Mengenal Salah Satu Pos PI HKBP~Didesa Panamean Kec. Uluan Kab.Tobasa~PPL III zending STB-HKBP

Summary

This video introduces the history of a missionary post of Huria Kristen Batak Protestan (HKBP) in Panamean, a village on the edge of Lake Toba. It details the challenges faced in spreading Christianity in a community predominantly following the Parmalim faith. The mission, starting in 1989, led by Evangelist Hutapea, encountered resistance due to local traditions, but over time, the congregation grew. The church built a new building and continued to evolve. Today, the church serves a small but committed group of believers, with ongoing development, representing the persistence and faith in spreading the Christian message in this region.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is in the village of Bejiharjo, located by Lake Toba, introducing a mission post of the Huria Kristen Batak Protestan church.
• 😀 The village of Panamean in the Uluan district is the focal point, predominantly inhabited by the Batak people, with most practicing the Parmalim religion.
• 😀 The village has a small Christian presence, with a few families identifying as Christian, specifically 7 families out of 53 households.
• 😀 The history of missionary work in the area dates back to 1989, when a survey was conducted by the HKBP department with the goal of spreading Christianity.
• 😀 The missionary work in Panamean faced challenges due to strong adherence to the local Parmalim beliefs and the difficulty of introducing new religious ideas.
• 😀 A church service was held for the first time in Panamean in February 1989, which was attended by 9 households, marking a significant step in establishing the Christian faith there.
• 😀 The establishment of the first Sunday school service was also a notable milestone, with 15 children attending and being taught by Roida Sitorus.
• 😀 The community worked together to build a church in Panamean, with donations and community efforts like hauling large stones to create a foundation.
• 😀 In 1990, the church building's construction began with help from HKBP, but it faced financial challenges and further funding was required to complete it.
• 😀 After leadership changes and internal disagreements, the Panamean mission post eventually became part of the HKBP Maranatha region, marking the beginning of a new phase in its development.
• 😀 By 2018, the congregation in Panamean had built a church tower, and the community had grown to include a small but dedicated group of members despite challenges.

Q & A

Where is the village of Panamean located?

The village of Panamean is located on the shores of Lake Toba in the Uluan subdistrict of the Tobasa district.

What is the majority ethnicity of the people in the village of Panamean?

The majority ethnicity in the village of Panamean is Batak, with 53 family households (Kakak) in total.

What are the dominant religions in the village of Panamean?

The majority religion in Panamean is the Parmalim faith, followed by a few families practicing Islam and Christianity.

When did the HKBP (Huria Kristen Batak Protestan) missionary work begin in Panamean?

The HKBP missionary work began in Panamean on February 11, 1989, after a survey conducted by the HKBP department and a visit by evangelist PSH Hutapea.

Who were the first people to help with the establishment of Christianity in Panamean?

The first people to help with the establishment of Christianity in Panamean were the Batak Sindings in 1955, and evangelist PSH Hutapea led the initial efforts in 1989.

What challenges did the HKBP missionaries face in Panamean?

The HKBP missionaries faced challenges in converting the local population, as many still followed the Parmalim traditions, which included worshipping ancestors and deceased kings like Sisingamangaraja XII.

How did the construction of the church building in Panamean begin?

The construction of the church in Panamean began with the joint efforts of the congregation, who worked together to build the church with support from the HKBP and a 2 million rupiah grant from the department.

What was the status of the church building in Panamean by April 1990?

By April 1990, the church building's foundation was laid, but the structure was still incomplete, with an unfinished floor and lacking proper finishing.

What caused the Panamean post to be separated from the HKBP Jandi Matogu?

The Panamean post was separated from the HKBP Jandi Matogu due to leadership conflicts and disagreements about location changes, leading to a two-year period of inactivity.

How did the congregation of Panamean develop after the leadership transition?

After the leadership transition, the Panamean congregation became part of the HKBP Maranatha and, in 2018, built a church tower with financial assistance.