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The Holy Communion is one of the sacraments performed in the Toraja Church as a direct command from God for all who believe in Jesus Christ. Therefore, everyone, both adults and children, is required to participate as part of the Kingdom of God's family. This study aims to analyze parents' understanding of the practice of Holy Communion involving children in the Gasing Congregation of the Toraja Church. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method to explain parents' understanding of the meaning and practice of Holy Communion involving children. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, field observation, and relevant literature review related to the research topic. The findings indicate that many parents still lack a proper understanding of the theological significance of Holy Communion, particularly when it involves children. Most parents simply follow the synod's decision without deeply understanding its theological foundation. Moreover, the church does not provide direct pastoral guidance to parents but merely reads out the meaning of Holy Communion during Sunday worship services, resulting in very limited comprehension among the congregation. Therefore, more intensive socialization and guidance from the church council to all congregation members, especially parents, is highly needed. This research is expected to contribute to the development of knowledge at IAKN Toraja and provide insights for readers, particularly congregants of the Toraja Church in general.

Terrorism is a serious threat to the security and unity of the Indonesian nation. Events such as the suicide bombing at the Medan Police Headquarters in 2019 show that acts of terror are increasingly complex and require swift and appropriate handling. For this reason, the government passed Law Number 5 of 2018 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism as a legal basis that strengthens the authority of the apparatus, including the Gegana Detachment of the Indonesian National Police Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob), in carrying out counter-terrorism operations. This study aims to determine and analyze how the implementation of Law No. 5 of 2018 is carried out by the Gegana Detachment in the North Sumatra Regional Police area, identify obstacles faced in operations, and formulate strategies to increase the effectiveness of the implementation of the law. The results of the study show that the implementation of this law has been implemented through preventive, preemptive, and repressive approaches, such as sterilization of places of worship, social activities "Love Sunday", security patrols, and anti-terror training simulations. However, implementation in the field still faces various obstacles, including limited modern equipment, lack of cross-agency coordination, and low public participation. Therefore, personnel capacity building, infrastructure modernization, and strengthening inter-agency synergy are needed to achieve more effective counterterrorism efforts in North Sumatra.

Terrorism is a serious threat to the security and unity of the Indonesian nation. Events such as the suicide bombing at the Medan Police Headquarters in 2019 show that acts of terror are increasingly complex and require swift and appropriate handling. For this reason, the government passed Law Number 5 of 2018 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism as a legal basis that strengthens the authority of the apparatus, including the Gegana Detachment of the Indonesian National Police Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob), in carrying out counter-terrorism operations. This study aims to determine and analyze how the implementation of Law No. 5 of 2018 is carried out by the Gegana Detachment in the North Sumatra Regional Police area, identify obstacles faced in operations, and formulate strategies to increase the effectiveness of the implementation of the law. The results of the study show that the implementation of this law has been implemented through preventive, preemptive, and repressive approaches, such as sterilization of places of worship, social activities "Love Sunday", security patrols, and anti-terror training simulations. However, implementation in the field still faces various obstacles, including limited modern equipment, lack of cross-agency coordination, and low public participation. Therefore, personnel capacity building, infrastructure modernization, and strengthening inter-agency synergy are needed to achieve more effective counterterrorism efforts in North Sumatra.

The implementation of Christian Religious Education (PAK) plays an important role in strengthening the spiritual growth of the congregation through Sunday worship as a means of continuous faith formation. This research and community service (PKM) activity was conducted at the GKSI Kampung Rama Church with the aim of understanding how PAK is implemented in Sunday worship and its impact on the spiritual life of the congregation. The method used was a qualitative-descriptive approach that included observation, field questionnaires, and literature study. The results of the study show that the church implements PAK through various elements of worship such as sermons, Bible readings, liturgy, praise, and special programs such as catechism, Sunday school, and cell groups. All of these elements complement each other to guide the congregation towards maturity in faith and a comprehensive understanding of God's word. However, there are several challenges in implementing PAK, such as limited teaching staff, lack of facilities, the influence of culture and globalization, and lack of support from families and congregations in spiritual guidance. To overcome these challenges, the Church has made several improvements, such as improving the quality of teaching the Word, developing participatory worship, utilizing technology to train ministers, and forming communities for spiritual guidance after worship. Through these efforts, the spiritual growth of the congregation has shown positive and more focused changes. Thus, the implementation of PAK through Sunday worship has proven to be effective in helping the congregation grow spiritually and strengthen their faith in their daily lives.

