Monday, December 15, 2008

An Interview with Dr Lum Part 2

THIS IS THE 2ND AND FINAL PART OF AN INTERVIEW WITH DR LUM


CT: There was a speculation by someone who posted a comment on the blog that SP earns RM35,000 a month. Is there any truth in the amount speculated? What about the rumour that he gets a huge yearly bonus? Should the SP’s remuneration be made known to the members?

DL: I must clarify that SP alone does not earn that amount but the combined salary with Sis. Petrina's exceeds that amount. SP and his wife gets 13 months salary plus 2 months ex- gratia. Wether that is a considerable amount, I leave it to the members. Yes, my personal opinion is that all pastors’ salaries should be approved by the BOD and made known to the members. In some churches, a member can simply walk into their church office and request to know their pastor's income (stipend). That’s transparency! A pastor must be accountable to his congregation and to God.

CT: On transparency, is there any truth about Missions funds being used to fund SP's children or grandchildren’s education? What about the other pastors and deacons’ children, was any of their education sponsored by the church?

DL: I don’t think any of SP’s children or grandchildren or any pastor's or deacons’ children are sponsored by the church. That is probably just a rumour. But I do know that one of his grandchildren’s airfare and one of the deacons’ son’s airfare was paid by the Missions Dept. This was presented by Pastor Peter Ong to the BOD recently. In fact, SP's grandchild's airfare was approved by the BOD. My opinion is that it is inappropriate to do so. Missions funds are given sacrificially by members to propagate the Gospel and to alleviate suffering of the marginalized, the poor, the widows and the orphans, and NOT for private use.

CT: At the last AGM, someone asked the question whether SP declares the love offerings he receives from the churches where he is invited to minister. His reply was that he is accountable to the BOD. Has he declared such love offerings to the BOD? We know that all the other associate pastors and staff have to declare any gifts received by them to the church.

DL: In my 11 years as a deacon, SP has never once declared to the Board of Deacons the monies received by him in all his local and overseas ministries. But all subordinate pastors and staff are compelled to do so. My seminary lecturer, Dr. Stefan Sos, currently President of the SOS Evangelistic Association in Canada, once shared with the class on the extravagance of many senior pastors in Malaysia and Singapore, who seem to attend nearly every International Christian conference at their church’s expense. When he was the senior pastor of a mega church in Canada, his Board limited him to only 3 conferences a year, to be paid by the church. Beyond this, he had to bear the costs. Any excess funds received by him privately is used as an earnest deposit to help poor Romanian Christians to purchase a home for themselves. He doesn’t keep the love offerings that he receives.

CT: Any other events or matters that you wish to highlight which may be of interest to our members?

DL: The reappointment of SP by the BOD contravenes Rule X1 of the Church Constitution, which demands a ratification by a two-thirds majority vote from the voting members. Failure to ratify has invalidated SP's reappointment.

On the Alliance Bank loan ( RM 35 Million ) for the construction of the Calvary Convention Centre, I had proposed to the BOD that since the loan has not been drawndown, it is imperative that the BOD seek the approval of the congregation for the loan. The BOD must not act independantly as the decision has legal implications. The Church Constitution must be reviewed. Rule XIV must be revoked with immediate effect. Any rule that fails to incorporate or excludes the Body of Christ (the Church members) in Church governance is suspect and theologically imbalanced. The Body of Christ Ministry is of utmost significance.

The Nomination Committee ( for the deacons' nominees ) has failed to act independantly due to the interference of SP in including nominees of his choice after the committee has made their selection. Committee members are then made to sign and endorse SP's nominee (s) as well as theirs, as though the entire selection were theirs. Our current Treasurer was never nominated by the Nomination Committee, who were subjected to fasting and praying for the Holy Spirit's choice of nominees!

I would like to highlight the plight of our Ampang outreach Pastor, Sis. Adeline Koh, a BCM (degree ) graduate. She has been paid by our Church a salary of RM250 a month over the past 7-8 months. Due to this deplorable circumstance, she is forced to live in the store room of the Church! Why bother to impress the world with our missionary giving when we have no love and respect for our own outreach pastors?

I am outraged that Church funds of RM15,000 were used to reimburse SP for his membership fees at the Jackie Chan’s California fitness gym at Mid-Valley. He had claimed and insisted that this was promised to him earlier, by whom, no one knows. None of the deacons could verify his claim.

The love offering collected for Rev. Phil Stevenson, Sr. Pastor of Perth International City Church, Perth, Australia, was never given to him.

The lawyer KK Wong's report and the external forensic auditors’ reports on CIM should be made readily available to all Church members, unconditionally. It is shocking to note that the BOD was given just 20 minutes consecutively to read through both reports! None of the BOD could have a copy of either! It is significant to note that Calvary Church, and not CIM, paid the RM25,000 for the auditors’ report. The lawyer’s report (which was supposed to be M500/hour) was subsequently probono.

It is disheartening to note that the salaries (stipend) of SP's children and their spouses is unknown to the BOD. He evaluates his own family's ( and their spouses' ) appraisal forms (performance ) annually and decides with the deacon for human resource on their salary increments, unknown to the other deacons. There is no existing HR Committee to decide on this. Neither is the grading of their appraisal forms divulged to the other deacons.

CT: Many discussions have been going on about SP’s travel by business class. What are your views on this?

DL: I am not in favour of any minister of God traveling on business class airfares. Business class airfares are 4-5 times the economy class fares. There are no CEOs in the study of Ecclesiology. A pastor has to leave the Church if he aspires to be a CEO. Jesus could have traveled in a chariot and worn affluent apparel but He chose to walk and to ride on a donkey, wore ordinary clothes and mingled with ordinary people. A servant- minister’s lifestyle must be exemplary and not be a stumbling block to others. He must be above reproach.

CT: You may be aware that there is a reasonably big group of our congregation who are unhappy with SP and the lies and half-truths that he has told. Many have left our Church. Do you think it is still tenable for him to continue as the Senior Pastor of Calvary?

DL: No,I don't. I had written to SP to return all monies to the Church and to retire gracefully, with immediate effect. In my opinion, the congregation is hurting and has loss all confidence in him and the BOD. I had also called upon the BOD to resign en bloc, with immediate effect, as they have shown themselves to be ineffective, indecisive and have failed to act independantly. Many current problems could have been prevented had the BOD stood firm. Incidentally, prior to the EGM, lawyer KK Wong ( a Baptist deacon ) had suggested to SP and the BOD that should the congregation members not accept his legal report, the forensic auditors' report and the BOD's explanation, it is best that SP and the BOD resign en-bloc as the congregation has lost their confidence in them!

The declining Church attendance, struggling tithes and offerings collection and low morale is reflective of a weak and deteriorating leadership. A shepherd's heart is always to care, to nurse and to feed his sheep, and not to perpetually beat his sheep with his staff. The good shepherd even smells of his sheep!

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Ah Beng said...

The end of the 2nd last paragraph reads as follows .....

"Incidentally, prior to the EGM, lawyer KK Wong ( a Baptist deacon ) had suggested to SP and the BOD that should the congregation members not accept his legal report, the forensic auditors' report and the BOD's explanations, it is best that SP and the BOD resign en-bloc as the congregation has lost their confidence in them!"

PG & BOD, we DO NOT accept the lawyers' report NOR the auditors' report OR EVEN the BOD's & PG's explanation.

In short, we have lost ALL confidence & trust in PG & BOD; thus, PG & BOD, if you STILL have any decency & the Holy Spirit in you, step down NOW & let God raise a new & more TRUTHFUL SP for our beloved church.

Would GOD still want a blatant liar for a SP? Would GOD still want a bunch of man-fearers as BOD?

STEP DOWN NOW, you bunch who have failed God before HE gets angry & ......

Turn Off The Tap said...

PG uses his infamous LOTT (Leg On The Table) treatment against those that he is not pleased with & whom he wants to humilate & subdue.

The best weapon against PG's LOTT is to give him the TOTT (Turn Off The Tap) treatment.

By using the LOTT, PG has double-crossed all of us.

The TOTT will cross him out with the extra cross in it which is Jesus' cross.

DUPED OVER THE YEARS said...

PG is a real "money faced" character who sees $$$ in the Calvarites.

With a combined monthly income of RM 35,000 (for both PG & NFF), plus a contractual 13th month salary & a 2 month's ex-gratia (i.e. 15 months' pay in a 12 month year); PG still have the cheek to get the deacons to "beg" for a collection during yesterday's worship services.

We have all been duped over the years by PG. Would you "beg" for a Christmas gift from your boss?

Btw, since our pastors are getting 5-figure salary (plus 13th month contractual bonus), do we also need to give them Christmas gift? Some of us don't even get a month's bonus after slogging for 12 long months.

Yes, it's time to give them the TOTT treatment.

fitness club said...

It is amazing that PG joined such expensive fitness club where most of us just jog around the public gardens and along roads around our residential area. Another abuse of power by PG to BOD. Frankly I do not understand why the BOD just approved it! What is wrong with them! Can't their (BOD's) spouses adviced them on the principle of morality. We have a sister being paid RM250 as an outreach pastor; whereas PG being paid RM15k for Jackie Chan's California fitness gym in Mid-valley!

BOD wake up!!

more cans of worms said...

Yep, more hidden truths hv been revealed by Dr Lum. More cans of worms hv been opened. All because PG has been stubborn and refuses to explain himself nor repent while the BOD have made it worse by supporting him blindly and using phrases like ‘Let God be God’ and ‘Do not touch the anointed’ as a reason to why they cannot correct his wrongdoings.

If PG had wanted to explain himself, he would hv done so months ago, before all this ‘personal attacks (as what some ppl call it) came forth. From the first time, Bro Hong Meng sought to handle this issues privately between himself, the BOD and PG, the BOD should hv looked into this matter seriously. But nope, they kept on avoiding the issues, procrastinating etc. So what is happening now is the fault of the BOD.

Personal attacks came abt because clearly many of these issues are done by PG for his PERSONAL BENEFIT. It is interlinked and what is happening in CC is a result of his greediness and love for money.

Even if he is ‘innocent’ as some blinded ppl think, surely if he truly loves the sheep and loves the church, he should still resign and retire so that that he is no longer hindering the growth of the church. The reason why he is holding on to his position is because of his ego. He has too much to lose. He is in this for himself and for his family but not for the sheep. He has told people that the sheep should be the ones to die for him and the rest of the pastors and not vice versa. What kind of teaching is this.

time to have pow wow said...

Dear All

Time and time again, we have had bloggers who doubt the authenticity of the postings and bloggers have argued with each other over the issues.

I would like to suggest that TTG write to the BOD and request them to meet with us for an open dialogue session to allow both the Calvarites and BOD to hear direct from the horses mouth. It does not need to be an EGM - this is our calling to the BOD to give us their listening ears - if they are really concerned about CC, they should do it. If the BOD can stand firm, they should meet with us even if PG does not allow it.

Jia Beh Liao said...

PG & GFF get more then RM35,000
Wah imagine this month !!!!!

If they get
salary for Dec RM 50,000.00
Bonus RM 50,000.00
2 mths ex-gratia RM 100,000.00
Christmas offering RM 10,000.00
Sub Total RM 210,000.00
Jan - Nov RM 550,000.00
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Grand total RM 760,000.00
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BT Lim said...

Dear fitness club,

At least you can jog around the public gardens and along roads around our residential area. For me, there are some many stray dogs in my area that I dare not even dare to jog around just in case I can bitten. I just jog on the spot, you know what I mean.

Jia Beh Liao said...

PG & GFF get more then RM35,000
Wah imagine this month !!!!!

If they get

RM 50,000.00 salary for Dec
RM 50,000.00 Bonus
RM 100,000.00 2 mths ex-gratia
RM 10,000.00 Christmas offering
RM 210,000.00 sub total
RM 550,000.00 Jan - Nov
--------------
RM 760,000.00 Grand Total
--------------

Pinocchio said...

Hey Jia Beh Liao,

Wah imagine if TTG did not expose the money that they took from mission the amount will be like this:-
RM 400,000.00 from mission
RM 760,000.00 from your grand total
RM1,160.000.00

No wonder bloggers mentioned PG & GFF are MILLIONAIRES.

Why do they need our love offering for Christmas??????

My NOSE grew LOOOOOOOOOONGER

stay tuned! said...

What did I say before?

PG and wife took the Church money (and in all forms)!!

To CC pastors: you thought us to always, "Guard our heart for it is the well-spring of LIFE (Prov 4: 23), to renew our heart continually and to hold steadfast His Spirit (Ps 51:10) for it is not how well we start but how well we end that matter!".

I'm appalled though not at all surprise as we can see the empire building by one man long long time ago!

Deacons and APs shame on you all that you have not guarded your heart well to help this poor man and his family! See what you have done to allow him to have his ways!

If you have that bit of a heart left, save the family and move on elsewhere!

HOW CAN?? said...

Wah this is getting too much!!

