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LOGAN CHURCH GROUNDS TRANSFORMED

OPENING AND DEDICATION OF NATURE EDUCATION TRAIL AT GOOD SHEPHERD
30TH AUGUST 2009

It was a wonderful sunny day with temperatures in a comfortable late twenties and a gentle breeze when the Archbishop and Primate Phillip Aspinall came to dedicate the Nature Education Trail.
It was the completion of 3 years of hard work commencing with the clearing of the ground from weeds, bamboo and succulents. After which over 730 trees were planted, rocks placed (some huge), crusher dust spread, turf laid, logs placed etc.  Beautifully colourful signage has been constructed and varnished and placed along the trail in appropriate areas signifying the Millenium Goals with incredibly creative pavers adding our Christian heritage along the way.

We commenced the day with the Archbishop celebrating and preaching at a 9.30 am Eucharist. The joy and enthusiasm of the completion of the trail was reflected throughout the service.  A short time of fellowship was enjoyed over a cuppa before we adjourned to the entrance to the trail where a short liturgy dedicating the trail was led by the Archbishop.

 Aboriginal Elder Auntie Carol performed the Welcome to Country on behalf of the local people

Participation by members of the parish in short readings included Margaret Daniels, Lucy Daniels, Noel Culbert, Geoff Treadgold and Sue Treadgold. Archdeacon Ann welcomed all visitors which included John Mickel (Speaker of the House – State Government). Sue Treadgold (Warden of the Parish) spoke about the commitment and hard work of the people of Good Shepherd, particularly thanking Tony Shellshear and Lucy Daniels for their brainstorming and Noel Culbert for co-ordinating the work. The members of St. Marks for their much needed help to bring it to the stage it was now at.  A gift was then presented to the Archbishop in appreciation of his attendance and participation.

The Archbishop then cut the ribbon to indicate the Trails opening and visitors enjoyed a stroll along the trail.

Three trees were planted by the Archbishop, Archdeacon Ann and Sue Treadgold in her position as Warden. The trees were especially significant in that they were Cedars of Lebanon, Israel and Egypt

     Then it was time to “PARTY”. Thanks to members of St. Marks who provided the Sausage Sizzle and the young people who looked after the cold drinks.
Thanks be to God for providing the glorious weather and to all our friends and visitors who helped us to celebrate a wonderful day. 

We invite you all to come and walk the trail and enjoy a time of peace and tranquility amidst natures beauty.

Some of the gang working on the garden in previous months