The Passion Of Yunat Residents With Habema Cleaning The Kenyam Kingmi Church

NDUGA - One of the military units under the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA, the Task Forces of the Para Raider Infantry Battalion 503/Mayangkara Kostrad, is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province. On Tuesday, 3 September 2024, residents of the Yunat Village, Kenyam District, with the 503 Soldiers, implemented the results of Social Communication with Community Figures of the Yunat Village along with the Leader and Staff of the Kenyam Kingmi Yerusalem Church, to hold a community service cleaning the Church.

In his emphasis on the Soldiers, the Commander of the 503 Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Gurbasa Samosir, conveyed the importance of the Task Forces' attention to the basic necessities of the community around the Post. Therefore, since Wednesday (28/8), an appointed Officer, Second Lieutenant Yudi Riandoko, has conducted Social Communication with the Yunat Village Community Figures and the Leader and Staff of the Kenyam Kingmi Yerusalem Church regarding plans to clean the Church. After discussion, they agreed that the cleaning time would be Tuesday (3/9) at the Church.

As the preparations were underway, a palpable sense of unity and shared responsibility filled the air. The Soldiers and the community were united in their readiness to conduct the cleaning. All residents and the Soldiers were equally enthusiastic about the task, which involved the active participation of Yunat community members and the Soldiers on duty in Papua. The church area bore witness to the joint efforts of the Soldiers and community members. After the activity, Mr. Matius Kogoya, a Yunat resident, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Commander 503, for cleaning the Church together. God bless".

After receiving the activity report, the HABEMA Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, acknowledged the 503 Task Forces’ initiative to collaborate with the Yunat Village community to clean the Kenyam Kingmi Yerusalem Church. His words: "The 503 Task Forces' initiative is a testament to TNI's commitment to conduct inclusive Social Communication with all parties to support the acceleration of development in the Papua region." This acknowledgment from the highest authority in HABEMA underscores the significant impact of such initiatives on the region's development. It instills profound hope and optimism about their potential to positively shape the region's future. It makes the Task Forces and the community feel recognized and appreciated for their efforts.

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Dansatgas Media HABEMA, Letkol Arh Yogi Nugroho