PG granddaughter's airfare to USA. Each return trip will cost about
RM12,000. If she flies back twice a year, once for Christmas and once for Summer break, that will be RM24,000. Why can't her parents pay for her airfare? If you want to send her to America to study, you must be prepared to spend the money for her air fare. She is already on a scholarship for her education. You mean to tell me her parents can not afford the airfare. How much do her parents earn? It must be quite substantial considering the fact that PG ensures that his children are paid well enought.
What about the deacon's son ? Why must the church pay for the deacon's son airfare? Are you trying to say the deacon is so poor that he can not afford the air fare? If he can not afford the air fare , then the son should not go.
Using missions funds to pay for airfares is really ridiculous. It is misusing the money meant for missions that is to evangelise and bring more souls into God's Kingdom.
This is MISUSING FUNDS!!!!

THIS HAS TO STOP!!!!!!

TTG Supporter said...

Dr Lum and TTG group did the right thing to EXPOSE all UNRIGHTEOUS PRACTICES of Calvary Church. I'm sure GOD has been long suffering on these matters.

God's ways are higher. In His timing, He allows all these to be brought open as a WARNING to all churches and leaders.

God will cleanup His churches before revival can take place.

One honorable act for church leadership to take is that all Pastors and Deacons offer to resign and be subjected to re-election or re-appointment.

Congregation repent before God. Members can fast and pray for a new direction for the church.

Praise the LORD said...

With all these revelations by God through Dr Lum, Hong Meng's initial proposal for a TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMIITTEE with unlimited power and wide scope to investigate all aspects of Calvary Church is BOTH Necessary, Relevant and Timely.

Praise the Lord

Accountability said...

All financial dealings committed by Senior Pastor during his years in office should be throughly investigated and report made public to all worshippers.

They have given money to the church trusting him as good steward for God. For accountability to God and worshippers, investigation has to be done and report given. This is the least the Board of Deacon whom members elected can do as integral part of leadership responsibility.

abc said...

What a revelation! Just 2 weeks ago, SP mentioned to the leaders "MONEY IS NEVER AN ISSUE" -
of course lah - he can dip into CC funds whenever and for whatever he fancies.

Even directors of any listed companies need to get clearance from shareholders before they can get their fees.

No wonder he does not want to leave - who else is so dumb to employ him? He used to say that many churches in USA want him to be the pastor.

Let him submit his resume & expected salaries + his whole family en-bloc - see how many churches in USA can afford him.

If CT blog does not achieve anything, it should open the eyes of PG's would-be-employer.

abc

Church Activist said...

These selective givings to individuals like airfare for SP's grandchild and Senior deacon's child can be construed as a form of corruption.

Where is the policy? Is there one in the first place? If there is one, who are in the committee? What are the policies? If there isn't, why not? It can't be based on expediency!

Anonymous said...

Mission as defined by Merriam-Webster "a ministry commissioned by a religious organization to propagate its faith or carry on humanitarian work". I cannot fathom, from the deepest of my logical recesses, the rationale of paying the airfare for education for the two children. The concern is that we have BOD and pastors who do not know where are the boundaries to allow such misuse of funds. And, Peter Ong to suggest that???? This is the link to Merriam-Webster : http://www.merriam-webster.com/

Beh Tahan said...

Can these people sleep well knowing that they have used money meant for missions for personal benefit?

Time is Right said...

PG advised members and wosrhippers yesterday not to listen to gossips but to check it out with Pastors and Deacons. He is trying to pre-empt any attempts to disclose all the improper and wrongful activities that have been brought to light to TTG.

PG, PG2, APs and Deacons doing their utmost to cover up still at this hour. Sorry it is too late already and you can't hide anymore. "How to wrap fire with paper?" Just impossible right?

It is advisable for PG, PG2, BOD to repent and resign enbloc from all their positions as true gentlemen and ladies. They are trying by all means to be absolved from wrongful acts but morally how can they explain away their wrongs?

No wonder someone commented that it is not cans of worms nor bags of worms but in actual fact tons of worms here!

Time for Pastors and BOD to bow out gracefully, repent and ask for forgiveness from the Lord and all members and worshippers in Calvary Church. You have already lost the trust and confidence that was entrusted to you in good faith by members and worshippers in CC!

You Are To Be Blamed said...

Hello,

Who Fed these people ?

Y O U !

Any part 3 from Dr. Lum ?

Dont give us like a TV series .

Please complete the episode.

WHAT IF said...

WHAT IF you were the spouses of the BOD; will you advice them to resign or continue to protect PG and family whereas the most you can get as BOD is a free airflight for one of the BOD's child! The spouses of BOD better think and advice your spouses as if continue will tarnish your family names!!

Resign in en-bloc as the congregation has lost yours confidence!!

WHAT IF were the spouses of AP & Pastors when instead of commiting to God the men of God in CC-all the pastors are only scared of PG and protected him eventhough he is committing sins after sins. Do you want your spouses who chose the ministry of God to continue to support lies after lies and be sinful themselves. Please think about it careful and advice your spouses or relatives of the AP and P.

It is better to resign rather to be sinful! Repent and resign eb-bloc!!

pshn said...

INTEGRITY IN CALVARY.....WHERE??!!

I am repeating part of my previous comment
Which is even more relevant now.

Scene 1(True):
The Vice-Chancellor was Chairing the University Senate Meeting
He glances at the next item on the agenda
It was concerning the examination results of the Faculty of Medicine
He turns to his deputy and whispers to him to take over the meeting
He gets up quietlt and walks right out of the room

Why? Because his own daughter was in the examination list
Stay & people can query he had an vested interests
To retaing his own honour and respect he voluntarily excused himself
To allow the senate members to have total freedom in the next debate
Even if it was be concerning his own precious daughter!

To me, the Vice-Chancellor was a real Gentlemen
Who is not only does right and is seen by all to be doing right!
He walks the talk!

Scene 2(True):
The CC Board Meetings was on
The next discussion is going to be dicey
The salary of the Chairman’s family members
We coaxed him to excuse himself
Reluctance
We coaxed him again
Resistance
......finally, phew!

As can be seen here, the standard of intregity in CC is NOT LOWER compared to the secular.
IT IS JUST NON-EXISTISTENT !!
Now the scenario is even worse! PG evaluates his own family members, decides the salary with only with one BOD member? Read what DL stated:

“......Salaries (stipend) of SP's children and their spouses is unknown to the BOD. He evaluates his own family's ( and their spouses' ) appraisal forms (performance ) annually and decides with the deacon for human resource on their salary increments, unknown to the other deacons....Neither is the grading of their appraisal forms divulged to the other deacons
It is legally wrong – carrying out an exercise with VESTED INTERESTS. In the secular it is considered corruption. But in CC, I guess it must be different.........it is ALWAYS DIFFERENT IN CC !! And unashamedly so!

Worse still, to keep the rest of the BOD members total darkness especially when the BOD is supposedly there to represent the view of the congregation!!

And how is it that the BOD accepts all this corrupt practices so submissively?
This must be a submission of a new kind......a submission that allows wrong-doings to occur?

Can we call this kind of submission UNRIGHTEOUS SUBMISSION??

NOTHING CAN BE CHANGED ANYMORE...................REMOVE the Leadership of CC!!

Hides Wanted said...

Now we are not only after the Heads

but the siblings as well.

They shall be demarcated and let

the Lord God fall judgement on them

including the BOD's & CC Comittees

just like the Lord falling

judgement on the Dissenting group

during Moses saga.

B said...

Dr Lum,

Appreciate your moral courage to share with us the misuse of missions fund, PG undeclared love offerings, business class travel, improper extension of SP tenure, love offerings for Rev Phil not given out, lack of transparency in CC and BOD failures.

Come-on BOD! Every calvarite is depending on you to do the right thing. Do something good for CC! When are you going to meet up with the TTG and TTG supporters to sort out all the issues? Don't wait too long...

Heartache nothing but a heartache said...

After reading the part 2, my heart aches.

I am speechless.

Those with high blood pressure, please do take it easy.

AG please come in and do something about this.

Can you let a pastor off after reading all these?
Where are our moral standing?

God, Where art THOU????

Crying shame said...

I am sick to the bone. With such a ridiculous salary (paid by us!!!). still have the nerve to ask for Christmas offering. How thick-skinned is that? And Edward R, there was no need to mention PG and PG2 names so many times. Makes it sound like the offering is solely for them. Still trying to earn brownie points??? Shame on you!

By the way, how about a collection for those of us who have lost our jobs and facing uncertain futures?

Disgusted said...

I am totally and utterly disgusted with the way they spend churchmembers' contributions. Enough already. No more giving.

Stop the ROT said...

PG & GFF

PLEASE RESIGN.

Please sacrifice for the sake of your children and grandchildren.

You are causing mental problem to your children and grandchildren.
You are causing social problem to your children and grandchildren
You are cuasing moral problem to your children and grandchildren
You are causing no creditibility upon your children and grandchildren
You are causing no integrity upon your children and grandchildren.
You are causing no trust upon your chidren and grandchildren

Calvarites will not trust you and your children and grandchildren anymore

RESIGN for the sake of your children and grandchildren

You do not love them enough if you do not think for them.
You only love power and money more than them if you do not resign.

Please SACRIFICE for your children and grandchildren

Shame on deacons said...

Senior deacon, whoever you are, shame on you to accept airfare sponsorship without decalring it at your re-election. Even in the corporate sector, directors declare their interest in the company annual reports. Here in CC, deacons derive benefits without declaring them and you call this transparency. God, have mercy on the BOD. May they have the honour and integrity to resign.

T3 said...

This is detestable, what more, it is all done in God's House in His Name! This must stop! CC is so corrupted and so dirty...they still have the guts to stand there and pray and preach and APPEAR godly. Pastors, BOD, you should be ashamed. Time to fall on your knees.

Accountability said...

In Part 1, it was mentioned Senior Pastor gave Dr Guynes USD 10,000 love gift for chairing EGM, besides paying business class airfare for his flight to and from US. Business fare can be RM20000!! Two months later, SP asked the Board of Deacon to RATIFY the gift.

The BIG QUESTIONS Senior Pastor Prince Guneratnam, Treasurer Edward Rajasingham and Secretary Bernadette Foo have to answer are:
1. USD 10,000 payment (RM36,000)exceeded RM5000 and, based on Calvary Church Constitution, such check payment requires two (2) signatories: ONE from Group 1 - Senior Pastor or a nominee of the Senior Pastor approved by the BOD and the OTHER from Group 2 - Secretary or Treasurer or one member from the BOD as may be approved by the BOD. So, was the check signed by Senior Pastor and Secretary? OR Senior Pastor and Treasurer?
2. Would Senior Pastor or Secretary or Treasurer have committed CBT if they had signed check without prior BOD's approval?

Not very clear on CBT said...

Accountability,

GFF already said in recent leaders' briefing that she and PG have never worked in corporate sector so they are TOTALLY IGNORANT as to what CBT is all about. But then, either ER and BF cannot claim such IGNORANCE, can they?

PG not our SP said...

The reappointment of SP by the BOD contravenes Rule X1 of the Church Constitution, which demands a ratification by a two-thirds majority vote from the voting members. Failure to ratify has invalidated SP's reappointment.

That means PG and GFF are not our Senior Pastor and Senior Ass. Pastor.
The BOD failed to ratify PG's appointment.
PG as Senior Pastor is invalid

Truth Prevails said...

Thank you, Dr. Lum. You are a God-send. The very reason you were in the BOD for 11 years was to BE that accountability factor, to save the church from total deterioration! Now I see the sovereignty of God more clearly...PG & PG2 thought that they were in total control & could get away with their scheming & their manipulation, but little did they know that God has already put HIS MAN inside the BOD, for a time such as this! God bless you & your family!

A Calvarite said...

Is it true that without ratification Prince Guneratnam is not the SP of Calvary Church?

Is his position deemed invalid?

So, is the salary drawn also illegal?

BOD, please engage a lawyer to look into this.

Return salaries paid said...

If that's true, then PG and wife must return all the salaries earned by them over the past many mths since their retirement age since they are technically not supposed to be working with CC anymore.
And can someone look into their children's and spouses' salary? They are definitely overpaid as they are not even doing their jobs as heads of ministries properly.

blue said...

I think the children and spouses draw a few salaries...don't forget that they are also heads of the extended ministries.

extended ministries said...

blue, u're rite...forgot abt tat.salaries + allowances + claims for whatever expenses can be done secretly from the extended ministries since we don't hv access to the full accounts of the ministries. No wonder PG was so determined to exclude the extended ministries accounts from the AGM! So determined until we had to take a vote although Lee Tuck Heng already voiced out that it should be included.

No Defence said...

Ignorance of the law will not absolve anyone of the offence. I am afraid that the argument "I don't know what is CBT" doesn't hold water.

Now PG and PG2 are resorting to desperate means to try get off the blame, "such as BOD gave it to us and we thought everyone was happy with it". BOD tries to get it off by saying that "the Constitution gives us all the powers to do what we think or interprete is for evangelism and missions".

BUT we know it is all done in bad faith and with greed. BOD you have been sorely negligent and acting in concert with PG and PG2 and relevant APs.

