When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.
- C.S. Lewis
- C.S. Lewis
Hi Church Family!
For this week's Sunday service, Pastor Jedidiah will preach on "Love", based on 1 Corinthians 13. After the service, join us downstairs at Fellowship Cafe in the lower auditorium. We will have several Bible studies starting at 11:45am.
The foyer work has been progressing! Praise God the materials have been delivered for the roof repair and the electrical inspection has been passed. We are now installing dry wall, so you will notice new plastic on the floor as you enter the sanctuary - please walk carefully!
Early risers are welcome at 9:30am for a coffee and fellowship time in room 14 or the chapel.
Office Closed
Tuesday, Nov 11 - The church office will be closed that day, no Women's Bible Study, no Exercise Class, but the Young Adults are still happening.
Life Group Questions:
Sunday, November 2, 2025
1. Out of all nine gifts of the Spirit described in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 which one are you seeking and asking the Lord Jesus for in your life?
2. How do you see that gift that you are asking building up the church?
3. What steps are you taking in seeking such a gift?
4. What did you learn about God in the sermon?
5. How is God asking you to respond from what you learned?
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1. How do you describe love? What is love?
2. What are the traits/characteristics of love?
3. What are the results from Biblically loving in this life?
4. What did you learn about God in the sermon?
5. How is God asking you to respond from what you learned?
Sunday, November 2, 2025
1. Out of all nine gifts of the Spirit described in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 which one are you seeking and asking the Lord Jesus for in your life?
2. How do you see that gift that you are asking building up the church?
3. What steps are you taking in seeking such a gift?
4. What did you learn about God in the sermon?
5. How is God asking you to respond from what you learned?
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1. How do you describe love? What is love?
2. What are the traits/characteristics of love?
3. What are the results from Biblically loving in this life?
4. What did you learn about God in the sermon?
5. How is God asking you to respond from what you learned?
YFC Fundraiser Dinner for Emily Cook - Nov 8 @ 6pm
You’re invited for dinner to help support Emily Cook, and we are also looking for volunteers to help with this evening.
Office Closed
Burning Budget & Business Questions - Nov 9 & 16 During Fellowship Cafe
Everyone welcome! Bring your Burning Budget questions and let’s discuss church Business with Kathy (Treasurer) and Melanie (Admin.) This is to prepare for the congregational meeting on November 23.
Knit and Knead - Women's Get-together - Nov 22 @ 10am
All women are invited to attend Knit and Knead, whether you can knit or not. It is simply a time to socialize and get to know each other.
Wanted: looking for people needing to be baptized or wanting to officially join our church family
If you are feeling the nudge of the Holy Spirit, don't delay! Use the button below to email the pastors, or talk to one in person asap. We are planning our next Celebration Service in January.
Budget + Annual Nomination Meeting - Nov 23 @ 11:45am
Every year we meet to go over the next year’s budget and nominate our church leadership positions. After the worship service on November 23, we will have a shortened time for Fellowship Cafe and then start the meeting promptly at 11:45am.There are budget reports and the meeting agenda available on the information booth, or on Church Connect. Bring your copy back to the meeting!
Only those with voting cards will participate in the voting. If you are interested in voting next time,
talk to a pastor about joining as a church family member! If you’re unable to attend, you can vote on Connect as well, or by calling or emailing the office before November 20. You can also ask someone you know to vote for you.
Help! Our Goodie Freezer is Empty!
We looked in our freezer but the freezer is bare! If you are willing to make or buy goodies and donate them to Fellowship Cafe it would be greatly appreciated. Please bring donations to the kitchen on Sunday.
