10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Special Music Worship Service, Guests:
Mysterium Youth Choir,
directed by Karen Schuessler

 

Psalm 96

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Song Leader: Heidi W

Reader: Susan BP

Pianist: Elenor T

Community Prayer: Shelley K

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Paul A, Brian C, Mike F

Counters: Evan B, David H

 

Order of Service

The community gathers to praise God

Prelude: Elenor

Welcome /Light the Christ Candle

Mysterium: Dona nobis pacem 

Call to Worship & Prayer

Singing: VT#103 - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

 

The community gathers to hear God s word

Bible Reading: Psalm 96

Time of Confession and Reassurance: Psalm 13 

Children s Time

Mysterium: O Nata Lux

 

The community gathers to respond

Singing: VT#778 - Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (vv.1-5)

Offering and Offertory Prayer

Mysterium: Every time I feel the Spirit,

Christ Has Broken Down the Wall

Congregational Sharing and Prayer

Announcements

 

The community gathers to be sent forth

Closing song: VT#605 - My Life Flows On

Benediction

Mysterium: Light One Candle

11:00am No Second Hour

 

 

 

 

 

Seniors Group Summer Picnics, starting at 12noon, at Springbank Park:

Wednesday June 17

Wednesday July 15

Wednesday August 15

Wednesday September 16

Use the West Entrance parking lot (across from Shopper s Drug Mart).

Bring your own : lunch, lawn chair, sunscreen and hat

 

There is no service or livestream at the Valleyview church building today.

Rain or Shine! Please join us today for a full day local retreat in beautiful Fanshawe Conservation Area. (1424 Clarke Road)

 

Free Entry:

Do not pay at the entrance gate. Inform the gate attendant you are visiting as a member of Valleyview Mennonite Church. A discounted charity rate of $12 per vehicle park access fee will be covered by the church.

 

We will meet at the Watson Porter Pavilion. Follow the signs - cross over the dam, past the Pioneer Village, and park in the lot (grassy area) to the left of the road under the tall evergreen trees. The gate entrance to the Watson Porter Pavilion will be on the right. Please leave the area immediately in front of the pavilion for accessible parking only.

 

What to Bring: 

• Lawn Chairs / Blankets 
• Weather Appropriate Clothing, Sunscreen & Bug Spray
• Picnic Potluck food to share (Peanut Free, Sesame Free)
• Your own Dishes, Cutlery, Water Bottles or Drink Cups
• Water Refill Station is provided 
• Your own serving dish and utensil for your potluck contribution. (No extras provided at the pavilion)
• Label your dish with your name.
• Outdoor Activities: frisbees, balls, bocce, lawn games
• Please consider bringing indoor board games or crokinole

 

Volunteers Request 10:00am setup: If you can arrive a bit early and help setup tables and chairs, please let Heather know in the Church Office!

 

8:00am - Bird Sighting/Nature Walk with Don T

        Don T invites you to join him as he leads a morning bird sighting and nature walk, leaving from the Watson Porter Pavilion. Bring binoculars!

        Rain: If it is raining at 7:00 am, call/text Don before you leave. Cell # 519-619-0828

 

10:30am - Worship Service at Watson Porter Pavilion

Milestone Comforter Presentation: Sigourney ML

 

Worship Leader: Donelda F

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Derek M

Reader: Joel FW

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: John S, Helen D

 

Afterward - Picnic Potluck Lunch

Reminder: bring food to share (Peanut Free, Sesame Free), Your own dishes, cutlery, water bottles/drink cups, and serving dish + utensil for your potluck contribution.

 

Afternoon - Intergenerational Indoor & Outdoor activities

***Including a kids/family craft with Tim Freed

  CRAFT REQUEST: Bring your hammer and perhaps an adult or youth for an extra set of hands. There are 24 project kits prepared, so we hope to see a good group in attendance. 

 

Until 5:00pm - Pavilion and park access

 

Plan to stay for the afternoon, enjoying free time & fellowship!

 

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.

 

Total Donations received in June: $0

Total Donations received in May: $22,119

Monthly Donations Target: $27,274

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $109,471

(33% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual donations target: $327,285

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

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.

 

 

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 Boating, Music, Food & Garden, Woodworking (build your own paddle), and Sports. No experience is required. For more information or to register, visit Slmc.Ca/Summer-Camp.  

 

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)

Save the date: Nourishing peace together (Peace Conference)

• On Saturday, November 7, come hungry for connection, encouragement and practical ways to resist despair in a world that feels overwhelming. MCC Ontario is hosting an in‑person event for people who don t have everything figured out but who want to build peace. More details to follow. For more information, contact Nina Bailey-Dick  ninabaileydick@mcco.ca

 

Mennonite Church Canada & Semilla

 

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.