The purpose of this study was to analyze and evaluate the implementation of pastoral care in the church for congregations grieving due to death, and to understand the extent to which the congregation's understanding of the religious concept of death influences the way pastoral care is implemented and its impact on the grieving process. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. This study also aims to identify practical challenges faced in the implementation of pastoral care, especially in situations of sudden or complex death. The results of the study indicate that pastoral care in GKPPD Lae Salak needs to be improved in terms of the skills and knowledge of pastoral care workers in order to provide more effective support. This study provides benefits by providing input for the church to improve its pastoral care strategy.

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.
 
 
 

This study aims to compare the concept of leaving father and mother in Matthew 19:5-6 with the practice of Menjae in Pakpak Tribal Culture. In addition, this study will also analyze the meaning of leaving father and mother in Matthew 19:5-6 and explore the meaning of Menjae in the Pakpak Family Cultural Tradition. Through this research, it will see the parallels between leaving father and mother in Matthew 19:5-6 and Menjae in the Pakpak Family Cultural Tradition. The author also wants to mean whether culture and the Bible sometimes disagree or become harmonized and see the positive value of the implementation of Menjae Culture in Pakpak family traditions.