For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday May 17, 2026
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Unity
in Conflict #2:
Conflict
has the power to help us see & receive God,
Genesis
32:22-32 & 33:1-10
Worship Leader: Shelley K
Speaker: Russ Sawatsky
Song Leader: Maggie P
Reader: Allison H
Pianist: Rayne D
Community Prayer: Shelley K
Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G
Ushers: Tim F, Paul W, Lynne W
Counters: Erin W, Helen D
Order of Service
Welcome
Song: VT# 43 God,
Be the Love
Call to Worship
Lighting the Christ Candle/Prayer
Bible reading: Genesis
32:22-32 & 33:1-10
Song: VT# 144 God,
Give Me Time
Words of Confession
(adapted from VT# 891)
Song of the Month: VT#
386 - One is the Body
Children s Time
Message: Conflict and the Face of God - Russ Sawatsky
Song: Be Renewed
Offering
Community Sharing & Prayer
Announcements
Song: VT# 387 We
Are One in the Spirit
Benediction
No Second Hour Victoria Day Holiday Weekend
Calendar
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DATE
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SCHEDULE
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Saturday
MAY 16
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Sunday
MAY 17
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10:00am Worship at
Valleyview
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Monday
MAY 18
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Church
Office Closed
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Tuesday
MAY 19
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Church Office Closed - holiday in lieu
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Wednesday
MAY 20
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10:00am Seniors Group Gathering at
Valleyview
Valleyview Seniors group will be gathering upstairs
at the church for special presentation:
Searching
For Roots and Finding a Place
A Japanese Canadian tells her story of returning to
Japan and finding not only her roots, but the broader story of living as a
minority in a white majority.
The story is told and discission is led by
Judith [Judy] Akiko Brown nee Akiko Fukushsima.
Some
of you may know Judy as a former music teacher in London or as the Director
of The Cantorian Choir.
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Thursday
MAY 21
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Friday
MAY 22
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1:30pm Friday Food Distribution
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Save
the Date! Sunday, May 24
Lunch Bunch Gathering
May's Sunday Lunch Bunch will be meeting at noon on
Sunday May 24th.
This is an open group and we
have a lot of fun visiting in each others' homes. All are welcome to
attend. Ken and Carol D will be hosting this month.
Please bring a potluck item to share. Dishes
and drinks will be supplied.
If you plan to attend, please let Ken and Carol know
at kaecee@isp.ca.
Hope to see you there on the 24th.
Save the Date! Sunday, June 14th
Annual Fanshawe Park Worship & Church Picnic
Mark your calendars now! Church Council is planning a
full day local retreat in beautiful Fanshawe Conservation Area, rain or shine. Plan
to come for worship at 10:30am at the Watson Porter Pavilion, followed by a
picnic potluck lunch, then an afternoon of activities for all ages.
Details
will be announced in late May.
Next: Sunday May 24, 2026
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Pentecost:
Acts 2:1-21
& Phillipians 4:1-7
Worship Leader: Donelda F
Speaker: Maggie Perquin
Song Leader: Maggie P
Reader: Elma F
Pianist: Krisanne N
Community Prayer: Donelda F
Tech Team: Heather P, Tom P
Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Mike F
Counters: Terry Z, Heather P
Coffee Host: TBD
11:00am Second Hour
Upstairs:
Coffee Hour Fellowship Time
Downstairs: Sunday School Classes
Children s Snack
Host: Paul & Lynne W
Children s Class
(JK-Gr 3) Teacher: Deb G
Jr Youth Class (Gr 4
- 7) Teacher: Lanette FW
Youth Meetup (Gr 8 -
12) Leader: Jacob M
Worship Preview
April June 2026
Continuing on with the worship series
prior to Lent, our April worship services will focus on the Sermon of the
Mount. For four Sundays in May &
June, we will hear about unity in conflict. Various Biblical texts will be used
to show how important it is to address conflicts and then find a healthy way to
deal with them. June will include our
annual Fanshawe service followed by a potluck picnic and afternoon activities,
and a Sunday to honour our indigenous neighbours and friends.