PG and PG2 you have not been honest and truthful and instead telling half truths and lies and hiding the wrongdoings... how to remain in office as SP and SAP of CC?

BOD and APs where is your sense of integrity and character? How to hold your positions and walk in the streets with your heads held high?

Remember the several ethics tests;
- Front page test;
- Mum's Test or Jesus' Test

The evidence is slowly and surely coming out and members and worshippers are no longer blind.
Mind you these are not gossips but facts of the case.

shredding of minutes said...

I heard a comment from a deacon's wife whereby she proclaimed that shredding minutes of a meeting is very common and is done in the corporate world as well.

I am working in a MNC and none of our corporate meetings, not even those involving the big shots of the company have such a ruling of shredding minutes. In fact, the secretary even sends out the minutes via email after every meeting to ensure that all attendees agree on the minutes and upon confirmation, she will then email out the final copy to us.

So, the deacon's wife must either be:
1) living in a world of her own, or
2) be working for the FBI or CIA whereby I would assume minutes would need to be shredded since it contains top secret information

pshn said...

CC CHILDREN MUST GROW UP
......to understand the legal implications of yielding to
a situation where there are CONFLICT OF INTERESTS !!

Spiritual children of CC must grow up
To realised that the WYSIWYG ideal
Can fall short of the glory of God
Even among “Spiritual Giants”
That right and wrong
Can be forcefully separated by an expanse of gray
Comprising half-lies and half-truths
Which two may not be equal

Biological children too must grow up
They have passed the age of innocence
No law, least of all God’s Law,
Allows anyone to take what is not rightfully theirs
They must take upon themselves
The choice of saying NO!
Even if the one who appropriates the gift
Is someone close...... maybe just too close.
......A “Spiritual Giant”!

with a trace said...

Since there is a violation of our church constitution and there's no ratification of his position, it is evident that PG is ILLEGAL and all monies and salaries paid to him MUST be returned - they do not BELONG to him. And all decisions that he has made during the time that he was not supposed to be in position should be regarded as ULTRA VIRES! That will also mean that the current BOD should be OUSTED!

PG is illegal said...

PG is an illegal pastor of CC
PG is drawing illegal pay from CC
PG is an illegal board member of CC
PG has been illegal chairman at AGM
PG has been illegal rep for the CCC

Call for EGM
CALL FOR EGM
CALL FOR EGM

PG is ILLEGAL SP

Hot Soup said...

HOT SOUP! HOT SOUP! HOT SOUP

That means all document signed by PG can be deemed illegal.

NOW this is really, really HOT SOUP

Urgent call 4 EGM said...

Our illegal pastor told us to jump into the lake, woh

Our illegal pastor told us to go to another church, woh

Our illegal pastor send someone to tell us to take another bus, woh

Our illegal pastor conducted a witch hunt, woh

Our illegal pastor withheld the salary of his ex-staff.

Our illegal pastor must GO

Non-Christian said...

"God, Where art THOU????"

Exactly!

Chopper's Block said...

In due consideration of the expose by Dr. Lim & Calvary Today, I hereby call for the immediate resignation of Prince Guneratnam, Petrina Guneratnam, the whole Guneratnam family (including son-in-law & daughter-in-law) holding high positions in the church, the remaining 6 of the BOD and the Associate Pastors of Calvary Church for having failed the church and the people of Calvary.

Hot Water !!!!!! said...

WHAT !!!!!
PG is illegal pastor of CC.

BOD
We members have the right to call for EGM right????

Maybe AG can help us to call for EGM because we got a pastor who is illegal.

And we are duped again by an illegal pastor

Chopper's Block said...

OOps, I mean Dr. Lum! sorry for typo error!

Warning: Pride and Power said...

Several months ago I read from this Book, FATAL CONCEIT by Richard W Dortch and I also shared the same book with a Pastor and my friend who sits in BOD.

Just thought it is relevent to share some thoughts here:

Power in the Church
Chapter 8

Quote:

"There is a strain in a man's heart that will sometime or other run out to excess, unless the Lord restrain it, but it is no good to venture it: it is necessary therefore, that all power that is on earth be limited, church-power or other."
-John Cotton

The author writes @ pg 91:

"Bullies do not consider what's best for all concerned instead they seek a position of power from which they can dominate others.

They are pompous at the workplace and take advantage of their position of power to maintain control.

I know bullies in business, government,and ministry who do not treat people with dignity and who look with disdain on anyone who does not agree with them.

They do not listen to the views of others and care only about getting credit for things that make them look good.

People sometimes use others to advance and exalt their own agenda. When we become power seekers, power brokers, and attention-getters, all that matters is our program and our ministry.

The only way to deal with bullies is to get things out in the open. They are always afraid of the sunshine. Such people need to be confronted. Someone needs to stand up and challenge them.

Oh, for a prophetic voice that does not bow to one's friends or seek political influence. We fail morally when we let the power of self-indulgence perpetuate itself."

The above sounds and seems very familiar to us in Calvary Church.
The above book is written to alert us and for us to learn from those who have made mistakes...

The author said " I am convinced that our most basic problem as human beings is PRIDE and LUST FOR POWER.... It is seductive and it comes to us in subtle ways. It is the FATAL CONCEIT."

WE have been bold to confront and our leaders must be honest and sincere to admit where they have gone wrong and hence to make amends.

tainted Pulpit said...

The love offering collected for Rev. Phil Stevenson, Sr. Pastor of Perth International City Church, Perth, Australia, was never given to him.

You mean annoucement made to collect the offering not given ???

This is done over a pulpit ???

Are they telling lies behind a pulpit???

Now I understand why David Cho's wife brought along her pulpit with her when she came to Calvary to preached.

Our pulpit is tainted by our illegal pastors

Poor Ps Phil said...

This was waht happened abt Ps Phil Stevenson. He came as a youth pastor and the youths collected a love offering for him. But they found out later on that the love offering was never given back to Ps Phil and was kept by the church instead. The poor Ps.Phil was so discouraged.

Poor Ps Phil said...

sorry, I meant he came to preach during youth camp.and the love offering was collected for him during the youth camp.

Apparently, PG was also one of the youth speakers during one of the youth camps and they too collected a love offering for PG. No prizes for guessing whether the love offering was given to PG.

Just Wondering ..... said...

Knowing PG .....

Could it be that the collection for Ps Phil Stevenson was more than the collection for PG?

Or could it be that PG just "gasak" Ps Phil Stevenson's share as well since PG deemed that PG's collection was too low?

Just Wondering ......

pshn said...

The plight of Pastor Adeline Koh.

Extract from the CT interview with DL:

“I would like to highlight the plight of our Ampang outreach Pastor, Sis. Adeline Koh, a BCM (degree ) graduate. She has been paid by our Church a salary of RM250 a month over the past 7-8 months. Due to this deplorable circumstance, she is forced to live in the store room of the Church!”

This is really terrible considering the income from the hardcore is RM340.00. Are we back to having to sort things out things with PG, PO & Missions Committee??

DL, or anyone out there - can you please give me the contact of Pastor Adeline asap!

Discernment Needed said...

Love offering collected but not given? Someone has to give an answer for this surely! I want to know. But before anyone starts the bandwagon of "siphoning money" and "being liars" or come up with some conspiracy theory, don't you want to know why was the offering taken and then not given?

Similarly, the deacon's son who flew somewhere for something and this was paid by the church/Mission Department ... don't any of you want to know where and for what purpose before you come to a conclusion and shout "abuse of power/misue of funds" or make other assumptions?

Perhaps Dr Lum himself would be so kind as to provide some clarification. Then if the church leadership fails to clarify, at least a more informed decision/conclusion can be arrived at. As it stands it is only half the story.

Poor Ps Phil said...

Dear Just Wondering,
sorry..maybe I was being a bit confusing in my comments. Actually, Ps Phil and PG spoke in different youth camps, different years. There's only 1 youth camp speaker per youth camp. But bottom line is, they cheated a poor australian pastor of being given his love offering and they also cheated the youths who thought they were giving offering to Ps Phil.

Poor Ps Phil said...

guess what, both Ps Phil and the youths also dunno why the love offering wasn't given to Ps Phil. Coz the church decided to keep it la, why else.
Do u know that during those years where we had our mega Christmas or Easter shows in Stadium Negara etc. and the pastors/deacons mentioned to the crowd that the show is free but we will collect offering for such and such a charity etc? Well, guess what..some of these offerings collected for the charities never make it to the charities either. Instead, the church kept it for themselves to pay for the stadium expenses. What a rip off...to lie to the public in order to get more offering.

bias questions said...

Discernmt Needed, is there really any need to explain why Pastor Phil wasn't given the love offering promised to him or why the deacon's son and PG's grandchild was given money to fly overseas by the Missions dept???? CC leadership is telling lies / practising double standards / misusing funds and authority,that's why. How come you never ask questions like 'How does Ps Phil feel after being lied to?' or 'Why does PG's granddaughter's airfare need to be sponsored by the church?'Btw, she is back from US again. Wonder who paid for her airfare this time round.

Heartbroken said...

My heart broke when I read that our outreach pastor, Sis. Adeline Koh was paid a meagre salary of RM250 while PG fattened himself with a 100 times more salary each month. He then try to shed off his fats using the church's RM15,000 at an exclusive club. This is really a terrible exploitation which I never imagine can happen in our church.

PG's supporters, have you been blinded in your conscience to justify that PG deserved all the perks he amassed? Now will you continue to be blinded and your conscience seared to such deplorable conditions of our outreach pastor?

All ye Calvarites with God's conscience, stand up for justice to be done so that our outreach pastors and misson workers in God's harvest field are not exploited further by PG and his blind BODs and APs.

Discernment Needed said...

"... some of these offerings collected for the charities never make it to the charities either. Instead, the church kept it for themselves to pay for the stadium expenses. What a rip off...to lie to the public ..."

The above are very serious allegations by Poor Ps Phil. I wonder whether he/she is simply mouthing off or will NOW SHOW/COME UP WITH the concrete facts/evidence that will back his/her statement. Otherwise, this is what is meant be baseless allegations!

Discernment Needed said...

And by the way, if the concrete facts/evidence is produced, I will certainly have a BIG issue with the church on this matter!

hmmm.. said...

I've been observing comments by Discernment Needed and generally feel that he or she is never discerning nor a neutral.I hope u will change yr name, Discernment Needed..as after using it for quite a while, you still don't seem to be able to discern properly. Maybe can change yr name to 'No Discernment'.

Pandai Gasak said...

On Rev Phil's love offering...my kids were also at the camp. THey found out that the offering was not given and were told that the offering was used to cover the airfare and hotel! It is just not right that Ps Phil Stevenson did not receive a cent from the love offering. Now that my kid is in PD attending the youth camp, I hope this won't happen again to the camp speaker!

Discernment Needed said...

Is it so wrong to want to hear both sides of the issue before coming to a decision/conclusion? Is it so wrong to ask for facts/evidence to support a serious allegation? If you think it is wrong, then I guess we have different approaches of arriving at informed decisions/conclusion.

Poor Ps Adeline Koh said...

Since TO & RaY are so good at "angkat kaki", perhaps they should takeover Ps Adeline Koh's position plus pay & give half their pay to her. This way, CC can save half of TO's &/or RaY's "gaji". Wah! A lot of money eh? Considering TO's gaji is RM 1X,000 & RaY's can't be very far off since he's so good at "sandiwara" at the last AGM.

hmmmm... said...

It is wrong when you only raise questions to try and justify that what PG and BOD did might have a good reason although the action done by them in itself is wrong. Why don't you try and ask questions like Why PG needs RM15k to be paid by the church for his gym expenses? If he told you it is because he needs to keep fit so that he will look smart in his sunday suit, will that then be acceptable to you?

Got Discernment said...

Discernment Needed, Discernment Needed !!1

You really have a problem don't you? Any way your moniker fits you, you really need a lot of discernment.

Why don't you just grow up before your partake in discussions amongst adults? How to teach you ah? Suggest you go back to school lor.

Poor Discernment Needed, have you forgotten that God promise to give your wisdom if you seek Him diligently & ask for it.

Why don't you do just that - go say your goodnight prayer now & go to bed, tomorrow do share your testimony with us that He has enlightened you & then change your moniker to The Enlightened.

Goodnight Discernment Needed! Sleep Tight & Don't Let The Mosquitoes Bite.

Calling Adeline Koh to response, please said...

Dear Adeline Koh

1. You are being treated like that.. to sleep in the store room, aiyo.. i stayed in a small little double storey house, but i dont asked my maid to sleep in the store room...

2. we encourage you to come forward and share your grievances, this is too much of our senior pastor to behave and treat you so ..

to : BOD

1. especially to the lady deacon, you are a lady, how do you feel to see your sister in christ being treated in such manner, to sleep in the store room?

2. my children monthly allowance is abt rm300. that is for food and some general expenses only. you know, one "chap fan" (mix rice) with simple vege. eg tofu and some vege already cost 3.50 a meal. 3 meals a day, say cost rm 12( LOW side), how much does a simple person need for a month? but her salary is only rm250.00.

