The Windesi Classis has successfully conducted the Basic Course for Sunday School Teachers (GSM) as part of the Commission for Church Services and Development program. This activity was held to enhance the capacity and creativity of GSM in the region, with the aim of preparing teachers to carry out their duties more effectively, in line with established service guidelines, and to foster greater creativity in teaching Sunday School children.



The course was held in stages across each region, starting with Region I, which took place from March 22-24, 2025, at the GKI J.A. Van Balen Windesi Congregation. Participants from this region attended the course.

Region II followed, conducting the course from March 26-28, 2025, at the GKI Elim Tamoge congregation. A total of 15 participants, representing GSM from three congregations in Region II—GKI Elim Tamoge, GKI Efata Werianggi, and GKI Ora Et Labora Mamisi—attended the event.



The courses for Regions III and IV will be held after the Easter celebration.

The Head of the Windesi Classis, Pdt. Maria Wayar, S.Si, expressed her hope that after the Basic GSM Course, the facilitators would be better prepared to carry out their duties in accordance with the service guidelines and become more creative in teaching Sunday School. She further emphasized the importance of fostering creativity in Sunday School teaching.

Topics Covered in the Basic GSM Course in Region II:

  1. PAR Service Guidelines

  2. History of Sunday School

  3. Understanding Children

  4. Sunday School Teachers

  5. Teaching Methods

  6. Sunday School Songs

  7. Understanding and Practicing Teaching Aids

  8. Sharing Easter Camping Materials


Instructors for the Basic GSM Course in Region II:

  1. Pdt. Maria Wayar, S.Si (Head of the Windesi Classis)

  2. Pdt. Agustus Torey, S.Si (Secretary of the Windesi Classis)

  3. CPF Omes Momiake, S.Si. Teol

  4. CPF Fanly Sanyar, S.Si. Teol

  5. CPF Paulus Kapisa, S.Si. Teol

  6. GSM Saul Parerawai (Head of PAR GKI J.A. Van Balen Windesi)

  7. GSM Dessy Rafdin

  8. CPF Nius Yual, S.Si. Teol

Additionally, participants who attended the course will be awarded certificates as a form of recognition for their participation in the event.(Paul Kapisa)