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Offering Management in Funeral Liturgy Bungkaes, Yerlin; Mawikere, Marde Christian Stenly; Tuela, Anita I
International Journal of Education, Information Technology, and Others Vol 8 No 3.B (2025): International Journal of Education, information technology   and others (On Pro
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This study investigates the theological and practical dimensions of offering management in the funeral liturgy of the Evangelical Christian Church in Talaud (GERMITA), with a specific focus on the Maranatha Mangaran congregation. Traditionally, GERMITA’s official funeral liturgy does not include offerings as a component of worship, despite their theological significance throughout biblical tradition. However, the Maranatha Mangaran congregation has adopted this practice, raising important questions about liturgical flexibility, contextual theology, and pastoral care. Using a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with church leaders and members, participant observation during funeral services, and document analysis of liturgical regulations and church council decisions. Findings indicate that incorporating offerings into funeral liturgies holds deep theological meaning as an act of gratitude to God and also serves practical functions. It supports grieving families financially and enhances congregational solidarity. The practice reflects the church’s mission to serve both spiritual and material needs of its community. This research suggests that church leaders consider formal integration of offerings into funeral worship, as it embodies a meaningful theological response and addresses pastoral realities. The study contributes to ongoing discourse on contextual liturgy and strengthens the relevance of worship practices within GERMITA.
Manajemen Persembahan dalam Liturgi Pemakaman:Tinjauan Praktik dan Teologi dalam GERMITA Bungkaes, Yerlin
PARADOSI: Jurnal Teologi Praktika Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): PRADOSI: Jurnal Teologi Praktika
Publisher : PT. Giat Konseling Nusantara

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This study examines the theological meaning and management practices of offerings in funeral liturgies at the Evangelical Christian Church in Talaud (GERMITA), focusing on the Maranatha Mangaran Congregation. While offerings are not officially included in GERMITA's funeral liturgy, this practice is implemented in the Maranatha Mangaran Congregation with significant results. A qualitative descriptive-analytical approach was employed to explore this phenomenon through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings indicate that offerings in funeral liturgies hold theological significance as expressions of gratitude to God and practical benefits in alleviating the financial burden on grieving families and strengthening congregational solidarity. This study suggests that church leaders consider integrating this practice into liturgical arrangements for greater relevance and meaning.