3. can we ask Pam and Jaime to go sleep in the store room?

4. BOD, you mean to say, you guys do nothing abt this?

5. SP, you said you need the mission fund for your CIM, one year RM200,000. and here the mission worker only deserve RM250 a month. What a great disparity.( the poor and the rich)

more qualified said...

Adeline Koh has recently earned her Bachelors in BCM.Congrats!
She is officially more theologically qualified than Pam and Jim Guneratnam and Chrislee.

fried sotong said...

anyway, don't expect Sis Adeline Koh to make any comments abt this as she is still a staff of CC. If she ever commented on this, she will be fried sotong.

Just Wondering ..... said...

KC said that CCC looks like the Egyptian Pharoah's tomb. Is PG building CCC for his ....?

Just wondering ......

Anonymous said...

Why is PG still allowed to carry on his charade?

I said before, change the lock of his office, get the guard to refuse him entry and walk him back to his car!

Declare him incompetent, senile, insane... whatever... get him out! Fast!

Terrible state of affairs with the latest disclosure from Dr. Lum.

Adeline...poor Adeline... Get out as fast as possible. Talk to Pastor Chew of SIB. He is wanting and looking for a lot of young pastors with a heart for God and his sheeps.

No body deserves RM 250.00 Adeline should be paid minimun RM 1,800-RM 2,500.00.

No shame kah Board of Deacons?

Park Lah

Why So Quiet said...

Why So Long

Please speak to BOD regarding sis Adeline's issues and also insist that the BOD trace the love offering due to Ps Phil!

It will be more worth while assisting in these issues since you sound to have a good rapport with BOD. GB.

Food For A Thot...... said...

I was informed trainee Pastors dont get anything

They are also required to look for their own food and their own flocks.

This also happened to P Seward.

Remember one time he told us he went to his mail box expecting to find some alms but collected
dust instead !

Some novice Pastors in rural areas
dont get paid.

They received salaries in kind.
Chicken, eggs, vegetables & etc.,

Heard that Tony & Christine started
off in this way during their
basic training.

Conferred DD said...

Dear more qualified,

Adeline Koh with her Bachelor in BCM is NOT only officially more theologically qualified than Pam and Jim Guneratnam and Chris Lee, but also PG, who only has a diploma. His DD is conferred, and therefore not counted at all. There's why PG always looks down on BCM, but sings praises for AIM, his baby.

Times have changed said...

Hi Food for Thot,

Times have changed and also CC can afford it as worshippers give millions to missions every year. If CC can give USD10,000 to Pas Guynes for chairing just one meeting, where there's no souls won (hopefully there's non lost), paying RM250 per MONTH for winning souls for our God is an INSULT.

On your claims on Tony and Christine, kindly substantiate.

Anonymous said...

As a Calvarite, I always remind myself to keep a cool disposition in the midst of this "mess", while in search of the truth.

The authenticity of what had been said by Bro. Dr. Lum can easily be verified by the Church records and/or the persons involved in the same meetings.

So, do not pre-judge and jump into any conclusion by listening to ANY one side of the story - whether Bro. Dr. Lum's or the BOD's - to be fair and equitable.

Truth can only be revealed by investigating into both sides of the (full) story, otherwise why the Court needs CROSS EXAMINATION to establish the truth.

Let all interested parties have a fair trial without fear and favour, without coercion and intimidation, and without provocation.

Let us have the full story first, before we judge. And not forgetting that ONLY JESUS IS THE FINAL JUDGE.

Until there is fair trial to settle this matter, God's business is affected.

I feel sad.

Food For A Thot..... said...

Hi Times Have Changed.....

Best Tony & Christine to substantiate as they are listening in.

Saw their photo in one of the Churches ( Not AoG) supporting these two young lovely couples.

God Bless you & A Blessed Christmas & New Year.

Adeline's Friend said...

I have already informed Adeline to respond. I will not provide her phone no. here because I don't want her to be 'harrassed' by well-meaning CT readers or by crank-calls from PG supporters.

Yes, I can confirm that poor Adeline has suffered much, & yet, when you hear 'the other side of the story,' the Missions Director (a.k.a. SK) keeps complaining to other church staff that Adeline is a 'pain in the neck'!

Is this the way CC looks at Outreach workers? That article posted by "Pride & Power" is very relevant - the church leadership BULLIES those under them!

Anti-Discernment Needed and Anti-Why So Long said...

Discernament Needed,

If this (proof posted on CT) is not proof enough for you then I am sure that nothing will sway you from your total devotion to PG, PG2, the whole Guneratnam Dynasty, the BOD & the APs! Most likely, you are one of them masquerading as 'neutral party.'

You can't fool us, Discernment Needed - and by the way, you have not apologized to Dr. Vijay yet! If you are as good a Christian as you have claimed to be, then do the right thing & apologize for your rudeness!

Food For Thought said...

To Food For A Thot @ 8.09am,

I hear & comprehend your comment but I have this question to pose to you.

When I was a kid, some 50 years ago (that's probably when Ps Seaward started), my parents could not afford to spend too much money on toys. My siblings & I had to make our own toys such as guns, cars, Monopoly set, etc., etc.

Would you expect my children to make their own toys now that we can afford to buy for them? Likewise, would you expect your kids to make their own toys if you LOVE them & can AFFORD to buy toys for them?

Thus, your analogy of Ps Seaward with Ps Adeline Koh is unjustified & uncalled for (times have changed); plus you owe her an apology. I suggest you send your tithes to subsidise her "under the poverty line" allowance of RM 250 per month.

CC & PG can AFFORD to pay Ps Adeline Koh a decent salary if PG can pay pastors, like TO, RM 1x,000 per month. I can only conclude then that the only reason why PG does not pay her a decent salary is that PG loves to hang on to the $$$ MORE than he LOVES his trainee pastors.

Is PG serving Mammon now instead of serving God? Only God & PG knows. By his misdeeds, I can only guess that PG now serves Mammon. May God have mercy on him.

God's laws not man's laws said...

Annoymous @ 8.29 a.m.

You are trying to justify again by talking about the laws of the land.

Why don't you talk about God's laws? Why do you keep crying foul and asking for other side of the story and facts to support all the wrongs? The evidences and results of the wrongful acts are already there. We can see with our own eyes as God has allowed circumstances and events to reveal the truth to us.

GOD is seated on the throne! He will establish Truth & Righteousness in CC no matter how our leaders try to manipulate and do God's business their own way.

PG, PG2, APs and BOD have had ample opportunities to come out to tell the truth but they chose to tell more lies and make cover ups. This reminds me of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

You are still singing the same tune and some more want cross examination. More and more worms will be crawling out by the thousands.

If you are a truly good friend and trusted advisor of Pastors and BOD best to advise PG and BOD, just be humble and submit to God's calling to repent and put things right.

Too much shame and disgrace have been displayed in CC and with the real happenings taking place now, this Christmas will be nightmare to them.

All the wealth and high & stylish living cannot bring any joy and peace to their hearts. Only sadness and regrets...

Anonymous said...

We agree with Anonymous 8.29am for a fair trial.

By looking at the same situation wherein the glass is half filled with water, there are two interpretations to it. Half full and/or half empty.

Both interpretations are right and both can be wrong.Which is which? God knows.

Monkey Tricks said...

Adeline's friend at 9.10am commented as follows:-

"Is this the way CC looks at Outreach workers? That article posted by "Pride & Power" is very relevant - the church leadership BULLIES those under them!"

CORRECT !!! CORRECT !!! CORRECT !!!

You are 110% correct, the church leadership BULLIES those under them!

The questions we need to ask ourselves are, firstly, "why are they doing so?" &, secondly, "why are they not practising what our Lord Jesus has taught us to love our neighbours?".

I have posed myself those questions & I am not so sure if ALL of you will agree with this same answer for both the questions - "KEPIMPINAN MELALUI TAULADAN" (this was our National Day slogan some years ago which means "LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE").

So if you find that our APs & church staff are BULLYING those under then, you must pray for the BULLIES & forgive them for they know not what they are doing. The BULLIES are only aping their leader (PG), like they say "MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO".

The moral of the story is "get rid of the Monkey Leader (who only loves Money) & all the other monkeys will fall in line".

The Truth is Still Out There .... said...

To Anonymous at 9.44am,

Are you & Anonymous at 8.29am, one & the same person since both are styled as Anonymous?

If not, can both of you NOT be so stiff-necked, like the Israelites of Moses days? Many bloggers have in the past called for the NON-USAGE of Anonymous but you are still obstinate & using it.

Or are you guys from the BOD which someone has termed as "BODOH, OBSTINATE & DUMB"? If so, you truly live up to your middle name - OBSTINATE.

Anonymous at 9.44am, you commented that "both interpretations are right and both can be wrong.Which is which? God knows."

You are wrong in your first statement as BOTH cannot be right nor can BOTH be wrong. As we unravel the TRUTH, one is RIGHT & the other is WRONG.

But you are partly right in your last statement that "God knows", 'cos besides Him (who is all knowing) there are others who also know the TRUTH - the culprit(s), the victim(s), the on-lookers who keep quiet ('cos they are man fearing), the onlookers who speak up ('cos they fear God more than they fear man), etc., etc.

The TRUTH is STILL out there .....

pshn said...

The privilege of the privileged
I recollect that PG’s daughter’s undergraduate education fees for a Christian School in USA was fully paid by CC with the approval of the then BOD. However, I cannot recollect her ever missing a neither single meal nor do I recollect PO or SK ever recommending that she sleeps in a storeroom. I do not think PO & KS could have ever dared bully PG’s daughter into living by faith, a plight reserved only for the less well endowed.
Further details can only be available from the single reference copy of BOD meeting minutes. The other copies have already been shredded. This reference copy of the minutes of all the BOD meetings will, most likely, be kept very, very securely under the pillow of PG.

storytime said...

A Policeman caught a thief stealing money from a poor widow. This thief was then brought to court for trial. The poor widow, the thief and the policemen were present at the court.

Both the poor widow and the policemen testified on what the thief did. However, the judge, being the ‘discerning’ man that he is, asked the thief why he did it. After all, there’s always 2 sides to the story and a fair trial is needed. The thief then tearfully said that he was stealing but it is because he was hungry and haven’t eaten for many days.

Question: Does the judge give his verdict on the trial based on the testimonies of the poor widow and the policeman as well as the actions of the thief OR does he base his verdict on the reason why the thief did what he did?

Verdict: If the judge was someone like WSL or Discernmt needed, he would say the thief is innocent because he had a perfectfully good reason for committing that crime. The judge then sets the thief free to roam the streets and continue stealing while the poor widow ends up with her money stolen without justice being served.

Discernment Needed said...

Let me put the Dr Vijay's episode to rest ...

When Dr Vijay started to interact in this blog and gave useful principles on how to approach/consider the various issues which were discussed, I did not react to him. But when he began to propose specific actions for members of Calvary Church who had difference in opinion/positions with the church leadership to take - e.g. to invite speakers from other churches on our own to take "church meetings"; to start our own worship somewhere else, to come up with our own programmes/study materials, etc... I expressed my concern on 2 grounds: (1) why is Dr Vijay proposing these things - what is his intention; and (2) I do not agree that these actions are those which will bring healing and reconciliation but on the contrary they will close the door for any opportunity for unity within the Body.

Now if raising the above 2 concerns, obviously differing from Dr Vijay's proposals, is considered "rude" I do not know what to call the things that some (note that I said some) bloggers hurl against others who do not share their opinions/position. I assume they will call it freedom of speech and "if you can't take it, don't blog here".

Some comments: ... "Why don't you just grow up before your partake in discussions amongst adults? How to teach you ah? Suggest you go back to school lor." ... "Most likely, you are one of them masquerading as 'neutral party.'"

So, do I get an apology? Sigh!

Nevertheless if my differing view and articulating such view had upseted Dr Vijay, I apologise.

Anti-Discernment Needed and... said...

Good! I respect you for your apology!

However, just to put in my defence for Dr. Vijay, I believe Dr. Vijay had good intentions in giving us suggestions - after all, he is championing good church governance, which is his work, his ministry. But you became alarmed because you felt that his suggestions 'threatened' PG & PG's future with CC!

Discernment Needed said...

And by the way, if there was a "threat" which I wanted to defend, it was a "threat" to the unity of the Body.

And so, do I get an apology from you as well, "Anti-Disbursement Needed" for your allegation ... "But you became alarmed because you felt that his suggestions 'threatened' PG & PG's future with CC!"? No?

Against Injustice To God People said...

Can the BOD investigate into the ill treatment of church workers:

1. Sally Tan had her pay drastically cut by Senior Pastor when she reached 55. Deeply appointed, she left both her job and the church.
2. Adrian Lee, wonderful worship leader, was never given an opportunity to move up. Disappointed too, he left.
3. Many others besides Adeline Koh whose plight was highlighted.

Senior Pastor supposedly to have retired but continues without members' approval. Unashamedly, he and wife and children still draw huge and full and yearly increasing pay with promotion.

