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 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

Order of Service:

Prelude

Announcements

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

Opening Hymn: VT #145 Touch the Earth Lightly

Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to Worship (VT#863) & Prayer

(adapted from Sara Stratton, Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator)

Hymn: VT #207 What Does the Lord Require of You?

Scripture: Micah 6: 6-8 and Isaiah 1: 11-15

Children s Time:

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

Message: Walk Humbly, Act Justly Pastor Craig

Hymn: VT#705 For the Healing of the Nations

Offertory Prayer & Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer: Pastor Craig

Sending Hymn: VT #836 Hey Ney Yana (I Walk in Beauty)

Benediction

Postlude

11am Second Hour

Upstairs: Coffee Hour: Volunteerism at Valleyview The Church Council warmly invites all to attend a conversation highlighting a variety of rewarding volunteering opportunities across our committee ministries and fellowship events. From leadership to lower time commitments such as single event support roles, join us to discover where your interests align and discover how you could share your unique gifts with our church community.

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

Children s Snack Host: Susan BP

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

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

Youth Meetup (Gr 9 12) Leader: Sarah D

Sunday School Registrations/Waivers: Parents, please return completed a registration forms 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. Empty forms for those who have not received or completed one are located on the circle table beside the mailboxes upstairs. These are required to be filled out before your child attends their class.

Calendar: Sept 27 Oct 3

Click here for our full Calendar of events.

        Noon - Lunch Bunch: Sunday, September 27

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.

         7:00pm Board Meeting

        7:00pm Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal

        1:30pm Friday Food Share (click for details)

Save the Date!

       October 16 -   18, 2026

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

Registration ends at midnight, Sunday September 27

October 23 - 25, 2026

Pastor Candidating Weekend - all details are in member mailboxes, or refer to emails sent Sept 20th and Sept 24th to the congregation. 

Fall 2026 Worship Preview: click here

Next Sunday: October 4, 2026

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview 

Season of Creation 2: Living in Relationship

Isaiah 55:3-5 and Matthew 5:17-20

Leading us in worship:

Speaker: David Friesen Waldner

Worship Leader: Maggie P

Song Leader: TBD*

Musician: TBD*

Reader: TBD*

Community Prayer: Maggie P

Tech Team: Heather P, TBD*

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Helen D

Counters: Heather P, Erin W

Coffee Host: TBD*

11am Second Hour

Upstairs: Coffee Hour: What is the Church For? Second learning session of four.

Downstairs: Sunday School Classes

Children s Snack Host: Gloria & David J

Children s Class (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Mike & Donelda F

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

Youth Meetup (Gr 9 12) Leader: Jacob M

Donations to the Church Budget

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

Donations received in September: $19,353

Monthly Target: $31,444*

* Revised monthly donations required for remainder of the year.

Previous month total: August $23,977

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $201,507

(62% of annual donations target achieved to-date)

2026 Annual target: $327,285

$125,778 remaining to reach the full-year target

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!

ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 
(link in Weekly Update email and Valleyview Unplugged invitation email sent Sept 13th)

To help accommodate increased attendance, cabin sharing is encouraged!

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 2026-09-20

This is notice of a Congregational Meeting of Members to be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Non-members are welcome to attend and participate in all discussions; however, non-members are not eligible to vote. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether to extend a call to ministry for the pastor candidate, following the end of a candidating weekend scheduled for October 23-25. Details and supporting documentation were emailed to the membership on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Or, contact the church office.

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

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 .