March 9, 2026 - This Week at McIvor

Worship Service

At 10 a.m. we will gather together for our worship service and will continue with Stories From Scripture. Pierre Gilbert will preach a sermon entitled Jesus Before Pilate, from John 18:28-40; Psalm 145:10-13. Sunday School for ages preschool through grade 5 will be offered following the service.

Affirmation Vote – Sunday, following the service

Council is recommending Tamira Wiebe for the Interim Youth Pastor position. There will be an affirmation vote on Sunday immediately following the worship service. If you are unable to participate in person, online voting will be available until 3 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Click here to vote online.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Council Recommendation for the Interim Youth Pastor Position – Affirmation Vote on March 15

Council is recommending Tamira Wiebe for the Interim Youth Pastor position. There will be an affirmation vote on Sunday, March 15 immediately following the worship service. If you are unable to participate in person, online voting will be available until 3 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Click here to vote online.

Congratulations to the Klassens!

CONGRATULATIONS to Lynette, Jon, Andrew and Bennett as they welcomed Juniper, a healthy baby girl, into their family Sunday, March 1 at 4 a.m. Both Juniper and Lynette are healthy and resting at home. We look forward to meeting Juniper!

We are excited to celebrate and support Jon and Lynette as their family grows! Thanks for being a part of their village! One way we can do this is by collaborating on a Meal Train, supplying them with meals as they adjust as a family of 5! Click here to access the meal train for details.

Community Supper – Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m.

All are welcome Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. for our next Community Supper. Harvest, Razorback and Kids Club families are invited to join us for this come and go style dinner. Please sign up at the Information Centre to bring salad or dessert, and/or to volunteer with table and chair set up/take down and/or light kitchen duties Contact Ron for more details.

McIvor Lent Giving Project: One88 Community Church

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

Daycare for 1 Year Old?

If you know of an available daycare spot for a 1-year-old, please contact the office.

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!

Pastor Jon’s Parental Leave – February 24-May 24

Please note that Pastor Jon will be on parental leave from February 24 to May 24. Contact Pastor Sherryl during this time.

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
Interim Youth Pastor – FTE 0.6
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
Tuesday, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. – Youth
Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – EAL Class
Thursday, 6:45-8 p.m. – Kids Club
Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. – Pickleball
Saturday, 2p.m. – Celebration of Life Service for Elsie Friesen
Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship Service
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Sunday School
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Affirmation Vote

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 17, 9:30-11 a.m. – 55+ Walk and Talk
March 17, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
March 19, 5-6:30 p.m. – Community Supper
March 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Quilters
March 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Movers and Shakers
April 3, 10 a.m. – Good Friday Service: Reader’s Theatre
April 26, 2 p.m. – Baby Shower for Pastor Mikayla
May 31, 2026 – Spring Congregational Meeting with Lunch

OPPORTUNITIES

Donwood Manor Foundation Board

The Donwood Manor Foundation Board is in need of new members. Those with business acumen or secretarial skills are especially needed, but any new member would be welcome. If you or someone you know are interested, please contact Elvira Paetkau at 204.661.1987.

Springfield Heights Nursery School – Taking Registrations

Springfield Heights Nursery School is a German Language Program that has been nurturing preschool children ages 3 and 4 in a caring Christian environment for more than 45 years. The program serves as an introduction to the German Bilingual pathway offered at Princess Margaret School and Donwood School, helping children build confidence, language skills and a love of learning. Morning and afternoon spaces are available for the 2026/27 school year. For more information or to register email [email protected].

** 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 9, 2026 – This Week at McIvor