Christmas Celebration in GBI Rembang

Christmas is an annual event to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe as the son of God. Christians celebrate Jesus’ birthday on 25th December. Christmas is an event that people wait for. All people from different religions can enjoy the Christmas celebration. 

The word “Christmas” comes from the old English “Cristes Maesse” word, or the mass of Christ. Christians celebrate the Christmas with festive activities include exchanging presents, singing Christmas songs or going to parties. Some people celebrate the Christmas with their family, or their friends. Children feel that Christmas will be fun and special if they get presents from their family, their friends or Santa Claus. Every church celebrates the Christmas to remember that Jesus Christ was born in this world to save human.

 

  Gereja Bethel Indonesia (GBI) Rembang always celebrates Christmas. GBI Rembang always has an interesting Christmas event like worship with a drama musical and a group of dancers. The committee of the Christmas event prepared the event for about one month or more. Series of the events started from worship and praise, drama musical and dance performing, sermon. The drama musical is about story of the born day of Jesus Christ. Gabrielle came to Mary and said that she will have a baby boy and named Jesus.

“The event was great, there were a lot of Christmas decorations in the church. It was so beautiful. Moreover, kids and teens gave their best performance in dancing and singing.” Said Linda, as a worship leader of the church.

The event was so crowded and very amazing. The praise and worship team also did their excellent services. People laughed, sang, and danced together.

“The special one for me was the kids’ performance in dancing “Super Duper Christmas”. It was so funny and energetic.” Said Linda again.

Sometimes, GBI Rembang celebrates the Christmas not just about a worship activity but also a social service. 

“We went to orphanage or nursing home to give them clothes and food. We also shared the happiness and worship together to feel the love of Christmas.” Said Bagas, as a musician of the church.

All people in the church was very excited and happy. They laughed, sang, and danced together. They can feel the love of Christmas and enjoyed the Christmas celebration. They exchanged the presents and gave the Christmas card. People shake hands to each other and said “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year”. Youth of the church can meet their friends who never meet before because of distance. After the worship, they always took a picture on the Christmas tree with their friends and family. They all shared the happiness of Christmas. They always waiting for the next Christmas.