Weekly Worship Service

Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastor Mikayla will continue our new series, 1 Samuel: Who Is Your King?, speaking from 1 Samuel 8:1-22 with a sermon entitled Give Us A King. Read more about the sermon series. Sunday School for children aged preschool to grade 5 will follow the service.

From Scott and Natalie Koop

Natalie’s dad passed away very peacefully on Wednesday, November 6 just after 7 p.m. We are so very sad, but also rejoicing that he is released from his pain and suffering and in the presence of Jesus. Funeral arrangements are through Friends Funeral Service. Please check their website for details.

Help Kids’ Club Flourish! – Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have already signed up to help make our midweek Kids’ Club happen again this year. We are still looking for at least one more volunteer to help one Wednesday a month to ensure the program can run to its fullest potential. Please speak to Monica Friesen if you would be willing to help this ministry flourish.

Christmas at Madison House

It’s that time of year again and the McIvor Mission Committee is preparing for our annual Christmas party at Madison House! We will be collecting donations starting November 17 until December 1. We are looking for the following items:

• underwear (M/W sizes M or L)
• socks (M/W)
• shaving razors disposable
• large shampoo or conditioner
• cash donations

Watch for a sign up sheet if you would like to come to the party, date TBD! 

Harvest Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Potluck – November 28, 6-8 p.m.

All Harvest volunteers are invited for a Christmas Potluck Supper November 28 at 6 p.m. Please RSVP with Rodney.

Family Fun Day – December 1, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

We will be hosting our next Family Fun Day December 1! We are looking for individuals or ensembles who would be willing to perform some Christmas carols in the coffeehouse throughout the event. If you’re interested in signing up, or if you have any questions, please contact Monica Friesen.

55+ Walk and Talk Christmas Advent Lunch, featuring The B-Side Apostles – December 5, 12 p.m.

55+ Walk and Talk is once again hosting a Christmas Advent Lunch, featuring The B-Side Apostles on December 5. This is a catered turkey dinner and entertainment. Tickets ($25) are only available in advance and may be purchased most Sundays in the foyer.

Updated Draft of the McIvor ORG Manual

A draft of the recently updated McIvor ORG Manual is available to review. If you are interested in doing so, please contact the office.

Steve Bell Concert–November 15, 7:30 p.m., Burton Cummings Theatre

Christian singer-songwriter Steve Bell will be performing in Winnipeg with his band (featuring special guest pianist Mike Janzen) on Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St. The concert is celebrating his 23rd album release, The Glad Surprise. Click here for more information and here to purchase tickets.

What is Happening to our Kids? The Current Crisis of Wellbeing – Dr. Gordon Neufeld – November 19, 7 p.m.

Recovery of Hope is hosting foremost authority on child development, best-selling author and international speaker, Dr. Gordon Neufeld. He will be speaking on What’s Happening to our Kids? The Current Crisis of Wellbeing. The event will take place at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain and tickets are $25 and can be purchased here. Read more. For more information, call 204.477.4673, or email [email protected].

Christmas Carol Concert and Sing-Along – One Hope Canada – December 7, 4 p.m.

Usher in the Christmas season in support of One Hope Canada during a very special Christmas Carol Concert and Sing-Along, featuring music director Howard Bredin and special guests The Chapel Brass Band and Male Chorus at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church (570 Sharon Bay South). The evening will also feature stories of how One Hope Canada is sharing the love of Jesus with children, youth and families. Admission is free, with an opportunity to support this work and ministry via a free-will offering.

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

This Week at McIvor

• Monday, 6-7 p.m. – Pickleball with kids
• Monday, 7-9 p.m. – Pickleball for adults
• Tuesday, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
• Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. – MCC Quilt Tying
• Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. – Youth
• Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. – Kids’ Club
• Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
• Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Pickleball for adults
• Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. – Quilters
• Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship Service, followed by Sunday School

Looking Ahead

• November 19, 9:30-11 a.m. – 55+ Walk and Talk
• November 19, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
• November 20, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. – MCC Quilt Tying
• November 26, 6:30-8 p.m. – Movers & Shakers
• November 28, 6-8 p.m. – Harvest Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Potluck
• December 1, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. – Family Fun Day
• December 5, 12-2 p.m. – 55+ Walk and Talk Christmas Advent Lunch, featuring The B-Side Apostles
• December 6, 7 p.m. – Abide Worship Night for Young Adults

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.

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.

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.

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