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This is much more than supporting a ministry; you are supporting God’s work. Supporting us by giving your regular offerings, and time helps fulfill our mission to connect with Christ, connect with others, and connect with the world.
Pattaya, Thailand – The Numbers from before COVID19
2,000+
Hotels & Guesthouses
3,500+
Bars, Go-go’s and beer bars
27,000
Estimated number of prostitutes in the city.
5,000,000
Average number of short-stay visits.
Short term - this is what we need now: $1 from each person who reads this a commitment of $5 per month from you or your church.
The St George’s annual ‘Forget Me Not’ Appeal begins on the 1st of June.
We are hoping that we will be able to make contact with churches around the world who may well be in a position to help us fulfill our mission.
We are asking churches to commit to help us as much as the price of a cup of coffee every month.
Ours needs are modest.
Might someone in your congregation be willing to make a one-off $5 donation to us? Might a dozen be willing to help us with a regular donation, once a month?
It all makes a difference.
We need your help because since COVID our finances have been hit hard! our church has never faced such dire need in the parish! our work has increased!
It is estimated that 20% of Thailand’s economy is dependent on tourism.
For those who live in holiday destinations, this figure is much higher, more like 85%. In simple terms that 85% of folk in Pattaya now have nothing.
The effects of the COVID19 pandemic mean that everyone who was dependent on tourism has, quite overnight, watched their jobs or businesses disappear.
In Thailand there has been NO universal 80% furlough programmes. universal unemployment benefit for all who apply.
Things are tough all over the world, but some parts of the world are having a tougher time than others.
As a developing country, Thailand has no real welfare scheme for those living in poverty.
The situation could not be more desperate.
Your donation to us can help in several ways:
- We support poor families and individuals in need in our parish.
- We minister to the poor and lost souls in Pattaya.
- We have a Health Equipment Lending scheme for geriatrics who have chronic illnesses.
The best way to give to us is to come to our Sunday Service, celebrate God’s love and contribute to the collection every week.
The Bible gives us many reasons why giving to the church is important for all believers. We don’t give for God’s benefit, but for ours.
Contribute to the Church Appeal Now
You can send us a donation via the Skrill website.
Instructions:
- Go to https://www.skrill.com/
- Create your account.
- Add your card.
- Use Skrill to send your donation to fundstgeorgespattaya@gmail.com
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
