10/04/2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
The Alliance Women’s Ministries has been raising funds for the Christmas gifts to our international workers (formerly known as missionaries) for over 20 years to show our care, support and partnership with their global ministries. With the remarkable support from our three congregations for the past several years, the gifts have been a true blessing to our front-line workers and we hope that we can continue to bless them with your generous support.
Last year, we have to put this meaningful fundraising event on hold due to the pandemic. This year, we are thankful to announce that the Christmas gifts for IWs fundraising event is returning. However, the pandemic has changed the way gather at church, and share the delicious authentic Asian gourmet prepared by sisters who selflessly devoted their time and talents to serve in this ministry. However, it has not changed our determined hearts to partner together in all 3 congregations, from children to elders and all in between, to contribute to the Christmas gifts fund for IWs, and shower our IWs families in the fields with our love and caring in this wonderful time of the year to celebrate the birth of Christ.
We sincerely hope that you will continue your support to the Christmas gifts fund, and we encourage you and your ‘social bubble’ to come up with creative fundraising ideas to collect and raise money for this meaningful cause. We are eagerly awaiting to hear your brilliant fundraising stories.
Same as the last few years, sending out the donation is handled by OCAC except for the cases where the IWs receive the funds directly via E-Transfer. This year, I strongly encourage you to send your donations by e-Transfer (this option will be available starting Nov). Please indicate your donation as Other ($) and specify “AWM Christmas gifts fund” on the https://ottawacac.org/give/ page. Alternatively, cash/cheques donations can also be accepted via the traditional donation envelopes in deposit box when you attend worship in-person on Sunday. Donation by cheques payable to “OCAC” can also be mailed to Attn: Benjamin Lau (address can be found on OCAC bulletins). Likewise, please remember to specify “AWM Christmas gifts fund” on the donation envelope.
May God continue to use the gifts to bless and encourage our partners serving on the front line.
Thank you in advance for your generous support.
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