A Chapel On The Move

Dr Lena von Schuckmann is a Queensland trained Dermatologist and fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

• Skin cancer screening and treatment

• General Dermatology Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Rosacea

• Vulval conditions

• Hair disorders

• Nail disorders

• Pigmentation disorders

• Paediatric dermatology

• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Dermatology services include; Now accepting new patients

Dr Lena has a special interest in women’s dermatology and the assessment and treatment of skin cancer. She is committed to providing compassionate and individualised care to her patients. She works within a multidisciplinary team at Vera to offer wholistic treatment.

132 Foggs Road, Mount Samson QLD

E: hello@verawomenswellness.com.au

P: 07 2000 1099

Please note: Our dermatology service accepts all female patients, and male patients up to 18 years The quaint Chapel that sits on the roadside of Hills Church in Everton Hills will be a familiar sight on the commute to work along Queens Rd, and for the more mature residents in our community it will hold a fond memory or two. However, many may have noticed the construction paraphernalia erected around the Hills Church Chapel boundary in recent months. Do not fear; this old chapel is not going far, as renovations and relocation are both set to take place soon.

After nearly a century of serving the local community through Baptisms, Christenings, and services including hosting the popular Op Shop, the chapel will be transported to the back of the property to the main Church precinct where it can be appreciated and utilised once again. The chapel will also undertake a full renovation carried out by church members. As Pastor Nathan Bell explains, ‘Although the Chapel is not heritage listed, the affection and memories it holds to community members has encouraged the Church to preserve its past.’

‘Even though the chapel in its current state requires considerable refurbishment, we really love its historical significance and connection to our community. The main reason we’re relocating the chapel to another part of the property is because it's sitting idle and is not in use. By relocating the chapel closer to where most of our activity centres on a day-to-day basis, the chapel can receive a new lease of life and honour its original purpose as a place of prayer, or even for small ceremonies such as weddings – and we’re excited about that.’

Indeed, this historic piece of Hills history dates to 1928 when it was constructed on land that was donated by local resident Artur Timms who also donated the timber for its construction. After construction, community members would travel from near and far across what was rough ground back then to reach the church. Due to the small size of the Chapel, it is mentioned that there was no baptistry within it so believers were baptised in a small creek on the Bennett property close by.

If any readers have history or memories surrounding this little church, we would LOVE to hear from you. Please email admin@echo-news.com.au with more information.

ANZAC Fact! Anzac biscuits were traditionally square and so hard that some men were said to have broken their teeth on them. They were sometimes ground down to make porridge, thicken a stew or fried as fritters. They were first supplied as rations and it was only later on that people would make and send the biscuits we are more familiar with today.