Waiben celebrates Coming of the Light’s 152 years

The 152nd anniversary of the London Missionary Society landing on Erub, which brought the Gospel to the people of the Torres Strait, was celebrated at All Souls & Bartholomew Anglican Church on Waiben last Saturday.

The combined service was attended by the Uniting Church of Australia, Australian Christian Church, Catholic Church,

Seventh Day Adventist Church, Church of Torres Strait and Pastor Nathan Seden for which organisers said they were grateful.

They also thanked the many people who contributed to the day, which started at 5pm with a procession from the church grounds to the Surprise Boat Monument.

A traditional feast followed at the Anglican Parish Hall.

Mina Big Eso/ Thank You

On Behalf of Archdeacon Chris Wright, Deacon Ben Paton, Church Councils & Mothers Union of All Souls & St Bartholomew, we would like to say Big Eso to the following for their support.

Businesses who gave in-kind donations and support:

Yen Loban Ferry Service; Community Enterprise Qld (CEQ); TI Convenient Store T/A; Seehop P/L.

Community Families who donated food for the Feasting:

Kelly Seden & Family; Wasie Tardent; SIlen David; Lydicia Ikeda.

We’d also like to thank the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnership, Community and the Arts (DTATSIPCA).

Families who cooked: Kevin Wigness, Joshua Ah Wang; Benjamin Dai; & Young Boys; Aunty Ceah Cook, Fisi Ahwang: Palista Ketchell; Cissy Ketchell; Francisca Gutchen; Peter Yorkston; Silen David Jnr; Bakoi Namok; Pauline Ah Wang Marianne Cook; and our church families. Church Decorators: Mona Ahwang; Fabianne Ahwang; Majella Fileword.

If we have missed your name, please accept our apology.

July 1 Committee 2023