Weekly Update

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Milestone Comforter Presentation:

Michael T, graduating from High School. Parents - Andrei and Svetlana

 

Worship Leader: Donelda F
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Rayne D

Reader: Katriel/Joel FW

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Ben R, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Ben R, Evan B

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

 

Upcoming Staff Absences:

Heather - Church Office Closed:

           Friday, June 27^th

Sunday, June 29^th

           Tuesday, July 1^st (Canada Day)

 

July 7 - 21: Pastor Marv on vacation

 

 

 

There is no worship service at Valleyview on June 29.

 

Valleyview will observe the summer holiday weekends of June 29^th, August 3^rd, and August 31^st with no worship services. This provides our hard-working worship volunteer teams with a brief respite from their rotations.

 

Alternative Worship Options:

 

A)    If you have not viewed the Anabaptism at 500 worship service which occurred Thursday, May 25^th 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland, click here to view the livestream recording: https://mwc-cmm.org/en/zurich-livestream/

 

B)    Click this link to access a list of nearby MCEC churches offering livestream worship: https://mcec.ca/article/9974-live-streaming-mcec-congregations

 

 

Summer Worship Series - July & August 2025

 

Join us for summer worship as we explore wonderful stories from the Old Testament.  For some of us, these stories may bring back memories of learning about them in our childhood. For others, this could be the first introduction to them.  Through these stories, we will see how God was together with people in their times of joy, sorrow and challenges - just as God is with us today in our daily lives.  We are part of a long history of being God s people.

 

 

 

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

 

Donations received in June: $21,495

Total Donations received in May: $28,145

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $144,474
(46% of total annual goal)

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Canadian Mennonite Magazine Annual Renewals and New Subscriptions

 

All who attend Valleyview Mennonite Church may receive a subscription to Canadian Mennonite, a monthly magazine. Canadian Mennonite also stays in touch between issues with concise weekly emails that offer timely news from the Anabaptist world and behind-the-scenes reflections on articles they are working on. Canadian Mennonite covers the news, events and ideas shaping Mennonite Church Canada.

 

Please let me know if you would like to be added to our church s list. As a new valued subscriber, you have two options:

 

A.  The full package. Receive the print magazine AND an emailed PDF (this looks just like the print magazine but in digital form) PLUS the new weekly emails.

 

B.  Digital-only. Receive an email each Friday. One week per month includes the magazine attached as a PDF.

 

To start a new subscription or to change your delivery preferences (to receive print & digital, or digital only), please contact Heather, in the Church Office: office@valleyviewmc.ca by Thursday June 26th, 2025.

 

Subscriptions are paid for collectively through Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC).

 

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Palestine/Israel Network group:

 

Invitation to participate in a Palestine Land Exercise as follows:

 

Date:  Sunday, June 22, from 2:00 4:00 pm

Place:   Wesley Knox United Church (Wortley Village)

               91 Askin Street

               London, ON

 

The Palestine Land Exercise is a 90 minute experiential learning tool designed to help participants understand the history and current context of Palestine and Israel, and become engaged in building a just peace.  It grows out of the relationships and work that Mennonite organizations have had in the region since 1949.  The Palestine/Israel Network group of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada is collaborating with the local United Church in sponsoring these events. 

 

If you want additional information, or wish to participate in this exercise, please contact Esther Kern at: eagle.spirit@rogers.com, or phone:  519-681-5092.

 

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp  (slmc.ca)

Summer Camp: It s not too late to consider overnight or day camp for your child! There are still spots in a variety of great 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 Mini Camp, Camps 1&3, Sports/Specialty Camps, CILT 1B and the Bronze Cross/Medallion Lifesaving Course!

Men s Retreat (Sep 12-14): Registration is open for the fall Men s Retreat. Join us for a time of rest, amazing food and connection. David Lobe is returning as chef/sommelier and Mike Schmidt will lead some thought-provoking reflections. Special discount for those under 30 or underemployed. Click here for more details  slmc.ca/retreats

Hiring this Fall: SLMC is seeking our next 2 Assistant Directors to support all seasons of camp life (outdoor ed, retreats, summer camp). Find the job description at slmc.ca/staff for these FT Sept-Aug positions. Share widely with gifted, responsible, passionate individuals, who can apply by July 15.

 

 

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

JUNE edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3ZBWSzb

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.