Ahead Of Christmas, Satpol PP Cleans 31 Churches In North Jakarta

JAKARTA - The North Jakarta Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) assisted by officers from the sub-district and kelurahan cleaned 31 church houses of worship throughout North Jakarta in welcoming Christmas Day celebrations on December 25, 2021.

The head of the North Jakarta Satpol PP, Yusuf Majid who is familiarly called Yuma, at St Alfonsus Rodriguez Church, East Pademangan, North Jakarta, Wednesday, December 22, said the church cleaning activities (BBG) were carried out simultaneously in North Jakarta.

"We are collaborating with sub-districts and sub-districts and their PPSU, as well as with Darma Wanita Persatuan (DWP), regarding Mother's Day commemoration on December 22, 2021," Yuma said as quoted by Antara.

According to Yuma, in this activity, previously the Satpol PP had communicated with the church house of worship management.

"Every church in the kelurahan is cleaned. The selection of these churches is carried out by the management. One kelurahan is one church. If there is no church in the kelurahan, the management will appoint a replacement. As with the number of kelurahan in North Jakarta, the total of BBG activities is 31 churches, " said Yuma.

He hopes that this activity is to share happiness with all residents, especially Christians in welcoming Christmas 2021, this can strengthen the bonds of unity in North Jakarta.

"We also appeal to all church administrators to convey, reminding their congregations to comply with the 5M health protocol, both when leaving home and at the location of worship," he said. According to him, there are still three days to deliver the socialization. The hope is that during the Christmas celebrations we can walk with wisdom without any fear of being exposed to COVID-19.

Meanwhile, the caretaker of St Alfonsus Rodriguez Church, East Pademangan, Simon Bambang Winarso, said this activity is a record for the nation that people can live together in harmony and peace.

"We welcome this activity, may God bless all components of the government involved in it. Hopefully in the future, we will be involved in synergies for harmony like this," he said.