GAiN's Water for Life Initiative Paint + Scoop
Come be part of an unforgettable evening dedicated to responding to the global water crisis with compassion, action, and hope. Enjoy inspiring stories of how clean water and the eternal hope found in Christ, the Living Water, is impacting communities across Africa.
“Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” - Amos 5:24
Because it is a lot of fun! 😊
This fall, we are hosting our Paint + Scoop fundraiser dedicated to responding to the global water crisis with compassion, action, and hope. Enjoy inspiring stories of how clean water and the eternal hope found in Christ, the Living Water, is impacting communities across Africa.
Join us as we paint an image from our work in Africa. You don't need any art experience. Jennifer Slofstra-Tinsley will guide the group through every step of the painting.
As we paint together, enjoy Banter ice cream. Their mission is to craft a memorable dessert experience marked by novel flavours, genuine connection, and friendly Banter.
"Ice cream acts as a blank canvas for creativity, and our flavour ideas are endless."
Minister at Large
The Peoples Church Toronto
Charles Price has preached in over 100 countries on every continent and is the author of 8 books, some of which have been translated into a variety of languages. Originally from England, for many years he was the Principal of Capernwray Bible school in the North of England. Charles was Lead Pastor with The Peoples Church in Toronto Canada, from 2001 to 2016. The weekly congregation doubled to over 4000 attending each Sunday during his time there.
Charles is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for services to humanitarian need, cited as having raised several millions of dollars through his television programme for global mission projects in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and India. Charles Price sermons are much sought after and is available on Youtube and Podcast (CPM - Charles Price Ministries).
He is married to Hilary and they have two daughters, one son, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
GAiN's Country Manager for Benin + Togo
Patrice is the Country Manager for GAiN Benin. He was born in small village called Dossouhoue. His father was a farmer and a famous Voodoo priest in his area. From 1976 to 1977 there was a tough famine and Patrice and his family were starving to death. His father sent him away to school in Atomey, about 40 km away. There, he received Jesus-Christ as his personal Savior. After four years schooling, he came back to his home town. He started university in 1991 where he studied Mathematics, law, Linguistics and Literature. Patrice then worked for a security company up to 2000. He then became an English teacher until 2004. From 2005 up to now, Patrice has worked for Global Aid Network. With GAiN God has given him the opportunity to bring clean water to people in his country and this has allowed him to bring many people to the light of Christ.
He is married to Mireille Sylvie DOSSOU-YOVO and they have two girls and two boys.
GAiN's CEO & Executive Director
Born in Pune, India, Aaron grew up in Kuwait in the Arabian Gulf. He has a commerce degree from the University of Pune with a major in Accounting and Auditing. His professional career began with the set up and management of a private limited company in Pune in the Machine Tool Industry. He worked with Otis Elevator Company, Kuwait, a subsidiary of United Technologies, from 1989 to 1998, first in pricing and estimating, and then in the Finance and Administration Department as its Assistant Financial Manager. He worked in the finance office at CCCC’s Head Office from January 1999 to June 2000. From there he went on to manage the Creative Communications department of CCCC until July 2001. Aaron and his wife Madhvi immigrated to Canada in September 1998 with the faith that God wanted them here. They have been married since July 1993.
Aaron has been involved with GAiN since July 2001. Aaron is passionate about doing whatever it takes to get the job done. This has been important in his career as he has fit into a variety of different roles over the years. His prayer is that God would always give him a passion to do what he is doing. It’s this passion that excites Aaron in his current role with GAiN Canada — touching people through acts of compassion and seeing their lives transformed through the love of God.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Global Aid Network (GAiN)?
GAiN is a Christian International Relief and Development non-profit organization that is focused on revealing hope by sharing God’s unconditional love and restoring life by demonstrating the gospel through compassionate action to those living in injustice, poverty, and crisis around the world. Their vision is to see flourishing communities where people are physically, spiritually and emotionally thriving.
GAiN has three core strategies:
To find out more information about GAiN, go to globalaid.net.
How do I contact you to ask a few things about the event?
Please contact Jennifer at events@globalaid.net or call 604.514.2030.
Is there a cost to attend?
Yes. To cover the cost of materials, the ticket price is $35.
What if I can't paint?
Jen is a professional artist and is well-trained in making the painting process simple and enjoyable for painters of all skill levels. She will also keep the energy up and the painters engaged. Everyone gets step-by-step instructions at a comfortable pace.
At the same time, your painting is for YOU and we encourage you to do whatever you want. Change the colours, add things in, go full abstract..we want you to be happy with your art.
Do I need to bring anything or buy supplies?
No. Canvases, brushes, paints, palettes, aprons and anything else needed to finish a masterpiece are provided.
What should I wear?
Whatever you like! We provide aprons to help protect your clothes from paint – it does stain, so you may not want to risk your favourite outfit. Long, dangling sleeves are in the most danger, so we recommend sleeves that are short or can be rolled up.