04/08/2026
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU, PORT MORESBY.
The East New Britain Community Tribute to Souls Lost at Sea was a beautiful reflection of compassion, unity, and hope.
On behalf of Zels & Friends, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, family, organisation, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this evening possible. Your kindness created a space where our community could come together to pray, reflect, and stand in solidarity with the families affected by the East New Britain sea tragedy.
Special Acknowledgements π
β’ NCDC β Amazing Port Moresby: NCD City Manager, for providing and approving the venue at Ela Beach.
β’ George Brown Memorial United Church:
Layman Pastor Elias Tonga & Taitus Kabiu -
For leading the evening service, prayers, hymns, message of hope.
β’ Joachim Lolok - For serving as our MC
β’ Matupit Men's Group - For the beautiful worship and heartfelt songs.
β’ Faith Family Group- For your uplifting ministry through song.
β’ LZP- Brian Semoso & Family
For generously providing the PA system.
β’ Urban Ideal: Sean Singer & Family - For providing tables and chairs.
β’ Police Unit: Our guys in Blue for Security & Order
β’ Talaigu Hire Cars: Michelle Tubal & Family- For donating the sausage sizzle.
β’ Osila Tavul-For preparing the memorial flower raft.
β’ Hazel Schulz & Family - For donating 10 cartons of assorted drinks,
β’ Zels -The main sponsor of this community tribute.
β’ The East New Britain Community in Port Moresby , POM residents from around, PNG For your unity, support, and overwhelming attendance.
A Special Thank You
To every person who quietly placed a contribution into the donation basket during the evening, thank you. π
Your generosity was truly humbling. Together, the community raised K6,769.80, which will go towards supporting the affected families.
Whether your contribution was large or small, every kina represented compassion, love, and hope. It was never about the amount it was about people coming together to help people.Thank you for showing that, in times of tragedy, Humanity still shines brightest.
One Community. Standing Together. ππ€ποΈ