By Daniel          

Students have a dream to succeed, and the success requires support, such as knowledge to increase self-capacity and network that students have to improve their skills or soft skills. The skills to answer future challenges can be obtained both from campus through lectures, practices, campus organizations, or student group associations, as well as outside campuses, such as being involved in community organizations and human resource development institutions.

As an institution for mentoring and developing human resources, Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta focuses on students, who are expected to become pioneers in developing resources in their area. Stube HEMAT continues to expand its network to students by holding socialization of Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta in collaboration with the association of Theology and Christian Education (IKTP) STAK Marturia Yogyakarta (28/01/2022). Yuel Yoga Dwianto and Daniel represented the Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta.

Several students from STAK Marturia Yogyakarta who are members of the association hold regular worship and discussions about organizational anxiety at GKSBS (Communion Christian Churches in South Sumatera). Eri Kristian presented the topic of “To revive and enlive the restlessness of the Southern Sumatra Christian Church”. In this discussion, Eri started with a question, what should be enlivened? Has it not been alive so far? Next, Eri explained the GKSBS values, which consisted of 11 points: Asceticism for Sharing, Fairness for Sharing, Gender Justice, Dialogue for Participation, Strengthening Organizations, Strengthening Local Financial Institutions, Education for Life Skills, Ethnic Sensitivity, Accountability, Ecological Improvement, and Spirituality. These values ​​come from GKSBS living as part of the South Sumatra context. GKSBS works to do the contextual services by proclaiming itself as a regional church. Through contextual awareness, GKSBS strives to present values ​​that serve as guidelines and strategic directions for its actions and services.

Each participant learned the values ​​of GKSBS and gave feedback, Daniel Prasdika, one of the participants from GKSBS Seputih Rahman received an Accountability value (stable management or empowerment). He talked about several points of Accountability, namely, first, having networks with as many parties as possible to decide the direction and goals of the organization or church, and, second, documenting well the history and variety of the works, having more parties and the will to participate. In addition, students' understanding of the values ​​of GKSBS will strengthen Theology and Christian Educational students to live up to the calling in study and ministry.

After the discussion, Yuel Yoga Dwianto, introduced Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta to the participants by explaining the new semester programs, including Energy and Environment: Responsible for Production and Consumption, and Education in the Era of Advanced Technology. Another program is the Local Exposure to Lampung which opens opportunities for students from outside the region to visit Lampung and learn about the area. He also shared his experiences when participating in the activities at Stube HEMAT beneficial for him.

Let’s continue to synergize and to involve actively in various student activities, bringing students to have experienced ones who are ready to answer life's challenges. ***