May 18, 2026 - This Week at McIvor

Sunday at 10 a.m. we will gather together for our worship service and Pastor Pierre will continue with Stories From Scripture, speaking from Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7; John 14:16-17 with a sermon entitled Rejoice in the Lord.

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

Adult Education: The final session of Excursions into the Torah with Pastor Pierre will be offered following the service. If you missed previous sessions, you can watch them here.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Celebrations of Life

Richard Staub’s Celebration of Life was held on May 9. Read his obituary.

Mary Klassen’s Celebration of Life was on May 15. Read her obituary.

Bev Kawchuk’s Celebration of Life will be on May 23 at 2 p.m. at McIvor Church, followed by a reception. Wear a little bling for Bev. For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed. Read her obituary.

55+ Walk and Talk Pizza Lunch – Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

Come celebrate Ascension Day with a reflection, singing and pizza lunch. Bring $5 and a dessert to share.

3rd Annual McIvor Hobby and Car Show – Sunday, 2-4:30 p.m.

McIvor’s 3rd annual Hobby and Car Show is this Sunday! Join with our community, discover new hobbies and see some great cars and motorcycles! Please bring a snack to share.

Please contact Tamira as soon as possible about displaying your collections or your work: quilts, stitched pieces, items you have built, sports you have learned, activities that keep you engaged in ideas or movements. We are also interested in your cars or motorcycles. If you are sharing a hobby, set up will begin after the Worship Service until 2 p.m.

Community Supper BBQ – May 28, 5-6:30 p.m.

All are welcome Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. for our Community Supper BBQ. Harvest, Razorback and Kids Club families are invited to join us for this come and go style dinner. We are askingpeople to bring a potato salad, green salad, or veggie platter. We are also looking for volunteers to help with table and chair set up/take down and/or light kitchen duties, please sign up in the church foyer, or contact Ron.

Outdoor Family Activities – May 28, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

We are partnering with our Kids Club program in hosting outdoor family activities at 6:30 p.m. for all ages following the Community Supper BBQ.

Worship Service May 31 with Steve Bell

On May 31 we will welcome Steve Bell, who will lead worship and provide a mini concert during our service.

Spring Congregational Meeting – May 31, 11:15 a.m.

Our Spring Congregational Meeting on May 31 following the Worship Service will include recognition for all the volunteers who serve so faithfully in our church. The meeting will be followed by lunch together. Spring Reports are available here or at the Information Centre.

Recommendation from Council

To date we do not have a suitable candidate for our Lead Pastor position. Therefore Council is recommending that we extend Sherryl’s term position to December 31, 2026, with an approved leave during July and August. We will be voting on this recommendation at the Spring Congregational Meeting on May 31.

Are You Graduating?

If you completed post-secondary studies this year, please let the church office know as we would like to celebrate your achievement as part of our upcoming Promotion Sunday in June.

McIvor Coffeehouse Volunteers

We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join our Sunday morning coffeehouse team. If you enjoy serving others, connecting with great people, and being part of a fun, welcoming environment, this is for you.

No experience needed–full Barista training is provided. You’ll serve once a month and pick up valuable skills along the way.

Come be part of a ministry that helps create a warm and inviting space for our church family each week. If you are interested, contact Luke or send a message to 204.451.9902.

Missing Acer Laptop

A newer Acer laptop has gone missing from the church office. If you have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact the office. Thank you.

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.

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.

THIS WEEK AT MCIVOR

Monday, 7-9 p.m. – Pickleball
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. – 55+ Walk and Talk Ascension Day and Pizza Lunch
Tuesday, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
Wednesday, 7 p.m. – Youth
Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. – EAL Class
Thursday, 6:45-8 p.m. – Kids Club
Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. – Pickleball
Saturday, 2 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Bev Kawchuk, McIvor Church
Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship Service
Sunday, 11:15 a.m. – Sunday School for children ages pre-school to grade 5
Sunday, 11:15 a.m. – Adult Education: Excursions into the Torah with Pastor Pierre
Sunday, 2-4:30 p.m. – 3rd Annual Hobby and Car Show

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Movers and Shakers
May 28, 5-6:30 p.m. – Community Supper BBQ
May 28, 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Outdoor Family Activities
May 31, 10 a.m. – Worship Service with Steve Bell
May 31, 11:15 a.m. – Spring Congregational Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation with Lunch
June 13 – Bridal Shower for Heather Dyck
Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m. – Worship Service
Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. – Worship Service
Thursday, September 3, 7 p.m. – Worship Service
October 3-4 – McIvor Church’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

OPPORTUNITIES

Calvin Christian School – Principal for Elementary Campus

Calvin Christian School is seeking a Principal for our elementary campus for the 2026–27 school year. This is a significant leadership role in a Christ-centered environment, shaping the spiritual and educational experience of our students, supporting staff, and partnering closely with families. We are prayerfully seeking someone who is not only experienced in educational leadership, but also deeply committed to Christian education and community. Read more.

MBCM – Events and Communications Assistant (Part Time)

Mennonite Brethren Churches of Manitoba (MBCM) is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Events and Communications Staff to support our ministry by coordinating event promotions, managing digital communications, and sharing stories from churches across Manitoba. Read more. For more information, contact Daria.

MDS – Summer Administrative Assistant

Mennonite Disaster Service Canada is seeking a two-day-a-week Summer Administrative Assistant to assist with volunteer, donor, and database administration in our Winnipeg office. Read more.

Simonhouse Bible Camp – Person with Oil Burner Class ‘F’ License

Simonhouse Bible Camp is in search of a person with an Oil Burner Class ‘F’ license. Please call or text Darrell at 204.271.1499, or email him at [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.

May 18, 2026 – This Week at McIvor