Ride to Thrive

As of September 1, 2021, we are currently at $230,436.00. Thank you to all the individuals, churches and organizations who have partnered with us. We are excited that our goal is within reach.

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10 (NIV)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our international partners in the household of faith continue to face severe economic consequences resulting from lockdowns and the closures of businesses and churches in the communities where they seek to be the face of God.

International Missions and ERDO (Emergency Relief and Development Overseas), our humanitarian agency, have been and continue to respond to the needs of pastors and church leaders and the hard-hit communities they serve.

Last year, to offer tangible support to our colleagues worldwide, Murray Cornelius, along with 23 Canadian colleagues and about 16 international partners, did a 100 km bicycle ride to raise funds to feed the families of these pastors and leaders. Murray's Ride to Thrive generated over $200,000, providing financial assistance to 2,000 pastors in 16 countries.

Photo of Murray Cornelius surrounded by six colleagues (and their bikes) riding in the Ottawa ride to thrive.

Photo of Murray Cornelius surrounded by 11 colleagues (and their bikes) riding in the Toronto ride to thrive.

Photo of Murray Cornelius surrounded by 20 colleagues (and their bikes) riding in the Vancouver ride to thrive.

Murray Cornelius (in red and black) with six colleagues and their bikes at the Ottawa ride.

Murray Cornelius (in red and black) with 11 colleagues and their bikes at the Toronto ride.

Murray Cornelius (in red and black) with 20 colleagues and their bikes at the Vancouver ride.

Murray expanded the ride this year to three cities, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, each 100 kms. Yes, he rode 300 kms! In partnership with ERDO, we are caring for those in the household of faith and the communities where they serve.

The funds raised through the Ride to Thrive will assist the following nations: Bangladesh, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea, Honduras India, Libera, Nepal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In addition to these 15 countries, ERDO (PAOC's Humanitarian arm) is responding to the needs arising from recent crises around the world.

There is still time to partner in this endeavour by donating below!

On mission with God,

Murray Cornelius
Executive Director for International Missions

David Adcock
Chief Executive Officer for ERDO

P.S. If you would like to donate via cheque, please make cheques payable to the "The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada" or attach a void cheque for monthly contributions. Please ensure that "Ride to Thrive" is written in the memo line.

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Will You Join Us?

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:10

COVID-19 has impacted our friends and partners in the Majority World much more than we here in North America. Many of our international partners, pastors and leaders already struggle with poverty, conflict, persecution, inadequate healthcare, etc. and now they must face the ramifications of a worldwide pandemic. Their churches, Bible colleges and ministries are unable to meet and many do not have adequate internet for livestream services or classes. The economies in these contexts are crashing and their governments cannot help. We are regularly hearing that our partners are struggling to provide for their families; they are struggling to meet the needs in their communities. They are reaching out to us for help.

International Missions, together with PAOC’s humanitarian arm, Emergency, Relief and Development Overseas (ERDO), are responding as best we can. But the other day, as I was out riding my bike and praying, I felt impressed that we need to do more. We need to make a substantial contribution to those who are most impacted. The Bible instructs us that “as we have the opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially those who are of the household of faith.”

Watch the recap of last years' ride below!

So, together with some friends, I am going to back on my bike, but this year instead of riding 100 km, I'll be doing three rides throughout Canada. We want to raise a significant amount of money to help our colleagues and friends in multiple countries survive this pandemic.

For them….survival means food. Their families need to eat.

Will you join us in this worthy cause and give with a generous heart? Please hit the ‘donate’ button below and make a difference in someone’s life.

Thank you for your support!

On mission with God,

Murray Cornelius
Executive Director for International Missions

P.S. If you would like to donate via cheque, please make cheques payable to the "The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada" or attach a void cheque for monthly contributions. *Please ensure that "Ride to Thrive" is written in the memo line.

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