10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Lent 1: Love & grief, glory & belief

John 11: 1-44

 

Focus statement: We often think of love and grief as very different emotions. This week, we are challenged with the dissonance of their relationship. Pay attention to Jesus words and actions here, and the dissonance they stir up in us.

 

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

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Song: VT 30 - Jesus Calls Us

Call to Worship

Song: VT 670 - In the Bulb There Is a Flower

Scripture: John 11:1 44

Children s Time

Voices of Grief Readers Theatre

Message: Lent a Season of Love, Grief, Glory and Belief - Pastor Marv

Song: VT 644 - Healer of Our Every Ill

Offertory prayer and Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer

Song: VT 417 - Seek Ye First (Song of the Month)

Benediction

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour, Pastoral Search Committee Update Survey results  (we will livestream this Second Hour for listening)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Lent 2: Obvious & hidden confronting dissonance in what we think we know.

John 13:1-17

Worship Leader: Rachel C

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Derek M

Reader: Lynne W

Pianist: Elenor T

Tech Team: Gary G, Heather P

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Helen D, Erin W

Coffee Host: Tom P

11:00am No Second Hour

Upstairs: Coffee Hour, guest speaker Melody Steinman Mental Health

 

Lower Level: Sunday School classes

Snack Host: Susan BP

JK-Gr 3 Teacher: Dan H & Jess A
Gr 4-7 Jr Y Teacher: Lanette FW

Gr 8-12 Youth Leader: Jacob M

 

 

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.

 

 

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

 

Donations received in February: $17,479

Monthly Donations Target: $27,274

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $40,198

2026 Annual donations target: $327,285

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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 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

FEBRUARY edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/4qEn2f7

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.