Good morning, Pacific!  We are looking forward to seeing you online tomorrow morning at 10 AM!  Pastor Prince will be preaching from Matthew 15:1-28 and his sermon title is "What is Your Heart's Posture?" 

Please take a moment to read these verses before we meet.  Tracy will be our online host so be sure to join the chatroom and say hello!

The CNOY fundraiser walk takes place in a few days - February 20!!  This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for CCK and the money raised helps CCK continue to serve the hungry, homeless and hurting people in Surrey, White Rock, and Langley.  

THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN OUR PCC TEAM!  We are called the PACIFIC FAMILIES TEAM and our goal is to raise $5,000 for the Cloverdale Community Kitchen. 

Simply click HERE to sign up!  

For more information on this amazing opportunity to support CCK, please click HERE!

Check out the latest CCK update below!

It is not often (perhaps, never) that we, as a staff and leadership team, bring a GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN to your attention … but this situation is tragic and pulls at the heartstrings of those in our congregation who are well acquainted with Sandy & Brita Colera!   

Sandy & Brita have been involved with the Alliance Church for many years.  They were involved with Peace Portal Alliance when Pastor Jon was on staff there.  In 2014 they, along with their three daughters, moved from White Rock to the Okanagan.  Sandy is now the Lead Pastor at Lake Country Alliance. 

Anyone who knows Brita and Sandy knows they are incredible human beings who love and care for others extremely well!  And now it’s our turn to care for them!  

On January 9, 2021 (the day after Brita’s 41st birthday), while skiing with her family at Silver Star Brita was in a serious accident that has left her with significant injuries; Brita is currently a paraplegic.  She does have movement in her left arm and over the past month she has gained some movement in her right.  She is currently being cared for at GF Strong and Sandy is commuting from the Okanagan in an attempt to support Brita in Vancouver and his three young daughters in Lake Country. 

The way Brita and Sandy have chosen to respond to this accident with gratitude that Brita's life was spared, and that she has her full mind is beyond inspiring. Their faith is strong and Brita’s SWEET SPIRIT continues to shine through, despite the suffering she is experiencing.  

BUT, this tragic accident all comes at a cost.  And we are bringing this to your attention to simply ask if you would consider helping this family? 

The doctor has advised that the Coleras will need to do the following to care for Brita properly:  

1.    Make short term modifications to their current home,

2.    Purchase and move into a fully accessible home,

3.    Purchase or adapt their current vehicle to maintain their ability to travel as a family and for Brita to be able to drive, which will allow her to have as much independence as possible.       

If you would like to help support this family, you can do so using the following link:  BRINGING BRITA HOME - GO FUND ME PAGE 

For those who are interested in further exploration of the Colera family’s new reality, please watch the following link:  

VIDEO: OUTLINE OF WHAT HAPPENED

As, well, the following is the link to Brita's interview with Global News.  

GLOBAL NEWS STORY

Tracey Dickie, from Peace Portal Alliance has set up this Go Fund Me Campaign.  When she told Brita what she was doing, Brita was open to the help but wanted each person to know that their prayers were equally as important as any financial contribution. 

This is a family that prays!  So please pray with them and for then!

Updates on Brita's situation will be posted on the Go Fund Me Page.

Thank you for loving them, for caring for them and for praying for them!

THANK YOU so much for your ongoing support!  Your generosity has been so very much appreciated! 

Most of you have switched over to ONLINE GIVING ... but for those who prefer to give through cheques, you are still able to do so by dropping the cheque off at the office or mailing it in to us.

Again, thank you for your faithful gifts in support of Pacific and the Cloverdale Community Kitchen!  We are able to do ministry in a whole new way because of your love and support!  Together we continue to make a difference in our community!  

It is official. I have a new title. I am now a Designated Caregiver. I happened upon this role by accident. I was told that my mom’s long-term care facility was in lockdown, which meant no visitors at any time! As I was trying to find a way to see her, the administrator at my mom’s home said, “Why don’t you become a Designated Caregiver?” I applied, and after completing the required online training and providing a negative COVID-19 test, I was finally able to be with my mom.

It reminded me of an article I read a few years ago that talked about the way organizers of the Special Olympics ensured that each athlete would receive encouragement. At the finish line of every event there were individuals known as Designated Huggers. Their job was to call out the winners, encourage each competitor throughout the race, and hug each participant as they crossed the finish line. I long to call out to my mom and let her know she is a winner and encourage her as she runs this last course of her race until she crosses the finish line to be with Jesus – and this is my opportunity!

The newest copies of Our Daily Bread for March through May 2021 are available for pick up.
Stop by the office Monday - Thursday from 9am - 4pm! 

Do you ever wish there was a safe place for you to share your journey with others? If so, we would love for you to join us at The Gathering!

The Gathering is designed to offer support to those in our fellowship who are going through a difficult season. The Gathering will be a safe inclusive community where no struggle is too great to share with others.  To sign up click HERE!

Alex and Charlotte Toney are having a baby (only a few weeks away)! As we all know,  adjusting to a baby in the home is exhausting and there will be days when there is no time to cook or even eat.  Let’s help make those tough days just a little easier by providing a meal so that Alex & Charlotte can keep their focus on caring for their baby!

Sign up for this meal train here!

If you would also like to bless them with a baby gift you can visit their baby registry here!

Here at Pacific we are committed to providing avenues for every person in our church to connect with others.

One of the primary ways that we aim to provide means for connection to occur organically is through Growth Groups, which are small groups that help us grow in Christ and in community with each other.

Our Growth Groups will have Christmas, Spring and Summer breaks and to ensure that all people at PCC have the tremendous opportunity to connect with each other, we need both group leaders and hosts.

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Pastor Prince at Pastor Prince's Email or register here to lead or host a group!