THE Penang First Assembly of God (PFAOG) brought joy to 25 charitable organisations by presenting each with a cheque for RM2,700, following its total collection of RM67,500 from its recent annual Christmas drama.
Rev Jessie Ngiam, the executive pastor of PFAOG, handed over the cheques to representatives of the organisations during a simple ceremony held at the church’s MMC premises in Persiaran Karpal Singh on Feb 23 (Sunday).
Molly Yeap, the church administrator, expressed gratitude to the public and church members for their contribution during the three nights of the drama, titled “Noah’s Ark, A New Beginning,” and the Christmas Service.
“It was a combined effort to reach out to the underprivileged. These charitable organisations are the unsung heroes of our nation, especially in Penang, who have contributed selflessly. The public should be aware of their good work and continue to support them, both morally and financially,” she said.
PFAOG has been organising its Christmas drama for the past 25 years, except during the Covid pandemic, initially supporting 10 charitable organisations before gradually expanding its contributions to more beneficiaries.
Among the recipients was Eden Handicap Service Centre Berhad, whose co-founder and general manager, Bertie Tye, expressed appreciation for the church’s ongoing support.
“This cheque will go a long way in helping us. We truly appreciate PFAOG for organising this event, raising funds, and reaching out to all of us. We look forward to it every year,” said Tye, who attended the ceremony with his wife, Madelene Tan, the co-founder and administrator of Eden Handicap Service Centre Berhad.
The 25 charitable organisations that received donations were:
Asia Community Service, Bethesda Home, Charis Hospice, Crystal Family Home, D’ Home Mental Health Association, Eden Handicap Service Centre Bhd, Federation School For The Deaf Penang, Golden Eagle Nest, House of Hope, Kebajikan Seri Cahaya Pulau Pinang, Majlis Kebajikan Wanita Pulau Pinang, Penang Cheshire Home, Penang Hospice Society, Penang Shan Children’s Home Association, Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Cerebal Palsy (Spastik) Pulau Pinang, Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Terencat Akal Pulau Pinang, Persatuan Kebajikan Shammah, Persatuan Penyayang Warga Tua Pulau Pinang, Relau Rumah Charis Bhd, Sarveen Senior Home Care, Silver Jubilee Home, Sima Handicapped Centre, St Joseph’s Home, Stream of Grace and The Penang Home For The Infirm and Aged.
Story by K.H. Ong
Pix courtesy of PFAOG