The Brangkongan congregation is a Mennonite church situated near a peaceful resort town, Salatiga. When you get a chance to visit them next year, enjoy the countryside feel and the hospitality of its people. They will surely treat you as their own family members, doesn’t matter where you come from!
GITJ Donorojo, Jepara, Central Java
Jepara is one incredible option for Assembly Scattered, Indonesia, in 2022! Visit Jepara’s Troso Tenun to see textile making with traditional tools – sculpture and woodcarving workshop in Mulyoharjo – Sejuta Akar Lake to see a rubber tree which is hundreds of years old and a lake that provides irrigation for nearby rice fields – GITJ Donorojo, one of the oldest churches (built in 1934) from the Dutch occupation era in Jepara regency – Desa Tempur, a harmonious community with a church (GITJ) and a mosque standing face to face – stay in a beautiful hotel (Sekuro Village Resort) – relax on the white sand beach in Bondo.
GITJ Kaligarang, Central Java
Mr. Kartopon & Mrs. Ngadirah were the first Christians in Kaligarang. Their faith led to the founding of the GITJ Kaligarang congregation. Many believers in the area have relatives attending the church. But in Christ, we are all family! GITJ Kaligarang is looking forward to welcoming brothers and sisters in Christ from all over the world, at Indonesia 2022!
GKMI Srumbung Gunung, Central Java
What GKMI Srumbung Gunung practices is the very Indonesian way of relating to people of other faiths. Come here and see yourself how this one rural anabaptist congregation is indeed a valuable part of the local community!
Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday Scripture passages read in English, Bodo, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese and Spanish with subtitles in English, Spanish and French
This workshop presents the Anabaptist Mennonite Scholars Network (AMSN) as a resource for MWC members doing advanced academic research in theology, religious studies, history, sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines. After an introduction to the AMSN, a panel of international scholars will discuss their research and how it connects with regional and global Mennonite churches.
Presenters: Kyle Gingerich Hiebert is director of Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre. He is a member of Breslau Mennonite Church (MC Canada). Jamie Pitts is associate professor of Anabaptist Studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Elkhart, IN) and director of Institute of Mennonite Studies. He is a member at Hively Ave. Mennonite Church (MC USA).
Assembly Gathered: opening
Following Jesus together across barriers
5 July 2022
North America focus
Master of ceremonies: Lisa Carr-Pries, Canada
Scripture (Mark 7:24-30): Elvin Floyd Sieber, Argentina
Music: Affettuoso Mennonite Ethnic Ensemble (Indonesian music and dance), Jakarta Praise Community Church (JKI worship band)
Special focus: Banner procession
Plenary speaker: Tim Geddert, USA
Sekolah Tinggi Theologia Sangkakala (STT) is a Bible college run by JKI. This open-air venue hosted morning and evening sessions for on-site Assembly attendees.
Songs:
Dhuh pangeran / O Prince of Peace
Cantai ao Senhor / Oh Sing to the Lord / Cantad al Senor / Pujilah Tuhan
How great thou art / Betapa MuliaMu / Senor mi Dios / Wie Gross bist Du / Dieu Tout-puissant
Assembly Gathered: Wednesday morning
Following Jesus Ð learning together
6 July 2022
Master of ceremonies: Daniel Talenta Tobing, Indonesia
Prayer & reflection: Sophia Mons, Netherlands
Testimony: Faith Abe Tanaya, JKI, Indonesia
Music: GKMI Salatiga, ÒStomp des coliersÓ by LightClubberZ, France
Plenary speakers: Larissa Swartz (YABs Committee Ð North America), USA Anne-Cathy Graber (Faith & Life Commission), France
Assembly Gathered: Following Jesus Ð learning together
6 July 2022
Master of ceremonies: Danang Kristiawan, Indonesia
Prayers: Indah Seftyaningrum, Indonesia; H. N. Widi Susabda, Indonesia
Reflection: Hani Yopita Setiawan
Testimony & prayer: Jos Arrais, Portugal (Video from Ukraine)
Scripture (Matthew 7:24-27): Malin Voth, USA
Music: Congdut GITJ Jepara feat Islamic Sufi’s Community
Special focus: Global Youth Summit, Galle Oesch, France
Speaker: Salom Haldemann, France (presented by Anne Hansen, Germany)
GITJ Jepara is located in a regional city known for woodcarving and proximity to beaches. The congregation is active in preservation of Javanese language and culture and in interfaith relations with a nearby Sufi school.
