As an expression of gratitude for the independence of the Republic of Indonesia which has now reached its age 68 Year, Jawi Wetan Christian Church congregation (GKJW) Banyuwangi held a special service last Saturday night (17/8). What is the performance of the worship like??
A lively atmosphere covered a number of locations in Banyuwangi and its surroundings Saturday night (17/8). Understood, At that time, a birthday reception was being held at that time (HUT) 68th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Various entertainment, start singing, dance, until jokes are presented to the community. At almost the same time, The nuances of red and white were found by journalists from Jawa Pos Radar Banyuwangi in the Jawi Wetan Christian Church complex (GKJW), Jalan Lt. Col. Istiqlah Ba Nyuwangi.
Apparently, the congregations of the church are holding a thanksgiving service for the independence that has been achieved with the sacrifice of wealth, energy, to the lives of the heroes of the opponent. The series of services began with the entry of a number of flag-raising troops (Paskibra) into the church. When Paskibra members arrived at the church, The series of compassion and gratitude was then continued by singing the Indonesian National Anthem.
Next, the congregation sings hymns and other spiritual songs. Not only that, pop songs with the theme of love for the motherland, like the song entitled "Berita Weather" by al marhum Gombloh, also sung at the series of thanksgiving worship. Criticism of the very unmarried life between the rich and the poor is also presented to the congregation through poetry and theatrics. The Story of Indonesian Migrant Workers (TKI) those who received unfair treatment were also presented nicely through the theatrical.
As a large enough de visa contributor, it turns out that the TKI did not receive the full attention of the government and all other stake holders. Further, theatrical scenes depict human injustice to the universe. The trees function as retainers and absorbers of rainwater in tripe, Floods also occurred everywhere, causing many victims of property and lives. Theatrical presentation, it also displays poaching which results in upsetting the balance of the environment.
Next, the GKJW congregation presented a drama with the theme “Soul Oppression, Inner, and Mental Se one". Pictured, bullying is done by a woman to her male partner. Oppression is also done by a father who does not give the child the freedom to determine his future. Besides that, mental oppression in education is also featured in the drama, that is when a teacher ridicules students who are less intelligent.
To Jawa Pos Radar Banyuwangi, lead a thanksgiving service, namely Pastor Soni Saksono Putro said, The service was held to train the younger generation and the congregation in general to share in experiencing the great sacrifice, good property, thought, energy, to life, done by the fighters. It says, National anthem, the theme song of struggle and love for the motherland, as well as a song of praise performed in the service this time as an expression of gratitude for the freedom that God has bestowed.
"This is an expression of gratitude for the 68th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia," he said. He explained the message of the sermon conveyed to the congregation was so that the congregation would become good citizens. Citizens who are able to unite speech, feel, and works of love, good love to the Creator who gave to freedom, and love for each other. "To fill independence, Church members don't have to wait to become a great leader, capable people, nor great people, but must be a good citizen.
Be a citizen who is able to unite speech, feel, and works of love, good thanks to the Creator who gave independence, even love to others,” said Pastor ta Soni. The series of thanksgiving services is closed with a joint prayer. The whole congregation, you are children, teenagers, until parents pray for the glory of the Indonesian Nation and State. "The service closes with a joint prayer. Parents also pray for their children, to be a good person. We also pray for the success of the country of Indonesia that we love," he concluded. (radar)
