October 13, 2025 - This Week at McIvor

Weekly Worship Service

On Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastor Jon will continue with Stories from Scripture, preaching a sermon entitled God Calls David, based on 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14; John 7:24.

Sunday School for children ages preschool to grade 5 will follow the service.

Adult Education – Winsome Conviction Part 2a – Sunday, 11 a.m.

The Adult Education Class, Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing without Dividing the Church, a video series by Dr. Rick Langer, will resume Sunday after the service. If you missed Part 1, you can catch up and watch it here.

Recent times have shown us that Christians across denominations, and even within individual churches, have significant disagreements on things that really matter. This polarizing effect demonstrates that we don’t know how to disagree well, leaving many feeling like they need to choose between having convictions, or having unity.

Dr. Langer is hopeful for a better way, in which Christians hold strong and well-formed convictions, and disagreeing well can be a catalyst for deeper fellowship and unity among and within churches.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Winter Clothing for Newcomers to Canada

We are looking for winter wear for families who have recently arrived in Canada. All sizes are welcome, but especially kids’ jackets, toques, etc. If you want to help, but have no extra jackets, one suggestion is to go to thrift stores and look for good deals. Kids jackets and ski pants are quite plentiful at this time of year! Please bring all donations to the church office. Thank you!

Sign Up for Fellowship Groups

Sunday after the service you have the opportunity to sign up for a Fellowship Group. Please see Pastor Sherryl in the foyer. You can also contact Pastor Jon. In the meantime, here is a list of the groups being offered for your consideration:

Theological Discussion Group – If you enjoy fellowship in conversation about theological questions, this group might be for you. Our plan is to gather around the questions and mysteries of our faith, in the belief that in conversations about real questions we will grow closer to Jesus and each other. We hope to be a safe, non-combative place to explore subjects and questions that are difficult to address in other areas of our life together as a church. This group can accommodate a maximum of 10 people.
ReFrame: Connecting Faith and Life – ReFrame is described as a discipleship resource that examines the disconnect between the story of Scripture and the story of our lives. ReFrame begins with the conviction the the story of Scripture is relevant to all of life: our jobs, our responsibilities, our relationships, and our world. It is a 10-session video series developed out of Regent College in BC and involves some ‘homework’. This group can accommodate a maximum of 12 people.
Men’s Bible Study – This is a group of (relatively) young men, gathering for fellowship around studying Scripture together. On some occasions, we have used a guide or lesson plan, for other studies we just read the text and discuss. Each meeting ends with prayer for each other.
Women’s Fellowship – This group is intended for working women and mothers with young children. Depending on the interest of those signed up, this group may include a Bible study, a book study, or it may lean more toward a social group.
Book Club – This group is for anyone who loves to read books that inspire deeper thinking and Christian devotion. We will begin with a study of Bonhoeffer’s Discipleship. Subsequent books will be chosen according to the interests of the group.

Looking to Connect and Serve?

Here are some Volunteer Outreach Opportunities for your consideration:

Supervised Playtime, Sunday School – Those willing to help with Supervised Playtime during the service, or helping teach Sunday School, contact Monica.
Kids Club – We are looking for volunteers to help with our registration table and the setup and cleanup of snacks, and 2 people willing to drive 2-4 kids to and/or from Kids’ Club, who would not otherwise have the means to attend. If you are willing to help, please contact Monica.
Community Supper – We need people to help with simple kitchen duties, table and chair set up/take down and to make coffee. Contact Ron for more information.

Adult Education Class – Winsome Conviction Part 2a – October 19, 11 a.m.

The Adult Education Class Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing without Dividing the Church, a video series by Dr. Rick Langer, will resume October 19 after the service. If you missed Part 1, you can catch up and watch it here.

Dr. Langer is hopeful for a better way, in which Christians hold strong and well-formed convictions, and disagreeing well can be a catalyst for deeper fellowship and unity among and within churches.

Community Swap Meet – October 26, 1-4 p.m.

Bring your household items, clothing, toys, etc. to contribute to the swap on October 25 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Come mingle with our neighbours on October 26 between 1 and 4 p.m. and enjoy the hunt for some “new to you” treasures to take home!

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Class (6 weeks, beginning October 30, 10 a.m.)

If you or anyone you know might be interested in learning English as an additional language, McIvor is offering EAL Classes. We are looking for people willing to attend and engage in conversation with students.

