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2020
JAN-MAR
Sekolah Bukit Sion
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13 teachers passed Preschool Chinese New Book Fair 2020: Bukit Sion Debate
01 Cambridge... 02 Year Celebration ... 03 A big hit! ... 04 Squad ...
Agenda
04 April
April 10 - Good Friday
Preschool
03 March
March 5-6 - Term Break
April 20 Easter Service
Primary School
March 22 - Isra Miraj
March 25 - Day of Silence April 13-15 School Examinations (Year 6)
April 21 Easter Service
Preschool April 21-23 Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (Year 6)
March 13 Term 3 Report
March 23-27 Cultural Diversity Week Middle/High School
April 1 - 2 National Examinations (Year 12)
April 14 Easter Service
Primary School
April 20-23 National Examinations (Year 9)
March 3 Term Activity Day (Years 4-5) April 27-30 Final Examinations (Year 10)
March 4 Term Activity Day (Years 1-3)
March 9 Flag Raising Ceremony (Years 1-5)
05 May
March 13 Term 3 Report
Middle/High School
May 1 - International Labour Day
March 16 Term 3 Report May 7 - Vesakh Day
March 30-31 National Examinations (Year 12) May 21 - Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
May 24-25 - Al Eid Fitr
May 20-31 - Al Eid Fitr Holiday
Preschool
May 8 International Space Day
Primary School
May 14-15 & 18-19 Final Examinations (Years 1-5)
Middle/High School
May 4-6 Final Examinations (Year 10)
May 4-29 IGCSE Examinations (Year 10)
May 11-19 Final Examinations (Years 7, 8 & 11)
May 11-19 School Examinations (Years 9 & 12)
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Influ by Mr Dennis P. Lischer
T
he purpose of formal education has been found for the Indonesian youth demographic, for their
quite consistent over the past decades: to American counterparts, statistics reveal that out-of-
develop knowledgeable and confident world school reading time, also referred to as reading for
leaders; to teach empathy and critical thinking; and pleasure time, has diminished significantly. A study
to shape global citizens who contribute creatively to by US academic report found that from 1980 to 2016,
the economy. Schools aim to achieve this mission the number of 18-year-old school students who read
by teaching students, among other things, reading, a book, newspaper or magazine every day which
because it is the door to all other knowledge and the was not assigned for school decreased from 60% to
foundation for knowledge acquisition. 16%, as quoted from an article by Judith Seaboyer
of Queensland University. With Indonesian society
Four reasons continue to drive parents, guardians having also been subject to advances in information
and teachers to assist children and teens to develop technology, it is very likely that a similar decrease
good reading abilities: today’s information technology of reading for leisure is experienced by Indonesian
reduces time needed to develop skilled reading; children and teens.
screen-reading must be differentiated from literary
reading; parents can be great influencers in forming Multitasking Effects on the Quality of Reading Time
children and teens’ out-of-school reading habits; and Because the screen-reading experience is
poor reading ability levels have serious consequences connected to the so readily available, instantly
in post-secondary life. gratifying, and addictive content offered by interactive
media through the Internet, there is growing concern
How has access to information technology that the quality of reading time children and teens spend
specifically impacted children and teens’ out-of- on literary reading activities is also decreasing. While
school reading habits? The development of information in the past, reading a book, magazine, or newspaper
technology is currently causing a decrease in reading was done quietly in a distraction-free area, reading
interest in society according to a Jakarta Post report nowadays is often part of multi-tasking. Findings
authored by Notohamijoyo. Children and teens from a Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation research
are among avid users of information technology. study observed that 58% of middle and high school
Accessing the Internet through their own, or through students use other media while reading. Examining
their parents’ devices, the young generation today the type of media more specifically, 20% of middle and
spends a great amount of leisure time immersed in high school students said that their reading time was
social media, which reduces the quantity of out-of- done in parallel with TV-watching, video/ computer
school reading time. The academic journal “Impact of game playing, instant messaging, e-mailing, or web
new technology on reading habits: A glimpse on the surfing. While research findings suggested that this
world literature” highlights that time spent playing multi-tasking meant students were less engaged with
video games, watching streaming video content and the texts they read, many students these days do use
surfing the Internet reduces the time children have other media to supplement reading comprehension.
to develop their reading habits. While no data was These tools include online dictionaries, translation
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with an “off-the-grid” world. The features of gamified
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and digital content are just so much more tempting
than the promise that a hardcover may offer for leisure
and relaxation. Parents and teachers need to form a
Percentage of Time Spent Reading While strong partnership and be in constant communication
Using Other Media about the progress and hindrances their children and
7th- to 12th-Graders in 2003-2004
teens are experiencing, so that positive habits are set
Percentage of reading time for the long-term. What is encouraging to know is that
Reading while: those hours that are spent reading to and with children
Watching TV 11% seem to have an impact on their interests in books.
