BERHALA ISLAND
EPISODE 174: NEW LIFE
Podin no longer had the treasure chests he had once relied on to find wealth. Of course, now he can no longer invite tuyul who is always expected to be able to find money, can find wealth, so now he can not ask for money from tuyul anymore. And of course the tuyul that he had once maintained it would not come to Podin again.
Indeed, tuyul-tuyul has given a lot of money to Podin. But now, when his sacred coffins had been given all to Bang Kohar, even the room that had been kept secret, the room that was not allowed to be entered by anyone, is now an open room, he said, the room was clean, the room no longer had any scary stuff. Yes, even in the room was provided a bed. Which certainly looks better and interesting. If there are guests, of course, if the guest is staying, then the room is used to stay for guests who come to his house.
Yes, Podin has indeed removed all ties with the spirits he had maintained, the sacred coffins that he had worshiped. And now, he no longer has any connection with the creatures he once worshipped, he kept, he always rubbed with perfumes.
Ms. Melan is hard. Ms. Melan was always based on religious truth. Ms. Melan is very strict. If there is indeed a treatment from her husband that deviates from the teachings that are not true based on the words of God, then Ms. Melan immediately reminded her husband, Ms. Melan immediately advised her husband. Even Ms. Melan also mentioned verses in the scriptures, verses in the will of the Word of God, such as the sermon, Ms. Melan immediately reminded Podin, that her husband should follow the truths of religious values that are in accordance with the word of God, which is taught in his religion.
Yes, inevitably Podin had to follow what his wife said. Because according to Podin who has been able to accept religious life, it is the truth of religious teachings, the truth of God. And Podin was little by little already starting to believe, had begun to believe. Faith in his deity has begun to grow. And he wants to be saved by God, not in the fire of hell. But Podin wanted to be a survivor and go to heaven.
"Pah .., tomorrow we go to church" said Ms. Melan to her husband, who certainly wanted to invite him to go to church.
"Yes .., Mah .... Which church is it?" ask Podin to Miss Melan.
"What if we all go to Jakarta, Pah ...? We go to church looking at the development of our business that is there .... We stayed there, and the next morning we went to church. I want to go to the church where we got married first .." said Ms. Melan gave an alternative to Podin.
"Yes .., Mah .... It's okay .... All of us look at the brothers who are there." replied Podin who would also be happy to be invited to see his place of business. Karaoke entertainment in Jakarta, where the first business of Podin opened a business, which happened to be the financial management is Cik Melan, who is now his wife.
"Yes, already .... Then tomorrow afternoon, we go to Jakarta" said Ms. Melan who was very happy to hear her husband's happy answer when he was invited to church.
Indeed, the existing business place in Jakarta, a karaoke entertainment place, is entirely by Cik Melan has been assigned to Amoy who is trusted to manage his finances. Amoy is the cousin of Ms. Melan, the son of her aunt. Of course it has the same character, the same nature, even the same way of financial management as Ms. Melan. It just so happens that Amoy is also a graduate of the finance academy. Well, calculate the share of sustenance with his cousin, Amoy. And of course, the good Amoy after being supplied with a karaoke entertainment business owned by Podin, which even Amoy calls his Cacik property, must have really gone well.
Therefore, Ms. Melan and Podin no longer doubt about the management of karaoke entertainment business in Jakarta. Everything went to Amoy. But in reality, the money managed by Amoy, all goes into the account of Cik Melan. Amoy still considers himself an employee of the company. As a worker paid for by his pox. Yes, indeed by Podin where the business has been fully supplied to his wife. Of course neither Podin nor Ms Melan was very happy, very proud of the work done by her cousin's sister.
Just a moment Podin and Ms. Melan looked at her karaoke entertainment venue. Clearly, he saw many cars parked in the courtyard. That means that the karaoke entertainment venue is full of guests. That is, financial income must be good.
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That morning, Ms. Melan and her husband, Podin, went to church together. Surely Ms. Melan was happy to take her husband to church. Especially for him, the church is full of memories. The church that he could not afford to open, where Ms. Melan and Podin, when they were married, that place, that church was a witness to their marriage.
Likewise with Podin who has been in a husband and wife relationship with Cik Melan, of course he also remembers exactly how he used to receive blessings in the church. They even got married in that church. Even Podin and Ms Melan also received a warm welcome from her church friends. Congratulations on the marriage done by them. For Podin and Ms. Melan, of course, the memories are still remembered in the minds of both of them.
And now, when Podin was invited by his wife to go back to the church, to worship in that church, to attend the service in that place, of course, this is a very beautiful thing, a memorable thing, a thing filled with intimacy as a devoted husband and wife following the teachings of Christ. Especially Ms. Melan, she was proud to be able to invite her husband to attend the service in her church.
That morning, Ms. Melan who came with her husband to do the church service, was really very happy, really very happy. Especially he got a great welcome from his church friends.
"Morning, Mr. Podin .... God bless ...."
"Amelvinnn ...."
"Beautiful morning .... Blessed be the Lord ...."
"Help ...."
"Health ..., Mr. Podin ...."
"God bless ...."
So pleasant was the welcome from the congregation in the church that was certainly happy with the presence of Ms. Melan and Podin. And of course, Ms. Melan was also happy to get such a welcome. Especially when she saw the face of her husband who also smiled and looked happy. Surely the heart of Ms. Melan is happy to see her husband who is happy to be invited to the service.
The service begins. The praise also began. Led by a female member of the congregation, who certainly in the morning was given the task of leading the praises. All the congregation followed, singing praising the greatness of God. There are some young people who play music. There are also some girls who also play tambourines with ribbon decorations, singing while dancing the cantuk tambourine. Looks interesting and fun. Surely the congregations who follow the praises are also happy. Especially while clapping. They look excited all over.
So too did Podin, who looked happy and joyful with the rest of the congregation, praise the glory of the Lord. Surely Ms. Melan was happy, so watched her husband who followed the praises happily, followed the praises with great pleasure, even Podin applauded with enthusiasm, even very eagerly defeated Ms. Melan.
Yes, although Podin has not memorized the verses of the song sung in the praises, but every time it kicked, every time it followed the praises of God, Pandin looked very happy, he said, very enthusiastic, and very happy. Yes, his applause was incredible. Podin followed the praise even while kicking, even while swaying, as if he enjoyed the praise as he was comforting himself, not only praising God, but also pleasing himself. A big smile, even often he opened his mouth as if to laugh, because so happy. Well, that day, Podin really praised God with joyful praise.
Of course Miss Melan who witnessed all that, watching her husband, she was happy, Ms. Melan was happy, she was happy to see her husband who really rejoiced in praising God.
"New life ...."
"New life ...."
"Respond of the Holy Spirit ...."
"God the Father .... The Son .... Holy Spirit .... Has given new life to Mr. Podin ...."
"Help ...."