10:00am
Worship at Valleyview
Church
Office Closed Admin Vacation Day
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Monday
FEB 16
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Church
Office Closed
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Tuesday
FEB 17
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Church Office Closed Holiday in Lieu
5pm
6:30pm - Pancake Tuesday Dinner
Please join us for a traditional pancake meal in
the church basement main hall. A free-will donation will
be collected to help offset cost of food supplies.
Gluten
Free Options will be available.
Please bring your own dishes, cutlery, and cups
from home!
FOOD
TEAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
If you can help with kitchen food preparation,
serving, and clean-up please contact Brenda F.
6:30pm - Pastoral Search Committee Meeting
(Valleyview, Upper Overflow Meeting Room)
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Wednesday
FEB 18
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Thursday
FEB 19
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7:00pm Male
Chorus rehearsal at Valleyview
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Friday
FEB 20
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1:30pm Friday Food Distribution
5:00pm Valleyview Young Adults Group Dinner
(At Valleyview, Basement Main Hall,
attendance by RSVP response to Pastor Marv s invitation email.)
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Next Worship: Sunday
February 22, 2026
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Lent
1: Love & grief, glory & belief
John
11: 1-44
Worship Leader: Linda W
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Heidi W
Reader: Mary Faye S
Pianist: Rayne D
Tech Team: Dan H, Heather P
Ushers: Tim F, Brian C,
Mary Faye S
Counters: Ben R, Evan B
Coffee Host: Helen D
11:00am No Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour, Pastoral Search Committee Update
Survey results
Lower Level: Sunday School classes
Snack Host: Paul & Lynne W
JK-Gr 3 Teacher: Dan H & Jess A
Gr 4-7 Jr Y Teacher:
Lanette FW
Gr 8-12 Youth Leader: Jacob M
Worship Preview
Lent to Easter 2026
For the Sundays during Lent through Easter, our
worship services will focus on Dwelling in Dissonance using the resources
provided in the Leader magazine. This year our Lenten Bible readings will be
from the gospel of John. Unlike the
other gospels, these scripture readings will explore the Holy Week story
throughout all of our Lenten worship services. We will be invited to experience and linger
in this final week of Jesus life and not rush into the time of Easter. This will be a time to dwell in the dissonance of knowing & not knowing, of seeing
how things are instead of how we want them to be.
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DATE
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10am - WORSHIP THEME
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11am - SECOND HOUR
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FEB 22
Lent 1
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Love & grief, glory & belief
dissonance of relationship
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Pastoral
Search Committee Survey results
Sunday School
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MAR 1
Lent 2
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Obvious & hidden confronting dissonance in
what we think we know
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Melody
Steinman - Mental Health
Sunday School
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MAR 8
Lent 3
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Standing up & standing back dissonance of
courage/fear, of compassion/denial
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Potluck Meal for All
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MAR 15
Lent 4
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Submission & power experiencing the
dissonance of the upside-down kingdom
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No Second Hour (March Break)
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MAR 22
Lent 5
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Complicity & innocence facing our
dissonance when powerless or accused
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No Second Hour (March Break)
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Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in February: $5,120
Monthly Donations Target: $27,274
Total donations received Year-to-Date: $27,839
2026 Annual donations target: $327,285
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
Pastoral Search Survey
The Pastoral Search Committee wants to hear from you!
We believe that every attendee of Valleyview
has valuable insights that will help us in the search for our next pastor.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and share your thoughts. The
Pastoral Search Committee will collect these responses and present the results
to the congregation during Second Hour February 22. This feedback will help to
inform the committee as they create the Valleyview Congregational Profile and
Pastor's Job Description.
All youth and adults in the congregation are
invited to participate, regardless of church voting status.
You will find the link to the digital survey
in our email sent to the congregation dated Thursday, February 5th. Anyone
who prefers to complete a hard copy of the survey can find one at church
February 8 or 15.
Please submit your responses electronically
or using the box at church by February 15, 2026.
If you have any questions or would like
support in completing the survey please contact a member of the Pastoral Search
Committee: David H, Maggie P, Natalie J, Paul W, Rachel C
Save the Date! Lunch Bunch
February's Sunday Lunch
Bunch will be meeting at noon on Sunday February 22nd. This is an open group and all are welcome to attend.
Doris K will be hosting
this month (address in email invite and printed bulletin on Feb 22).
Please bring own dishes as
well as a potluck item to share. Drinks will be
supplied.
If you plan to attend,
please let Doris know at edkipfer@yahoo.ca.
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.
Conrad Grebel
University College
The Russlaender
Migration: From Revolution to Reflection" | Friday, February 27, 7:30 pm. Join the Mennonite
Historical Society of Ontario and Institute of Anabaptist and Mennonite Studies
for the Ontario premiere of this documentary, marking 100 years since the
migration and the 2023 cross-Canada train tour that commemorated it. Hosted at
Conrad Grebel University College. Admission by donation. Details and
registration at mhso.org
It's time to register
for Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC) | August 10-22, 2025. OMMC is a place where
youth develop and enrich relationships, faith, musicality, and leadership in a
fun and supportive summer camp environment. Register at grebel.ca/ommc
Grebel and University of Waterloo March Open House | Saturday, March 28, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Planning to study at the
University of Waterloo? Tour the university and see what it would be like to
live on campus in a small, Christian residence at Conrad Grebel University
College while studying at Waterloo. Meet current students, learn about academic
programs, and explore the residence. Free parking. Visit grebel.ca/events for more information.
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 is now open! Select
spaces remain in our day camp (Sauble Beach and Waterloo Region)
and overnight programs. Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp to
register today.
SLMC Sewing Bee: We need help
making new cushion covers for our very used (and loved)
couches. If you can sew and have a few hours to give to the
cause, please reach out to Karen Buschert at hr@slmc.ca for more
details.
Searching for a Head Cook: 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.
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.
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.