Listening to music 10%
Research by Arnold, Whitehurst and Weinberger which
Doing homework on the computer 3%
Playing video games 3% tracked the reading interests of students, suggests
Playing computer games Using the computer (other) 2% that those who were fond of books during the early
Instant messaging 2% years could also show greater interest in reading at
E-mailing 2%
later ages. As parents, guardians and teachers, we
Surfing websites 1%
Using any of the above media 35% are in a position to shape the reading habits of our
children and teens, from their younger years, all the
Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Media Multitasking Among
Youth: Prevalence, Predictors and Pairings (# 7592), 2006 way through to their teenage years. Whether parents
and teachers can find the time to act as role models
software, online encyclopedias, and instant messaging or influencers, evidence tends to suggest that they
applications. Hence, more data needs to be examined can by modelling good learning habits.
to conclude how multi-tasking affects children and
teens’ engagement with literary texts. As a little exercise in reflection, we could start by
asking ourselves whether our use of technology tools
Brain Processes during “Screen-Reading” vs at home has a direct influence on how our children
literary reading and teens perceive the apparently less captivating
Being engaged in new technologies such as social activities such as critical reading and thinking.
media does not imply that the young generation is not Research published in the Journal of Education and
exposed to reading opportunities. However, reading Education Development has found that when children
from social media or video games, which is called see their parents reading, they are inclined to develop
“screen-reading”, is processed quite differently by reading habits. However, if parents spend time on
our brains than literary reading, which is the type other activities at home, such as watching television
of reading that involves texts such as novels, short or using the mobile phone, then children will also
stories, and poems. While screen-reading is marked follow suit.
by scanning, skimming and linking, literary reading,
is characterized by reading that involves analysis, Only good readers can be critical consumers of
association with previous knowledge, filtering, and media
deep thinking. This type of reading is usually on Getting our children and teens into the habit of
the reading lists of those with markedly advanced literary reading may be a tedious pursuit, but too
reading and language proficiencies. Commenting many of us often need reminding as to what may be
on the differences between the two types of reading, at stake when reading comprehension and critical
neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf opines that while reading is no longer prioritized. Two examples from
screen-reading makes children and teens adept at current affairs may shed a light on the value of this
scanning information and analyzing data, literary irreplaceable skill. Of the many after-school programs
reading develops neural networks in the brain that offered in Indonesia, one which has risen in popularity
support the development of cognitive processes such in recent years is a method of accelerated learning.
as critical thinking, personal reflection, imagination, These programs claim that stimulating the “right
and empathy. brain” gives students a competitive advantage in areas
demanding creative performance: innovation, design,
Making our children and teens wary of the time- the arts, music, etc. A person with good reading ability
consuming characteristics of technology tools can would be inclined to carefully examine the theoretical
be an insurmountable challenge, since these digital statements these programs make about the brain
natives - the term describing those born in the age and how learning works. In contrast, those who are
of ubiquitous technology - are completely unfamiliar indifferent towards the importance of reading would
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tend to ignore texts on brain development research secondary school writing tasks, teachers often cite
and thus may gullibly spend large amounts of money a lack of reading as a reason. It is clearly visible to
on programs without any gain in return. Reading these teachers that advanced readers perform much
skills are also important in distinguishing between better in writing assignments. In addition to this
fraudulent and real news in Indonesian media. Cases observation, the study “To Read or Not to Read” found
which have garnered much attention were initiated that written communication is the applied skill that
by locals such as Rangga Sasana, Totok Santoso is most lacking in high school graduates. The same
Hadiningrat and Fanni Amanadia, who claimed to US-based study claims that one out of five workers
be leaders or descendants of ancient Javanese read at a lower level than their job requires. While
Empires. A person who has invested in their reading the importance of reading spans a broad spectrum
comprehension skills will be able to identify and of benefits, career development and economic well-
appraise claims made by different sides, consider being are definitely counted among these. Data
various perspectives, and form a logical conclusion. released by the U.S. National Center for Education
But those people who do not see value in improving Statistics highlighted that less advanced readers
their reading comprehension may fail to realize that possessed fewer opportunities for career growth. The
the motives behind these self-proclaimed “royalty” is research categorized employees into three reading
none other than to gain followers and money. From levels, namely: below basic, basic, and proficient.