Upcoming:
Weekly Ministries:
- PAC Bible Study - Sun @ 11:45am (room 14)
- Women's Bible Study - Sun @ 11:45am (room 4)
- PAC Korean Bible Study - Sun @ 8:15pm (zoom)
- Women's Bible Study - Tues @ 9:30am (chapel)
- Seniors Stepping Up Exercise Class - Tues @ 2pm (lower auditorium)
- Homeschool Group - Wed @ 9:30am (lower auditorium)
- Prayer Time - Wed @ 2pm (room 14)
- Korean Class - Wed @ 5:30pm (rm 14, 6, 7)
- PAC Korean Worship - Wed @ 7:30pm (chapel)
- Trailblazers - Thur @ 7pm (youth room)
- Chinese Bible Study - Thur @ 7pm (room 6)
- Conversational English - Fri @ 6pm (lower auditorium)
- Experiencing the Holy Spirit Workshop - Fri @ 7pm (chapel)
- Grief Share - Sat @ 2:30pm (room 14)
- Slavic Life Group - Sat @ 6pm (room 14)
Mission Opportunities:
On behalf of the Mission team, I (Eileen) want to highlight and announce the projects we have chosen to invite your participation. As we enter the month of November we are journeying toward the darkest time of year. I am not a morning person and with the turning back of our clocks I will be missing the evening daylight hour. But what a blessing we have to celebrate Christ's birth at that time and to bring the light of the gospel into the world, and what an opportunity we have to share that light.
There are 6 projects to consider. See Emily Cook's YFC Fundraising Dinner announcement above.
There are 6 projects to consider. See Emily Cook's YFC Fundraising Dinner announcement above.
Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
Rose Wenger volunteers for Operation Christmas Child and she is willing to provide shoeboxes if people would like to fill them. Look for her at a table in the foyer on Sunday. The boxes are due back at the church by Sunday, November 16th. If you have any questions or are interested please talk to Rose.
Multiply - Ilya & Marissa Plotnikov C8019
Ilya & Marissa Plotnikov will be leaving for their mission trip to Thailand at the end of this month. Praise God! They have raised enough funds and their goal has been reached.
The Dry Bean/Pea fundraiser
A table will be set up in the foyer at the end of November to receive donations toward the purchase of dry beans to be sent to Manitoba Harvest for distribution. Information will be available at the table on benefits of this food source. Donations will be receipted using a PAC envelope with that designation, or you can give online or via e-transfer with memo "Dry Bean Fund".
Christmas Hampers
This year we will again be setting up a station for donations of non-perishable food that will be sorted into hampers for distribution to families in church, Emily's YFC food pantry, and in addition, Living Bible Explorers. A list of suggested items will be posted, or you can bring your favorite food item to bless someone in need.
Donate to UGM
This year for a ministry project we are adding the opportunity to donate to UGM. Poverty and homelessness are sadly increasing in Winnipeg, and we strongly endorse this agency as a compassionate, Christ-centered ministry. Donations to this will be receipted. Just write UGM on the line marked “Other" on a donation envelope, or give online or via e-transfer with memo "UGM."
Conference Updates
Giving Update
Giving Options
- Mail in cheques to 1420 Portage Ave, Wpg, MB R3G 0W2 or drop off in the secure mailbox at the south entrance
- Contact the office (accounting@pachurch.ca) to set up an automatic Pre-Authorized Withdrawal from your bank account
- E-transfer to payments@pachurch.ca
- Donate in the offering plates at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday morning
Thank you for your faithful giving!
Sunday Service: Livestream and Zoom
You can watch our livestream on our website, or on our Facebook page, or on our YouTube channel.
You can also join the audio via zoom using a web browser, or just calling in:
- Call 204.272.7920
- When prompted for the meeting ID, enter: 861 4273 9092 #
- When prompted for a participant ID, enter #
- Wait on the line until you are connected to the meeting
Do you need help?
Please contact the office or pastoral staff at pastoralcare@pachurch.ca if you need assistance or have prayer requests or praise reports. We, as a church family, are committed to serving each other.
Blessings, The Staff at PAC
Blessings, The Staff at PAC
Portage Avenue Church
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