Church targets RM50,000 from Labour Day charity sale
MIRI: The Good Shepherd Lutong Church hopes to collect RM50,000 through its Fund Raising Charity Sale 2017 this May 1.
According to the church’s vicar Fr Donold Jute, the sale which falls on Labour Day is the church’s annual fundraising event.
“The proceeds from the sale will be channelled to St Matthias Church of Tudan Desaras,” he said.
Donold said the construction of St Mathias Church of Tudan Desaras was completed last year and the new building had been in use since February this year.
“The church is under the management of The Good Shepherd Lutong and it is still new; that is why we have to look for funds for its maintenance.”
On the charity sale, Donold said the event at the church compound would run from 8am till noon.
More than 20 stalls would be set up, selling food and drinks, as well as various other products. There
The proceeds from the sale will be channelled to St Matthias Church of Tudan Desaras. Fr Donold Jute, Good Shepherd Lutong Church vicar
would also be a playground section for the children.
“We will be selling ethnic cuisines and popular street food items such as ‘ manok pansoh’, ‘ kacang ma’, Laksa Sarawak, ‘cendol’ and burger and many others.
“There will be stalls selling Bibles or other religious items. In addition, members of public will also have a chance to win lucky draw prizes.”
Sales coupons priced at RM10 per booklet can be purchased from The Good Shepherd Lutong Church. Alternatively, call the church office at 085- 650954.