A Church Makes Declaration of Peace After Being Bombed
Published by Eunice Tan on October 4, 2011 in Asia-
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Hundreds of Bethel Full Gospel Church at Kepunton, Solo, Central Java, held a night musings and the declaration of peace after being bombed.
Hundreds of Bethel Full Gospel Church at Kepunton, Solo, Central Java, held a night musings and the declaration of peace, Monday, October 3, 2011 around 6:00 pm. Each congregation who came was given a black headband that reads “We Forgive” for use during the event.
The event was deliberately organized as a form of forgiveness of suicide bombers that carried out by people who are not responsible on 25 September 2011. They hope the it will remove inter-religious hostility, especially in Solo. Approximately 48 people were injured in this incident, 28 were seriously injured. Hundreds of church congregation then lit candles and prayed that the incidence of suicide bombing is no longer happening again in
Indonesia.
The church also expressed their gratitudes to representative of an Islamic organization that has helped secure the church after suicide bomb incident. Prayer and the declaration of peace summit was marked by the release of hundreds of white balloons as a symbol of peace.
The first worship service after the bombing occurred was held on October 2, 2011. Congregations that attended the service were more than before the bombing incident. A number of Muslim youth helped to maintain security during the session.
good one
it’s sad events like bombing are occuring. May peace prevail there.
It is so inspiring to see people rising together to show forgiveness.
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This is sad news,even a church is being bombed.
good share. it is sad
Sad to know this is happening and for peace.
Great article.
Forgiveness is the attribute of the meek and strong.
It’s a good gesture for the church. It’s also good gesture for the Muslim youths to help secure the church after it is being bombed.
effective story!
That is really turning the other cheek.
Nice, thoughtful stuff.
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It was sad to know it happened to the church.
It’s sad to hear that some people adopt suicide bombing that kill themselves, and hurt or kill others. Forgiveness is never easy and best wishes to those chose it.
interesting share
Somebody said that the first target of the bomb is actually my church but the alarm rang when the bomber passed by. Finally he went to this church, GBIS Kepunton, but he also failed to switch the bomb during the service. The bomb only exploded outside the church, when the service is finished.
Hope it wont happen again.
That would be terrible.In spite of so much change in society, suicide bombers still continue.
The gesture of the Church is inspiring indeed.
A good post with details.
Thanks for the update.
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Good deeds will forever be rewarded.
Oh, that’s too bad that anyone would target a church. I’m glad it wasn’t worse.
Nice one.. Thanks for share..
tragic that a church has been bombed. thanks for sharing.
thanks for that info.
such acts must be given lessons , good share
Good for the church and good for the Muslims that helped the church.
That’s the Spirit of a true church…. unlike that American Pastor who wanted to set the Koran on fire and cause chaos.
Nice one.