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 experience severe allergy. Please refrain from bringing, eating, or serving any food labelled as containing peanuts or with warning May contain peanuts .

 

Summer Holiday

There is no worship service at Valleyview on August 30.

 

Valleyview will observe a summer holiday on August 30^th with no worship service. This provides our hard-working worship volunteer teams with a brief respite from their rotations.

 

MCEC churches offering livestream worship:

https://mcec.ca/article/9974-live-streaming-mcec-congregations

 

 

Staff Vacation August 29 - 31:

Heather (admin) is away, returning 9am on Tuesday September 1, 2026.

 

Sunday AUG 30	No Worship at Valleyview Church Office Closed
Monday AUG 31	Church Office Closed
Tuesday SEPT 1
Wednesday SEPT 2
Thursday SEPT 3
Friday SEPT 4	1:30pm Friday Food Share (click for details)

 

 

        Wednesday September 16, starting 12pm (noon):
Seniors Group 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

 

       October 16 18, 2026 - Mark your Calendars!

Fall Annual Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, Sauble ON

Registration open September 13 27, 2026.

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Six Practices that Grow Faith at Home #6

Growing Faith at Home through WORSHIP:

Worshiping together at church, where community and encouragement flourish.

 

Worship Leader: Andrea S

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Rayne D, Derek M, and strings musicians

Reader: Joel FW

Community Prayer: Andrea S

Tech Team: Shelley K, Tom P

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Helen D

Counters: Heather P, Erin W

11am - Second Hour Sunday School returns September 20th

 

 

 

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

 

Donations received in August: $22,807

Monthly Target: $29,260*

* Revised monthly donations required for the remainder of the year.

Previous month total: July $18,234

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $180,985

(55% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual target: $327,285

$146,650.20 remaining to reach the full-year target

 

 

Call to Prayer: Nepal

 

Our hearts are heavy with news of catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal. We seek God's comfort for those living in the affected region, as well for the families in Canada who are worried about their missing family and friends. We keep close Pastor Yam and Jesus First Assembly (Nepal/Bhutan) community church that worships at Valleyview, joining in prayer:

 

We lift our voices for the people of Nepal, who experienced severe flash flooding. Let us pray for safety, comfort, and rescue. Loving God, you see every family affected by these devastating floodwaters. We ask for mercy for those who are still missing or trapped. Protect the vulnerable and displaced. Grant strength, wisdom, and courage to first responders and local volunteers. Guide them safely to those in need. Supply clean water, food, shelter, and medical care to all who have lost everything. Remind the people of Nepal that they are not forgotten. Give us hearts of generosity and solidarity to support them in their recovery.

 

'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)

 

In Your loving mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.

 

Mennonite Central Committee
URGENT NEED Flooding Response: Nepal

MCC's local partners are helping with rescue efforts and providing emergency assistance in Nepal. Your gift today will provide food, water and trauma support to those in need. 
Click here to donate today.

 

Prayer for Colombia after an earthquake

 

You re Invited! Mission Services of London s 75th Anniversary Gala

Please join us as we share wonderful stories of success, a featured Mission Services of London History Hall, Program Tables, a full buffet dinner, and celebrate 75 years of service. Click here for ticket pricing and details.

 

Posted 2026-08-30

 

 

Join us this fall for three exciting opportunities at Silver Lake! 

        Weekday Wanders: Northern Bruce Trail Hikes (Sep 8 11) - Enjoy a multi-day series of loop hikes along the northern Bruce Trail. A complete list of hike locations is available at slmc.ca/retreats.

        Men s Retreat (Sep 18 20) - Relax at camp and spend time with old and new friends. This retreat will be guided by Thomas Reimer and Matt Tiessen, with a mouthwatering menu prepared by David and Josh Lobe.

        Weekday Wanders: Fall Colours Hike (Oct 19 21) - Join Karen for beautiful autumn hikes along the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail. Hikes range from 10 to 18 km per day.

Space is limited. Visit slmc.ca/retreats for more information and registration details. 

 

Posted 2026-08-16

 

        The MDS Ontario Unit is responding to historic flooding in the Niaga region. Anyone looking to volunteer to drain and muck-out basements is asked to contact Daryl Martin at darylmartin.cows@gmail.com or (519) 505-6639.

 

        With Grateful Hearts - MDS is hosting three special evenings across Canada to celebrate God's work through MDS. Join us for food, fellowship, music, and to hear stories from Kevin King (retiring MDS U.S. Executive Director). Find more details on our events page: https://mds.org/event/

        Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, ON - Oct. 31, 2026, 7-8:30pm

 

Posted 2026-08-16

 

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

AUGUST edition of On the Level: https://conta.cc/4x8Iz3x

MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates): www.meda.org