LOCAL OUTREACH: committed to demonstrating the generous love of God to our neighbourhoods through structured involvement in prioritized community service activities as well as church based programs.

ALPHA

This ten week course allows participants to explore the meaning of life while enjoying a sumptuous dinner, an entertaining video presentation and open discussion. The course is also offered in Mandarin (Chinese). Child care is provided. 

Participants: Late teens to adults with a desire to explore the meaning of life in the context of historic Christian thought.

For more information on Alpha at Peace Portal Alliance Church, please click here.

HELPING HANDS

This group of volunteers does small jobs and minor repairs for those in our community who have a need. This could include such things as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, yard work, painting, etc.

Participants: Adults who have basic trade skills who would like to volunteer to assist those in need within our community.

Contact: 604-531-4733 ext.*2999 or email

LIGHT OF HOPE, SENIORS SUPPORT

A significant need within our community is providing one-on-one weekly support for lonely seniors. One or two hours weekly is spent visiting an assigned senior who has requested this service with whom you have a common interest. Training and support is provided.

Participants: Older teens through adults who will be committed to longevity of service on a weekly basis to a senior within our local community.

Contact: Barry Wait 604-535-2604 or email

LIGHT OF HOPE, SOUTH SURREY FOOD BANK

Over 500 people in our community are reliant upon our local food bank. PPAC is committed to providing volunteers as well as donations of cash and food to this important organization. You can help many in legitimate, serious need of help.  www.sources.bc

Participants: Adults volunteering a few daytime hours one day a week.

Contact: Barry Wait 604-535-2604 or email

NIGHTSHIFT

NightShift is a Christian charity with whom our church has partnered to provide for the needy and homeless living within the Whalley area of our city. Two teams of volunteers, each one Saturday per month, prepare food and distribute food and clothing to our street friends. A wide variety of skills are needed for this ministry.  nightshiftministries.org

Participants: Youth and adults willing to volunteer a few hours per month. Training and support provided.

Contact: Dane Watson

PEACE PORTAL CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

This Mandarin speaking group warmly welcomes families and adults to grow in the Christian faith through worship, fellowship and outreach.

• Worship services, Sundays 11:15am in the Gym. (Teaching for children provided)
• Fellowship, Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
• ESL Friendship Circle, Thursdays 10:00am - 12:00pm

More information can be found on our website.  www.ppcac.ca

Contact: Pastor Matthew Wong

PEACE PORTAL RIDERS

An opportunity for people who love motorcycles to connect through weekly rides and times of fellowship. Not brand specific... any type of bike is welcome. Participants of this group share acceptance and authentic caring with one another, and of course... a love of motorcycles. There are those who have been riding only a few years and those that have been riding all their life, so anyone is welcome to join. During the summer months rides are held every Monday night, as well as one Saturday a month to a specific destination.   www.peaceportalriders.com

Participants: Have a motorcycle and license to ride.

Contact: Bruce Foster

STEPPING STONES

A program of Greater Vancouver Youth For Christ/Youth Unlimited, committed to providing hope for parenting youth in the Surrey area. The majority of these young people (some as young as 12) have come from troubled and unsupportive homes. Volunteers (men and women) from Peace Portal Alliance have an opportunity to fill a variety of roles in helping build this critical area of need.   www.steppingstonesbc.com

Participants: Adults willing to volunteer a few hours per week. Training and support provided.

Contact: Karen Pearson

Education Opportunities

Tuesday, February 28, 7:00-9:00pm – MaryAnne Connor, founder and president of NightShift Street Ministries, speaks on poverty in the Lower Mainland and our call to action locally.  $10

Tuesday, March 27, 7:00-9:00pm – Dr. Joseph D’Souza, founder of the Dalit Freedom Network, defines justice in a Christian worldview. $10

Friday, April 13, 7:00-9:00pm – Ari Rocklin, International Director of GLOBAL Opportunities Canada, discusses tentmaking ministries in closed countries. $10

Saturday, May 12, 9:00am-4:00pm – Gary Roosma teaches the KOINOS – Global Missions 101 seminar.  Better understand Missions today by diving into an overview of how the Gospel spread throughout the world from a handful of believers to a multicultural, trans-national movement encircling the globe. $20 (incl. lunch) if you register by May 7.