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ATHERTON UNITING Church congregation, in North Queensland, recently challenged its members to use their various
talents to raise funds for the work of God on the Atherton Tablelands.
Participating members were each offered $30 with which to work, and many have taken up the challenge to grow this over
the next two months.
Age has been no barrier, from a nine-year-old bagging and selling horse poo, to members well into their eighties employing their considerable skills.
The range of talents has produced, among other things, potted garden plants, cakes and slices, lamingtons, exotic
cheesecakes (the white chocolate and raspberry is to die for), handyman services, Russian caramel (huge demand), spring rolls, dim sims and prepacked Chinese meals, limited edition prints on canvas of one of our members’ original paintings, embroidered cushions, and, of course, the horse poo.
Those members not actually offering goods and services have also supported the measure by enthusiastically buying whatever is on offer.
And a street stall is planned to further boost sales.
Some members with building expertise are using their time and talents to save on the cost of erecting a shed on the church property.
Everyone is having fun and enjoying the whole experience, and hopefully, with the possible exception of the garden plant
sellers, no-one has buried the $30!
Photo : Right: Nine-year-old Michala (centre) with her contribution to the program. Friends Jesica and Talia assist. Photo by Ludij Peden
