For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday June 14, 2026
Park Worship & Church Picnic
There is no service or livestream at the Valleyview church building
today.
Rain or Shine! Join us today in
beautiful Fanshawe Conservation Area.
(1424 Clarke Road)
Volunteers
- We need tables & chairs setup help at 10am Sunday: Please let
Heather know: office@valleyviewmc.ca
Schedule
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, Elizabeth M
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
Afternoon - Intergenerational
Indoor & Outdoor activities
***Including a kids/family craft with Tim Freed
Bring a
hammer and adult/youth for extra set of hands. There are 24 project kits
prepared.
Until 5:00pm - Pavilion
and park access
Plan to stay for the afternoon, enjoying free time &
fellowship!
What to
Expect and Bring:
Free Entry: Do not pay at the
entrance gate.
Inform the park gate you are visiting
as a member of Valleyview Mennonite Church. A discounted rate of $12 per
vehicle park entry fee will be covered by the church.
Location &
Parking: 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)
with serving dish and utensil
Your
own Dishes, Cutlery, Water Bottles or Drink Cups
o Water
Refill Station is provided
o
Label your dish with your name.
Activities:
o
Outdoor: frisbee, soccer ball,
bocce, etc
o
Indoor: board games or crokinole, etc
Tim s Craft Request: Bring your hammer!
Canoes/Kayaks:
Consider bringing
your own PFDs or joining Chris M, who will bring his 2 canoes and some lifejackets
for the mid-afternoon. Those interested in renting a canoe or kayak from the
park, visit this link for more information: https://www.fanshaweconservationarea.ca/fishingandboating
Calendar
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DATE
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SCHEDULE
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Sunday
JUNE 14
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10:00am Worship at
Fanshawe Conservation Area
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Monday
JUNE 15
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Church
Office Closed
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Tuesday
JUNE 16
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Wednesday
JUNE 17
|
12noon Seniors
Group Summer Picnic at Springbank Park
Use the West Entrance parking lot (across from
Shopper s Drug Mart).
Bring your own: lunch, lawn chair, sunscreen and hat
7:30pm Church
Council Meeting
|
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Thursday
JUNE 18
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|
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Friday
JUNE 19
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1:30pm Friday Food Distribution
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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
Next: Sunday June 21, 2026
10:00am Worship &
Livestream at Valleyview
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Luke 10:25-37
Worship Leader: David J
Speaker: Derek Martin
Song Leader: Donelda F
Reader: Gloria J
Pianist: Krisanne N
Community Prayer: Pastoral Care Team
Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G
Ushers: Tim F, Brian C
Counters: David H, Erin W
A Congregational Vote will be
held 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.
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.
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DATE
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10am - WORSHIP
THEME
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11am -
SECOND HOUR
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June 21
|
National
Indigenous Peoples Day
Luke
10:25-37
Speaker: Derek Martin
Congregational Vote during worship
|
No Second Hour
|
|
June 28
|
No Worship Service We will observe 3 summer holiday weekends - June
28, August 2, and August 30 - an opportunity for our volunteer teams to have
a vacation break in rotations.
|
No Second Hour
|
|
July 5
|
Unity in
Conflict 4 - Unity is rooted in Christ. With Christ
as our center, disagreements do not have to create division.
John 15:1 8
Speaker: TBD
|
No Second Hour
|
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total Donations received in June: $2,005
Total
Donations received in May: $22,119
Monthly Donations Target: $27,274
Total donations received Year-to-Date: $111,476
(34% 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
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)
Peace Conference:
Nourishing Peace Together
Saturday, November 7, Rockway
Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener
If
you're hungry for connection, meaning and practical ways to resist despair in a
world that feels overwhelming, plan to be at this year's Peace Conference. MCC
Ontario is hosting an in‑person event for people who don t have
everything figured out but who want to build peace. Attendees will:
Learn how to practice peace in
everyday life
Hear from courageous people
pursuing justice, reconciliation and care in hard places
Share food, stories and space
Take
action,
like knotting comforters and sending advocacy letters, to remind us we re not powerless
Save the date. Registration
opens August 1st.
Mennonite Church Canada & Semilla
Curious
about Semilla's Learning Tours? Join the Q&A Webinar on June 16 at 7PM CDT.
From engaging with church leaders in Cuba and Guatemala to experiencing the
depth of Guatemalan Mayan heritage, Semilla offers transformative learning
tours for every open heart. Bring your questions! Register for the Q&A
Webinar by emailing Danika at danikawarkentin@gmail.com .
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.