10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Sermon on the Mount:
The inner room & the Lord s Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

 

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

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Hymn: VT# 333 - Low in the Grave He Lay

Call to Worship

Hymn: VT# 738 - Open My Eyes That I May See

Lighting Peace Candle

Prayer of Confession and Assurance

Hymn: VT #601 - Lead Me, Guide Me

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Children s Time

Message: Praying with Maturity - Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT# 606 - In Your Sickness

Offering Prayer: VT# 1024

Prayers of the Community

The Lord s Prayer

Benediction: VT# 999

Hymn: VT# 816 - Guide My Feet

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour

 

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

The Children s Sunday School class is cancelled April 19^th, due to unavailable teachers and snack hosts this weekend.

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Sermon on the Mount: Fasting as the centred act,
combined with two treasures, two ways of seeing, two masters,
Matthew 6: 16-24

 

Worship Leader: Jacques P

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Heidi W

Reader: Elma F

Pianist: Elenor T

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Mike F

Counters: Heather P, Russ S

Coffee Host: Tom P

 

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour Guest presentation Jeanette Hanson, from International Witness Mennonite Church Canada

 

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

Children s Snack Host: Susan BP

Children s Class (JK-Gr 3) Teacher: Seeking A children's class teacher, please sign up!

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

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

 

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: $19,989

Total Donations received in March: $21,665

Monthly Donations Target: $27,274

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $84,222

(26% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual donations target: $327,285

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Celebrating Marv & Brenda - Project Bravo:

 

Please collect a Project Bravo folder from the box on the library counter. 1 per family. Inside are instructions and materials to prepare a contribution to the project. Completed items are due Sunday, April 26^th in the return box provided.

 

Save the Date! April 26 - Lunch Bunch Gathering

April's Sunday Lunch Bunch will be meeting at noon on Sunday April 26th. This is an open group and we have a lot of fun visiting in each others' homes.  All are welcome to attend.

 

Please bring a potluck item to share.  Dishes and drinks will be supplied. 

 

Linda W and Derek M will be hosting this month. Please see invite email sent to the congregation April 16^th for their address, or the printed bulletin on April 26^th. If you plan to attend, please let Linda know at ljw081990@gmail.com.

 

Hope to see you there on the 26th.

Gloria J

 

 

Mennonite Disaster Service - Canada

Want to learn more about volunteering with MDS? Join our Zoom call on April 27 at 7:30pm EST. This Zoom meeting provides an opportunity for prospective volunteers to learn about the many volunteer opportunities available with MDS! We will discuss MDS s mission, vision, core values, and a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Register by April 22 at https://mds.org/event/ways-to-get-involved-with-mds/.

 

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.

 

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre is currently seeking to hire a year-round Housekeeping Coordinator (20-25 hours/week) and Housekeeping Staff (10-15 hours/week) to begin as soon as possible. Job descriptions for both positions are available on our website at www.hiddenacres.ca. To apply, please forward your resume to brent@hiddenacres.ca.

 

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. 

 

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

APRIL edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3OJAsJS

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.