February 12, 2024 – This Week at McIvor

2024-02-18 Winter Family Fun Day

Reminder: the church office will only be open until noon on Friday, February 16.

Weekly Worship Service

Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastor Kim will be speaking on Colossians 1:3-14, 2:6-7,13-15. Our Family Fun Day Beach Party will follow the service from 11:30am to 3:30pm, with a Caribbean style lunch, bouncer, crafts, coffee and a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our neighbours! There will be no Sunday School this week.

Prayer Focus: The Nonsense of Loveless Action

“If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance…love will last forever!” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

“Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 1:13

Family News

Our condolences to the family of John Pankratz, who passed away peacefully February 5. The funeral was held February 10 at McIvor Church. Watch the service

Pickleball with Kids – Mondays, 6-7pm

This is a great opportunity for children to come and learn to play Pickleball with an adult from 6-7pm. Regularly scheduled Pickleball for Adults will follow from 7-9pm.

Family Fun Day Beach Party – February 18, 11:30am to 3:30pm

We are looking for volunteers for our free Family Fun Day Beach Party to help greet people in the foyer, serve lunch, make crafts, supervise the bouncer and help take down tables at the end. Sign up at the table in the church foyer. Consider inviting families in your circles to join in the fun!

McIvor Spring Break Day Camp – March 25-28

Registration is open for our Spring Break Day Camp. Kids in Kindergarten to grade 5 are welcome to participate, while youth in grades 6-12 are invited to develop their leadership skills as Junior and Activity Leaders. More information and registration

Volunteers are needed for a wide-range of activities. Come for one day or come for all four. Contact Monica for more information and sign up in the foyer.

Inter-Church Prayer Vigil for Peace and Justice in Ukraine, hosted by Square One World Media – February 24, 3-4:30pm

Join us at McIvor Church to pray and fast together, interceding for peace and justice in Ukraine. A special guest from Ukraine will share stories of those directly affected by the war and there will be music by Chapel Brass and Male Chorus Men starting at 2:45pm. For more information consult the Square One World Media website, or contact [email protected].

Spring Finance Meeting and Lunch – February 25, 11:15am

Our annual Spring Finance Meeting will be held after the worship service, followed by lunch. Copies of the Finance Report are available at the Information Center. If you are able, please bring a salad or a dessert to share.

14th Winnipeg Reel to Reel Film Festival – February 20-25

The 14th Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival taking place at North Kildonan MB Church February 20-25 featuring cool, clean, compelling films. More information, including trailers of films.

MBCC – Mennonite Brethren Children’s Center

MBCC is a faith based Nursery school that offers an introduction to German while helping to prepare children for Kindergarten. Contact Nanette

Donwood Manor Perogy Fundraiser – Pick up March 16, 9-11am

Cottage Cheese Perogies – $12 per dozen (maximum of 5 dozen per order)

Call 204.668.4410 or email the Donwood office by Wednesday, February 28, include name, contact phone number, email and address. Additional donations are gratefully accepted.

Xplore

CMU’s Xplore extended education program begins February 20. Courses are available both in person and online and have no assignments or exams. Register as an individual or host a church watch party. For more information and to register.

Right Now Media

As a part of McIvor Church, you have free access to RightNow Media and its library of more than 20,000 video Bible studies. You can watch on your own, with your kids, or as a small group. Download the app on your smartphone, table, computer or Smart TV by searching “rightnow media” on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Click here to access.

Staying Connected

If you would like to receive our weekly email This Week at McIvor, please contact the office.

The Staying Connected weekly newsletter for our Church family is available here. A limited number of hard copies are also available at the Information Center and/or near the mailboxes.

Our worship services are available to livestream, or watch at your convenience.

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

This Week at McIvor
  • Monday, 6pm – Pickleball with Kids
  • Monday, 7pm – Pickleball for Adults
  • Tuesday, 3-8pm – Quilters
  • Wednesday, 7pm – Youth Group and Kids Club
  • Thursday, 9am and 5pm – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
  • Friday, 9am – Pickleball for Adults
  • Saturday, 10am-3pm – Quilters
  • Sunday, 10am – Worship Service
  • Sunday, 11:30am – Family Fun Day Beach Party
Looking Ahead
Ways to Give

We accept donations by cash or cheque, as well as e-transfers to [email protected] or via credit card. To arrange a gift via Direct Deposit, please contact the office.

** Church office hours are Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. **

Please exercise caution during these winter months, as the sidewalks and parking lot may be slippery!