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the absence of partua ibale (male congregants who are heads of households) in attending Sunday services at GKPPD Simbruna Village, Siempat Rube District, Pakpak Bharat Regency. The research employed a qualitative method, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving several congregants, church leaders, and community members. The findings reveal that absenteeism among partua ibale is influenced by both internal and external factors. Internal factors include a lack of spiritual motivation, boredom due to lengthy and less engaging sermons, low awareness of gratitude to God, and weak personal commitment to church participation. External factors include the long distance to the church, heavy family responsibilities, economic challenges, and the absence of exemplary conduct from church elders. The study concludes that the attendance of partua ibale in Sunday services is not solely a personal matter but also reflects the church’s effectiveness in providing pastoral care, strengthening fellowship, and encouraging active male participation in worship.  

This study aims to determine the role of pastoral care in motivating the congregation to attend Sunday services at GKPI Simangaronsang Resort Doloksanggul. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The lack of congregation motivation is caused by faith that has not grown, personal problems, economic problems, and conflicts between congregations and with church leaders. The results of the study indicate that the role of pastors and elders in motivating the congregation has not been maximized. Pastoral care such as visits and coaching of the congregation is very important to build motivation and strengthen faith and the relationship between the congregation and the church. Therefore, pastoral care is a vital aspect in church life and the motivation of congregational worship.

This study aims to analyze the extent to which the attendance of students at the Virya Dharma Buddhist Sunday School contributes to an increase in their understanding of Buddhist teachings through the practice of puja facilities. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and supported by statistical attendance data, this study involved 15 students aged 1–17 years as respondents. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation of activities. The results showed that students with high attendance rates tended to have a better understanding of the basic Buddhist values of puja facilities. Regular attendance also strengthened students' spiritual experiences through active involvement in puja, which encouraged the appreciation and application of Buddhist teachings in daily life. Thus, student attendance in Sunday school activities is not merely administrative, but becomes an important element in the formation of Buddhist character and spirituality from an early age.

The GKSI Nazareth SP 5 congregation, which consists of various ages and social backgrounds, faces challenges in understanding and applying the true meaning of worship. Many congregations do not fully understand the essence of worship as a form of direct communication with God, but only carry it out as a routine ritual. With the increasing influence of technology and social media, priority for spiritual activities such as worship tends to decrease. The method used is qualitative by observing the phenomena that occur and continuing with data collection by taking notes, then conducting a literature search, journals, books and the Bible to support the research. Novelty lies in the church's approach to taking concrete steps to guide the congregation to understand the teachings of God's Word regarding worship. The findings show positive changes in the GKSI Nazareth SP 5 Congregation, explanations of guidance from God's Word and also explanations of the meaning of worship that the GKSI Nazareth SP 5 Congregation can apply in their lives. This positive change can be seen in the fact that they are willing to give up their time to come to worship together on Sundays and also to worship at home.

This research aims to determine the role of the Sound System in the liturgy of Sunday services at church. The sound system in a church is an electronic device that is used to amplify and regulate sound so that it can be heard clearly by the congregation. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The stages of research implementation were carried out through observation, application, interviews and documentation. The object of this research was carried out at the HKI Perumnas Pagar Beringin Sipoholon, North Tapanuli church. In the research process, the author carried out research on the sound system in the church for 3 months, namely from June to September 2024. The stages carried out by the researcher to regulate the role of the Sound System so that it functions according to its use are: recognizing the devices in the Sound System, finding problems with the Sound System , organizing and arranging the Sound System according to its role. The results of this research show that the implementation of the use of the Sound System at the HKI Perumnas Pagar Beringin Sipoholon North Tapanuli church is functioning and can be heard clearly and well, where previously the sound system often occurred storing or buzzing. Based on this research, the author suggests that sound system operators in churches prepare sound system equipment before the Sunday worship program begins.

The purpose of this study is to develop the song "Haholongan Na Badia" in the Saxophone Quartet. The motif in this song still uses the original melody of the song but there is a slight change in tempo and. It aims to be more wise and pleasant to listen to and adjust to the conditions of worship. This study uses qualitative research, namely by describing the Song Arrangement in the Ende Book No. 212 "Haholongan Na Badia" in the Saxophone Quartet at Sunday Worship at HKBP Pardomuan This research was carried out in July - August 2024. By observing, literature and with several sources related to saxophone instruments and the HKBP Pardomuan Church in writing and unwritten. The result of this research is that the Song in the Ende Book No.212 "Haholongan Na Badia" is a very wise song and has a meaning and message in its verses This form of arrangement is a new concept and presentation of the song Tu Jolom O Debatang Ku in the form of a saxophone quartet arrangement. This thesis discusses the presentation, arrangement process of the Saxophone Quartet in the song of the book Ende No. 212 "Haholongan na badia" in accompanying Sunday worship at HKBP Pardomuan. For the rhythm sign, the author uses the 3/4 rhythm which is in the original score of the 4/4 song and the basic note Bb = do and with the tempo of Adagio MM 70.    

