Sunday September 13, 2026

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Welcome new interim Pastor Craig Frere

 

Welcome Back Sunday!

Milestone Presentations & Safe Church Pledge

 

Blessing the Backpacks

If you are a student or teacher or someone else that uses a backpack each day to go to school or work, please bring your backpack to church to receive a special gift and blessing.

 

Leading us in worship:

Speaker: Pastor Craig

Worship Leader: Andrea S

Song Leader: Heidi W

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Lynne W

Community Prayer: Andrea S

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Ben R, Susan BP

Coffee Host: seeking a host!

 

Order of Service:

Prelude

Announcements

Opening Hymn: VT #6 Let s Walk Together

Welcome

Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to Worship & Prayer

Safe Church Pledge & Congregational Covenant Renewal Pastor Craig

Milestone Presentations - Jenn E

Age 4/JK, Children s Story Bible: Kiera, Hayden & Purity

Gr 4, Jr Adventure Bible: Delight, Edoras, Leah & Theo

Graduating Youth, Knotted Comforter: Sigourney

Hymn: VT #519 God, Give Me Faith Like a Child

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Children s Time: Blessing of the Backpacks: Deb G

         Children are invited to bring their school bag for Children s Time.

Hymn of the Month: VT #514 I Saw a Tree by the Riverside vs 1& 2

Message: Introducing Pastor Craig Frere

Hymn: VT#374 There Are Many Gifts

Offertory Prayer & Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer Andrea S

Sending Hymn: VT #841 As You Go Out from Here

Benediction & Blessing for Meal

Postlude

11am Second Hour: Potluck Meal for All

 

Join us downstairs for a potluck meal for all! Coffee and water will be provided. Cleanup help after the meal will also be required. We look forward to our time together over a shared meal.

 

What to Bring: 

• Food to Share (Peanut Free, Sesame Free) for potluck lunch 
• Your own dishes, cups, and cutlery
• Please bring a serving dish and utensil for your potluck contribution. Label your dish with your name and be sure to collect it before leaving.

 

VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED

If you can help, please contact Heather and Elenor T: office@valleyviewmc.ca. We are looking for:

-  3 to 5 people at 9:30am to setup tables and chairs in the basement

-   1 Coffee Host to prepare coffee service in the basement

 

Calendar: Sept 13 - 19

Click here for our full Calendar of events.

 

        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

 

        7:00pm Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

        1:30pm Friday Food Share (click for details)

 

       6:30pm - Youth Monthly Gathering

We are planning our first youth event for the evening of Sept 18th and looking forward to connecting with all of you after the summer!

Start 6:30pm - Meet at the North London fields, Adelaide St N opposite Kipp's Lane, in the first parking lot on the right hand side (close to the traffic lights) for some games. Then we will walk back to Dave & Allie H s house (5 mins) for a campfire and hot dog roast. 

Pickup 9:00pm at Dave & Allie H s house

Please RSVP to the youth email by Wednesday Sept 16th so that we have a sense of numbers.

Allie and Dave, Jacques and Maria

 

Save the Date!

       Sunday, September 20 - Sunday School Families gathering & BBQ

Sunday School Families are invited to gather for outdoor games and BBQ. This will be weather pending with no rain date planned. To help with planning, please RSVP by September 18th and include any dietary restrictions, "attention Kristibeth" to office@valleyviewmc.ca
Time: 3pm - 6pm

Where: Kristibeth's house*, backyard

(*address in printed bulletin)

What to bring: salad, side dish or dessert to share

 

       Sunday, September 25 at 6:00pm Young Adults Gathering

Valleyview Young Adults age 19+ who are experiencing transitional phases of life such as post-secondary schooling, entering the workforce or changing career paths, and/or recently moved to the city. You are invited to gather with us at the church, Friday September 25, at 6pm for a potluck and board games.  

 

       Lunch Bunch: Sunday, September 27, noon

 

 

October 16 18, 2025

Annual Church Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

(Sauble Beach, ON)

Registration open September 13 to September 27

 

 

  

Next Sunday: September 20, 2026

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

Season of Creation 1: Coming to the Water

Isaiah 55:1 2 In God s shalom, we are called to turn to God s abundant provision to quench our thirst.

