March 30, 2026 - This Week at McIvor

Good Friday Service, 10 a.m. – Reader’s Theatre Jesus, Messiah!

We are hosting a special Good Friday service with a Reader’s Theatre entitled Jesus, Messiah!, which will tell the story of Jesus’ birth, life and death. All are welcome for this fresh perspective on this amazing story!

Easter Sunday Service, 10 a.m., followed by a Paska Potluck

Join us Easter Sunday at 10 a.m. in celebrating our risen Saviour! We will continue with Stories From Scripture and Pastor Sherryl will speak from John 20:1-18; Psalm 118:21-29 with a sermon entitled The Resurrection of our Lord! Please consider who you might invite to come with you!

You are invited to bring flowers to participate in our longstanding tradition of flowering the cross during the service. We will also have some extra flowers on hand.

Sunday School for ages preschool through grade 5 will be offered following the service.

Following the service, we hope you will join us in the gym for fellowship and Paska. Please bring a Paska to share that is ready to serve.

Sunday–Last Day of our McIvor Lent Giving Project: One88 Community Church

We are collecting socks, underwear, feminine hygiene products, razors, shampoo/conditioner and non-perishable food for One88 Community Church, as well as monetary donations that will go towards their kitchen renovation until Easter Sunday: If you have any questions please contact Heather Dyck, or the church office. Thank you!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Condolences to Ron and Irene Dyck, Stephanie Kiouangou and family

We offer our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Irene’s brother in law, John Neufeld as a result of a snowmobile accident. He was married to Katie (Irene’s youngest sister) and is the brother to Vic Neufeld, pastor at North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. Please keep Irene, Ron, Stephanie and the entire Dyck/Loewen/Neufeld families in your prayers as they mourn John’s sudden passing. The funeral is scheduled for April 8, with more details to follow.

Adult Education: Excursions into the Torah with Pierre Gilbert – April 12, 11:10 a.m.

The Old Testament is the most remarkable collection of books ever to appear in human history. As mathematician and philosopher David Berlinski has observed, it is “the greatest repository of human knowledge and wisdom in the history of civilization, in any culture, any time, any place.”

In this series, we will focus particularly on the Torah (the Pentateuch), with special emphasis on the creation account. In addition to providing an introduction to the Torah, we will examine the following topics:

Divine Transcendence
Creation Out of Nothing
Only One God
The Foundation of Empirical Science
The Death of the Gods and the Abolition of Magic
Human Dignity: In the Image of God
The Origin of Evil
Eve and the Serpent

Mark your calendars! This series will be offered on March 29, April 12, April 19, May 3, May 10, May 17 and May 24.

Spring Break Week – No Youth, No Kids Club

Please note that there will be no Youth and no Kids Club during the week of March 30-April 3.

Meal Train for the Schroeders

We are excited to celebrate and support Pastor Mikayla and Kevin as their family grows. We are collaborating on a Meal Train, supplying them with meals as they adjust. Click here to access the meal train for details. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

Save the Date: Baby Shower for Pastor Mikayla – April 26, 2 p.m.

Ladies please save the date and keep April 26 at 2 p.m. open for Pastor Mikayla’s baby shower. Please see her registry for some gift ideas. Also note that thrifted and homemade gifts are very welcome!

McIvor Job Postings

Please 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

Feel free to 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.

THIS WEEK AT MCIVOR

Monday, 7-9 p.m. – Pickleball
Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. – EAL Class
Friday, 10 a.m. – Good Friday Service: Reader’s Theatre Jesus, Messiah!
Sunday, 10 a.m. – Easter Sunday Service and flowering the cross
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Paska Potluck
Sunday, 11:10 a.m. – Sunday School for children ages preschool to grade 5

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 7, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
April 12, 11:10 a.m. – Adult Education: Excursions into the Torah with Pastor Pierre
April 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Quilters
April 19, 11:10 a.m. – Adult Education: Excursions into the Torah with Pastor Pierre
April 21, 9:30-11 a.m. – 55+ Walk and Talk
April 23, 5-6:30 p.m. – Community Supper
April 23, 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Family Activities
April 26, 2 p.m. – Baby Shower for Pastor Mikayla
April 28, 6:30-8 p.m. – Movers and Shakers
May 31, 2026 – Spring Congregational Meeting with Lunch

OPPORTUNITIES

Kingdom Ventures Inc. Dessert Evening God’s Awesome Deeds – April 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., NKMB

You are invited to celebrate 35 years of Christian Camping Ministry in FSU and the retirement of founders and directors of Kingdom Ventures Inc., Dave and Elfrieda Loewen. RSVP by April 3 at 204.224.4175 or here.

** 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.

March 30, 2026 – This Week at McIvor