August 17, 2026 - This Week at McIvor

On Sunday at 10 a.m., Theo Dyck will be speaking from Exodus 20:3-11 and Matthew 22:34-40 to continue our series from the Narrative Lectionary, The Ten Commandments, with a sermon entitled Tuned Into God.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Please note that Pastor Jon will be away from August 16-26.

Puzzling in the Foyer – Weekdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

There is a puzzle table set up in the Foyer. Anyone who likes to puzzle can come and meet others who puzzle weekday mornings between 10 and 12, and who knows, maybe a Pastor will join you?!

Interested in Baptism, Church Membership or Child Dedication?

If you are interested in being baptized, joining McIvor Church or having your child dedicated, please contact Pastor Jon.

Volunteers to Plan Christmas Service

We are seeking new volunteers to help in planning the Christmas service at McIvor in order for it to happen. We will need to have a team in place by the end of summer, so if you want to be a part of this, even if you don’t know exactly what you would do, please contact Pastor Jon.

Summer Worship Schedule – Thursday, September 3, 7 p.m.

Our summer worship services will be held on Sunday mornings, with the exception of the long weekends. Prior to each long weekend, the worship service will be held at 7 p.m. on the Thursday before. Our final Thursday summer service will be held September 3 at 7 p.m. This means there will be no Sunday service on September 6.

Plan to Protect Training for Volunteers – September 13, afternoon

The Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba has adopted a new format to train our ministry team called Plan to Protect. This means that our ministry leaders and volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults will need to attend a training session before our various ministries can begin this fall. If you are involved in any of our programs that engage with children or vulnerable adults, please mark the afternoon of Sunday, September 13 on your calendar and plan to participate in the training. If you are a ministry leader, Pastor Tamira will be in touch with more details.

Junior Youth – Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. beginning September 17

Junior Youth, for grades 5-7, will take place at the same time as Kids Club–Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration for the fall will be on September 17. We will meet in the Youth room and do the Alpha Youth course. Snacks will be provided. Contact Pastor Tamira for more information.

McIvor Job Postings

Let’s continue to pray for the people that God already has in mind to fill these open positions (click to see the job description):

Lead Pastor – FTE 1.0
Worship Coordinator – FTE 0.2

Please pass on these employment opportunities to those who might be a good fit for this season at McIvor. There are also hard copies of these job descriptions available at the Information Centre. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Counselling Services Coming in Fall – September 2026-April 2027

Meghan Fowler, a student in the Providence Theological Seminary’s Master of Counselling program, is completing her practicum in partnership with McIvor. Her services will be available from September 2026 to mid-April 2027. This is a wonderful opportunity for McIvor congregants to receive Christian counselling. Please contact the office if you are interested.

Save the Date: McIvor’s 50th Anniversary – October 3-4, 2026

We are excited to celebrate McIvor’s 50th Anniversary this fall! Please save the dates of October 3 and 4. Further details will be forthcoming, but a dinner will be included on Saturday night. Here are some ways that you can help!

THIS WEEK AT MCIVOR

Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Puzzling in the Foyer
Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. – Garden Tour
Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship Service

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 30, 10 a.m. – Worship Service
Thursday, September 3, 7 p.m. – Worship Service
September 13, afternoon – Plan to Protect Training for Volunteers
September 17, 5:00-6:30 p.m. – Community Supper
September 17 – McIvor Ministry Fair and Sign Up
September 17 – Kids Club and Youth Registration and Kick Off
October 3-4 – McIvor Church’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

OPPORTUNITIES

MB Seminary Courses Now Offered at Eastview Community Church

Teaching Churches are partnerships between MB Seminary and a local congregation that provides students and other learners with seminary-quality education and training that is contextualized for the church. Learners can earn undergraduate credits, graduate certificates, or even a master’s degree locally at Eastview Community Church! Alternatively, learners can also participate in the teaching workshops for their own personal interest, helping them to serve God and their church more effectively.

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

GIVING

We accept donations by cash, cheque, e-transfers to [email protected], or via credit card. For Direct Deposit, contact the office 204.339.1691.

August 17, 2026 – This Week at McIvor