The first e-mails arrived at Westdale Florists on Friday, Jan. 2.

They were from Rev. Benjamin Wallace, pastor at Christ the King Cathedral in the west African country of Ghana.

His church was celebrating its anniversary and he wanted to order 50 gift baskets and wreaths from the small Hamilton flower shop and have them shipped to Ghana.

What's more, the good reverend provided all the money up front -- around $6,700, including shipping fees. The funds went into the store's bank account without a hitch.