JAKARTA - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the readiness for the implementation of Christmas services at the Banua Niha Keriso Protestant Church (BNKP) Petrus Ombulata Church in Gunungsitoli City, North Sumatra, Sunday, December 21 while distributing gifts with Sinterklas.
Based on the video received by Antara in Jakarta, Sunday evening, Gibran arrived at the BNKP Church with the class of 2022 who were immediately greeted enthusiastically by the congregation.
Gibran conveyed greetings from President Prabowo Subianto for the congregation ahead of Christmas services on December 24-25 this year.
"Greetings from President Prabowo to you, all mothers. Merry Christmas, may the peace of Christmas accompany us, bring blessings to you, all mothers," said Gibran in his speech.
On that occasion, the Vice President invited all congregations to pray for people who were affected by floods and landslides in three provinces, including North Sumatra.
Gibran hopes that the Christmas spirit can be a source of strength and comfort for victims who are facing disasters.
"Don't forget, we also pray for our brothers and sisters in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, may this disaster be quickly over and the victims of the family, all can quickly recover," said Gibran.
On the sidelines of his inspection, Gibran, who came with a sinterklas, distributed gifts in the form of school bags and toys for children.
The children also looked enthusiastic and approached Gibran, as well as the Sinterklas dressed in all red with a cone hat and a white beard, to receive Christmas presents.
"It just so happens that I brought sinterklas to distribute Christmas gifts to the younger siblings here. Thank you again, sir. Merry Christmas and New Year," said Gibran.
Also accompanying the Vice President on the visit were the Governor of North Sumatra Bobby Nasution, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung and Deputy Minister of Public Works Diana Kusumastuti.
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