Church Involvement in Community Service: thoughts, Ideas, and Solutions through Hospital Visits in Muara Enim

Maria Augustina Bangun; Happy Daud Ndraha; Damaianti Tamba; Jhon Leonardo Samosir; Boy Swingli Freni Thobias

doi:10.55927/ajcs.v5i8.65

Authors

Maria Augustina Bangun Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Kharisma Bandung
Happy Daud Ndraha Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Kharisma Bandung
Damaianti Tamba Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Kharisma Bandung
Jhon Leonardo Samosir Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Kharisma Bandung
Boy Swingli Freni Thobias Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Kharisma Bandung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajcs.v5i8.65

Keywords:

Hospital Ministry, Caregiver Burden, Practical Blessing, Church Engagement, Muara Enim

Abstract

The church is frequently trapped in exclusive internal activities, ignoring the social isolation and deep existential crises experienced by people in public medical environments. Therefore, the active engagement of the faith community through public diaconal ministry is highly required to bring holistic healing and hope amidst modern human suffering. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach combined with a structured pastoral action research method. Data were gathered through intensive participant observation and clinical interviews across three distinct case studies at RSUD Dr. H. Mohamad Rabain Muara Enim. The results demonstrate that integrating targeted healing prayers with practical physical blessings, such as meals, effectively reduces anxiety and psychosocial burdens on caregivers. Furthermore, restructuring theological perspectives combined with direct social advocacy to government agencies provides sustainable solutions for vulnerable families.

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