Assembly Gathered: Following Jesus â living together
7 July 2022
Master of ceremonies: Daniel Talenta Tobing, Indonesia
Prayer and reflection: Kkotip Bae, South Korea
Testimony: Didik Hartono, GKMI Winong Pati, GKMI Interfaith Peacebuilding, Indonesia
Music: ÒWhere is the loveÓ by LightClubberZ
Speakers: Ebenezer Mondez, Philippines, YABs, Adriana Belinda Rodrguez Velsquez, Honduras, Peace Commission
Assembly Gathered: Following Jesus Ð learning together
6 July 2022
Prayers: Esterningsih Djiartono, Indonesia
Reflection: Esterningsih Djiartono, Indonesia; Sadanand Hembrom, Nepal
Testimony: Vikal P. Rao, India
Scripture (2 Corinthians 4:1-17): Sadanand Hembrom
Music: Mennonite Keroncong Solo
Special focus: Lord’s Supper
Speaker: Jeremiah Choi (representing Peace Commission), Hong Kong
As the only Mennonite church in the city, GKMI Solo plays an important role as a peacebuilder, especially fostering good relationships between Muslim leaders and Christians.
Assembly Gathered: Friday morning
Following Jesus Ð caring together
8 July 2022
Latin America focus
Master of ceremonies: Daniel Talenta Tobing, Indonesia
Prayers: Valentina Kunze, Uruguay
Reflection: Juan Manuel Guevara, Colombia
Testimony: Stefani Dimu, Love Sumba, Indonesia
Music: JC Band; ÒDanse de la creationÓ by LightClubberZ, France
Plenary speakers: Oscar Surez (YABs Committee Ð Latin America), Colombia, Jos Rutilio Rivas Dominguez (Mission Commission), Colombia
Assembly Gathered: Friday evening
Following Jesus Ð caring together
8 July 2022
Latin America focus
Master of ceremonies: Penta Kostafani
Prayers: Jeanette Bissoon
Reflection: Tri Atmono, IndonesiaTestimony: Willi Hugo Perez, Guatemala
(presented by Bruce Campbell-Janz, USA)
Scripture: Angie Tatiana Morales Florido, Colombia
Music: Edy Kristanto and children on angklung and gamelan
Special focus: Introducing the new president
Plenary speaker: Cindy Alpzar Alpzar (representing the Mission Commission), Costa Rica
GITJ Margokerto is one of the first Mennonite churches in the Muria area. It has a strong standing in the community.
Voiceover in French:
“The dance of creationÓ
Among all the planets of the universe, only one is capable of supporting life. Some call it the miracle planet.
And almost 5 billion years ago, a gigantic asteroid crashed into the Earth, tilting it at an exact angle of 23° and a half to the sun. Accident or miracle?
It was this providential tilt, this little helping hand from the universe that changed everything and created the seasons, climatic extremes, heat, cold and these magnificent landscapes.
Ideal conditions for life on earth.
And God saw that it was good.
Assembly Gathered: Saturday evening
Following Jesus Ð celebrating together
9 July 2022
Africa focus
Master of ceremonies: David Meijanto, Indonesia
Reflection: Ngire Jonah, Uganda
Testimony: Desalegn Abebe, Ethiopia
Scripture (2 Corinthians 5:17-21): Nontokozo Moyo, Zimbabwe
Special focus: Introducing the next Assembly host: Ethiopia; Desalegn Abebe, Meserete Kristos Church
Speaker: Barbara Nkala (representing the Deacons Commission), Zimbabwe
JKI Ungaran initiated a youth conference called Unlimited Fire which draws thousands of young people from many denominations in Indonesian.
Assembly Gathered: closing
Following Jesus together
10 July 2022
Master of ceremonies: Lydia Adi & Anton Sidharta, Indonesia
Renewal 2023: John Roth, USA; Christen Kong, Canada
Testimony: Rebeca Gonzlez Torres, Mexico
Scripture (Ruth 1:15-22): Felix Perez Diener, USA
Music: Gamelan Ansambel, GKMI Lamper Mijen
Special focus: Presentation from children’s and youth programs: Jennifer McWilliams, Canada, and Jardely Martnez, Colombia
Speaker: Nindyo Sasangko, Indonesia
JKI Holy Stadium can seat 12â¯000 people. This JKI congregation has social ministries serving their neighbouring community. During the pandemic, they worked with local government to host a vaccine clinic for thousands.
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