Church raises drought-relief money

Representatives from the region’s Seventh-day Adventist churches have come together to raise more than $1000 for drought relief.

Members from Nhill, Horsham, Ararat, Stawell, Ballarat and Maryborough churches attended a regional day in Horsham this month.

Regional day co-ordinator Karen Rowe said the congregation used the opportunity to raise money for ADRA – Adventist Development and Relief Agency.

“We have a regional day bi-monthly where we all get together for a service and raise each other’s spirits and help each other with projects we’re working on,” she said. “Our focus was the drought, so they all helped us to fundraise for ADRA.

“ADRA’S main fundraiser is in October, but because we were getting together for our regional day in September we decided to raise money now to go to their total.”

The money was raised through an auction, which was part of an evening of festivities that included a quiz and supper.

“We would like to thank all the businesses that donated goods for the auction,” Mrs Rowe said.