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

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Song: VT 7 - Come Let Us All Unite To Sing

Call to Worship

Lighting the Christ Candle

Song of the Month: VT 42 - Could it be that God is singing?

Words of Confession & Assurance

Scripture: John 18: 28-40

Children s Time

Message: What to do with our Power? Pastor Marv

Song: VT 706 - Oh Healing River

Offertory Prayer & Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer

Song: VT 832 - The Lord Lift You Up

Benediction

11:00am No Second Hour (March Break)

Sunday School returns March 29^th.

 

 

Staff Vacation Notice:
March 14 21, 2026: Church Office Closed.
Heather (Admin) is on vacation, returning Sunday March 22.

 

 

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Lent 4: Complicity & innocence facing our dissonance when powerless or accused.

John 19:1-16a

Worship Leader: Donelda F

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Heidi W

Reader: Mary Faye S

Pianist: Rayne D

Tech Team: Tom P, Heather P

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Mary Faye S

Counters: Erin W, Evan B

11:00am No Second Hour (March Break)

Sunday School returns March 29^th.

 

 

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.

 

 

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!

 

 

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

 

Donations received in March: $4,241

Total donations received in February: $18,114

Monthly Donations Target: $27,274

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $46,529

2026 Annual donations target: $327,285

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Valleyview Mennonite Church - Open Volunteer Positions

June 2026 to May 2027

 

Thank you to all of our Valleyview volunteers! We have several open positions for the coming church volunteer year (June 2026 to May 2027), and we'd appreciate your consideration for these important roles. Please refer to the accompanying Role Descriptions document for more details on each position. Don't hesitate to contact Ben R or Daniel H on Church Council if you'd like more information or are ready to volunteer.

 

Named positions:

        Board of Directors

• Seeking two new members
• Coordinator(s) - Food and Funeral Committee
• A key position: requires someone with the willingness to learn the ins and outs of the kitchen and the flexibility to provide support for mid-week events such as funerals.
• Members - Food and Funeral Committee
• Works closely with the coordinator(s) to ensure there are enough volunteers for food service at church events.
• Member - Missions and Social Concerns Committee
• Member - Worship Committee
• Junior Sunday School Snack Coordinator
• A/V Team Volunteer
• Ushers - Two requested
• Offering Counters - Two requested
• Coordinator - Friday Food Distribution
• MCEC Delegates - Four volunteers to attend MCEC meetings and vote at the AGM
• Church representation requirement as stipulated in Section 7 of the MCEC bylaws

Ongoing support with sign-up sheets:

        Junior Sunday School teachers

• Coffee hosts

Want to volunteer at the church, but unsure where you fit in? Please talk to Ben (benreesor@protonmail.com) or Dan (danielcraighall@gmail.com). We'll put you to work!

 

VALLEYVIEW MENNONITE CHURCH

( An Ontario Corporation )

Annual General Meeting of the Members

Meeting Notice

Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 10:00 am

This is notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Members to be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 10:00 am. This meeting will encompass topics from both the Board and Church Council. The purpose of this meeting will be to approve the 2025 financial statements through the Review Engagement Process, approve the election of Directors and of a slate of volunteers, affirm or adjust the 2026 Budget (if required), and any other

business.

 

Non-members are welcome to attend and participate in all discussions; however, non-members are not eligible to vote.

 

 

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)

Pow Wows 101
Tuesday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m. (Online and in person at 50 Kent Ave., Kitchener)
Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. (Online)
MCC has two opportunities on the horizon to help you learn about the Indigenous celebration of pow wows. While everyone is welcome to celebrate and enjoy these powerful experiences, often non-Indigenous people feel shy or hesitant about attending for the first time. MCC's Indigenous Neighbours team is holding two training sessions to help make this a little easier. Learn the basics of what to expect and how to participate, and then plan to attend with the team this summer. Attend May 12 in person in Kitchener or online, or May 13 online. Learn more here.

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp | (slmc.ca)

The Grand Paddle & Hike Fundraiser: Join us for our 17th annual fundraiser May 8   10 and support Silver Lake programs! Participants collect donations leading up to the fundraiser and then paddle/hike/walk/bike outdoors in their communities, or join a group paddle or hike along the Grand River. Visit slmc.ca/gph for more information. 

The 65th Campfire Concert & Dinner: On May 9, join us at Breslau Mennonite Church for a special 65th anniversary celebration featuring an evening of music, skits, stories, dinner & friends! Visit slmc.ca/65th to purchase tickets. 

 

Conrad Grebel University College (Waterloo)

Grebel and University of Waterloo March Open House | Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.

 

It's time to register for Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC) | August 10-22, 2025. Hosted at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, OMMC is a place where youth develop and enrich relationships, faith, musicality, and leadership in a fun and supportive summer camp environment. Register by April 15 for reduced rate: grebel.ca/ommc.

 

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.