 

Leading us in worship:

Speaker: Pastor Craig

Worship Leader: Jacques P

Song Leader: Donelda F

Musician: Krisanne N

Reader: Lynne W

Tech Team: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Paul A, Brian C, Mike F

Counters: Evan B, David H

Coffee Host: Helen D

11am Second Hour

 Upstairs: Coffee Hour: What is the Church For? Adult Christian education fall series begins (see detailed Announcement below).

 

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes Begin!

Children s Snack Host: to be determined

Children s Class (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: to be determined

Jr Youth Class (Gr 5 8) Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meetup (Gr 9 12) Leader: Jacob M/Sarah D

 

Donations to the Church Budget

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

 

Donations received in September: $2,603

Monthly Target: $35,632*

* Revised monthly donations required for remainder of the year.

Previous month total: August $23,977

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $184,758

(56% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual target: $327,285

 

 

This Sunday and throughout September, the name tags will be placed in member mailboxes in the upstairs foyer. Please find your tag and wear it proudly as our new families find this is a very welcoming tradition. Empty tags and markers are available for newcomers or missed names.

 

When: October 16- 18, 2026

Where: Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, Sauble ON

What to Expect: We invite you to a weekend retreat filled with God s presence and fellowship among community. In the beauty and splendor of Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Come for an experience in nature and find time for your family, friends, church community and God in a restful setting. There will be a balance of planned activities and free time, indoor and outdoor, and casual socializing. We hope to see you there!

Register Online: September 13 September 27 
(link in email sent after church Sept 13th)

To help accommodate increased attendance, cabin sharing is encouraged!
Those willing and able to share accommodations, please start thinking about and identifying which household(s) you d group in your cabin-share. We will ask at registration.

Cost: Food and Accommodation Costs at the Camp are provided by Valleyview Mennonite Church. To help offset this annual cost an unreceipted cash offering is collected during Sunday worship at the retreat. (Our approximate cost per attendee is $85.)

Posted 2026-09-13

 

Beginning next Sunday, September 20, our Second Hour will begin a new four-week series, What Is the Church For?

 

Over four Sundays, we will explore this question from several angles. We will begin with Scripture and the identity and calling of God s people, listen to how Christians across time and place have understood the church, consider some of the theological convictions that have shaped Christian thinking about the church, and conclude by reflecting together on what faithful life as the church might look like today.

 

The aim is not to develop a new church program or strategic plan, but to create space for careful listening, thoughtful reflection, and shared discernment about who we are called to be as the church.

 

I am currently finalizing facilitators who will guide each of the four sessions.

-Russ S, Second Hour Coordinator

Posted 2026-09-13

 

Community Peacemaker Teams is marking its 40^th anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, CPT is hosting a special online gathering on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11am CT that brings together stories spanning four decades of peacemaking, solidarity, and transforming violence and oppression. Sign up at cpt.org/forty

Posted 2026-09-13

 

MCC Ontario Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00 p.m., on Zoom
The 2026 AGM is our opportunity to share with MCC Ontario constituents and supporters our financial results and strategic progress, while empowering congregational delegates to participate in decision-making through voting on key organizational matters. We warmly invite you to join us. Register here.

Posted 2026-09-13

 

MCEC Young Adults Together

Are you a Mennonite young adult under 30 looking to connect with others who share your faith? Join MCEC Young Adults Together on Zoom for biweekly gatherings this fall as we celebrate, learn and pray together while following Jesus. Meetings run every other Tuesday from 7 8 p.m. from September through December.

Register once to receive the Zoom link for all sessions. For more information, contact Micah Peters Unrau

Posted 2026-09-13

 

Seniors Retreat at Hidden Acres

On Mon Oct 5th, 2026 seniors (55+) are invited to spend the day at Hidden Acres. Our theme is The Gifts and Challenges of Aging: Releasing and Embracing. Cost is $55 and includes lunch. For more information or to register click here.

Posted 2026-09-13

 

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

 

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 .