LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry’s Christmas fundraiser is picking up a head of steam.

According to its executive director, Mitzi William, as of Tuesday morning, the ministry had raised a total thus far of $39,863.22. The annual fundraiser is vitally important to the ministry’s mission, as the monies raised help keep the local charity going throughout the year, as Williams explained.

She also provided the following list of donors––including individuals, churches and businesses––who have contributed to the fundraiser so far, along with the amounts of their contributions, including a balance forward of $22,443.82:

• Goodson Realty, $1,000;
• the Lincoln County Schools, $1,212;
• Spirit Life Church of God, $25;
• Freedom Church, $3,773.40;
• Cedar Grove Lutheran, $250;
• the Lincolnton Shag Club, $219;
• Rodney Black, $100;
• Mountain View Baptist, $180;
• and anonymous, $4,660.00.

Got donations? Drop them off at the ministry’s downtown Lincolnton offices, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

And speaking of such contributions, donations to help defray the costs of ministry efforts are always welcome. Send your e-mails to [email protected] if your donation is in honor or memory of someone, along with the name/address of who to notify.

You may also mail your donations to:

Christian Ministry of Lincoln County
P.O. Box 423
Lincolnton, N.C. 28093.

Located at 207 S. Poplar St. in Lincolnton, Christian Ministry of Lincoln County is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (704) 732-0383 to learn more.