Bulletin for May 31, 2026

Bulletin for May 31, 2026

 

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:11

 

Sunday May 31, 2026

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Unity in Conflict #3:

The Holy Spirit was revealed through differences.

Welcoming differences enables us to be the people God has called us to be.

Acts 2:1-13

 

Worship Leader: Rachel C

Speaker: David Friesen Waldner

Song Leader: Donelda F

Reader: Lynne W

Pianist: Elenor T

Community Prayer: Gary G

Tech Team: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Ben R, Susan BP

Coffee Host: Helen D

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

Hymn: VT # 56 Like the Murmur of the Dove s Song

Children s Time

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-2 

Hymn: VT # 386   One Is the Body (Song of the Month)

Message: The Breath of Pentecost Goes On  David F.W.  

Hymn: VT # 737 Breathe on me Breath of God

Offertory Prayer

Offering

Community Sharing and Prayer

Sending Hymn: VT # 374 There Are Many Gifts

Benediction

 

 

11:00am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour Fellowship Time

 

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

 

Calendar

 

 

DATE

SCHEDULE

Sunday
MAY 31

10:00am Worship at Valleyview

Monday
JUNE 1

Church Office Closed

7:30pm Board Meeting (at Valleyview)

Tuesday
JUNE 2

6:30pm 8:30pm Comforter Knotting

Everyone is invited to join in knotting comforters for two Valleyview youth who are turning 18 this year! Come learn, create, and enjoy as we prepare to share in God's love by celebrating this milestone with Sigourney ML and Elizabeth M. 

Wednesday
JUNE 3

9:30am Until Finished - Comforter Knotting

Everyone is invited to join in knotting comforters for two Valleyview youth who are turning 18 this year! Come learn, create, and enjoy as we prepare to share in God's love by celebrating this milestone with Sigourney ML and Elizabeth M. 

Thursday
JUNE 4

7:00pm Male Chorus rehearsal at Valleyview

Friday
JUNE 5

1:30pm Friday Food Distribution

 

Save the Date!

 

SING! VALLEYVIEW MALE CHORUS - Annual Spring Concert

Saturday, June 6th 7:00 pm

See Announcements section below for details.

 

 

Friday, June 12th Youth Gathering
5:30pm 9:00pm
We will be meeting at the David & Allison s house, then walking over to Louise Arbour FI School for a production of Newsies, starring some of our very own youth group members!

 

Please arrive by 5:30 as the show starts at 6:00pm, we will come back to hang out and campfire after the show, pick up at 9pm.

 

We do need you to RSVP by June 4th as we have to purchase tickets. I will send out one email reminder the week of June 4th.

 

Thanks!

Dave and Allison, Maria and Jacques

 

 

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 June 7, 2026

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Special Music Worship Service

Guests: High school choir Mysterium,

directed by Karen Schussler

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Song Leader: Heidi W

Reader: Susan BP

Pianist: Elenor T

Community Prayer: TBD

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Paul A, Brian C, Mike F

Counters: Evan B, David H

 

 

11:00am No Second Hour

 

 

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.

 

DATE

10am - WORSHIP THEME

11am - SECOND HOUR

June 7

Special Music Worship Service

Guests: High school choir Mysterium, directed by Karen Schussler

No Second Hour

June 14

Annual Park Worship and Church Picnic at Fanshawe Conservation Area - Watson Porter Pavilion

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.

June 21

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Speaker: Derek Martin

Congregational Vote during worship

No Second Hour

 

 

Donations to the Church Budget


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

 

Donations received in May: $20,889

Total Donations received in April: $23,069

Monthly Donations Target: $27,274

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $108,241

(33% 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

 

SING! VALLEYVIEW MALE CHORUS - Annual Spring Concert

Saturday, June 6th 7:00 pm

at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford Street West, London.

Please note: We are pleased to advise that this facility is fully accessible, with lots of parking and it is Airconditioned , just in case it is an extra warm (or hot) day.

 

Tickets available from a chorus member or at the door.

 

 

 

VALLEYVIEW MENNONITE CHURCH ( An Ontario Corporation )

Notice of Congregational Vote

Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 10:00 am

Notice is hereby given that a Congregational Vote will be held on Sunday June 21, 2026 to elect/affirm a new member to the Pastoral Care Team.

 

Nominee Name: Gloria Janzen

Role: Pastoral Care Team Member

 

Time of Vote: 10:00 AM within the worship service.

Vote Method: Paper Ballot.

Ballots will be distributed upon entry to the worship service starting at 9:45AM to members only.

Completed Ballots will be collected during offering collection.

 

The nominee was selected by the Pastoral Care Team through discernment and is being presented for congregational discernment and approval.

 

Paper copies of the proxy form can be requested from the church office.

 

Questions may be directed to Gary Good, chair of the Pastoral Care Team, or a member of the Board of Directors.

 

In the Broader Community

 

The Church at Nairn

The Donegal Mennonite Church Youth Choir will be performing at The Church at Nairn on May 31st at 7pm. This 40-member choir will present an A Capella concert of gospel and praise songs. It will definitely lift our spirits and draw us closer to God.

 

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp | (slmc.ca)

Calling all campers ages 9 14! Registration is still open for our Specialty Camp, taking place August 23 29. Come learn new skills while enjoying classic camp activities like campfires, swimming, canoeing, and more! This year s Specialty Camp options are BoatingMusicFood & GardenWoodworking (build your own paddle), and Sports. No experience is required. For more information or to register, visit Slmc.Ca/Summer-Camp.  

 

 

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

MAY edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/43f2xwi

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.

 

 

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