Community Supper – October 30, 5-6:30 p.m. (come and go)

All are welcome on October 30 from 5-6:30 p.m. for our next Community Supper. Harvest, Razorback and Kids Club families have been invited to join us for a come and go style supper. If you are willing to bring a pot of soup to serve to 10 people, please sign up in the church foyer or contact Ron. We are partnering with our Kids Club program to provide family activities from 6:30-7:45 p.m. for all ages!

Coming in November: Adult Education Series with Dr. Andrew Dyck – Stories That Shape and Reshape Us

Stories shape the connections and the barriers between us. This is also true for churches—including the Mennonite Brethren (MB) church. During three adult education sessions, Dr. Andrew Dyck will tell older and newer stories that shape how MB churches relate to other churches (or don’t)—churches such as Mennonite, Lutheran, Evangelical, Vineyard, Catholic, and more. These stories matter, because Jesus prayed that all His followers would be “one.” Let’s consider together how these stories shape our practices of unity today, and how we might create stories of visible inter-church unity today.

Baptism and Membership Celebration – November 16, 11 a.m.

Join us in the gym following the service for a time of fellowship and to welcome our newest McIvor members. Kids activities will be provided.

Festive Family Fun Day – November 23, 12-3:30 p.m.

Join us for our Festive Family Fun Day on November 23 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. There will be a chili lunch, crafts, coffeehouse, bouncer and more! Everyone is welcome!

THIS WEEK AT MCIVOR

Monday – NO Pickleball
Tuesday, 3-8 p.m. – Quilters
Wednesday, 7 p.m. – Youth
Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Thursday, 6:45-8 p.m. – Kids Club
Friday, 9-11 a.m. – Pickleball
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Quilters
Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship Service
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Sunday School for ages preschool to grade 5
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Adult Education: Winsome Conviction Part 2a

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 21, 9:30 a.m. – 55+ Walk and Talk
October 26, 11 a.m. – Adult Education: Winsome Conviction Part 2b
October 26, 1-4 p.m. – Community Swap Meet
October 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Movers and Shakers
October 30, 10 a.m. – English as an Additional Language (EAL) Class begins
October 30, 5-6:30 p.m. – Community Supper
October 30, 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Kids Club
November 8 – Congregational Meeting with breakfast
November 16 – Baptism and Membership, with celebration to follow
November 23, 12-3:30 p.m. – Festive Family Fun Day

OPPORTUNITIES

CCMBC Legacy Fund and Advisors with Purpose

CCMBC Legacy Fund has partnered with Advisors with Purpose (AwP) (see a list of partners) and we would like to share an exciting program that we believe will help you! AwP are part of the family of ministries of Financial Discipleship Canada and they offer planned giving specialists who can help people think through their estate decisions and create a plan for their Will that reflects their life, faith and values. Because of our partnership with AwP, you have access to the services of their Christian planned giving specialists without cost or obligation. Read more.

Homemade Meat Bun Fundraiser for Donwood Manor Auxiliary – until October 24

The Donwood Manor Auxiliary is pleased to present our Meat Bun Fundraiser, with all funds raised helping to support quality programming and projects in the Personal Care Home. To order, please call 204.668.4410 by October 24 or email [email protected]. Pick up will be November 8 from 9-11 a.m. Additional donations are also gratefully accepted.

CCMBC Equip 2025 – October 21-23, North Kildonan MB Church

What does it mean to be peacemakers in our culture of conflict and division, chaos and confusion? Join us for EQUIP 2025–an event for MB church leaders and everyday disciples for encouragement, reflection and greater focus on our MB Confession of Faith (specifically Articles 12 and 13, also known as our Peace Position).

Featuring voices from across the MB family, we will explore:

Peacemaking as Kingdom witness
Reconciliation in families, churches, and communities
Faithful engagement with justice, politics, and public service
Global stories of peace in the face of violence

Let’s seek the gospel way of peace, together. Learn more and to register.

Steve Bell Concert – The Bell & the Bard – November 2, 7 p.m.

Christian singer-songwriter Steve Bell will be teaming with renowned English poet Malcolm Guite for this collaborative concert on November 2 at 7 p.m. at the West End Cultural Centre. Learn more and buy tickets.

** 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.

October 13, 2025 – This Week at McIvor