Man Gives Lottery Winnings To Church
If any one of us were to win the lottery we would all try to use that money to purchase the things that we have always wanted. On top of my list would be my bills that I have been spending five years to pay off. Then I would think of the perfect car, house, and other misc products that I could spend the money on. It is rare that we see someone give their money to those who truly need it.
A man who won $3 million from a scratch off lottery ticket chose to give the whole sum of money to his church. Pastor Bertrand Crabbe of the True North Community Church of Port Jefferson said the donor, who asked to remain anonymous, said, “This was why God put the ticket in his hands.”
The state Lottery announced that the independent Christian church will get at least US$102,225 a year through the year 2028. The amount could be higher if withheld taxes are refunded because of the church’s nonprofit status.