Name Tags (in church mailboxes)

This Sunday and throughout September, 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 and these help Pastor Craig with getting to know everyone on Sunday mornings. Empty tags and markers are available for newcomers or missed names.

 

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: Derek M

Musician: Krisanne N

Reader: Lynne W

Community Prayer: Pastor Craig

Tech Team: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Paul A, Brian C, Mike F

Counters: John S, David H

Coffee Host: Helen D

 

Order of Service:

Prelude

Announcements

Opening Hymn: #24 The River is Here (blue Duo-Tang)

Welcome

Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to Worship & Prayer

Prayers of Confession and Words of assurance 

Hymn: VT #35 Come to the Water

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2 Matthew 7:7-12

Children's Time

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

Message: Pastor Craig

Hymn: VT#642 Healing River of the Spirit

Offertory Prayer & Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer 

Sending Hymn: VT #806 Called by Earth and Sky

Benediction 

Postlude

11am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour: Adult Christian Formation: Week 1 - 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.

-Russ S, Second Hour Coordinator

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes Begin!

Children s Snack Host: Teachers

Children s Class (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Deb G, assistant: Elenor T

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

Youth Meetup (Gr 9 12) Leader: Jacob M

 

Sunday School Registrations/Waivers: Parents, please come prepared to complete a registration form for each child or youth in your household. (Gr 5 12 forms require OHIP # s on the trip waivers.) Printed forms were placed in church mailboxes starting September 6^th. Heather will be on the lower level after worship with empty forms for those who have not received or completed one. These are required to be filled out before your child attends their class.

 

Calendar: Sept 20 - 26

Click here for our full Calendar of events.

 

       3:00pm - 6:00pm : 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 and include any dietary restrictions, attention Kristibeth to office@valleyviewmc.ca
Time: 3pm 6pm

Where: Kristibeth's house*, backyard

(*address in bulletin and Weekly Update email)

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

        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)

        6:00pm - 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.  

 

Save the Date!

       Lunch Bunch: Sunday, September 27, noon

This is an open group and we have a lot of fun visiting in each others' homes. All are welcome to attend. Dave & Gloria will be hosting this month (address in printed bulletin & invite email sent Sept 16). Please bring a potluck item to share. Dishes and drinks will be supplied.

If you plan to attend, please let Gloria know.

 

       October 16 18, 2025

Annual Church Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (Sauble Beach, ON)

Registration open September 13 to September 27

 

 

Fall 2026 Worship Preview: click here

 

Next Sunday: September 27, 2026

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Orange Shirt Day
with focus on Truth & Reconciliation

 

Wear your Every Child Matters orange shirt, or any orange shirt will do! This day of truth & reconciliation honours residential school children and recognizes that every child matters. www.orangeshirtday.org

 

MCC: Every Child Matters Buttons

Mennonite Church Canada (MCC) has provided Every Child Matters orange buttons for those who wish to wear one, available on the library counter this Sunday. MCC commits to honouring the lives of residential school children, their families, and to listening to Indigenous communities seeking justice.

 

Leading us in worship:

Speaker: Pastor Craig

Worship Leader: Kristibeth K

Song Leader: Heidi W

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Gloria J

Community Prayer: Pastor Craig

Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: John S, Helen D

Coffee Host: Dave H

11am Second Hour

 

Upstairs: Coffee Hour: Volunteerism at Valleyview Join us for conversation about committee activities and volunteer needs, led by Church Council.

 

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

Children s Snack Host: Susan BP

Children s Class (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Jess & Dan H

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

Youth Meetup (Gr 9 12) Leader: Sarah D/Gary G

 

Donations to the Church Budget

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

 

Donations received in September: $16,128

Monthly Target: $32,250*

* Revised monthly donations required for remainder of the year.

Previous month total: August $23,977

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $198,282

(61% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual target: $327,285

 

 

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 Weekly Update email and Valleyview Unplugged invitation email sent 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: Free! 
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.

Posted 2026-09-13

 

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

Please join us Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5pm 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 2026-09-20

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 Peace Conference

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Where: Rockway Mennonite Collegiate (Kitchener, ON)

MCC Ontario is hosting an in-person event for people who don t have everything figured out but who want to build peace. Click here for details and registration.

Posted 2026-09-20

 

MCEC Young Adults Together: Bi-weekly Zoom conversations every other Tuesday evening to connect Young Adults across MCEC for a time to celebrate, learn about and pray along our walk with Jesus together. More details and to register.

MCEC Intercultural Competency Conversation, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m. - noon, MCEC, 50 Kent Ave., Kitchener, ON. Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop open to all who are curious about how intercultural understandings can deepen relationships and enhance ministry effectiveness. More information and to register.

MC Canada Young Adult Opportunity: Art of Being Creatures - Young Adults interested in the intersection of Faith and Climate/Creation Care Oct. 30- Nov. 2! The Art of Being Creatures might be an event for you. Apply for paid (FREE) spots open for Young Adults!

Posted 2026-09-20

 

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

 

Silver Lake Fall Work Weekend (Oct 29 Nov 1, 2026) 

Help us get the property ready for fall and winter! This family friendly work weekend is great for those who enjoy some physical labour and cleaning. This year, our Fall Work Weekend has a "flexible" date range. Families can choose their arrival and departure day anytime between Thursday, October 29 and Sunday, November 1st. Visit slmc.ca/retreats for more weekend information and RSVP!  

Posted 2026-09-20

 

With Grateful Hearts - MDS is hosting 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/

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

Posted 2026-09-20

 

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

SEPTEMBER edition of On the Level: https://conta.cc/3URSfBy

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 .