Gingerbread House Brings Christmas Joy
Onslow Anglicans entered into the spirit of the Christmas season on Saturday night by creating a gingerbread photo booth as a creative way of inviting the community onto the grounds of St Barnabas.
Over a hundred people visited the fully decorated wooden cabin which, with its giant props of cupcakes and lollipops, provided an opportunity for local residents to have fun. Neighbours volunteered to provide home-made treats, hot chocolate and a sausage sizzle for the enthusiastic visitors.
Onslow Anglicans parishioner, Barbara Cauldwell, brought all her grandkids and commented how exciting it was for them to come to a Christmas event and play with the amazingly creative decorations.
Rev Andy Hickman said, “It was fascinating to meet people who have moved to our suburb from places such as South Korea, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Singapore and South America.
“We live in a wonderfully multi-cultural community,” he said.
Rev Bek Hickman said the event provided an opportunity to be meet more of their neighbours, "being a personal presence in our neighbourhood is what we value," she said.
Ideas for next year’s version are already being discussed.
