Staff and volunteers at one North End church are busy this week preparing for a special event.

This weekend, New Annointing Christian Fellowship will host their 3rd Annual Farquharson Fundraising Banquet. 

The Farquharson Foundation is a non-profit organization officially established on July 3rd, 2011 by the Pastors, Board, Officers, and members of New Anointing Christian Fellowship in honour of the late Bishop Mervin Farquharson and his wife Pastor Veleta Farquharson. 

Pastor Dasell McLeod says all funds raised at the event will go towards university and college tuition for students at local churches.

Pastor McLeod says those who attend will have the opportunity to hear from past recipients of the funds...

The banquet will take place this Saturday, March 15th at New Annointing Christian Fellowship Church at 1425 Manitoba Avenue.

Tickets are still available.

Call 204-951-7995 for more information.