(Seated from fifth left) Yeap and Ngiam with representatives of the beneficiaries at the handover ceremony.
THE Penang First Assembly of God’s multimedia Christmas drama last December raised RM62,500 for charity.
This was split among 25 welfare and non-governmental organisations across the state, with each receiving RM2,500.
Penang First’s executive pastor Rev Jessie Ngiam presented the cheques to representatives of the beneficiaries in a ceremony held at the Multi Ministry Complex in Karpal Singh Drive, Penang.
“These charitable organisations play an important role in serving the needs of the community and we, as a church, wanted to support their efforts.
“We also hosted the homes’ underprivileged children and seniors for the drama (presentation) so they could experience the magic of Christmas,” Ngiam said during the ceremony.
Church administrator Molly Yeap said the beneficiaries this year included Asia Community Service, Bethesda Home, Charis Hospice, Crystal Family Home, D’Home Mental Health Association, Eden Handicap Service Centre, Federation School for the Deaf Penang, Golden Eagle Nest and House of Hope.
Also benefitting were Rumah 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 Cerebral Palsy Pulau Pinang and Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Terencat Akal Pulau Pinang.
Completing the list were Persatuan Kebajikan Shammah, Persatuan Penyayang Warga Tua, Relau Rumah Charis, 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.
The play, titled “As the Days of Noah”, attracted some 3,000 spectators over three nights. — By JEREMY TAN
