4/29/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — After more than three decades of worshiping in limited social facilities, the Huria Kristen Batak Protestant (HKBP) Pamulang Resort Ciputat Banten District finally got a permit to build its church building. The permit to build a house of worship, which has been its main challenge, has now been granted by residents and the local government. 

The news was announced to the congregation during the delivery of God’s Word during the Palm Sunday Service on April 13. The congregation has been worshiping in the Social Facility Building while waiting for the government to grant its building permit. 

HKBP Pamulang has begun construction of a church building next to its previous worship facility. With the local community’s blessing and the local government’s approval, HKBP Pamulang can now continue building a long-awaited house of worship. 

“Praise God! This is the answer to the prayers and hopes that we have prayed for years,” said Rev. Bintang Siregar, leader of the HKBP Pamulang Congregation. He added that the congregation’s joy is great, and they are now preparing for the next stages of construction. The hope is that this church can get support from various parties to support the construction of the building, which is planned to be used in late 2025 or early 2026. 

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