The 6th Congregation of Toaripi circuit, Papuan Gulf Region had a wonderful Boxing Day celebration on Tuesday with the opening of their new Popo Luluapo United new Church Building. After 24 years of sweat, dedication, and prayer the people of Popo were finally able to see the opening of their new church building. The Official opening and Commissioning of the church building was done by Gulf Governor Sir Chris Haiveta and the ribbon cutting was done by Member for Kerema Open, Thomas Opa and Kerema Town Mayor Mr Sam Koraea. During the opening remarks Governor Sir Chris Haiveta highlighted that Popo was his home during his childhood days and to see a brand-new church building is a testament of faith and hard work”. “The building was initiated when I was Governor back in 1990 and now, I am back and I am happy to play a part in the erection and establishment of this church building” “It is a thorough satisfaction for me today to have been witness to the beginning and completion and commissioning today and all blessings and all honour to God almighty,” said he added. Superintendent Minister for Toaripi Circuit, Rev. Alex Mai Lorou during the worship and dedication prayer stated that all glory and honour is to be given back to Lord Jesus and he further thanked the congregation for their commitment in cash and kind towards the establishment of the new church building. Rev. Alex Mai revealed that the church building was built a total cost of K800, 000. It is named, the Samuel Koai Memorial Church, after the founder of the church Mr Samuel Koai.