This RUBBISH must stop. BOD must act. Otherwise, how can we say we are Christians and please God. Stop this INJUSTICE in front of our eyes and in the church!

EGM Attendee said...

Even KK Wong, the lawyer who supposed to have charged us RM500 per hour for the report on CIM, had the decency NOT TO CHARGE when he discovered that there was this group of TTG members zealously guiding God's money.

Here, SP and BOD were so legalistic and felt no wrong. How we call this type of leaders???

Late Cub said...

EGM attendee

KK Wong did not charge because only partial info given. Designated funds info not given until last minute. He was shocked to hear about the designated funds in CIM.

Who dare to charge when info not enough????

IF KK Wong can render free service, PG and GFF must learn from KK Wong.

the truth is out there said...

Silence Is Golden by Frankie Valli

Oh don't it hurt deep inside,
To see someone do something to her,
Oh don't it pain to see someone cry,
How especially if that someone is her.

Silence is golden, but my eyes still see,
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see.

Talking is cheap people will follow like sheep,
How could she tell he deceived her so well,
Pity she'll be the last to know.

How many times will she fall for his lines,
Should I tell her or should I be cool,
And if I tried I know she'd say I lied,
Mind your own business don't hurt her you fool.

Silence is golden, but my eyes still see,
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see.

It's riddle, isn't it? Figure out where PG & PG2, their supporters, TTG and concerned Calvarites fit -in.

Anti-Discernment Needed and not Anti- Disbursement Needed said...

Dear Discernment Needed,

If my words have offended you, I apologize.

However, to be fair, I feel that what I have said was correct...the unity of the Body has already been long shaken by the lack of transparency, truth & accountability in PG's 40 years of mismanagement & mistreatment of church and sheep....so, in truth, you were more threatened by the
threat to PG's future in CC.

But of course, you would disagree.

Heart Desire said...

Psalm 15:1

“LORD,

who shall abide in thy tabernacle?

Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

He that walketh uprightly,
and worketh righteousness,
and speaketh the truth
in his heart.”

Lord, this is TTG heart desire

TTG shall abide in thy tabernacle

TTG shall dwell in thy holy hill

TTG that walketh uprightly
TTG worketh righteousness
TTG speaketh the truth

Lord, grant our heart desire
In Jesus Name
Amen

Winslow said...

I'm appalled to learn that PG's granddaughter and a senior deacon's son have benefitted from a special fund set up to pay for airfares, etc. And this is done hush-hush, without the knowledge of deacons and members.

To me, this is again a BETRAYAL OF MEMBERS' TRUST and my heart is really grieved by such a callous act. We give in faith and our faith and trust have been BETRAYED. This is something I personally find it very difficult to accept, because the BETRAYER IS MY CHURCH, not a fly-by-night company that is out to fleece unsuspecting suckers. This is definitely a CONFLICT OF INTEREST as the recipients are related to the individuals who form part of the BOD. This is totally unacceptable, more so in the church context, and I'm totally ashamed that it has happened.

There's no TRANSPARENCY at all. If the church leadership really wants to help, it should be to DESERVING INDIVIDUALS, and OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF CALVARY CHURCH.

The fund should have been be properly constituted with transparent guidelines on who are eligible to apply for funding.

The fund should be managed by a committee comprising individuals of high moral standing and every application should be thoroughly vetted by the committee before any approval for funding is approved.

I don't think any member would have objected to the setting up of such a fund if it's done aboveboard. And the money need not come from missions giving - I'm sure members will give sacrificially.

I hope the BOD will restore the DIMINISHING trust of members by doing the right thing. Enough damage has been done, and much hurt has been inflicted. My appeal to the BOD is, please make it right for your fellow believers, and more so for our GOD WHO WILL NEVER BE MOCKED.

God bless.

In Him,
Winslow

David said...

Heb 10:31
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Greeting in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

I have been reading the Calvary blog for sometime even though I have never commented on it.

This is because I am not a Calvarite and hence I do not really know the true issue of the matter

I first met Prince way back in 1975 and Peter Ong & Steven Kum (The coffee house ministry at Sungai Wang) in the late 1970s.

From the comments I read from the blog I could not help but noticed the amount of anger that some of you have and this anger if not released to our Lord will one day be eating some of your alive-literally

I felt compelled to comment because I do not want to see some of you derailed from your faith because of this “holy” anger or indignation.

It will happen so subtly that you would not even realize it.

It like the story of the frog being slowly boiled to death without even realizing it.

As we continue to believe that we have the right to this “holy anger” our hearts may one day be hardened to a point that we no longer will able to express or feel compassion.

If what has been written in the blog is true then I strongly support the mission and objective of TTT.

If you believe that you have the strength, courage and will to take on this “Goliath” then do proceed

The truth must be revealed no matter how much it hurts so that the cleansing process can begin.

However, in your quest for TTT or justice please be constantly on guard against this “holy” anger or indignation or self-rightousness.

Having said that I also strongly believe that God is in total control and he will know how to protect his name, honour and glory.

Never, misjudge God’s patience as a weakness – Remember what happened to Eli and his sons

Heb 10:31
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Please pray for those who you felt have wronged you.

There are two reasons for this.

First, when God starts to act, you cannot fathom the fury that Paul warned about in Heb 10:31 that can befall them.
Please pray fervently for god’s mercy on them that they will repent and that they will not be broken beyond repair

Second, in praying for them your soul will be restored.
Instead of anger you will begin to have a strong compassion for them.
The love of God will begin to flow through you.

Altered Minutes said...

dEAR pshn,
your quote;
Further details can only be available from the single reference copy of BOD meeting minutes. The other copies have already been shredded. This reference copy of the minutes of all the BOD meetings will, most likely, be kept very, very securely under the pillow of PG.


May I add, this reference copy of the minutes of all the BOD meetings, ALTERED, will, most likely, be kept very,very securely under the pillow of PG

Time To Go said...

Lets wait no more!

Time to go for the Guneratnams and the BOD.

The more I read the more I am ashamed of being a Calvarite for more than 30 years. The more grief I have.

I just cant believe we cannot do anything to just ONE person. How come?

pshn said...

LOW $$$$$$$ FLOW

Inside information reveals that offerings
reduced by 2/3 rd over the year !!
When CASH is low, Money is King !!
TOTT is working, slowly but surely !!
This is one of the rare situations in life
Where doing nothing is doing something !!
And being good-for-nothing can be a compliment !!
Don't waste this special moment.
It may never come again !

Turn Off The Tap said...

I agree with pshn the ONLY way to bring PG & BOD to God in repentance is by TURNing OFF THE TAP (TOTT).

Ha ! Ha ! Ha !

PG extends his LOTT (Leg On The Table) treatment to those whom he is not happy with.

So let us in UNISON extend our TOTT (Turn Off The Tap) treatment to PG & BOD to bring them to their senses & to God in repentance.

Financial experts will tell you for a hefty fee that "in a recession (crisis), CASH is KING"

Now you are getting it for FREE from pshn that in CC's crisis, CASH is KING as well. So hold on to your cash, don't give it to the Prince after all we are Kings & Priests in God's sight.

Ha ! Ha ! Ha !

Poor PG is getting back a taste of his own medicine.

TOTT (ours) Vs LOTT (his) !!!

Guess who will win? Only God knows & Time can tell.

Sorry PG. Bye Bye PG. Adios Amigo.

Anonymous said...

Apple of His eye writes,

When PG wanted to build CCC, PG's eyes is only on $$$ and care less about the financial status of the members. He himself does nothing but only beg for more more more $$$ from the pulpit. Every Sunday, never fail to mention $$$ - very sian. From what I know, Pas Florence Teh of Glory Assembly of God, Pandan Indah (By the way, she is the BCM .... )is collecting and carrying a lot of used stuff like bottles, cans, etc, and also old newspapers in her van. She will dispose all these stuff and get money and every cent will be put into the church building fund so they can purchase the building which they are now renting. Members (small congregation) are trying very hard to raise money. Everybody, including the pastors, are playing his/her part in this project. Wah, what a different I see - the pastors also doing something - they love the church, their sheep, and work along with them. The members even praise their pastors and the wonderful thing is that pastors and members can mingle and joke together like friends. Very hard to find this in CC. Pastor Florence really have a shepherd heart.

All Bottled Up said...

All this PG's supporters espousing perspective of bottle as half-full compare to half empty (filled with half truth) leaves us insatiable for the full truth, nothing but the whole truth so help us God.
When we are continually being short-changed, instead of a full bottle we leave CC (pulpit messages, announcements, meetings, agm, egm, leaders' meetings etc.) every time with half empty satisfaction bottled up. What do you expect us, over the 30-40 yrs, not to believe that we are LIED, WRONGED and SINNED against by PG, Guneratnams, spineless BOD and church leaders.
Prolonging and procastinating the inevitable, this SAGA reminds me of this refrain......


+++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++
Papa would do whatever he could
Preach a little gospel, sell a couple bottles of Doctor Good


+++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++


Grandpa'd do whatever he could
Preach a little gospel, sell a couple bottles of Doctor Good

+++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++

You (PG and supporters) are doing yourself a great disservice by commiting more sins and wrongdoings against your Christian brothers and sisters in CC.


Note: We are no more PG's sheep, as pointed out very cogently here, as he is an illegal CC pastor. Likewise for the BOD and pastors and any other decisions or appointments made or manipulated by PG.

Pastor using church credit said...

KTLA News
Pastor using church credit

December 1, 2008

LOS ANGELES -- The pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, who recently admitted to using church credit cards for sizable personal expenses, apologized to his congregation Monday.

Pastor John J. Hunter, 51, racked up at least $122,000 on the church's tab, including family vacations, clothes, jewelry, bikes and auto supplies.

Addressing more than 6,000 congregants at three services on Sunday, Hunter said he made mistakes and that it was "disconcerting and embarrassing" to see private church matters aired publicly.

He assured churchgoers that he had done nothing illegal and that he was working to resolve the problems. He added that the church remained financially strong.

Hunter and church officials said he had signed an agreement to repay the money. The church has also instituted stricter accounting policies, such as spending guidelines and more frequent audits, to guard against similar problems in the future.

Hunter is also working with federal tax officials to repay back taxes, penalties and interest amassed over 17 years and totaling some $309,000.

He claims he legally opted out of the social security system years ago -- as ministers are allowed to do -- but that the IRS had no record of it and therefore wrongly assessed the taxes.

Discernment Needed said...

Thank you Anti-Discernment Needed for your apology. I wished that more of some (note I said some) of the bloggers were like you. I agree with you that the unity of the Body has "already been shaken" - you used your words wisely. I guess our call then is to preserve this unity and not to let it be destroyed. Let's move on.

Winslow wrote:

"I'm appalled to learn that PG's granddaughter and a senior deacon's son have benefitted from a special fund set up to pay for airfares, etc."

If you read Dr Lum's interview, he did not mentioned a "special (secret) fund" being set up. Also, he did not mention that from this "special (secret) fund" other items (Winslow's "etc.") were paid for. Infact I don't really know how many times the airfares were paid. Once for SP's grand-daughter and once for the deacon's son? Once every year? Many, many occasions over the last one or two years? We don't have the facts/details.

Don't you agree with me that Winslow's statement is an extension of Dr Lum's disclosure? Like I said, if there is concrete proof/evidence to confirm, perhaps he (Winslow) should offer this proof/evidence in public (i.e. in this blog) since the allegation is made in public. No?

And before any of you wallop me for calling Winslow a liar - note that I have done none of this. All I am saying is that there is a gap from Dr Lum's disclosure of this issue to Winslow's statement. And all I am asking is for this gap to be addressed, that's all. This cannot be unreasonable can it?

Pastor has resigned said...

Supporters of a local pastor accused of misappropriating church funds say he has resigned.

Last week, 13News uncovered the story of Pastor Ken Montgomery of Praise 3 Ministries church. According to an official court decision, Montgomery used more than $125,000 in church money for his personal expenses.

At a vote held Sunday, Montgomery and his supporters were expected to make their case for why they should have complete control of the church. However, Montgomery never appeared, and his supporters say he resigned.

The church trustees who were taking Montgomery to court were overjoyed that they got to sit in front of their church and not have to look over their shoulder.

"I haven't really been in this church since last September,” said Bertha Borjes. “That's a long time for me. My son's been in Iraq twice during that time. I needed my church body to be close to me."

According to a lawsuit the members filed against their pastor, trustees were asked to leave their church and threatened with arrest if they ever came back.

Because, according to the suit and confirmed by the court commissioner, their pastor used church money to pay personal bills and presented fake receipts for some items.

"My stomach was a little queasy,” said Wilma Sirene.

The same day 13News' story aired, a message popped up on the church billboard saying, pray for forgiveness.

Then Sunday, as a tropical depression moved in, the church voted on a new constitution. It was a chance to remove the pastor from power.

"The church was full, and I thought, 'Is this how many he ran away,’” said Borjes.

A vote was taken; 55 to 22, and the ladies who have been banned for months are now in control of the church.

