For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday March 8, 2026
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Lent
3: Standing up & standing back dissonance of courage/fear, of
compassion/denial
John
18:12-27
Worship Leader: Jacques P
Speaker: Paul Arnold
Song Leader: Maggie P
Reader: Gloria J
Pianist: Elenor T
Tech Team: Dan H, Heather P
Ushers: Paul A, Innocent
M, Allison H
Counters: Helen D, Heather P
Coffee Host: Food Team
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Call to Worship
Christ Candle Lighting
Prayer of Confession
Hymn: VT 156 -
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Scripture Reading: John
18:12-27
Children's Time
Hymn: VT 42 - Could
It Be That God Is Singing (song of the month)
Message: See you at the
fire - Paul Arnold
Hymn: VT 579 - With
Astonishment, Fear, and Wonder
Offertory Prayer &
Offering
Community Sharing and Prayer
- Marv
Sending Hymn: VT 159
- Kwake Yesu nasimama (Here
on Christ the Rock I Will Stand)
Benediction
11:00am Second Hour: Potluck meal for all
VOLUNTEER
HELP NEEDED
We are
looking for 4 to 6 volunteers to arrive at 9:30am and setup tables
and chairs in the basement. If you can help, please contact
Brenda before Sunday: brendafriesen1963@gmail.com
During second hour this Sunday there will be
a potluck meal for all. Coffee and water will be provided.
What to Bring:
- Food to Share (Peanut Free, Sesame Free) for
potluck lunch
- Your own dishes, cups,
and cutlery
- Please bring a serving
dish and utensil for your potluck contribution. Label your dish with your name and be sure to collect it before
leaving.
Cleanup help after the meal will also be required.
We look forward to our time together over a shared meal.
Calendar
Upcoming Staff Vacation Notice:
March 14 21, 2026: Church Office Closed.
Heather (Admin) is on vacation, returning Sunday March 22.
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DATE
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SCHEDULE
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Sunday
MAR 8
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10:00am
Worship at Valleyview
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Monday
MAR 9
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Church
Office Closed
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Tuesday
MAR 10
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Wednesday
MAR 11
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7:30pm
Church Council Meeting (online)
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Thursday
MAR 12
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7:00pm Male
Chorus rehearsal at Valleyview
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Friday
MAR 13
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1:30pm Friday Food Distribution
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Save the Date! Valleyview Senior s Gathering
Wednesday March 18 at 10AM
Valleyview Seniors group will
gather at the church to hear Pastor Marv share reflections on his almost 40
years of ministry.
Save the Date! Annual General Meeting
Saturday, April 11 at 10am
Valleyview s Board and
Council invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting. Watch
for the Notice of Meeting and further details this week.
Next Worship: Sunday
March 15, 2026
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Lent
4: Submission & power experiencing the dissonance of the upside-down
kingdom
John
18:28-40
Worship Leader: David J
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Donelda F
Reader: Elma F
Pianist: Elenor T
Tech Team: Shelley K, John S
Ushers: Don T, Allison H,
Helen D
Counters: Russ S, David H
11:00am No Second Hour (March Break)
Sunday
School returns March 29th.
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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MAR 15
Lent 4
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Submission & power experiencing the
dissonance of the upside-down kingdom - John 18:28-40
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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 - John 19:1-16a
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No Second Hour (March Break)
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MAR 29
Lent 6
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Palm Sunday - Triumph
& death, Jesus work is not yet complete.
Join us for a joyful service filled with
Hosannas and children waving palm branches.
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Upper: Pastoral Care Team update; discussing pastoral care needs during the
pastoral transition time.
Lower: Sunday
School.
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Holy Week at Valleyview
April 3 @ 10 am - Good Friday
The shame of the cross.
Focussing on the
readings from Luke chapters 22 & 23, we will reflect on the shame Jesus
endured, and the shame experienced by people within our community. The service
will include communion and then will end in silence and darkness.
Easter Breakfast April 5 from 8:30-9:30am
downstairs
Enjoy breakfast and
conversation prior to the Easter Worship service.
Please bring finger
foods to share (muffins, Paska or other baked goods, cheese & crackers,
fruit).
Coffee and juice will
be provided.
Please remember to
bring your own dishes for your family plates, cutlery, glasses/mugs.
No
peanuts or sesame due to allergies.
April 5 @ 10am - Easter Sunday
Death & Resurrection
Returning to the
sanctuary as it was on Good Friday, we enter in quiet and darkness while
waiting for the announcement of the empty tomb with Christ is Risen! He is
Risen Indeed!
Easter Flowers
We invite you to bring tulips* and daffodils*
to decorate the cross and the sanctuary on Easter Sunday.
*Due to many scent allergies, please ensure floral
arrangements do not include any other flowers.
Please keep the flowers with you at your seat. There
will be a time to bring them up front after the start of the service.
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in March: $2,205
Total donations received in February: $18,114
Monthly Donations Target: $27,274
Total donations received Year-to-Date: $44,493
2026 Annual donations target: $327,285
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
None this week.
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp | (slmc.ca)
Singing the
World Whole Music Retreat (April 10 12, 2026): From songs of solidarity and protest through
the ages, to the favourites that see us through hard
times, come enjoy a restorative camp weekend of making music
in community. This retreat is for participants aged 15
and up. Register at slmc.ca/retreats
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.