June 29, 2026 - This Week at McIvor

Happy Canada Day! Due to this holiday, we will gather Thursday at 7 p.m. for our first worship service on the summer schedule. Pastor Jon will continue with Stories From Scripture, speaking from Esther 7:1-10, 9:1-2, 20-22, 29-32; Luke 1:68-72 with a sermon entitled From Sadness To Joy.

COMMUNITY NEWS

** Please note that the Church Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 and Friday, July 3.

Condolences to July and Lloyd Martens

We would like to offer our condolences to Judy and Lloyd Martens on the passing of Judy’s mother, Gertrude Kehler. The memorial service for her will take place at McIvor on Tuesday, June 30 at 2 p.m. Read Gertrude’s obituary.

Summer Worship Schedule – Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars! Our summer worship services will be held on Sunday mornings, with the exception of the three long weekends. Prior to each long weekend, the worship service will be held at 7 p.m. on the Thursday before: July 2, July 30 and September 3. This means there will be no Sunday services on July 5, August 2 and September 6.

With Canada Day coming up, Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m. will be our first Thursday evening service of the summer.

Prayer for Lead Pastor and Volunteer Positions

Thank you to all who joined our Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Lead Pastor and volunteer positions that are available. We know that our investment and prayers have been heard and will bear fruit! Please continue to pray specifically for our specific needs. You can download a flyer here or pick one up at the Information Centre.

Help Send Kids to Camp!

This year McIvor is able to send 15 young people (ages 8-17) to Camp Arnes, including two older teens to Crew, the two-week work program. Most of the kids will be attending August 10-15, with the two Crew members starting on August 4. How can you help?

Pray for campers (prayer cards are coming soon) and for Camp Arnes who is still looking to fill key staff roles.
Donate to the Campership Fund to cover the portion McIvor will pay (still being finalized) and various camp supplies needed by campers.
Launder donated sleeping bags. Some of the sleeping bags being stored at church were used last year. It would be great if volunteers could take a few bags to a laundromat to be washed and dried, ready for new campers.
Donate beach towels for campers who do not have one.

Please direct your questions to Colleen or Clara.

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 has asked to complete her practicum in partnership with our church. Her services will be available from September 2026 to mid-April 2027. Council believes that this is a wonderful opportunity for McIvor congregants to seek Christian counselling during this period.

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 – NO Pickleball
Tuesday, 2 p.m. – Memorial Service for Gertrude Kehler
Wednesday – Office Closed for Canada Day
Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Thursday, 7 p.m. – Worship Service
Friday – Office Closed
Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. – Pickleball
Saturday, 10 a.m. – Garden Tour
Sunday – NO Worship Service

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. – Worship Service
August 19 p.m. – Garden Tour
Thursday, September 3, 7 p.m. – Worship Service
October 3-4 – McIvor Church’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

OPPORTUNITIES

** 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.

June 29, 2026 – This Week at McIvor