"I'm going to shout for joy. We got our church. I can't believe it,” said Sue Arellano.

Winslow said...

Dear Discernment Needed,

If you wish, you can check with Dr Lum as to where the $$$ used to pay for the airfares of PG's granddaughter and senior deacon's son came from. And for your info, somebody else also benefitted from the fund too. For this, you can verify with PG or any of the deacons.

By the way, Dr Lum has made himself available to explain the issues brought up in the interview with CT (refer to announcement). Why don't you check with him. I've no issue (nor quarrel??) with you, my brother/sister. God bless.

Concerned Christian Mother said...

David,
Thank you for your very thoughtful comment. I agree with you. What I am concerned about this whole saga is that the longer it drags on, the more dirt it will uncover, the more anger & bitterness will be generated in the hearts of the wronged people of Calvary...& who knows what will happen when the Lord suddenly returns for His church? Calvarites will be caught unawares & many will be left behind....knowing the great dangers of the Great Tribulation, how many of us can make it? How many will give in to fear & pressure & end up with the mark of the Beast?

Seriously speaking,the pastors & the BOD of Calvary would be guilty of dragging so many Calvarites with them into the fires of hell!

I am reminded of a dream my daughter had last year, in January 2007. In this dream, she saw a great gathering of Calvarites at a meeting - it looked like it was a church camp meeting. On hindsight it could well be the church AGM (or EGM). Suddenly the floor of the building gave way, & everybody started plunging into hell, friends (whom she recognised) & family as well! It was a terrible nightmare & she woke up with a fright & couldn't get back to sleep but spent the rest of the morning reading the Bible & praying, not knowing fully what this dream meant! Is it a coincidence that ONE YEAR LATER, in January 2008, the Calvary SAGA began, affecting the whole church!

I hold the pastors of Calvary, especially PG & PG2, & the BOD, responsible for the spiritual well-being of the sheep of Calvary Church! Please repent & turn from your wicked ways before you take the whole church with you into hell!

Discerning said...

Dear Discernment Needed,

I wish to highlight a point raised in your comment:

"If you read Dr Lum's interview, he did not mentioned a "special (secret) fund" being set up. Also, he did not mention that from this "special (secret) fund" other items (Winslow's "etc.") were paid for."

"Special" does not mean "secret" and neither does "secret" mean "special", so get you facts right before you rebut and get your foot in your mouth. You really need some DISCERNMENT.

Already discerning said...

Dear Discrenment Needed,

If you want to know the truth, make an appointment to see Dr Lum. Be a man (or woman???) by revealing your true identity if you need discernment. If you are not true to yourself, you can't be true to others.

pshn said...

Significant minutiae of the minutes of the BOD

So, only one admission of tampering
And the minutes become white as snow??
Dare we be innocently trusting again ??
40 years of opportunities for alteration... not taken but once ?
I want to, I wish to, I’d like to.....
Apply that mustard seed faith
Which he himself taught us,
Once in a distant past.

What an error to make
To insist ........ one copy only !
And to have that one in one’s own control
What greater security than that, surely ??
But what temptation also.

BUT.........
It was changed it once.
Will people trust ...it was not changed twice ??
My reputation...they count for nothing ??
ONLY ONCE I SAY !! ONCE !

If only.......
At that point of temptation
I was not alone
That one could have damned me
in my temptation
Better he damn me here
Then I be damned to eternity

Oh ! If only the spineless BOD were not so
But alas, t’was I myself who brought them in
They could have insisted on their minutes
Which then could have played a valiant role
Of verifying the truth of mine, the only one.

Sadly, now my only minutes has nothing to vouch for it
It’s truthfulness very questionable
And mine own integrity lost forever.
ONLY ONCE I SAY !! ONCE !

The minutiae of the minutes of BOD

Got Discernment said...

Hi Discerning,

You are absolutely right about this Discernment Needed character, he/she sure needs to pray harder to God & ask Him for Godly wisdom.

Quote from DN's comment:-

Winslow wrote:

"I'm appalled to learn that PG's granddaughter and a senior deacon's son have benefitted from a special fund set up to pay for airfares, etc."

Discernment Needed wrote:

If you read Dr Lum's interview, he did not mentioned a "special (secret) fund" being set up. Also, he did not mention that from this "special (secret) fund" other items (Winslow's "etc.") were paid for.

Unquote.

Whilst we may fault Winslow for using the word "special" fund when CT said "Missions Funds" & Dr Lum said "paid by Missions Dept." BUT why is Discernment Needed adding salt & vinegar (ka yim ka choe) with his "special (secret) fund"?

Where did the word "secret" come from eh, Discernment Needed?

Like it was said before to you, you sure need a lot of Godly wisdom so please go & ask Him for it. If you are a juvenile, please grow up first before you partake in adults' discussion.

Grow up, Discernment Needed; don't waste our time lah. We already have enough of aggravation from PG & the BOD; we don't need people like you & "what his name" to add salt & vinegar (ka yim ka choe) here & there lah 'cos the CC Saga is already saucy & spiced up enough by PG & BOD.

Discernment Needed said...

Dear Discerning - please read Winslow's comments; perhaps for easy reference may I quote him "... And this is done hush-hush, without the knowledge of deacons and members." That's where the "secret" comes from.

Dear Winslow - I have no quarrel with you either. I just wanted to point out that sometimes we make public statements without giving the necessary support. No, this is not to say that there is none but if someone asks, we request him/her to talk in private ... but we have just made a public statement. By the way, Dr Lum in his interview already mentioned that the funds came from Missions. Perhaps this is the "special fund" you meant - if so, then it clarifies the matter.

Anyway, thank you for your reply/response. God Bless you as well!

Turn Off The Tap said...

Pursuant to pshn's comment that "..... only one admission of tampering and the minutes become white as snow??....."

I was taught that whether I take "one sen" or I take "RM 1m" without permission from the owner; the sin is the same. It is the act & not the quantum.

Thus, when PG admitted that he ONLY tampered with the BOD minutes ONCE over 40 years when he alone had the sole copy of the BOD minutes defies any human logic. 'Cos PG was caught ONLY ONCE for tampering the BOD minutes, what about the other times when he was not caught.

PG's integrity & credibilty is in question, can we still trust him?

Can God still trust PG?

Will God still want to use someone with such low standard of integrity & credibilty as His shepherd?

Will you, Calvarites, still accept such a character as your pastor, let alone a SP?

So where do we go from here? How do we move forward?

Just counter PG's infamous LOTT (Leg On The Table) treatment with our TOTT (Turn Off The Tap) treatment.

Right now, PG & BOD are still talking like they are "innocent". Bring them to their senses & to God in repentence by applying our TOTT; as they say "No Money No Talk"

Slave master said...

hi all

For many years, the missionaries of our church or staff that comes under missions department have been treated like second class citizens. When the main church gets bonuses, the missions staff may not get the same rate of bonus.
Previously, they were not given EPF and Socso contributions. I am not too sure whether they are given these contributions now.
So when Adeline's case was brought up, it is not surprising. This goes to show how our church is treating our missionaries and staff under missions dept.
Pastor Steven, since you are missions director now, I believe you know about this case. Would you like to exchange your monthly salary with Adeline's $250? Let us see whether you can live with $250and if you can do it then you can pay all our missionaries $250. I know you do not have to pay for rent because you are staying with your mum. Take up the challenge!

Do you know PG, you are EXPLOITING your brother or sister by paying $250? This reminds me of the slave that has to work for his master for free. In this case you are giving Adeline $250.

I AM VERY SURE GOD WILL NOT BE PLEASED WITH THIS ALSO!!!!!

Stop Giving said...

Agree with "Turn off the Tap".

Come on Calvarites, OPEN your eyes and see what PG has done.

STOP GIVING TO CALVARY CHURCH!!!!!

Another unknown said...

Refering to Winslow's comments at 1.47 pm regarding the persons who benefitted from the fund.
I know another pastor's daughter who also benefited from this fund.This pastor's daughter went to study in USA.
Want to know who? Go and ask this pastor yourself.

All the money given to missions have be channelled to the wrong people. It is meant for missions. Only God knows where the money given by the church people have gone to!!!

pshn said...

CC - WHAT A MESS !!

I appreciate all the comments made about the situation in CC.
Except those I just can’t stand
I call them Job’s comforters

The Job’s comforters (those who were not suffering)
Tried to advise Job (the one who was suffering....can I say like hell?? )
– like the True Calvarites presently in CC)
They were basically condemning Job
And using biblical verses to back up their criticism (like all legalistic Christians do)

EXCEPT THAT their advice was inappropriate! And irrelevant !
They did not know that Job was a good man in the eyes of God
And God allow satan to cause suffering to fall on Job to test him.
Finally God rebuked them (Job’s comforters)
And asked them to repent and ask forgiveness from Job !

Please note one irony – JOB’S COMFORTERS DID NOT BRING COMFORT TO JOB !! ONLY CONDEMNATION (as if we don't have enough already)

I compare the present situation of CC to my house renovation done recently. It was initiated by my wife (who else??) The reason for a renovation is that you deem that the house is not good enough (like CC) So you start. What mess. What an experience. You think it will never end. You actually suffer – because we were staying in the house (Just like True Calvarites still staying in CC). And the noise – drilling, hammering, sawing. They never end (sounds like the cries of TTG and rebuttals of the opposite).

WHAT A MESS !! Just like CC is now. BUTTT....once it is finished. Wow! It’s beautiful and more comfortable than ever before. And I say it was all worth it!(But don’t tell my wife I said that.....she will do another renovation)

TRUE CALVARITES, IT IS GOING TO BE WORTH IT !!

In the know said...

Discernment Needed,

To help you in your search for discernment, I have some enlightenment for you. I have been kept informed by DL before his interview with CT that he was shocked when Pas. PO told him that the $$$ used to pay airfares for some people came from a fund which DL was not even aware existed at that point of time. Confirm this with DL if you are really keen to have discernment. Otherwise you will always have "gaps" in your simple mind.

Another unknown said...

to add to my comment "Another unknown"

Apparently the pastor's daughter was told that PG actually gave her ticket to USA.
Use church money to buy ticket, but say PG buy the ticket.

Orang Melayu cakap "Lembu punya susu, sapi punya nama"

PG will not understand this but this means another person does the good job, PG gets all the credit for the good job. Sure sly onelah

misuse of funds said...

I am seriously wondering why missions fund needed to be used to pay for PG's granddaughter's airfare to USA for her studies. Regardless of whether it was approved by the BOD or not, why should these missions funds even be used to pay for a rich family's daughter's air ticket? They can very well afford to pay for the airfare themselves.If we don't stop the rot now, more of our missions funds will be used to pay for airfares of PG's other 4 grandchildren once they grow up.Despicable i tell you.And PG's granddaugher is now back in KL once again for her holidays.Looks like they can afford flying her up and down every so often.Is it once or twice a year that she comes back from US??

CC Lords not Servants said...

Thoughts for your serious consideration:

FATAL CONCEIT by Richard W Dortch

Christian Power Brokers
@ Pg 103

Quote:

"You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you shall not have both."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The Priviledged Few

Within a society resides an element of people who are convinced they are right about most things. That means anyone who does not agree with them must be wrong. They are imperialists.

Imperialist legislators,
Imperialist business people, Imperialist educators,
Imperialist ministers,
Imperialist Christians.

They impose their ideas upon us by pushing their agenda. Their goal is to dominate our minds, our actions, what we believe, and what we should think about oursleves. Because they consider themselves the priviledged few, they feel it is their responsibility to make the rules for all of us.

They think they should tell the people what is best for them. What they really mean is "Follow me, but don't ask any questions.

Sometimes they are in places of leadership. We put them there because we believe them to be servants, but they are not servants at all.

They want to be lords - people who desire to control our minds.

Although they consider themselves the evangelical aristocracy,the classical Pentecostal, or the elite Charistmatics, they are only DECEIVING themselves and have LOST their sense of SERVANTHOOD.

ONLY BY HYPOCRISY, FEAR, AND LIES can the priviledged few exist. They can survive no other way. When we face them, WE MUST SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT AND CALL THEM INTO ACCOUNT.

If we acquiesce to the people with this mindset, we contribute to their delusion and become VICTIMS of their ABUSE."

We have been under submission and under torment to abuse of powers by the priviledged few in CC for several decades. We must speak up, speak out and call them to account.

When the Israelites cried out to God in Egypt, God raised a leader and brought them out of bondage.

We shall look to God to bring us out of this "modern day slavery" and be set free to serve Him with joy and gladness of heart always, no longer bounded by human rules and regulations.

can't take it anymore said...

TO's 2 daughters are in USA now, I wonder who pays their airfares....oh no.. dun tell me its from mission fund again...i can't take it anymore...pensang liaw

studied locally said...

can't take it anymore, we so cham rite. I never had the chance to go overseas to study,had to study locally coz so expensive.

u're always out of topic, discernmt Needed said...

