April 21, 2025 - This Week at McIvor

Weekly Worship Services

Sunday at 10 a.m. Dr. Pierre Gilbert begins a new series called The Problem of Prayer, with a sermon on Matthew 6:9-13 entitled, The Bold and the Brazen – Praying the Lord’s Prayer. A brief congregational vote will be held immediately following the service.

Sunday School for ages preschool through grade 5 will also be offered. In addition, there will be an Adult Education option, with Nikolai & Natalia Chernomor of Square One World Media’s Ukraine partner team The Bible Today sharing: Ukraine – From the Frontlines.

OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AND SERVE

Inter-Church Prayer Vigil – Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m. at McIvor

Square One World Media is partnering with Kingdom Ventures and Bridges for Peace to host an Inter-church Prayer Vigil. All three ministries are committed to helping the people of Ukraine and Russia find hope and peace, in spite of the horrible suffering brought on by the war.

Calling all people who believe in the power of prayer; who believe that God can work peace and reconciliation in the political situation and in the hearts of people: come and pray with us.

Volunteer Opportunity: McIvor Friendship Potluck Supper – May 8, 5-6:30 p.m.

A big thank-you to all who brought soup to the first April supper! The McIvor Friendship Supper is a monthly potluck, inviting Harvest, Razorback and Kids’ Club families to join us. This is a McIvor potluck and we are not expecting our guests to bring anything.

Our next supper will be May 8 and is a come and go between 5 and 6:30 p.m. We need you to come and bring a main dish or dessert for 8-10 people.

We also need one volunteer to help with table and chair takedown.

Let’s reach out to the families in our midst and invite them to join us at McIvor! Contact Ron for information and to sign up.

Immersed in the Mystery of the Triune God: Engaging the Apostles’ Creed – May 18, May 25 and June 1 following the service

The Apostle’s Creed stands as an effective summary of the Christian faith, an interpretive key for Scripture and the pledge of allegiance for those baptized into Christ. Join us following the Worship Service, as Rev. Dr. Robert Dean, Professor of Theology and Ethics at Providence Seminary, leads us on a three week exploration of our faith as we engage with the Apostle’s Creed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcement from Council

Council is pleased to share an announcement with all congregants that was made at Sunday’s service:

It is the recommendation of the Council, Pastors Mikayla and Jon, and the HR Committee, that we affirm Sherryl Koop as our Interim Lead Pastor, who would start June 1 to overlap with Kim in June. The affirmation will be held next Sunday briefly after church, in order to provide Sherryl a month to prepare for employment with us.You may think you know Sherryl as she is a long time congregant of McIvor, but we encourage you to read her remarkable faith journey and additional information from Council to further understand our recommendation and to get to know her better. Have a week full of blessings!

Used Couches for Youth Room? Are you available to help deliver/move them?

Do you have a used couch that you would like to donate for our new Youth Room? We ask that you send a photo and dimensions to Pastor Mikayla, to ensure it will fit in the space.

Do you have a truck and/or are you willing to help move any couches? We have a couple available to us, but need to pick them up and move them to the church. Contact Pastor Mikayla

** Please consult the bulletin board for other events and opportunities, including missionary updates and job postings. **

THIS WEEK AT MCIVOR

Monday, 6-7 p.m. – Pickleball with kids
Monday, 7-9 p.m. – Pickleball for adults
Tuesday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. – Quilters
Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. – Kids’ Club
Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. – Youth
Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. – Pickleball for adults
Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m. – Inter-Church Prayer Vigil
Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship Service, followed by Congregational Vote
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Square One World Media: Ukraine – Sharing from the Frontline

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 29, 6:30-8 p.m. – Movers and Shakers
May 6, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
May 8, 5-6:30 – Friendship Potluck Supper
May 13, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
May 13, 18h00 – Spring Congregational Meeting and Potluck
May 18, May 25, June 1 – Adult Education: The Apostles’ Creed – Rev. Dr. Robert Dean
June 12, 5-6:30 – Friendship Potluck Supper

GIVING

If you’re visiting, we don’t expect you to give. We are happy to have you as our guest. We accept donations by cash, cheque, e-transfers to [email protected], or via credit card. For Direct Deposit, contact the office 204.339.1691.

April 21, 2025 – This Week at McIvor