Volunteering helps a happy marriage! W
Join volunteer Larraine Goodwin at Rainbow Beach Vinnies
E ALL KNOW that volunteering has many benefits, but Larraine Goodwin from Cooloola Cove credits it with a special power. “It saves my marriage,” laughs Larraine. “I’d be sitting at home, washing, ironing, cooking, cleaning, housework and snapping at you know who! If I can get out for a while….” Larraine says goodbye to her husband Alan, and gives eight hours every week at the Rainbow Beach Vinnies store. “It’s four hours, twice a week.” Larraine explains: “I’ve got to have a hip replacement - so can’t stay on my feet too long. I’m 76 in a couple of months. “It keeps my brain active. I like doing things to help people - it’s not hard work and you meet really nice people. We all enjoy ourselves here.” The great grandmother of four brings in baking to the “boys” in the store and
also volunteers for Neighbourhood Watch and YAP (Youth Activity Program). Lorraine invites other locals to help out: “We need a hand - it’s worthwhile.” Alex Henderson, Centre Manager from St Vincent de Paul Society Gympie, agrees, “We have volunteering opportunities available across seven days of the week and would love to welcome new members to our team. “Our volunteers come from all walks of life and we welcome everyone positions include customer service, register operations, sorting and pricing stock, merchandising our beautiful store, along with store opening and closing.” To join their wonderful team, call Alex on 07 5482 2737 or email: lisa.baker@svdpqld.org.au for more information.
Learn about Vanuatu at World Day of Prayer
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OOD SHEPHERD Anglican Church is hosting the 2021 World Day of Prayer, and this year the country in focus is Vanuatu. The special Cooloola Coast World Day of Prayer Service is at 10am Friday, March 5 at 17 Carlo Road, Rainbow Beach. Organiser Annette Collins said, “Women of Vanuatu’s combined churches compiled the service - to be celebrated worldwide. “It’s an ecumenical occasion with all Cooloola Coast churches participating in the service. Chappy Ronnie with 10 RBSS leaders will also be attending.” Over 170 countries are involved in the
event. You learn about another country, cultures and languages - the joys, concerns and needs of other people and pray for them. Vanuatu’s susceptibility to cyclones is highlighted in the painting chosen to represent this year’s event, titled Cyclone Pam II: 13th of March, 2015. It shows a mother bending and praying over her child. The waves crash over her but a palm tree bends protectively over them. The woman’s skirt is modelled after the traditional clothing on Erromango. On the horizon you can see small crosses representing the lives taken by cyclone Pam in 2015.
Can you take out We now have courtyard dining available to limited numbers We still have our full takeaway menu.
The artist, Juliette Pita, born in 1964 on Erromango Island, is currently the most wellknown artist in Vanuatu. The service will discuss some of the challenges Vanuatu faces such as child malnutrition, violence against women and the impactof COVID-19. “There’s morning tea to follow,” said Annette. “Everyone is most welcome!” Any inquiries, please call Annette on 0407 863 292.
Cyclone Pam II: 13th of March, 2015 by Juliette Pita is the painting chosen to represent World Day of Prayer, 2021
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Phone: 8 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – March 2021