The low attendance of congregational children in participating in Sunday school worship activities, childhood is a time where the complexity of abilities in both the fields of knowledge and religion must be emphasized and formed from the start. The aim of this community service activity aims to increase Sunday school interest in worship attendance. Sunday school Sunday school children. This activity will discuss the importance of the role of students in making positive contributions to society through community service for Sunday school children. Through this service, the team hopes to provide new insight into children who are lacking in participating in Sunday school children's services, and can improve children's interest in attending Sunday school Keywords: ,  

This paper discusses Christ wanting His church to have firm trust/faith in Him. A church that has true knowledge of Him, remains true to the truth of the Bible, and grows in love for God and fellow human beings. A church that increasingly increases its personal relationship with God and is brave in assuming responsibility and church service. This paper analyzes how the existence of cell groups greatly contributes and influences a person's spiritual growth, especially in terms of maturing congregation members to participate in ministry. In cell groups there is two-way communication, there is interaction in it, which is different from sermons which are only one-way. In a group, all members of the congregation have more opportunities to study the Bible than in worship on Sundays which only involve listening. At the discussion stage, in the cell group there is two-way communication, there is interaction in it, which is different from sermons which are only one-way. In a group, all members of the congregation have more opportunities to study the Bible than in worship on Sundays which only involve listening.

The aim of this research is to develop the song ''BE. 588 Somba Ma Jahowa Debata” into the Taganing arrangement and the motif in this song still uses the original melody from the song but there is a slight change in tempo from MM 120 to MM 98, and the rhythm aims to be more wise and pleasant to listen to. This research uses qualitative descriptive research, namely by describing the "Arrangement of Ende Book No. 585 Somba Ma Jahowa Debata" in the Taganing Instrument from December 2023 to April 2024. By conducting observations, literature and several sources related to the Taganing instrument and the congregation HKBP Bahal Batu 1 Resort Bahal Batu church, written and unwritten. The results of this research are Songs in the Ende Book No. 585 "Somba Ma Jahowa Debata" is a very wise song and has meaning and message in its poetry. This thesis discusses the presentation and arrangement process of Taganing in the song in Ende's book No. 585 "Somba Ma Jahowa Debata" accompanying Sunday worship at the HKBP Bahal Batu 1 Resort Bahal Batu church. For the time signature the author uses a 4/4 time signature following the original score of the song and the basic note G = do and with a tempo of Moderato MM 98

The aim of this research is to describe the perspective of culinary traders in the Sipinsur tourist area regarding the benefits of attending Sunday worship. Sunday worship is our response to the work of salvation that God has given us and as a sign of thanksgiving and respect which is carried out by praising and glorifying His name. This shows how important it is to worship together with fellow believers as a form of gratitude for God's work in each person's life. The benefits of worship are also much greater because they contain promises, both for this life and the life to come. The consequences of a life of worship are blessings that can already be felt (Rom.14:17) because the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking but about righteousness and happiness by the holy spirit. This study used descriptive qualitative method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with 8 traders who actively trade in the Sipinsur Geosite tourist area. Data analysis was carried out by identifying thematic patterns and interpreting the meaning of traders' answers. The results of this research show that the majority of culinary traders in the Sipinsur Geosite tourist area have not felt and do not even understand the benefits of attending Sunday worship in their lives. So this is what causes the culinary traders to be absent from Sunday services. Therefore, in this article the author provides an explanation to church ministers to provide a better understanding regarding the meaning and benefits of Sunday worship.      

The study aims to find out what the ideal church service is like for Sunday school children. The research method used is the study of libraries, interview approaches and observation of the ministry of several churches for Sunday schoolchildren. Through a number of literacy, observation and interviews with a number of Sunday school teachers, it is known that the problem of ministry to Sunday school largely arises from the church itself where many weaknesses lie in the Pastor and Assembly who are still less serious about improving the ministry of PAK to children in the church. Some suggestions to address the problem are: 1). Priests should facilitate teaching, provide week school curriculum and actively engage in serving Sunday school worship. 2). The Church needs to include a special budget for the increase in Sunday School Teacher’s HR. 3). The Church needs to periodically evaluate the Sunday school service. 4). The Church needs to work on service facilities ranging from child-friendly specialty spaces. 5). The Church needs to engage members of the congregation who have pedagogic and theological competencies to support Sunday school service. 6). Even in limitations, Sunday school teachers need to update their knowledge and skills in varying the teaching methods of week schoolchildren.