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DATE
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10am - WORSHIP
THEME
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11am - SECOND
HOUR
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May 24
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Pentecost:
Acts 2:1-21
& Phillipians 4:1-7,
Speaker: Maggie Perquin
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Upper: Coffee
Hour Fellowship
Lower: Sunday
School.
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May 31
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Unity in
Conflict #3: The
Holy Spirit was revealed through differences.
Welcoming differences enables us to be the people God has called us to
be, Acts 2:1-13,
Speaker: David Friesen-Waldner
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Upper: Coffee
Hour Fellowship
Lower: Final
session of Sunday School for this term.
Second Hour return in September.
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June 7
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Special Music
Worship Service
Guests: High school choir Mysterium,
directed by Karen Schussler
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No Second Hour
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June 14
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Annual Park
Worship & Church Picnic Fanshawe Conservation area, Watson Porter
Pavilion
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Plan to come for worship at 10:30am at the
Watson Porter Pavilion, followed by a picnic potluck lunch, then an afternoon
of activities for all ages.
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June 21
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Pentecost:
Acts 2:1-21
& Phillipians 4:1-7,
Speaker: Maggie Perquin
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No Second Hour
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Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in May: $13,366
Total
Donations received in April: $23,069
Monthly Donations Target: $27,274
Total donations received Year-to-Date: $100,718
(31% of annual donations target achieved
to-date)
2026 Annual donations target: $327,285
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
Pastoral Search
Committee Update:
The job posting for our next full time
pastor was posted on April 23, 2026 after approval
from the board. We have requested any interested
applicants apply by June 30. We appreciate your support and prayers as
candidates listen for God s calling to apply.
Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp
Hidden Acres is hosting our 59th Annual Chicken BBQ &
18th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 9 from 5
- 7 pm.
Come and enjoy
our delicious chicken dinner that thousands of people have come to
know and love. Along with the
chicken, your meal includes potato salad, coleslaw, veggies, pickles, a fresh
roll, chips and an apple or fresh baked apple fritter.
$22 - 1 Piece Meal / $27 - 2 Piece Meal
Pie Auction
will happen during the meal.
Please
visit www.hiddenacres.ca for more details and to order your tickets.
Tickets need to
be purchased in advance.
Come to Hidden
Acres Summer Camp!
Are you looking
for a fun, safe summer camp experience? Hidden Acres camp provides great
opportunities to connect with God, each other and nature. Campers get to enjoy
swimming, canoeing, archery, nature exploration, rock climbing, low ropes, camp-outs, sports, group games and more, all in the company
of peers and our fun and supportive staff team. Check out www.hiddenacres.ca for our dates & rates. Contact our
Program Director, Josh Penfold at josh@hiddenacres.ca for more information. See you for summer
2026!
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp | slmc.ca
Thank you to all our Grand Paddle & Hike
fundraisers! Together, we raised over $55,000 (and counting!) in support
of our summer and year-round programs. Our fundraising page will remain
open for a few more days for anyone who would still like to contribute. SLMC.ca/GPH
MennoSingers
Thursday,
May 21, 2026, 7:30pm. Menno Singers and the Mennonite Mass
Choir, conducted by Artistic Director Brandon Leis, presents Karl
Jenkins The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace and Johannes
Brahms Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) at
Centre in the Square (Kitchener) with Orchestra. Tickets available through
Centre in the Square (https://centreinthesquare.com/event/)
Mennonite
Central Committee (MCC)
New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale
May 29-30 | New Hamburg Fairgrounds
Get ready for a weekend of excitement at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale!
Join us for a fantastic time filled with fun, food and the chance to reconnect
with old friends while making new ones. Mark your calendars
for Friday evening and Saturday as we kick off the festivities! Don't let this
chance slip by to immerse yourself in community spirit and lend your support to
MCC. Visit nhmrs.com for all
the details. See you there!
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/3OJAsJS
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.