THAT afternoon there should have been a memorable farewell gathering for the church congregation in Kampung Sukabirus, Dayeuh Kolot, Bandung. The term of service for Reverend Yuyun Noormalia had ended. The synod had reassigned her to Jakarta. The preparations had already been made. The pews were aligned, and the pulpit was readied, and a cross was hung neatly on the wall.

However, the event did not take place. As afternoon neared on Monday two wee