Deskripsi Penyajian Acara Ibadah dan Pertunjukan Jalan Salib dalam Memperingati Jumat Agung di GKPA Sibadoar, Kecamatan Sipirok, Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan

Abstract

This study examines the "Description of the Presentation of Worship Events and the Way of the Cross Performance in commemorating Good Friday at GKPA Sibadoar, Sipirok District, South Tapanuli Regency". In major Christian events, Good Friday is the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Via Dolorossa) and his death at Golgotha. At GKPA Sibadoar, commemorating Good Friday usually involves the Way of the Cross Performance and Worship Events held by the congregation. This study aims to describe the Presentation of Worship Events and the Way of the Cross Performance in commemorating Good Friday at GKPA Sibadoar, Sipirok District, South Tapanuli Regency. The theory used to study the Presentation of Worship is the Theory of Religious Ceremonies by Koentjaraningrat, and to describe the performance using Milton Singer's Theory which states that Cultural Performance is one of the most influential approaches in the study of cultural anthropology and performing arts. The research techniques used by the author are field work and desk work proposed by Bruno Nettl. The author uses Qualitative Method by conducting observations, interviews, and audio and video recordings. The results of this study indicate that the presentation of Good Friday worship at GKPA Sibadoar is carried out solemnly and simply, emphasizing the reading of the Holy Scriptures, prayer, and contemplation, and strengthening congregational solidarity. The performance of the Way of the Cross drama involving church youth is a means of preaching faith that touches and reflects local culture. This study proves that the implementation of worship and the performance of the Way of the Cross in commemorating Good Friday at GKPA Sibadoar is a real form of the combination of religious values and local culture that is greatly influenced by the socio-cultural system of the Angkola community which still adheres to the dalihan natolu kinship system, the value of mutual cooperation, and the preservation of local customs and languages. The involvement of all elements of society, both old and young, in every series of events indicates a strong social cohesion and a sense of belonging to local religious and cultural traditions. In addition, the use of the Angkola language in worship shows an effort to preserve cultural identity amidst the flow of modernization.