Easter at Valleyview

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

Good Friday The shame of the cross.

 

Worship Leader: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Derek M

Readers: Gloria J, Katriel FW, Joel FW

Pianist: Elenor T

Tech Team: Heather P

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Mike F

 

Order of Service

This worship service will focus on the readings from Luke chapters 22 & 23, followed by reflections 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.

 

Song Order

VT306 - I want Jesus to walk with me

VT627 - Stay with me

VT141 - Create in me a clean heart

VT147 - Kyrie eleison

VT325 - O sacred head, now wounded

VT695 - By the waters

VT327 - Jesus, remember me

VT323 - When I survey the wondrous cross

 

Communion

Benediction

 

Leave in silence

 

 

8:30am 9:30am Easter Breakfast Potluck

 

        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.

 

Easter Flowers

        We invite you to bring tulips* and daffodils* to decorate the cross and 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.

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

Death and Resurrection

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Reader: Allison H

Pianist: Elenor T

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: David H, Terry Z

Coffee Host: Food Team

 

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!

 

Order of Service

Prelude

Reading: John 20:1 18

Sinding: VT# 333 - Up From the Grave

Announcements & Welcome

Call to worship  

Singing: VT 355 - Thine is the Glory

- Bring flowers to the cross during song

Light the Christ candle

Confessional poem 

Singing: VT 411 - All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Bible reading: John 20:1-17

Children s time

Message: Easter It s a head and heart thing - Pastor Marv

Singing: VT#341 - Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia!

Offering & Prayer

Congregational Sharing & Prayer

Sending Song: VT408 - Crown him with Many Crowns, vv 1-4

Sending Blessing 

 

  

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Linda W

Guest Speaker: Amanda Zehr

Song Leader: Derek M

Reader: Elma F

Pianist: Krisanne N

Tech Team: Tom P, Heather P

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Mary Faye S

Counters: Ben R, Russ S

Coffee Host: Tom P

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour

 

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

Children s Snack Host: Paul & Lynne W

Children s Class (JK-Gr 3) Teacher: Mike & Donelda F

Jr Youth Class (Gr 4 - 7) Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meetup (Gr 8 - 12) Leader: Jacob M

 

 

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

 

Total Donations received in March: $21,665

Monthly Donations Target: $27,274

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $63,953

(20% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual donations target: $327,285

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Student In A Box (Shoebox) Gifting 
Help Valleyview s college and university undergraduate students feel God s love and remind them their church family is thinking about them as they prepare for their end of term exams.

 

This Sunday, please consider picking one or more student shoeboxes located on the library counter, filling it, and arranging delivery in the first two weeks of April.

 

Ideas to fill the boxes and remind them of home & Easter: 
-Home-made goods (soup mix, cookies, etc.) 
-Gift cards (coffee, convenience food, retail, etc.) 
-Seasonal greeting card or postcard 

-Favourite snacks or candy 

-Inspirational/d cor (coasters, magnet, photo frame, festive lights, mug, etc.) 
-Fun (fidgets, a magazine, a book for summer reading, etc.) 
-Practical (hygiene items, school supplies, cozy socks, etc.)  

 

Photo & Address Directory Update
On April 3, 5, and 12 the Valleyview Directory will be located on the Library Counter for members to review and validate your information is correct before we print. As a reminder, the digital directory is available when logged in at valleyviewmc.ca. 

 

You may submit address & contact detail changes on the forms provided or from within your website profile (Click: Update Profile button located beneath your contact & family information). 

 

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:

• 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
• 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

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

 

VALLEYVIEW MENNONITE CHURCH

( An Ontario Corporation )

Meeting Notice

 

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.

 

Menno Singers

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada

Announcements:

1. MCEC Financial Zoom Call, April 15, 2026, 7-8 p.m. online. Review the MCEC financial story prior to our Annual Church Gathering. This online conversation provides an early opportunity to ask questions ahead of the Annual Church Gathering. Register today
   
   
2. MCEC Annual Church Gathering, April 25, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, ON. Be part of a life-giving day at MCEC's Annual Church Gathering! Come worship, learn and dream together as we dive into interactive workshops that will spark creativity and strengthen our shared ministry. Discover the workshop lineup, schedule and business sessions  Register Today
   
   
3. MCEC Intercultural Worship Gathering, April 25, 2026, 7-9 p.m., 800 King St. E., Kitchener (Home of Shalom Worship & Healing Centre and First Mennonite Church). Join us for the MCEC Intercultural Worship Service, a joyful gathering where congregations unite to celebrate our diversity in Christ. Offered alongside the MCEC ACG, everyone is welcome. We will also celebrate the ordination of Anthony Siegrist, MCEC Executive Minister. Plan to attend!
   
   

4.     MCEC Small Church Theology Workshop, May 14, 2026, 6-8 p.m. online. Discover the gifts of small churches. This workshop explores, from an Anabaptist perspective, how small churches offer unique strengths and essential lessons that enrich the wider Church. Register at mcec.ca/events

 

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

MARCH edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/4cPDc2a

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.