10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Unity in Conflict #1:
Everyone is created in God s image, even those we disagree with.
Genesis 1:26-31

 

Worship Leader: David J

Speaker: Tom Peace

Song Leader: Derek M

Reader: Susan BP

Pianist: Rayne D

Community Prayer: Jess A

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, TBD

Counters: Ben R, Evan B

Coffee Host: Tom P

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Song: VT#1 - Summoned by the God Who Made Us

Call to Worship

Lighting the Christ Candle

Prayer

Song of the Month: VT#386 - One is the Body

Words of Confession

Scripture: Genesis 1: 26-31

Children s Time

Message:

Song: VT#751 - There is in Every Person

Offertory Prayer

Offering
Community Sharing & Prayer Jess A (PCT)

Song: VT#389 - Together

Benediction

 

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour Fellowship Time

 

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

Children s Snack Host: Elma F

Children s Class (JK-Gr 3) Teacher: Deb G

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

Valleyview Seniors, Save the Date! Wednesday May 20^th
Valleyview Seniors group will be gathering Wednesday, May 20 at the church at 10 AM.

Details will follow later.  Mark your calendar.

 

Save the Date! Sunday, June 14^th
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.

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Unity in Conflict #2:

Conflict has the power to help us see & receive God,

Genesis 32:22-32 & 33:1-10

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Speaker: Russ Sawatsky

Song Leader: Maggie P

Reader: Allison H

Pianist: Rayne D

Community Prayer: Pastoral Care Team Member

Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G

Ushers: Ben Rm Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Erin W, Helen D

 

No Second Hour Victoria Day Holiday Weekend

 

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 May: $1,516

Total Donations received in April: $23,069

Monthly Donations Target: $27,274

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $88,868

(27% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual donations target: $327,285

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

None this week.

 

 

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp

Hidden Acres is hosting our 59th Annual Chicken BBQ & 18th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 9 from 5 - 7 pm.  

Come and enjoy our delicious chicken dinner that thousands of people have come to know and love. Along with the chicken, your meal includes potato salad, coleslaw, veggies, pickles, a fresh roll, chips and an apple or fresh baked apple fritter.

$22 - 1 Piece Meal  /  $27 - 2 Piece Meal  

Pie Auction will happen during the meal.

Please visit www.hiddenacres.ca for more details and to order your tickets.

Tickets need to be purchased in advance.

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp | (slmc.ca)

We invite you to join us for two exciting events this May in support of Silver Lake!

 

From May 8 10, our annual Grand Paddle & Hike fundraiser is underway. You can help by:

        creating a team raise funds while enjoying a hike, paddle, or even a walk around your own neighbourhood or by joining our group hike or paddle on May 9 in the KW area. 

        donate in support of one of our staff teams   they would greatly appreciate your encouragement.

To sign up or donate, visit slmc.ca/gph.

 

On May 9, join us for our 65th Campfire Concert from 5 8PM at Breslau Mennonite Church. Enjoy an evening of music spanning many camp eras, delicious food prepared by Arabesque and the Silver Lake kitchen, and great company as we celebrate Silver Lake s 65th season. RSVP at slmc.ca/65th.

 

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)

60th Annual New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale
May 29 and 30, New Hamburg Fairgrounds, New Hamburg, ON

        Have fun raising funds for MCC! There's no shortage of things to see, do and taste at the 60th annual New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale, where funds raised support the work of MCC at home and around the world. Join the Friday night hymn sing, enjoy traditional and not-so-traditional Mennonite foods, or place your bid in one of three  exciting auctions. For a full list of things to see and do, as well as quilts for auction, visit NHMRS.com. See you at the fairgrounds!

Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion: Journeying towards repair
June 13, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Six Nations Polytechnic, Ohsweken, ON

        Want a meaningful way to respond to the history of the land and build respectful relationships with Indigenous neighbours? Come together for Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion, where you are invited to listen and learn on the journey of repair. Guided by Adrian Jacobs of the Cayuga Nation, this gathering offers a faith-based way to move from intention to action and be part of something that supports real change. Register today.

 

Timmins Learning Tour

August 17-21, 2026, Timmins, Ontario
We're excited to invite you to a unique experiential learning tour, where the focus is on building strong connections and mutual respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. This is more than just a trip it's a chance to step out of your comfort zone, connect, learn, and contribute to building bridges between communities. Learn more here.

 

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.