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The increasing age of marriage (PUP) is an action taken by the government to increase the age of first marriage, so as to achieve a healthy reproductive age for women of 2o years and for men of 25 years. With a total of 25.53 million incidents of child marriage throughout the world, Indonesia ranks fourth in child marriage statistics (UNICEF, 2023). One of the big problems related to violations of children's rights is child marriage. Based on data, almost 1 in 9 women get married and have children before the age of 18. Therefore, initiatives to stop child marriage are very important. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), in 2022, 33.76% of Indonesian teenagers will marry for the first time at the age of 19 to 21 years. The implementation of the service was carried out using Booklet  media containing about maturing the age of marriage and the impact of early marriage which was carried out pre and post to determine teenagers' knowledge about PUP. The number of service targets is 60 people. Place of implementation at GBKP Church Km 8 Medan. The results obtained before being given the Booklet , the majority of teenagers had poor knowledge about PUP, 47 people (78.3%) and after being given the Booklet , the majority of teenagers had good knowledge, 57 teenagers (95.0%). During the implementation of the service, teenagers were very enthusiastic about participating and almost all teenagers understood about PUP.

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the advocacy learning model on the PAK learning motivation of class IX students at GBKP Kabanjahe Private Middle School in the 2023/2024 Academic Year, with the hypothesis that there is an influence of the advocacy learning model on the PAK learning motivation of class IX students at GBKP Kabanjahe Private Middle School in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. . With a population of all class IX of GBKP Kabanjahe Private Middle School who are Protestant Christians, totaling 85 people with a sample of 85 people, so this research is a population research. Data was collected using a closed questionnaire with 33 items compiled by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire was tested with 35 respondents from class IX students at Berastagi Joint Private Middle School. using a 35 question questionnaire and after being tested, the results of the validity of the questionnaire were found to have a value of rcount > rtable = 0.254-0.773 (there were 2 question items that had validity less than rtable 0.334, namely item number 11 and item number 35 so that the invalid questionnaire was discarded Thus, the valid questionnaire consists of 33 questions. And the reliability of the questionnaire test is at 0.910, the value is very strong and has been tested for validity and reliability. The results of data analysis show that there is an influence of the advocacy learning model on students' PAK learning motivation class IX Private Middle School GBKP Kabanjahe Academic Year 2023/2024. Using the relationship test, rcount > rtable is obtained, namely 0.623>0.213, with a significant relationship test tcount > ttable, namely 9.273>2.000, with the linear regression test Y ̂ = α+bx = 13.91. +0.661X. This equation shows that in a constant state of 13.91, for every addition of variable 38.8%. This means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. The significant influence test with Fcount>Ftable (52.52>4.00) means that there is a positive and significant influence between the advocacy learning model on the PAK learning motivation of class IX students at GBKP Kabanjahe Private Middle School for the 2023/2024 academic year. This research suggests that teachers always use the advocacy learning model in the teaching and learning process, so that the motivation of class IX students at GBKP Kabanjahe Private Middle School, Kabanjahe, for the 2023/2024 academic year will be better.    

This research was conducted to find out the perspective of IAKN Tarutung Theology Study Program students regarding tithing through observation and the results of interview discussions with the aim of finding out what IAKN Tarutung Theology Study Program students view regarding the practice of tithing in the church from their perspective. This research uses qualitative methods with descriptive analysis and the data source for this research is obtained by observing and conducting interviews with informants. The results of this research state that students of the Lutheran sect (GKPPD, GKPA, HKBP), this denomination have a variety of views regarding tithing, with several churches implementing it, namely: GKPPD and GKPA. and those who don't are HKBP, but all emphasize the importance of tithing as an expression of gratitude for God's commands as written in the Bible. The regulations do not require students to pay tithing, but for those who already have an income, the denomination's dogma applies tithing. Calvinist students have varying perspectives on the practice of tithing, consisting of: GKI, GBKP, GKSBS. Calvinists view that the practice of tithing is not an absolute obligation, but rather a choice in response to God's grace. They prioritize the understanding that tithing is a form of perfection in responding to God's grace, not a rule based on percentages. Meanwhile, Pentecostal students (GBI, GBIS, GPDI) state that tithing is an essential part of spiritual obedience to God. In this sect, tithing is considered a sacred act that sets aside a portion of the blessings received to be offered to God. The offering is one tenth of all the blessings. Uniquely, the GBI and GBIS denominations require mandatory tithing practices for students. Meanwhile, the GPDI denomination does not require students to tithe. Tithing is only required for members of the congregation who have a fixed income.    

Blood donation activities are carried out to maintain the stability of PMI blood stock in Karo Regency. The blood donation activity was held on Friday, July 28 2023 at the GBKP Kabanjahe Kota Hall, Lau Cimban District. The blood donation service activity was attended by a total of 21 participants. From the results of the implementation of the activity, 21 blood bags have been collected. Based on interviews with the participants, their motivation to donate blood was due to a sense of humanity for people in need, to maintain their own health, invitations from friends, and some were interested because of the gifts offered at the end of the event. The implementation of blood donation activities in Lau Cimba District, Karo Regency as one of the community services has been carried out well and received a good response from the participants. More is needed for socialization so that the number of blood donors increases and more people are willing to become blood donors.

Early detection of non-communicable diseases (PTM) such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and joints is needed as a preventive measure. The government through Government Regulation Number 2 of 2018, Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 100 of 2018, and Minister of Health Regulation Number 4 of 2019 has determined that efforts to control diabetes mellitus are one of the minimum services that must be carried out by regional governments. Activities carried out are health checks which include checking blood pressure, checking blood sugar, and uric acid. The activity was attended by the community in the Tiga Panah GBKP environment. Examination results showed that there were 38.5% of the population with normal blood pressure. 53.8% of the population with normal blood sugar levels and 38.5% of the population with normal uric acid levels. This health examination is the first step for early detection of non-communicable diseases (PTM) so that later it can be continued for routine checks at local health service facilities.