Weekly Update
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday May 4, 2025
10:00am
Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Worship Leader: David J
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Derek M
Musician: Elenor T
Reader: Allison H
Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley
K
Ushers: Tim F, Briand C
Counters: Helen D, Erin W
Coffee Host: Dave H
Order of Service
Announcements
Valleyview Gathering
Statement
Hymn: VT#29 - Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Call to
Worship
Confessional Prayer
Words of Reassurance
Song of the Month: VT#386 - One is the
Body
Children s Time
Offering
Scripture: Acts
9:1-6, 7-20
Message: The
Way - an Eye-Opening Journey - Pastor Marv
Hymn: VT#640 - My Shepherd Will Supply My
Need
Congregational Sharing
& Prayer
Closing Hymn: VT#832
- The Lord Lift You Up
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour Guest Speakers: Habitat For
Humanity, Please join guest
speaker Susan Fahner, from Habitat for Humanity as we learn more about the
organization and option to create housing on Valleyview s property. This is a great time to bring your questions
about this proposal which was presented at April s AGM.
Lower Level: Sunday School Children, Jr Youth, and Youth
classes
Snack
Host: Paul
& Lynne W
Children s
Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Deb G
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW
Youth
Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader:
Jacob M
This Week at Valleyview
Saturday, May 3
9:00am
Annual Spring Cleanup
Volunteers
needed! Please contact Helmut W. 519-702-7710, if you re able to help with a
spring cleanup of Valleyview s property - shrubs, branches, mulch & garden
beds, etc
Thursday, May 8
7:00pm Male Chorus
Rehearsal
7:00pm 8:00pm: Online Bible Study
(Zoom)
Please email Pastor
Marv (marv@valleyviewmc.ca) if you re interested in joining May 8 and 15.
Our next Thursday
evening Bible study will take place Thursday, May 8.
The Scripture you are
asked to read is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well from John 4:1-42.
I will send out a Zoom
link. We meet from 7-8pm and all are welcome to join.
Saturday, May 10
3:30pm
- ***EVENT*** Intergenerational
Gathering at Valleyview
Join us
for one or all of the planned activities as we gather
all ages together for a fun afternoon and evening of fellowship.
Activities:
1.
3:30pm Hike through Kilally Woods along north shore of Thames River. We will
meet by the Dan Pulham Field at the far east end of
Windemere Road - off Adelaide - and begin our hike from this point. (one hour)
2.
5:00pm Dinner at the
church: Wiener roast and Ice Cream Sundaes free-will offering will
be collected to help cover the cost of the meal
3.
6:00pm Intergenerational
table games
Saturday, May 31
7:30pm
- Valleyview Male Chorus 29th Annual Spring Concert
Location: First
Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street in London. The program will consist
of a range of songs sung by male voices including songs of faith, spirituals,
meditative numbers, folk songs and contemporary music, all with the goal of
inspiring hope, faith and joy in the listener.
All are welcome to this Annual event. Tickets $20 at the door.
Sunday, June 1
10:30am
- Annual Park Worship Service & Church Picnic, at Fanshawe Conservation
Area s Watson Porter Pavilion
Join us for Valleyview's annual
worship service at Fanshawe Park Conservation Area (1424 Clarke Road,
north of Huron St.)
10:30am:
Worship Service
12:00pm:
Potluck Picnic Lunch
1:00pm: Family Activity
& Games
Plan to stay for the
afternoon, enjoying free time & fellowship!
Next: Sunday May 11, 2025
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Worship Leader: Donelda F
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Maggie P
Musician: Rayne D
Reader: Katriel/Joel FW
Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley
K
Ushers: Ben R, Paul W,
Lynne W
Counters: Terry Z, Heather P
Coffee Host: Helen D
11:00am Second Hour
Coffee Hour Fellowship Time
No
Sunday School classes today. There is
one more class day Sunday, May 25th
Donations to
the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in April: $18,652
Monthly Donations Target: $25,989
Total donations received Year-to-Date: $92,143 (30% of
annual target)
2025 Annual donations target: $311,863
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
None this week.
Silver
Lake Mennonite Camp (slmc.ca)
Summer
Camp: Registration is ongoing for overnight
camps and day camps! Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp to
have a look at the 2025 schedule and program descriptions. Please spread the
word and help us fill Sports Camp, CILT 1B and the
Bronze Cross/Medallion Combo Lifesaving Course!
Grand Paddle
& Hike (May 9-11): More
teams needed! Join us for Silver Lake s annual fundraiser! Visit our webpage to
create a team or to make a donation slmc.ca/retreats/paddle-the-grand
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
APRIL edition of On the Level: https://conta.cc/3Y2s1el
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.