10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Sermon on the Mount: Being seen & noticed - secret acts of charity

 

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

 

  

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Maggie P

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Donelda F

Reader: Lynne W

Pianist: Rayne D

Tech Team: Shelley K, John S

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Helen D, Erin W

Coffee Host: Helen D

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour

 

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

We need Snack Hosts & a children s class Teacher for April 19^th! Please contact Heather in the church office to sign up.

Children s Snack Host: TBD

Children s Class (JK-Gr 3) Teacher: TBD

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

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

 

April June 2026

 

Continuing on with the worship series prior to Lent, our April worship services will focus on the Sermon of the Mount. For four Sundays in May & June, we will hear about unity in conflict. Various Biblical texts will be used to show how important it is to address conflicts and then find a healthy way to deal with them. June will include our annual Fanshawe service followed by a potluck picnic and afternoon activities, and a Sunday to honour our indigenous neighbours and friends.

 

 

 

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

 

Donations received in April: $825

Total Donations received in March: $21,665

Monthly Donations Target: $27,274

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $65,058

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

2026 Annual donations target: $327,285

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Missions & Social Concerns:

Invitation to represent Valleyview in the North East Basic Needs Meeting

 

Next week Tuesday, April 14th at 1:30pm will be our next North East Basic Needs Meeting at Family Centre Carling-Thames. We will be joined by Rebeca from LifeSpin who will be sharing a presentation about their agency. 

 

Doris K (edkipfer@yahoo.ca) and Mary B (maryboniferro@gmail.com) would love to have you join them at this meeting.  If you are interested, please let them know.

 

Student In A Box (Shoebox) Gifting April 12: Final Sunday!
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

( 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.

 

Livestream: A live stream of the meeting will be available at www.vallyviewmc.ca/watch for listening purposes only. Members who wish to watch by livestream and vote must send a Proxy Vote Form to the office before 4pm, Friday April 10^th.

 

 

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 & community! Visit slmc.ca/65th to purchase tickets. 

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

 

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.