these two examples, it is clear that reading ability is It found that 70% of those with below basic reading
indispensable for young people and adults to function levels reported their job prospects to be limited due
in a dynamic society. to their reading ability. Not surprisingly, on the other
end of the spectrum, only 4% of those employees
Employers value reading comprehension highly whose reading levels were proficient reported that
Convincing children and teens of the irreplaceability their reading ability limited their prospects. In
of reading skills is not a walk in the park. Children and addition, statistics revealed that of those employees
teens in today’s generation are frequently reluctant to holding management, business and financial as well
persevere through longer texts in which the rewards of as professional occupations, 61% were employees
their efforts are not always visible initially; in addition, with proficient reading levels, whereas only 7% were
they may argue that in our current knowledge-based employees with below basic reading levels.
society, in which information has become so plentiful,
and is accessible anywhere, anytime, literary reading For a knowledge-based society to thrive it must
should no longer be prescribed. The fact, however, meet the changing literacy demands of the 21st
is that based on the study “To Read or Not to Read” century. These literacy demands include the ability
by the National Endowment for the Arts, employees’ to understand, evaluate, and interpret a great variety
ratings of graduate deficiencies reveal that reading of texts, including hybrid, interactive, multimodal,
comprehension is still labelled as “very important” visual, and traditional literary texts. Teachers and
by 63% of employers. Additionally, 38% of employers parents must keep up with the research on how
rated high school graduates as being deficient in this information technology is affecting the development
basic skill. of reading skills among our children and teens, they
must become reading influencers who exemplify
Another often overlooked point is the strong link good long-term reading habits, and they must create
between lack of good reading skills and writing. awareness of the consequences of poor reading ability
When asked about why students struggle with for the later stages of life.
January - March 2020 04
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Sneak Peak..
January - March 2020 06
Achievements
13 Teachers Passed Cambridge Professional
Development Qualifications with Flying Colours!
by Ms Christy
‘Ancora Imparo,’ a Latin phrase which means ‘I am still learning’ embodies the commendable lifelong learning
passion of the thirteen Bukit Sion teachers from Red and Blue Campuses who undertook a rigid 4-month-long
Cambridge International Certification in Teaching and Learning last year.
They were led by Mr Wendy Hartono,
as the Programme Leader, and their
mentors in discussing, researching,
collaborating and implementing
effective teaching strategies to
produce high-quality teaching
and learning in the classroom.
The teachers who joined the
programme were pushed out
of their comfort zone to try new
active learning strategies in
their own classroom. They also
reflected on their training and
received feedback from their
mentors and peers in order to
improve it for next wave of teacher
trainees. The results were very
rewarding as they made learning
more enjoyable and effectual for
both the learners and teachers.
Praise the Lord! Their
hard work paid off when
they were informed that they
passed with flying colours.
Out of thirteen candidates,
eleven received ‘Distinction’
(high pass) and two received
‘Pass’. Far from being the end
of their learning journey, this
is the beginning of their life-
long journeys of becoming
more effective teachers.
We might have started with
only thirteen teachers, but
the knowledge and skills
earned will not end with
them. As Michel Eyquem
de Montaigne, a prominent
French philosopher during
the Renaissance said, “It is
good to rub, and polish our
brain against that of others.”
