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HAPPINESS, JOY and new friendships abounded in the Glasshouse Country Uniting Church congregation on the Sunshine Coast during April.
Congregation members hosted 21 visitors from Gabagaba United Church in Papua New Guinea, under the leadership of
Rev Malaga Bou.
The guests shared in the congregation’s activities and visited local nursing homes bringing the groups alive with harmonious singing and dancing.
Glasshouse Country Uniting Church member Chris Bell said there were some minor cultural differences.
“They were amazed that our men did the washing up after functions and that only two people lived in our homes (they take care of their ageing parents in their own homes),” she said.
“They were also interested in seeing the Glebe Aged Care accommodation in Caloundra after cheering up the residents
with their cheerful interaction and singing.”
Ms Bell said the Glasshouse congregation is mainly an older congregation, but everyone pitched in to make the visit run smoothly.
For more information visit www.glasshousecountry.ucaweb.com.au
Photo : The PNG visitors enjoyed dropping in on play group. Photo by Chris Bell
