Christmas celebrations are colored with the spirit of togetherness and new hopes. With the theme “Let Us Now Go to Bethlehem.” This theme is taken from the Gospel of Luke 2:15, which describes an important moment in the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.”

Managing Director of Production & Sourcing GGF Wayan Ardana who attended the 2024 Christmas celebration at the Church of Christ the King, Friday Night (10/1). In his remarks, he said that transformation and innovation in facing energy challenges in the modern era are very necessary, every worker must contribute to realizing the company’s vision towards a brighter and more sustainable future.

According to him, religious diversity is a wealth for the Company, especially the Indonesian nation. As a Company, of course, in the future all workers will get happiness and a decent living. With the presence of Great Giant Foods (GGF), of course everyone hopes that the Company will continue to grow so that more jobs will be opened up.

“With God’s love, we continue and instill a sense of love and kindness, forget if there are disputes and make this an inspiration for many people. As a company that accommodates diverse workers, GGF makes tolerance the foundation in carrying out its duties and responsibilities. The Christmas celebration in the Company is a symbol of the beauty of Indonesia’s religious diversity,” said Wayan.

Meanwhile, Pastor Suwito Adi in his sermon said that in everyday life we ​​should be able to be a bright light for others as taught in the Christian faith.

“As Christians, we should always spread love wherever we are so that we can always live in harmony and peace and be good role models in the family, work, and community environments. Christmas is not only celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ, but also as a celebration of love that reminds us to care for others,” explained Pastor Suwito.

The true meaning of Christmas is about love that unites, strengthens the spirit of sharing, and gives birth to new hope. Christmas is a symbol of love that reflects religious, ethnic, and cultural values. This is a reminder of the importance of loving and caring for others, especially those who need support, help, and attention.

Christmas teaches about the importance of living side by side in peace. In the Christmas atmosphere, the Christian congregation is invited to create harmony, both in the family, work environment, and the wider community, he continued.

“We must be close to God so that joy can come, there is no true joy except from the Lord Jesus. We are happy in this place, we have the Lord Jesus as a source of joy for humans,” he said.