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Achievements
Andrea
B
ags Third Place Bukit Sion Athletes
in Premiere 2020 Make a Splash in First Tzu Chi Cup
by Ms Eleanor
by Ms Lilis Bukit Sion Athletes once again showed their swimming
prowess in the First Tzu Chi Cup held at Tzu Chi Primary School,
Pantai Indah Kapuk as the girls’ winning team consisting of
Andrea took part in The Premiere Singing Christa, Lilian, Faith, and Daphne emerged as first placers in the
Competition held by Penabur Secondary School Girls Relay Team Freestyle in the 7-8 year old category while Enzo,
on 20 February 2020. In this annual event with Evan, Theo, and Wilson of the Boys’ Team secured the 3rd spot in
the male counterpart of the same category. Exhibiting versatility
the theme “Kultura Deka: East meets West”, she and a winning streak, Enzo garnered 2nd and 3rd place in the 50m
proves her great talent through her wonderful breaststroke and 50m backstroke respectively.
When queried about the key to his success, Enzo candidly
voice which brought a satisfying result. When replied, “I believe that confidence and training four times a week
interviewed about the competition, Andrea made me win.” On the girls’ side, Faith of 3B commented on
remarks, “Being the 3rd winner is such an honour her victory: “I felt happy that our team won first place because
we trained hard from Mondays to Fridays for the swimming
for me, as I learned a lot from the competition.” competition while her teammate, Daphne of 3D remarked, “We
won because we supported one another.” Apparently, self-
Keep singing, Andrea. confidence, teamwork and hard work are essential to riding on
the crest of the wave of swimming success.
Bukit Sion Debate Squad Take Third Place in the Invictus Cup By Ms Lydia
Bukit Sion Debate squad won third When asked about things they can
place in Springfield “Invictus” Cup on improve based on their performance
1 February 2020 at Springfield School in the competition, Cheryl quipped
PB3. The Middle School debate team that they should structure their points
represented by Year 8 students, Cheryl, and improve their counterarguments.
Isabelle and Mandy, celebrated their Both Junior team B composed
winning streak in Junior Division after of Years 7 and 8 students: Bryan,
securing third place in the overall score Keikanna and Shaquella; and Senior
tally. Meanwhile, High School debaters team B members Shannon Tanadi,
comprising Year 11 students, Jeremiah Nathaniel David and Nathaniel won in
Singgih and Fiona Anderson, and Year 1 round out of 3.
10 rookie Kiara Djumali also landed third Mr Yulius described the members
place in their campaign against SPK of Bukit Sion as “not just the best
schools in Jakarta Barat. English speakers in our school, but
Bukit Sion debate squads have proven their skills
in many debate competitions, although it was their the most critical
first time to join a debate competition using the World thinkers amongst our
Scholar’s Cup (WSC) format. best students.”
“Learning WSC format requires more time, and we Kudos to Junior
had only one week to prepare, “Jeremiah explained. and Senior debate
Under the able coaching of Mr Yulius, these squads squads and for all
impressed their opponents and adjudicators in their their achievements. To
competence in communication and critical thinking. God be the glory!
“We practised on weekdays, and Mr Yulius gave us
helpful criticism so we could be better debaters,” said
Cheryl.
January - March 2020 08
Book Fair 2020:
Activities
A big hit!
By Ms Jennifer
Bukit Sion Primary kids flocked to our auditorium on 30 Year 5 students impersonated book characters like
January 2020 to find good books waiting for them. Not only Willy Wonka, Dorothy, Matilda and Charlotte. They wore
that, they were surprised because of the added attractions colourful costumes, greeted and introduced themselves to
– the presentations of students from Years 4, 5 and 6. This lower primary students.
year’s Book Fair, with a theme ‘Once Upon a Story’, was a Asked to comment on the event, Shawn of Class 5B
big hit among the students! They smiled and ran from one said, “The books are interesting. Some of them are not
stall to another as they browsed through the storybooks. found in book stores in the malls.” Matthiew from Class
Those in the lower years, liked the onomatopoeia poems 5C said, “It is good we have this yearly Book Fair because
written and recited by selected students from Year 4. They we get to buy good books which give us more knowledge.”
loved the stories by selected students from Year 6. They Indeed, it is good that students should learn to love reading
also enjoyed Year 5’s choral recitation of Jack Prelutsky’s books at an early age. Francis Bacon, a famous writer once
‘Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face’, Charles Causley’s emphasised its importance by saying, “Reading maketh a
‘Colonel Fazackerley Butterworth-Toast’ and Clement full man. “
Clark Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas’.