Discernment Needed wrote: "If you read Dr Lum's interview, he did not mentioned a "special (secret) fund" being set up. Also, he did not mention that from this "special (secret) fund" other items (Winslow's "etc.") were paid for. Infact I don't really know how many times the airfares were paid. Once for SP's grand-daughter and once for the deacon's son? Once every year? Many, many occasions over the last one or two years? We don't have the facts/details."

Does it even matter how many times the airfares were paid for PG's granddaugher and the deacon's son???? Once is already 'TAI KOR FAN'!! This are missions funds we are talking abt here, not some welfare fund for the pastors' families. Stop talking abt irrelevant issues, ie whether it is once or twice or every year. Once is already considered misuse of church funds.

can't take it anymore said...

studied locally, worse still, my mum said I might have to work first after form 5 coz can't afford colledge fees...sob sob..

studied locally said...

Dear can't take it anymore, don't despair, commit yr studies to God and He'll see things through for u. :) We may not be as 'lucky' or as rich as PG and his family but at least our conscience is clear as we never misuse church funds for personal benefit. I wonder if PG, his wife and his children can sleep peacefully at night,knowing that they have done so many sinful things.

sila tanya said...

on the issue of airfares:

1. church's funds were being used - was there a proper system to approve such a funding?

2. airfares to go overseas for what reasons? for personal study? for ministry? if for personal study, it is misuse of funds; if for ministry, what sort of ministry is deemed appropriate to have airfares funded? is there such a system in the church that clearly outlines such funding?

3. good to ask questions. yet before we spiral down the road of speculation, think it is best to ask the persons involved. so let's please clarify with the people concerned first, thanks! esp. to the G family and TO and the deacon whose son is being dragged into this, UUUIII, your family, your children are being dragged into this thing!!! how can u sit still and see them being talked about all over the place for the wrong reasons?

be a man! stand up and say something lar!

even i cannot tahan already!!!!

speak up said...

yealo...dunno why they are just keeping quiet and not even explaining their side of the story. the only thing they can say is 'Don't simply believe what you read etc'.
Speak up la,those who are involved in these issues. If you don't speak up, it means all these are true and you hv no justification on your mis doings.
If no justifications, the least u can do is admit that you are wrong and then repent and ask for forgiveness. we will forgive if u only repent. Don't be so proud.

pshn said...

THE 1,2,3 APPROACH FOR A KNOCK-OUT

The legendry Mohammed Ali
World heavy-weight champion several times over
Lacked power in his punches
But overcame his handicap with speed
Man with the most number of punches per minute

His most effective weapon was the 1,2,3 combination
Left jab, right hook and another left punch
If it works will invariably put the opponent down and out

Just a suggestion only......
Eventually all this random talk has to give way to a definitive action (the walk)
TTG has the choice of a third action
The understanding which requires an appreciation of momentum

Momentum is not visible
It is painfully slow
Like a massive steam-roller down a slight decline
If a car meets in head on, it won’t be the steam-roller that is squashed
That is momentum

TTG will have to go for an AGM/EGM soon or later
To make a definitive decision
But it will need momentum
Momentum depends on the mass (of people)
Will there be enough??
How to find out ???
Is there a need to be more organised ??

how how said...

what do we nd to do? what momentum?

Cheer Up said...

Hi Speak up,

No, they won't speak up lah.

They are very smart cuz they dun want to be caught saying wrong things mah? They have lawyers and clever people to advise them.

Not only that they also have blind followers who sokong them all the way.

So we must pray and cry to God to act. Dun despair God hears us.

Cheer up!

pshn said...

Numbers

TTG needs to know the voting strength of the proTTG people
Without the other party knowing
The proTTG people should be identifiable and countable
Without the tares confusing the count

How? There should be a plan by the leaders.
When ? ASAP !

Only my humble suggestion.

If you go into any battle at random
You’ll also be pick off at random.

The G is for Guneratnam said...

OMG! I just noticed this!

http://z.hubpages.com/u/28171_f260.jpg

Fear Not For Truth said...

PSHN has good advice to gather all voting members ready for AGM/EGM.

All voting members need to speak up. Don't allow the Chairman to restrict each person to two questions. We must break this type of control.

It may be wise for all issues to be put in print for distribution. The one given out in the August EGM was helpful.

If there is any voting member's name dropped, make a protest to Foong Ling. If church is unreasonable, put up placard in front of church to make known your case.

Members, fear not when you stand up for truth.

bulletin board said...

do let us know when the membership list has been published on the bulletin board so we can check if we're still voting members of has foong ling dropped our names off. If she does mine, i am gonna call her up and give her a piece of my mind

pshn said...

Dear g for guneratnam.

Thanks. We were trying out to see if any one were listening in. We are always happy that you are. Please extend our invitation to more people. The more the merrier.

What's the G doing here? said...

The G is for Guneratnam

Oh my God! It's G for Guneratnam. This is the sign of the times.

Anonymous said...

The rot has come to the church! God help us!

The rotting starts from the Top. The G which is supposed to be between the legs now sits on top of CC and is rotting....

Be careful... the rotting head will fall off and the whole church will stink.

Better cut off this head clean and replace it.

G is for Guneratnam said...

How long do you think he has been a freemason?

BT Lim said...

Informed sources told me that $$$ used to purchase airfares for PG's granddaughter, senior deacon's son and TO's two daughters came from a certain Fund under Missions. This Fund was created without the BOD's knowledge. I understand when Dr Lum approached Pas. PO, he was told that the $$$ came from a designated Fund. My sources told me Dr Lum was very surprised as he was not aware such a Fund existed, and when pressed further PO told Dr Lum the Fund had always been there. Surprises and more surprises!

Taken As Fools said...

I think our BOD has been taken as fools, most of them anyway.

Dont seem to know whats happening. So why are they there? Glory and name???

Sure sounds good to your friends, colleagues and relatives when you tell them you are a deacon of a big church in KL.

G is for Guneratnam said...

Do you think he was a Freemason from before he was Calvary's pastor? He changed his name to Guneratnam in honor of the Freemason symbol.

Oldie said...

Hey G for Guneratnam - do use your head and think where you went wrong, please.

Please do be careful what you say.

Discernment Needed said...

Thank You Oldie ... your guidance is most appropriate ...

pshn said...

THE 1,2,3 APPROACH FOR A KNOCK-OUT
(Part 2)

The third choice (or blow was explained above)
The 2nd blow is thru’ TOTT (Turn off the tap)

May take some time to take effect
Will take even little longer for effects to be manifested
But a prolong coordinated squeeze will inevitably enforce
life-savings withdrawals and drying pockets, aching hearts.
Unbearable pressure may just open negotiation tables.

The 1st blow
A full proof case of some illegality.
Enough to pin the perpetrator to the civil courts.
And/or to a loss of the preaching licence i.e. and abrupt end of career.

So, there we have it, the 1, 2, 3 knockout punches
A Illegality, TOTT, AGM/EGM!

Smells like it... said...

Just the little remaining faith & confidence left in me got totally shattered as I recall at the EGM that a deacon explained that a certain sum (quite sizeable collection) specifically intended for Indonesian quake victims was not sent out as the other end told our people in charge that it was no longer needed. It is now clear that fund can be shifted about like the recent "release" of what got into the CIM account back to church.

As we are unable to get any pastor/deacon to throw some light, I can't help but speculate here that there's often such opportunity available whereby the "no longer needed money" can be "released" to CC privileged group's sons and daughters to use. Call it by whatever name you prefer but don't deny that there exists a "slush" fund for the numero uno to give favours to the few and call all shots later for blind obedience.

This is the last straw that breaks...... Call for an EGM to discuss all bad practices and restore and instal faith confidence and transparency in the management of all aspects of CC. spiritual, financial, constitutional.

We all recognise that there are so many people crying out for some financial help. So there must be now immediately a policy guideline on such matters. TTG please don't give us more shocking news and awesome revelations.

Turn Off The Tap said...

Hi Smells Like It,

Whilst I agree with your comments but I disagree with your closing statement "TTG please don't give us more shocking news and awesome revelations".

I am sure that the TTG (Truth, Transparency & Governance) group do NOT enjoy opening PG's can(s) of worms &/or PG's closet(s) of skeletons.

I understand that they are only doing all that they have been doing under compulsion by their Godly conscience of the NEED for the TRUTH to be revealed at CC.

Perhaps, you should direct your closing statement as such "PG & BOD !!! Enough is enough, God will not be mocked. Just come clean to God, lay all your misdeeds out & pray to God in repentance for His mercy & forgiveness".

Benevolent Fund said...

Heard that there is such a fund

from CC for the destitue

Has anyone made such claim ?

Fund is no fun said...

Yes, there's a Benevolent Fund which is listed in the Missions Account. But there is no announcement on who can apply and for what. It's hush-hush, and nobody knows how to apply. I've been attending CC for 26 years now, but personally I don't know what this Benevolent Fund is really for. Looks like the numero uno's, eg. PG, GFF, APs and the BOD know how to use this. By the time we apply, they will turn around and tell us the Fund is depleted, maybe for PG's granddaughter, senior deacon's son and TO's 2 daughters. We need more info here. Can someone enlighten?

Beh Tahan said...

Do you think the CC staff (all categories) and BOD have been instructed not to read Calvary Today? As such, how to expect a response?

Goreng pisang said...

Hi Beh Tahan,

From feedback received, some CC staff, including pastors, do read. But we can't reveal identity, otherwise they'll kena goreng by the big boss. Shhh.

Receipient of Benevolent Fund said...

Yes, I applied once long long time ago for an ageing relative who has
no means of paying the Medical Expenses in a Hospital.
Those who need to apply have to go through certain criteria to qualify.
That is the receipient has no means to support himself or no direct income.
I heard that CC has a Calvaryland to house all these destitue & unfortunate ones but dont know how far it has progressed.
Anybody any idea ?

Beh Tahan said...

Dear Goreng Pisang, I wonder what is the prayer of the readers from CC after reading all the comments? I just pray that these people will think through and be Dr. Lum's.

BT Lim said...

Thanks Recipient of Benevolent Fund for informing us that once long long time ago you applied for an ageing relative who has
no means of paying the Medical Expenses in a Hospital. How long ago was this, and did your relative get the funding and how much was it?

I don't know whether this same Benevolent Fund was used to pay the airfares for PG's granddaughter, senior deacon's son and TO's 2 daughters. If it's true, how in the world did these named people qualify when one of the criteria is that the applicant has no means to support himself or no direct income. Someone please enlighten me.

Receipient of Benevolent Fund said...

Heard relative got it but relative has since passed away to have any details.

Greatest BLOW said...

Dear pshn

Greatest BLOW

God who gives and TAKES our life

Came out in the newspaper a few weeks ago, a bishop was drown

Who can take our life ??????

Pinocchio said...

So PG and NGG are not from the secular world, do not know is CBT

Wah! they sure know how to get bonus,
ex-gratia,
house allowance,
car allowance,
petrol allowance,
insurance paid by CC,
EPF paid by CC,
special funds for grandchildren study,
reimburse membership fees for gym,
salary increment,
appraisal forms,
altered minutes,

So looks like they know everything except CBT.

Nose is much looooooooooger again

The Selective Class said...

Dear Pinocchio,

This called selective knowledge!

BT Lim said...

Very soon, PG and GFF (and not NFF) will also ask for the following:

a) ESOS (Employee Share Option Scheme
b) Education Assistance Programme
c) Disability Insurance
d) Keyman Insurance
e) Dependent Care Assistance
f) Adoption Assistance Programme
g) Pension Scheme

My nose is also getting loooonger.

Smells like it... said...

Hello, Turn off the Tap

Yes, more shock and awe might cause me to "pengsan". I am not a young fellow anymore.

That's the reason for the plea to TTG

Turn Off The Tap said...

Hi Smells Like It,

I am sorry if more shock & awe might cause you to "pengsan" but it is just not on for the TTG to stop revealing any more skeletons & worms as God presents them to us.

May I suggest that it may be more healthy for you to stop reading this blog (if you find that your heart cannot take it) & turn to God in prayer that more Concerned Calvarites will heed the call to meet PG's onslaught of LOTT (Leg On The Table) treatment with our TOTT (Turn Off The Tap) treatment.

Then it's "No Money, No Talk" for PG & BOD since they don't Walk the Talk anyway.

Time is Right said...

Advice for the Priviledged Few of CC:

It is time to step down and retire or resign gracefully;

The revelations are too embarrassing to yourselves and Christian community;

If you honestly search your hearts and come before God you know that what have been done is not conscionable and pleasing before God;

To hide and pretend is a cowardly way and most unbecoming as Christian leaders and appointed servants of God;

Please be wise and responsible and act as honourable ladies and gentlemen;

It is time to bow out now. Don't hang on there;

Being humble and repentant is the best option for yourselves and CC and everyone in Christian community.

God bless.

more than enuff said...

yes, I too think more than enuff of secrets hv been revealed and these secrets are also more than enuff to warrant a resignation from PG, wife, children and spouses as well as BOD.

GUNASEBELUM said...

To Prince Gunaratnam,

In case you are not aware, you may have done great & wonderful works for CC & for God but you have now passed your "Use Before" date or in Malay "Guna Sebelum".

