Weekly Update

 

 

 

Summer Holiday

 

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 Suggestions:

 

A)    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)    MCEC churches offering livestream worship: https://mcec.ca/article/9974-live-streaming-mcec-congregations

 

 

 

Upcoming Staff Absences:

Friday, June 27 Tuesday, July 1: Church office closed

Heather (admin) on vacation, returning to the office 9am Wednesday, July 2^nd.

- Building/maintenance Emergencies Only, contact Terry: 519-671-6049

 

Next: July 7 - 21: Pastor Marv vacation

 

Summer 2025 Office Hours

June 29^th through September 2^nd, our church office hours are as posted below. During our Remote Availability hours, Heather (office@valleyviewmc.ca) & Marv (marv@valleyviewmc.ca) are best reached by email. You may also leave voicemail at 519-438-1705.

HOLIDAYS, Office Closed:

Tuesday, July 1st

Tuesday, August 5th

Tuesday, September 2nd

 

Summer 2025 In-Building Office Hours:

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

 

Remote Availability (phone 519-438-1705, email):

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Stories of God's People: Ruth & Naomi - Outsiders can teach us about God's love

 

Worship Leader: Donelda Rachel C
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Donelda F

Musician: Rayne D

Reader: Allison H

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C

Counters: Terry Z, Heather P

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

 

Stories of God s People; the Old Testament

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: $23,430

Total Donations received in May: $28,145

Monthly Donations Target: $25,989

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $146,409
(47% of total annual goal)

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

None this week.

 

MCC

Save The Date! MCC Ontario Peace Conference
November 1, 2025 at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate in Kitchener
The MCC Peace Conference is your chance to learn the art of everyday peace and experience first-hand how you and MCC are changing lives and communities through peacebuilding. This event will inspire and inform through general sessions and conversations with messengers of peace. Save the date (November 1) and stay tuned for more details!

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.