BOOK FAIR MYTHS AND LEGENDS DRAMA
“I think that the Book Fair was great! I love how there were poem
recitals, storybook character dramas and storytelling! They “I think that the drama performances were amazing. The stories
were represented in such unique ways. 2020’s book fair was a were about myths and legends, which I enjoy very much.” —
HUGE success! I hope that the Book Fair will get even better Sharon (5A)
with each passing year.” — Mavela (5B)
Climate change – is it really caused by humans? Or
is it just a natural phenomenon? Well, whatever, one
simply cannot deny the fact that humans too take part in
damaging our Earth in many ways. Hence, Go Green has
become Year 6 theme for this 2020 Charity Bazaar. On 27
and 28 February 2020, all Year 6 students opened shops
with Earth-related names at Bukit Sion Basketball Field.
This year’s bazaar is a little different compared to
the previous years as Year 6 students tried their best to
minimise the use of plastic materials and buyers were
asked to bring their own shopping bags, containers, cups
Go Green for
and tumblers. “But it can be bothersome,” complained
some of us.
the Earth to Grin
Change starts slowly but it is the little things that
By Mr Dave matter the most sometimes. Frankly, we cannot deny
that doing go-green efforts is troublesome in a lot of
ways: carrying own shopping bags; bringing and cleaning
metal straws, containers and tumblers; keeping trash on
a walk and separating waste; using public transportation
and many more. Well, one thing that helps ease things up
is to think that Earth is ‘us’ and we only have one planet
to live on in the meantime. We all ought to move to the
same beats: humans, animals, plants and our Mother
Earth.
We believe that we also bear the capability to mend
what is broken and restore what is lost. Simple things
done by many will surely mean something at some point
as change starts from us. Let us all care for our Earth!
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Chinese New Year is all about
sharing and caring by Ms Bina Woe
The Lunar New Year that fell on the 25 January this year was celebrated in our
Preschool on 24 January to enhance our diverse learning environment. The traditional
Chinese clothing, “cheong sam”, is an outstanding outfit to celebrate this Spring
Festival. Students, along with their teachers, put on their awesome cheong sam and
some colorful outfits on that day to brighten up our mini town where the celebration
was held.
Our preschoolers were introduced to some Chinese cultures and had the opportunity
to understand some interesting facts about Chinese New Year. They were introduced to
the traditions and food that are typically served during this festive season as well.
One of the most exciting parts of the celebration that amused our preschoolers
was the puppet show played by teachers. In the puppet show, we had inserted the true
meaning of Chinese New Year which is to Walk as Children of Light (Ephesians 5:8) by
our words, actions and thoughts.......to speak nice words, share and care. Lion dance,
another tradition introduced that day, also took part during the
celebration.
We were all overjoyed by the end of the celebration. Not only
did students bring home the fun and knowledge about Chinese
tradition, they were also reminded of the value of being children of
light in all occasions. The prime area of learning in this celebration
is not merely about knowledge but also character. May the Lord
continue to bless all our students as they flourish and all our
passionate educators in the journey of educating the students.
January - March 2020 10Word of God
CHARACTER BUILDING
BUKIT SION
Pdt. Husin Mina (Ketua Yayasan Pendidikan Bukit Sion),
dipersiapkan untuk Character Building guru dan staf,
15 Februari 2020
Bukit Sion – tempat Tuhan mengajarkan jalan-Nya. yang tidak benar, kita turut ambil bagian di dalam
Yesaya 2:3 “Banyak suku bangsa akan pergi serta kesesatan itu.
berkata: “Mari, kita naik ke gunung TUHAN, ke rumah
Elohim Yakub, supaya Ia mengajar kita tentang jalan- Tinggal di dalam Dia Yang Benar
jalan-Nya, dan supaya kita berjalan menempuhnya; Sama juga dengan Kekristenan kita. Supaya kita
sebab dari Sion akan keluar pengajaran dan firman mengenal Yang Benar dan kita ada di dalam Yang
TUHAN dari Yerusalem.” Benar, bukan hanya mengenal Dia Yang Benar. Tapi
kita juga mau tinggal di dalam Dia Yang Benar, di
Tuhan akan mengajarkan kita jalan-jalan-Nya di Sion, dalam Anak-Nya Yesus Kristus, Dia adalah Elohim
karena itu dalam character building ini yang kami yang benar dan hidup yang kekal. Mengenal Dia yang
pakai untuk mengajar adalah firman Tuhan. Saya rasa benar adalah hidup kekal kita.
