October 27, 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 Speaks to Elijah, based on 1 Kings 19:1-18; John 12:27-28.

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

In anticipation of the Congregational Meeting on November 8, the Fall Report is available here or in hard copy at the Information Centre.

New Adult Education Series with Dr. Andrew Dyck – Stories that Shape and Reshape Us – Sunday, 11 a.m.

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.

COMMUNITY NEWS

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Class (6 weeks, beginning Thursday, 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 – Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. (come and go)

All are welcome on Thursday 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. We have a lot of soup and bread, so please bring a dessert to share with about 10 people. We also need a few 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. We are also partnering with our Kids Club program to provide family activities from 6:30-7:45 p.m. for all ages! Come ready to meet and engage with our community! This is an important work that McIvor is called to do.

Update from the Finance Committee

	Actual this year to October 24	Annual budget this year	Expenses to come	Revenue needed to meet budget
Total revenues	$349,239	$599,626		$200,000
Total expenses	$428,667	$599,320	$120,653

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!

Fall Congregational Meeting – November 8, 9-11 a.m.

Come enjoy a hot breakfast prepared and served by your Council members Saturday, November 8 at 9 a.m. You will then catch a glimpse into how God is working in and through us at McIvor through the Fall Congregational Meeting. The Fall Report is available here or in hard copy at the Information Centre.

Celebration Sunday: Baptism and Membership – November 16, 10 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!

Christmas Lights Bus Tour – December 19

Tickets for a Christmas Lights Bus Tour will be available as of November 16.

THIS WEEK AT MCIVOR

Monday, 7-9 p.m. – Pickleball
Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Movers and Shakers
Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. – Youth
Thursday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Harvest Manitoba Food Bank
Thursday, 10 a.m. – English as an Additional Language (EAL) Class begins
Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. – Community Supper
Thursday, 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Kids Club
Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. – Pickleball
Sunday – Fall Back! Daylight Savings Time ends
Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship Service
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Sunday School for ages preschool to grade 5
Sunday, 11 a.m. – Adult Education with Dr. Andrew Dyck – Stories That Shape and Reshape Us

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 8, 9-11 a.m. – Congregational Meeting and a hot breakfast
November 16 – Celebration Sunday: Baptism and Membership, with celebration to follow
November 23, 12-3:30 p.m. – Festive Family Fun Day
December 19 – Christmas Lights Bus Tour

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.

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 27, 2025 – This Week at McIvor