For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday April 26, 2026
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: Tim F, Innocent M,
Mike F
Counters: Heather P, Helen D
Coffee Host: Tom P
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Hymn: VT# 30 - Jesus
Calls Us
Call to Worship
Lighting Peace Candle
Prayer of Confession and
Assurance
Hymn: VT# 333 - Low
in the Grave He Lay
Scripture: Matthew
6:16-24
Children's Time
Message: To
Whom/What are We Devoted? - Pastor Marv
Hymn: VT #549 - Be Thou My Vision
Offering Prayer
Prayers of the Community
Benediction
Hymn: VT# 540 - Will
You Come and Follow Me
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee
Hour Guest presentation with 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: No teacher
Jr Youth Class (Gr 4 - 7) Teacher: Lanette FW
Youth Meetup (Gr 8 - 12) Leader: Jacob M/Gary G
Calendar
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DATE
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SCHEDULE
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Saturday
APR 25
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Sunday
APR 26
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10:00am Worship at
Valleyview
Noon - Lunch Bunch Gathering (see Announcements)
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Monday
APR 27
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Church
Office Closed
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Tuesday
APR 28
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Wednesday
APR 29
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Thursday
APR 30
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7:00pm Male
Chorus rehearsal at Valleyview
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Friday
MAY 1
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1:30pm Friday Food Distribution
7:00pm-9:00pm Youth Monthly Gathering
We
are planning to make cookies to give to Sanctuary - they need cookies on a
regular basis to give out with their meals. So here are the details:
What are we doing: making cookies!
Where: Maria and Jacques' house
When: May 1st, 7:00-9:00
Hope
you can all make it! We'll have a few snacks as well (maybe we'll make
a few extra cookies for us!).
Please RSVP (to youth email) to help us know how many cookies we should plan
to make.
See you soon! Maria,
Jacques, David and Allison
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Save
the Date! Sunday, June 14th
Annual Fanshawe Park Worship & Church Picnic
Mark your calendars now! Church Council is planning a full
day local retreat in beautiful Fanshawe Conservation Area, rain or shine. Plan
to come for worship at 10:30am at the Watson Porter Pavilion, followed by a
picnic potluck lunch, then an afternoon of activities for all ages.
Details will be announced in late May.
Next: Sunday May 3, 2026
Farewell Pastor Marv!
10:00am Worship &
Livestream at Valleyview
Sermon on the Mount: Beyond anxiety,
Matthew 6:25-34
Worship Leader: Andrea S
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Maggie P
Reader: Gloria J
Pianist: Elenor T
Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley
K
Ushers: Don T, Allison H,
Helen D
Counters: David H, Russ S
Second Hour
11:00am Farewell Marv & Brenda!
Presentation
celebrating Pastor Marv s career in ministry and a special goodbye to Marv and
Brenda.
Note for Parents: there will be no
Sunday School. Children will remain in seats with their families. We suggest
bringing extra quiet bag activities and a light snack.
12:00 noon Potluck
Celebration Meal
We look forward to
our time together over a shared meal with Marv, Brenda and welcome their guests.
Coffee, water, and
dessert will be provided! (With gluten free option)
What to Bring:
- Food to Share for potluck lunch (Peanut Free, Sesame Free)
- Please bring extra! Mains or sides no dessert.
- 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.
Help with cleanup is
requested from participants.
Note:
Jesus First Assembly will not be gathering for 1:00pm Sunday Worship at Valleyview
this week.
Worship Preview
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.
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DATE
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10am - WORSHIP
THEME
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11am - SECOND
HOUR
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May
3
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Sermon on the
Mount: Beyond anxiety, Matthew
6:25-34,
Pastor Marv s final Sunday
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Celebrating Pastor Marv & Brenda!
11am Presentation
12 noon Potluck Celebration Meal
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May 10
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Unity in
Conflict #1: Everyone is created in God s image, even those we disagree with,
Genesis 1:26-31
Speaker: Tom Peace
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Upper: Coffee
Hour Fellowship
Lower: Sunday
School.
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May 17
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Unity in
Conflict #2: Conflict has the power to help us see & receive God, Genesis
32:22-32 & 33:1-10
Speaker: Russ Sawatsky
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No Second Hour Victoria Day Holiday Weekend
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Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in April: $20,769
Total
Donations received in March: $21,665
Monthly Donations Target: $27,274
Total donations received Year-to-Date: $85,002
(26% of annual donations target achieved
to-date)
2026 Annual donations target: $327,285
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
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 16th for their address, or the printed bulletin
on April 26th. If you plan to attend, please let Linda know
at ljw081990@gmail.com.
Hope to see
you there on the 26th.
Gloria J
Seeking Volunteers! Spring Yard Cleanup
Saturday, May 2 at 9am
Volunteers needed! Please contact Helmut
W. 519-702-7710, if you re able to help with a spring cleanup of
Valleyview s property at 9am on Saturday, May 2nd general yard
cleanup, shrubs, branches, mulch & garden beds, etc
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.
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.