In Memoriam: Andreas Kogoya

Andreas Kogoya, general secretary of the Fellowship of Baptist Churches of Papua (FBCP) in Indonesia, died on May 6, from heart complications. He was 43 years old.

Kogoya became general secretary of FBCP and pastor of the Baptist Church in Mount Wachno Kotaraja, Jayapura, in West Papua, in 2002, and served in both positions until the time of his death.  

He began his involvement in ministry from he was in his teen years, and began working with the FBCP shortly after his theological studies, eventually being appointed as assistant general secretary.

As a child, his family got caught up in the fight for self-determination in Papua. During the war between the Indonesian military and the Free Papua Movement, which  began in 1977 and lasted into the 1980s, the Indonesian military and local militia backed by the military set fire to his village, from which the family escaped.

He earned degrees and diplomas from the Jayapura Baptist Theological Institute.

He leaves wife Esther Wenda and three sons, Charles (12), Endrikus (7), and Krisman (5).

ANDREAS KOGOYA: SECRETARY GENERAL THE FELLOWSHIP OF BAPTIST CHURCHES OF PAPUA DIED WHEN HE WAS 43 YEARS OLD

Andreas Kogoya was born in District Magi, Lanny Jaya regency. He was the eldest of three brathers and one sister. His father named Wene Kogoya and his mother Wakerkwa (late). After completing elementary school (SD) and Secondary School (SMP) in District Magi, he went to continue his school on senior high school, in Wamena, the capital of Jayawijaya regency, and then Andreas continue his college at the Baptist Theological Institut in Jayapura, capital of West Papua province. Then married with three sons of Charles Man Kogoya (12), Endrikus Kogoya (7) and Krisman Kogoya (5). Andreas in addition to being the Secretary General on Papua Baptist Church, and also serviced at Hill Wachno Church Baptist in Kotaraja, Jayapura, West Papua. He was died on May 6, 2011; at 02,30 AM at the Abepura Hospital, Jayapura, West Papua. He was died after he got coronary for a week.

Since childhood, Andreas Kogoya actives in church. He actives on Sunday school and youth of Baptist church in the District Magi, in Wamena city and in Jayapura city. After graduating at Baptist Theologi Institut, he was working as a Costar’s at the Centre Office of Papua Baptist Church in Kotaraja, Jayapura-Papua, and then he trusted to handle incoming and outgoing mail in the leadership of Andreas Yanengga (Former Chairman of the Papuan Baptist Church from 1990 to 2002). Later he was appointed a second assistant general secretary of the Baptist church of Papua in the leadership of Andreas Yanengga. Then in a period of Socratez Sofyan Yoman leadership as Chairman of the Papuan Baptist Church, Andreas was appointed General Secretary since 2002-until now.

His dedication serviced at Baptist Churches in Papua was very good, he was very sincere and diligent works, serving the Lord until the end. His father testified that Andreas since childhood until he died, he was never angry, making his parents heartache. He was a very meticulous in his work. He has done well and ended the game well too. Although as human beings should be recognized that there must be common mistakes made intentionally or not, but the Lord Jesus said that I have to forget your mistakes and have forgiveness your sins. We believed that the Words, God said to him and for us too. You are giving us, you also take it from us, praised the Lord. The struggle had left the service will remain our forward. Presumably at this time, Andreas with you in Heaven.

On behalf of the Papuan Baptist Churches say sorry on the passing of a servant and the servant of Jesus.

Reported by Pares L.Wenda
Staff
May 6, 2011.

ANDREAS KOGOYA: SEKRETARIS UMUM PERSEKUTUAN GEREJA-GEREJA BAPTIS PAPUA MENINGGAL DALAM USIA 43 TAHUN

Andreas Kogoya Lahir di Distrik Magi, Kabupaten Lanny Jaya. Dia adalah anak sulung dari 4 bersaudara. Tiga orang laki-laki dan 1 perempuan. Ayahnya bernama Wene Kogoya dan Ibu-nya Wakerkwa (alm). Setelah menamatkan Sekolah Dasar (SD) dan Sekaloh Menengah Pertama (SMP) di Distrik Magi, kemudian melanjutkan SMA, sekolah menengah atas di Wamena, Ibu Kota Kabupaten Jayawijaya, Andreas kemudian melanjutkan sekolahnya di Sekolah Tinggi Theologi Baptis di Jayapura, Ibu Kota Provinsi Papua. Kemudian Menikah dan dikaruniai 3 orang putra yaitu Charles Man Kogoya (12), Endrikus Kogoya (7) dan Krisman Kogoya (5). Andreas selain menjadi Sekretaris Umum pada Gereja Baptis Papua, Andreas juga mengembalakan Jemaat Gereja Baptis Bukit Wachno, di Kotaraja luar-Jayapura, Papua Barat. Andreas meninggal dalam usia 43 tahun karena serangan jantung di rumah sakit umum Abepura setelah ia dirawat selama seminggu

Sejak kecil Andreas Kogoya aktif di gereja. Dalam kegiatan sekolah minggu dan pemuda gereja Baptis di Distrik Magi, di Wamena dan di Jayapura. Setelah tamat sekolah tinggi theologi baptis bekerja sebagai koster di Kantor Pusat Gereja Baptis Papua, kemudian ia dipercaya menangani surat masuk dan keluar di masa kepemimpinan Andreas Yanengga (Mantan Ketua Gereja Baptis Papua 1990-2002). Kemudian ia dipercaya menjadi asisten sekretaris umum gereja baptis Papua pada masa kepemimpinan Andreas Yanengga. Lalu dalam masa kepemimpinan Socratez Sofyan Yoman sebagai Ketua Gereja Baptis Papua, Andreas dipercaya menjadi Sekretaris Umum sejak 2002-sampai sekarang.

Dedikasi dalam pelayanan di Gereja Baptis Papua tidak diraguhkan lagi, orangnya sangat tulus dan rajin bekerja, melayani Tuhan sampai akhir hayatnya. Ayahnya bersaksi bahwa Andreas sejak kecil sampai dengan ia meninggal, ia tidak pernah marah, membuat orang tuanya sakit hati. Ia orang yang sangat teliti dalam pekerjaannya. Ia telah melakukan pertandingan dengan baik dan mengakhirinya dengan baik pula. Meskipun patut diakui bahwa sebagai manusia biasa pasti ada kesalahan-kesalahan yang dibuatnya baik sengaja maupun tidak, namun Tuhan Yesus berkata Aku telah melupakan kesalahan-kesalahanmu dan telah mengampuni dosamu. Demikianlah Andreas. Engkau yang memberi, Engkau pula yang mengambilnya dari kami terpujilah NamaMU. Perjuangan pelayanan yang ditinggalkannya akan tetap kami teruskan. Kiranya saat ini, Andreas bersama Engkau di Sorga.

Atas nama Persekutuan Gereja-Gereja Baptis Papua mengucapkan turut berduka cita atas kepergian seorang hamba dan pelayan Jesus.

Dilaporkan oleh:

Pares L.Wenda.

May 6, 2011.