One of the common vocations of Christians is to proclaim to all people of all ages. The age of the child is a golden age in development, it needs special attention in faith formation. Companions need to get enough training so that faith building in children will be right on target. Child assistance is usually carried out on Sundays so it is called Sunday school, Sunday School assistants are not professionals who get special education such as ECCE educators in schools. Many of these Sunday School faith companions are armed only to serve or guide this child's faith. This Community Service or PKM aims to equip Sunday School faith companions to be better in mentoring. With the right learning method or model, the faith materials given are in accordance with the child's reasoning and grasping power. The assistance was carried out by involving students to be directly involved in three rayon parishes in Semarang city and inviting all Semarang Rayon Sunday School Faith companions at Oak Tree Hotel on December 10, 2023, to share experiences and provide input to children's Faith Companions. As a result of this debriefing, Sunday School Faith Companions felt cared for and greatly helped in fostering faith in children.     

Sunday School is a church institution founded for the purpose of worship child. We hope that through learning children will grow and grow in their faith exemplify children's character so that they become strong individuals in God. The most important thing is the role of the family Parents are very important in fostering and supporting the development of faith and character.child. However, it cannot be denied that the complete foundation of education includes: Overall it consists of four pillars, and in fact the first pillar is the family whose source is the parents.

Sunday school learning which initially used the lecture method, now there are various churches that use various teaching methods, one of which is audio-visual media. The problem, according to the author's observations, especially at the Fellowship Protestant Church (GPP) Parhorboan Resort Tapanuli Utara II, is that school teachers are still lacking in using teaching methods that can create interaction between teachers and children, thus having an impact on children's interest in participating in Sunday school worship. The research method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The research implementation uses procedures that produce descriptive data in the form of written and spoken words from people whose behavior is observed through interviews or observations using a qualitative approach. This research aims to find out how to increase the interest of Sunday school children aged 9-12 years in attending Sunday services at the Fellowship Protestant Church (GPP) Parhorboan Resort Tapanuli Utara II through the use of audio-visual media. The results of this research show that Sunday school children receiving teaching delivered by Sunday school teachers using audio-visual media can increase Sunday school children's interest in attending worship.

The aim of this research is to determine the factors that influence the attendance of fathers at Sunday services at GKPPD Panji Bako as role models for GKPPD churches throughout Sitinjo District. The research method used is qualitative research. The technique for determining informants is purpose sampling based on certain criteria that are appropriate to the research topic. The data collection technique for this research is using semi-structured interviews and documentation in the form of images. Based on the results of research conducted by the author, the GKPPD Panji Bako fathers have an understanding of carrying out Sunday worship to continue to grow in faith and strengthen relationships with God and others. Sincerity in participating in worship must be accompanied by sincere intentions and sincerity of heart so that the meaning and benefits can be fully felt. There are two factors that influence fathers in attending Sunday worship, namely internal factors, factors that come from within the fathers, need factors and interest factors where feelings of joy and desire arise without any external encouragement. The second is external factors, factors that come from outside the fathers, namely the leadership of the pastor, the service of the servants, the church's worship arrangements, and the church's infrastructure (facilities). These two factors influence the presence of fathers in attending Sunday services so that fathers have an understanding and meaning of going to Sunday services.  

Sunday school learning which initially used the lecture method, now there are various churches that use various teaching methods, one of which is audio-visual media. The problem, according to the author's observations, especially at the Fellowship Protestant Church (GPP) Parhorboan Resort Tapanuli Utara II, is that school teachers are still lacking in using teaching methods that can create interaction between teachers and children, thus having an impact on children's interest in participating in Sunday school worship. The research method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The research implementation uses procedures that produce descriptive data in the form of written and spoken words from people whose behavior is observed through interviews or observations using a qualitative approach. This research aims to find out how to increase the interest of Sunday school children aged 9-12 years in attending Sunday services at the Fellowship Protestant Church (GPP) Parhorboan Resort Tapanuli Utara II through the use of audio-visual media. The results of this research show that Sunday school children receiving teaching delivered by Sunday school teachers using audio-visual media can increase Sunday school children's interest in attending worship.