August 25, 2025 - This Week at McIvor

Weekly Worship Service

In anticipation of the Labour Day long weekend, we will worship together on Thursday at 7 p.m. We will welcome Dale Friesen, the Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Rep for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, who will conclude our series Summer in the Psalms, speaking on Psalm 112. Join us in the foyer following the service for ice cream and fellowship. There will be no Sunday service on August 31.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Exciting Klassen Family Update!

Jon and Lynette are very excited to announce that they are expecting a baby early in March of 2026. Andrew and Bennett are also overjoyed and are already hard at work thinking of all the best baby names. Please pray for the Klassen family as they wait and prepare for this new arrival.

Thank You for Supporting the Campership Program!

Many thanks to all who supported the Campership Program this summer, whether with camp supplies, financial donations, or prayer. It was all greatly appreciated!

Condolences to the family of Eugene Regehr

Eugene, a charter member of McIvor Church, died peacefully at the age of 97 on August 14. Pray for the family as they prepare the funeral to be held on Tuesday, August 26 at 11 a.m. at Eastview Community Church, 315 Maxwell King Drive. Read the obituary.

Fresh Garden Produce to Share?

We have a need in our church community for some fresh garden produce to supply to a family connected to McIvor. If you have some fresh produce from your garden that you do not need, please deliver it to the office and Pastor Sherryl will distribute it to those in need.

Interested in Baptism, Membership, or Child Dedication?

Are you considering baptism, membership, or child dedication? We will be having a service to celebrate these in fall and we would love to include you. If you’re interested or would like more information, contact Pastor Jon.

55+ Walk and Talk – September 16, 9:30 a.m.

Join us at 55+ Walk and Talk…Enjoy the music of Castillos, bring a mug, snack and $5. See you there!

Coming to McIvor this Fall: English as an Additional Language (EAL) Classes

If you or anyone you know might be interested in learning English as an additional language, McIvor will be offering EAL Classes this fall. Details to come…

Live Stream Challenges

Due to the recent challenges with the live stream, we will be uploading the recording following the service, rather than live-streaming. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work on finding solutions to provide a high quality live stream. Access the recordings here.

THIS WEEK AT MCIVOR

Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Thursday, 7 p.m. – Worship Service, followed by ice cream and fellowship
Friday, August 29 – McIvor Office closed
Sunday – No Worship Service

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 2, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
Sunday, September 7, 10 a.m. – Worship Service
September 16, 9:30 a.m. – 55+ Walk and Talk
September 21 – Sunday School begins

OPPORTUNITIES

Hosting YFC Missionary Interns from Germany

Youth for Christ Winnipeg is reaching out in search of mission-minded folk who would be interested in learning more about hosting young missionary interns from Germany (usually age 18-19 and fluent in English) in their homes. This hosting would be as a gift to the interns and Youth for Christ Winnipeg would supply $15/day to cover some food costs. If interested please contact Therese Gerhard, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 204.806.7242.

Fundraising Concert with The Janzen Boys – September 7, 2:30 p.m., 51 Pleasant Bay

Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of music and support a children’s home in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo at a backyard fundraising concert featuring Winnipeg’s own The Janzen Boys. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, cash for raffle tickets for the chance to win Congolese art. Admission is by donation with all proceeds given to Congo’s Children which directly supports the home of 54 children in Kinshasa. Read more, or talk to Colleen.

CCMBC Equip 2025 – October 21-23, North Kildonan MB Church

What does it mean to be peacemakers in our culture of conflict and division, chaos and confusion? Join us for EQUIP 2025–an event for MB church leaders and everyday disciples for encouragement, reflection and greater focus on our MB Confession of Faith (specifically Articles 12 and 13, also known as our “Peace Position”).

Featuring voices from across the MB family, we will explore:

Peacemaking as Kingdom witness
Reconciliation in families, churches, and communities
Faithful engagement with justice, politics, and public service
Global stories of peace in the face of violence

Let’s seek the gospel way of peace, together. Learn more and to register.

** 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 25, 2025 – This Week at McIvor