tidak ada lagi kebenaran, pengetahuan yang lebih
tinggi daripada pengetahuan yang dari Tuhan. Dialah Banyak orang Kristen berpikir hidup kekal itu hanya
Pencipta langit dan bumi, Dia yang menciptakan kita, percaya Yesus mati di kayu salib, tapi di sini dikatakan
dan Dia lebih tahu jalan kita. Kej 14:19. Yes 55:8-9. hidup kekal itu adalah mengenal Dia Yang Benar.
Karena itu kita perlu ada character building seperti Karena injil-injil pun banyak yang Paulus katakan
ini, supaya kita terus diajarkan dan terus diingatkan adalah injil-injil palsu, injil-injil manusia atau injil-injil
untuk berjalan di dalam jalan Tuhan. Ini yang pertama. daging bukan Roh lagi. Gal 1:6-10. Saya mau saudara-
saudara sebagai pendidik punya pengetahuan yang
Mengenal Dia Yang Benar benar.
Yang kedua, sebagai seorang pendidik di sekolah
Bukit Sion, saudara perlu tahu mengenai kebenaran Hanya anak yang dikenal Bapa
dalam 1 Yohanes 5:20 “Akan tetapi kita tahu, bahwa Matius 7:21 ini adalah ayat yang saudara perlu
Anak Elohim telah datang dan telah mengaruniakan ketahui. Ini sangat penting untuk kita perhatikan
pengertian kepada kita, supaya kita mengenal Yang sebagai orang-orang Kristen. Saya tidak mau saudara
Benar; dan kita ada di dalam Yang Benar, di dalam sudah menjadi orang Kristen, yang bekerja di Bukit
Anak-Nya Yesus Kristus. Dia adalah Elohim yang Sion, yang ikut character building tapi nanti Tuhan
benar dan hidup yang kekal.” tidak kenal.
Jadi, kita perlu menerima satu pengertian dari Yesus Matius 7:21 “Bukan setiap orang yang berseru
Kristus supaya bisa mengenal Yang Benar. Itu berarti kepada-Ku: Tuhan, Tuhan! akan masuk ke dalam
banyak yang tidak benar. Contohnya kita bisa lihat Kerajaan Sorga, melainkan dia yang melakukan
di dalam pemilu tahun lalu, yang tidak benar lebih kehendak Bapa-Ku yang di sorga.”
banyak dari yang benar. Hoax itu lebih laku, apalagi
zaman sekarang orang menerima sesuatu yang belum Bukan setiap orang yang berseru nama Yesus
tentu benar, tapi langsung di-forward saja semuanya. atau demi nama Yesus, yang melakukan mujizat,
Ini adalah celaka, karena kita menyebarkan sesuatu menyembuhkan orang, bahkan mengusir setan
11 Bukit Sion BulletinWord of God
sekalipun, tapi Tuhan tidak kenal; apalagi kalau Memang kita harus mati, karena kita memang ada
saudara hanya datang ibadah hari Minggu. Mat 7:22-23. dosa; supaya dosa tidak bekerja dalam hidup kita lagi,
Orang-orang pembuat mujizat saja, Tuhan tidak maka kita perlu mati dengan Kristus. Luk 23:40-41. Rm 6:8.
kenal. Bayangkan, sekarang berapa banyak orang- Sehingga kita hidup oleh darah-Nya yang merupakan
orang Kristen yang hanya pergi mencari gereja yang Perjanjian Baru itu. Luk 22:20. 1Kor 11:25. Ibr 12:24.
ada mujizatnya. Mujizat itu tidak melakukan apa-apa, Kita bisa hidup dan bisa mengasihi orang.
memang sembuh secara daging, tapi kita tetap akan
mati lagi. Itu tidak membuat saudara memperoleh Mengapa banyak orang Kristen sudah dikatakan
hidup kekal. Hati-hati kalau hanya mencari mujizat. Kristen tapi tidak bisa mengasihi? Karena tidak lahir
dari kasih itu. 1Yoh 4:7. Mereka hanya coba mengasihi
Dilahirkan menjadi anak Bapa orang dengan kekuatan mereka, sehingga yang terjadi
Jadi, kalau saudara tidak pernah dilahirkan menjadi adalah berdagang. Banyak orang Kristen datang ke
anak Bapa, saudara tidak tahu nama saudara yang gereja hanya untuk berdagang. ‘Aku berbuat baik,
Bapa telah tulis dan pekerjaan yang Bapa sediakan, mudah-mudahan nanti dia membalas saya’, atau
sehingga saudara tidak hidup seperti kehendak Bapa ‘aku memberikan persepuluhan, mudah-mudahan
itu, maka pada akhirnya Tuhan katakan, ‘Aku tidak nanti Tuhan membuka tingkap langit’. Itu bukan
mengenal kamu; walaupun kamu ke gereja dan kamu persembahan, itu perdagangan.
berbuat ‘baik’. Yak 1:17-18. Ef 2:10. Mat 7:21-23.
Yesus datang memberikan hidup-Nya kepada kita.
Menjadi orang Kristen itu bukan tentang menjadi Mat 20:28. Mrk 10:45. Kalau kita menerima hidup itu,
orang yang lebih baik. Ada orang karena dia dan dilahirkan dari hidup itu, maka hidup kita juga
Kristen, maka dia berbuat baik; bukan soal itu. Tapi seperti Dia. Kita bisa memberikan hidup kita kepada
memang orang Kristen pasti berbuat baik. Tetapi orang lain. Mengapa sulit bagi kita untuk mengasihi?
kita tidak menjadi Kristen karena kita berbuat baik. Karena kita tidak mempunyai kapasitas itu. Manusia
Perbedaannya sangat jauh, jauh sekali. Karena di ayat daging tidak mempunyai kapasitas, tapi orang yang
Matius 7:21-23, apakah mereka kurang baik? Mereka lahir dari benih kodrat ilahi mempunyai kapasitas
menginjil, mengusir Setan, apa yang kurang baik dari untuk bisa mengasihi Tuhan dengan menaati perintah-
mereka? Sebaliknya, Tuhan katakan mereka pembuat Nya dan mengasihi sesama. 2Ptr 1:4. Luk 10:27.
kejahatan. Bayangkan, saudara-saudara sudah lelah,
menginjil dan KKR, tapi pada saat masuk pintu Kalau kita tidak dilahirkan, maka hidup kita semuanya
kerajaan sorga tidak dikenal. Yesus katakan, ‘Kamu seratus persen egois, itu manusia celaka. Rm 7:24.
bukan anak Elohim, kamu tidak pernah dilahirkan.‘ Kalaupun melakukan sedikit perbuatan baik, hanya
untuk supaya dapat tiket ke sorga. Ada amal baik
Saya mau saudara refleksi Kekristenan saudara supaya ketika sudah mati ditulis di koran: ‘semoga
sejauh ini, sudahkah saudara mengenal Dia Yang amal baiknya diterima di sisi Tuhan’. Bukan amal baik
Benar? Atau Kekristenan itu hanya satu set hukum yang diterima. Paulus katakan amal baik kita adalah
untuk menjadi orang baik supaya bisa pergi ke sampah. Flp 3:8.
sorga? Kalau dengan menjadi orang baik saudara
bisa pergi ke sorga, Yesus tidak perlu mati. Inilah Kita diterima oleh Tuhan karena kita menjadi anak-
yang banyak orang tidak mengerti tentang salib. Nya, karena kita menerima hidup-Nya dan kita bisa
Karena pemberitaan salib yang Paulus beritakan menghidupi hidup-Nya. Why 21:7.
kepada Korintus dianggap kebodohan; mengapa
orang Kristen harus mati dan menderita? 1Kor 1:18.
January - March 2020 12Just for Fun
There are seven
Spot The Difference differences
between pictures A
and B. Look closely
to find them.
A B
Yummy Doku
Can you put all the numbered desserts in their correct spots? Give it a go!
How to play:
Each column, row and box must contain one of each
of the images numbered one-to-nine.
Remember, no column, or box can have two squares
with the same image.
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