Move on & make way on your own accord or else God may move you on ......

pshn said...

IN CC YOU COULD GET AWAY WITH MURDER !

IN CCC, not in CCC

It is the CC CONSTITUTION
Have you read it? No ??
The future of CC (and that means you)
Lies in its construction
The CCC.

Almost all the excesses encountered in CC
Is due to its widely encompassing rules & regulations
You would be most wise to get one, read one & discuss it one on one,
...and draft a new one.
If the present one persists...it will be the death of you
....and beloved PG1, PG2, BOD, Pastors and the ketuanan keturunan !!
Coz this CCC allows the above people almost to the committing of murder
...provided it receives the approval of the BOD!
And who is the final interpreter of the CCC ? ....BOD !
No matter where you turn......the BOD ! The BOD ! The BOD !

And...... YOU COULD BE NEXT !! .... be murdered.

So even if it is with your last dying gasp
PUSH for CCC to be changed
Neglect it to your own peril.
It is the worst constitution in existence
.....on this side of eternity!

TTG Leaders, can't you get a team of good lawyers & company secretaries to start working on the constitution ????

the truth is out there said...

I take my hat off to Dr Lum. Let me share my personal encounter with him. A few years ago, as I was making my way to PGRM for a Calvary function there was a horrendous traffic jam along Jalan Istana. Somehow I overtook Dr. Lum on this stretch. Horror of horrors! When I reached PGRM, there was Dr. Lum greeting me at the door. When I asked him how he managed to arrive before me, he answered that he threw caution to the wind and used the bus lanes (I think he meant the emergency lanes). Immediately my respect for him dropped a few points bearing in mind that SK had mentioned that those who have a car stickers for Calvary's functions should drive properly as our driving is a testimony to others.

However, he has now not only redeemed himself but also my respect for him has gone up many points. Why? Remember the announcement that PT made at the morning services about malicious and unfounded allegations. Dr. Lum was scheduled to read this statement at the 5.00pm service. But he sent a sms to SK that he wanted to removed certain words like malicious, otherwise find someone else to make the announcement. He also mentioned words like "I am troubled in my spirit" and "you know my stand on this". I heard that the famous yes-man read the statement at the 5:00pm. service. Even at that time Dr. Lum had stood firm on his convictions and opened himself to adverse actions from the Church. Or should I say "put his head on the chopping block".

When I met Dr. Lum recently and related this episode to him, in humility he said "Sorry about my driving". Here is a man who is humble and acts with integrity. I do not understand those who cast doubts on his revelations or maybe try to discredit him. Perhaps these ppl do not know him well.

Btw, earlier this week, my wife and I during our morning walk, passed Mr Lim Kit Siang. As we passed each other, he said "Good morning. How are you?". Humble? right. Unlike SP! Once we passed each other in Megamall. I put on a big smile. But he looked at me with a poker face like who are you. Oh yeah, I am just minnow in the Church.

PG2 had said that PG is shy man. I don't buy that. Tell that to the children in CW. He has so many years in the ministry, attended so many conferences, gave so many messages to thousands, rub shoulders with countless spiritual leaders from all over the world. But has the audacity to hand out the LOTT treatment, threw files. Shy ahh? No! it's lack of respect for others. Arrogance? Most probably. Proud? That's it.

And let me say this: he is an ugly Malaysian driver. To keep the long story short, I had an encounter with him. In a span of five minutes, he drove recklessly not once but three times. I had to take defensive actions. Others have also said so.

Please do not think that I am bringing up matters of a trivial nature. Little, little things like these will add up and show the person's character - humble, simple and respectful or proud/arrogant, high and mighty with no respect for others.

As I end, Dr. Lum, you deserve my respects.

the truth is out there said...

My wife and I have to take morning walks in my housing estate because we cannot afford to pay RM15,000 for gym lah! Any kind souls out there who can sponsor senior citizens? hehe.

Simpleman said...

Hi the truth is out there,

Don't worry about talking morning walks. They are free and you can interact with your wife and others, but in the gym, PG only interact with machines. And also the air is much fresher outside. So brother, continue with your morning walks and pray for PG and the leadership.

About Calvaryland said...

Anybody any idea what happened to Calvaryland?

What was supposedly belonging to CC has been transferred to AG or whoever it is.

From what I know, whoever manages
Calvaryland have heard the death knell, Winslow, Joseph.....

A home that has been so honorably
destined for the Aged, Homeless,
Destitue, has been turned into a wasteland.

It has been growing Dragon Fruits
and was wondering who is reaping
the harvest.

God's Cleansing Coming said...

The Truth is out there,

You are right PG is arrogant and pompous, bullying all alike with no respect for members or worshippers, treating CC like his own family business.

Where is the concern that it is God's Calling and Purpose? No the concern is how to get the ringgits from your wallets and purses? to build CCC a symbol of status and granduer so the founder and PG kin will be remembered for ages to come.

Even with all the "wayang" and cover-ups we can see the motives... it is very clear to all now.

God have mercy on His children and we know He will stop all the pretence and cleanse the church from all the contamination and dirt.

Angry to have an Injuction said...

The whole episode would not have been erupted if SP seeks approval.

The lack of control in the constitution is the weak link.

There is no Standing Operating Procedure, Policy & Procedure & weak Rules & Regulations in the
CC Constitution.

In any given establishment, there such a thing called Budget.

If the budgetted costs could not be met, it would be differred.

Here, in CC, it is a free for all
policy like an open cheque.

If SP has violated the constitution on his appointment and remains illegally as a SP
and BOD does nothing, can the members apply for a court order
to execute this injuction ?

Any Karpal Singh out there to take a shot on this ?

crying shame said...

TTG has been fighting for accountability from the very start. It is very disturbing to hear that there is a group of people who are praying against them. These are the PG supporters.
Were they instructed to do so?

How can you pray against a group of people who only seek the truth? Let it be known that such prayers are an abomination to God.

Can anybody confirm this?

Fund Collection to Fight Injustice said...

If TTG needs fund to institue
legal proceedings, we can start by passing the hat around.

We can engage "Karpal Sigh" so that
this can be highlighted in the newspaper.

Axehead said...

2 Kings 6

An Axehead Floats
1 The company of the prophets said to Elisha, "Look, the place where we meet with you is too small for us.
2 Let us go to the Jordan, where each of us can get a pole; and let us build a place there for us to live."
And he said, "Go."
3 Then one of them said, "Won't you please come with your servants?"
"I will," Elisha replied.
4 And he went with them.
They went to the Jordan and began to cut down trees.
5 As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron axhead fell into the water. "Oh, my lord," he cried out, "it was borrowed!"

6 The man of God asked, "Where did it fall?" When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it there, and made the iron float.
7 "Lift it out," he said. Then the man reached out his hand and took it.

Father God,
You are able to make the iron float. Axe head that fell into the water may not be found, but God, You are omnipotent and will bring the axe head to surface.

You are Righteous, and You wants righteousness upon the church.

In Jesus Precious Name
AMEN

pshn said...

Are we going to be here until Christmas ??

1ST let me define “they, them” as PG1, PG2, BOD, Pastoral team & ?? PG Kin.

We’ve been churning for months. Now, about them
And out came negatives and negatives
Do we need more ?
Churning, I’m sure you realise, is a circular motion
In a very fixed location !

Discovering they have failed us will not rid us of them
Saying they have failed us will not rid us of them
Believing they have failed us will not rid us of them
Agreeing they have failed us will not rid us of them
We have done, all of the above, for months, years.

May I suggest we start moving towards definitive goals ??
We must thrust tangentially from the circular motion
Into a linear motion ??
If we want to get somewhere.

What definitive steps have or are being made ??
Can the randomly grouped TTG people be
Be sorted into teams of expert professionals
To maximise their usefulness ??
And begin to do something that gets us there ??

Or are we just going to go on like this
If so, then we have to accept that
They will still be there ......
And we will still be here ......
And we will be busily and actively churning.....on.


Or, as the saying goes,

And we will be sitting right here until Christmas !!

NOW is the time to act said...

Yes! enough talking for now and lets do something. 1st of all I think we need a head, can we select someone or any volunteer?

Tortoise said...

Like our Deacons say we are like tortoise, so we are tortoised !

It like a see-saw or ding-dong battle here.

A lot of fanning but no fire.

A lot of shots fired but no target.

A lot of drumming but no noise.

Back to square one . Stalemate .

Definitely we are here until Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali and the list goes on.......until next Christmas.

TTG act fast. Dont sit on it.
Get all the ammunition you need
and prepare for a court battle or
go on with the Rule of Engagement.

Combine all your legal, administrative, commandeering skills here and head for a court battle.

BOD, CC Comittee, Finance Comittee,
braced yourself for a Christmas present.

Winslow said...

Dear About Calvaryland,

Winslow here. I wish to clarify that I left Calvaryland NOT because I heard the "death knell". I left because I had a desire to move on after the physical structures were completed. Until today, I still believe that Calvaryland is still viable, provided that the VISION is still intact and clear and not blurred by other vision(s).

I know there are many constraints as to why Calvaryland has yet to fulfil its full potential. Personally I do not wish to comment further on this subject of Calvaryland as I'm no longer involved in its day-to-day running, and it's not fair for me to do so. My prayer was and still is for Calvaryland to bring HELP and HOPE to the poor, needy and hurting.

If you wish to know more about the current status of Calvaryland I suggest you get in touch with Pas. Shereen. I believe she will be more than happy to enlighten you.
God bless Calvaryland.

Stop the ROT said...

From DL interview,

But I do know that one of his grandchildren’s airfare and one of the deacons’ son’s airfare was paid by the Missions Dept.

How DARE you deacon PW to take missions funds for your son's airfare.

You own so many properties and covet the missions money ??????

SHAME on you
Please RESIGN

Fed-up said...

since nobody know whats the next step then lets start with the 1st step...STOP GIVING!

About Calvaryland said...

Winslow, thanks for your response.

We are in the dark about Calvaryland.

We need to hear right out from the horse's mouth since you were there.

So we need to hear all the comments from you, Joseph and anyone who has been there.

Asking the Deacon's wife is just like pouring water on duck's back.

Both of them are conniving, have common interest and are boot-lickers.

She is now the Dragon Fruit planter and dragon slayer.

Members, you can go and collect the fruits from her as the planting materials are all paid from your pockets.

We all heard that you fell out of grace from the prince and you left in bitter acrimony.

You were once very exuberant about the project and you spoke so very highly about Calvaryland in one of the AGMs.

If not mistaken you were once a boot-polisher until you were booted out by the booter and that
is why you are venting your anger
now in the EGMs as a personal vendetta.

Dont get us wrong as we need you to heal your wound and hear you growl & roar like a wounded tiger.

one trick pony said...

I heard from someone that they were asked to donate to Calvaryland at one time as Calvaryland needed to buy some furniture etc. so they did that with a willing heart of course. Apparently, there were some excess funds from this donation to Calvaryland and the person in charge of Calvaryland actually then donated these excess funds to CCC and then sent a Thank You note to these ppl who actually donated the funds to Calvaryland. The ppl didn’t mind at that time coz to them,it is still giving to the Lord. But after reading all these stories and hearing in EGM of how funds that were meant for something were then used for another thing, it looks to me like this is the common BAU of CC leadership,ie. to channel funds to wherever and whoever their hearts so desires.

Already Stop Giving said...

I have already Stopped giving
on the day the deacon begged for Christmas offering.

I rather tossed my crumbs to the dogs.

wasteland said...

to whoever still think that calvaryland is still useful and alive

please note that CLand is considered wasteland bcoz million spent but not 'productive' in its original purpose, blame it on PG n Wife. they r the culprits, not anyone else.

please note too that there are many other christian relieve and help center, spent so much lesser yet catered to many in needs. there should not be any sentimental values from winslow so to speak.

Unfair comment said...

Dear About Calvaryland,

I think it's not fair for you to say that Winslow was booted out. Didn't he say he had a desire to leave after the completion of the project. You're being very unfair to him, and to PG too.

Anonymous said...

You will never get to eat the dragon fruit say

About Calvaryland

Don ever dream of eating the dragon fruit for free! You have to buy. The fruit are for sale to generate income. Of course certain selected individual will have the privilege to taste the fruit. While I have the opportunity to visit calvaryland and the dragon fruit orchard with a group of calvarites and a pastor, there was one and the only one dragon fruit hanging on the plant. I thought they would cut the fruit and let each one of us have a taste of the Calvaryland's own grown dragon fruit. Even a small slice will make us good and proud of it. Guess who get the whole fruit - the pastor. Go and find out who is the pastor in charge of the Prayer Tower. The pastor in charge of Calvaryland some more thick skin - passed out donation forms to ask for money. Calvaryland is so wasted - old pews collection centre, selected individual can stay there. I know of a calvarite, a simply single lady who was once a very faithful giver of Calvaryland project now landed in an old folks home - feeling very miserable and hurting. From what I understand, she was rejected simply because she is not useful and therefore not qualified to stay in Calvaryland. I wonder what is the vision of Calvaryland? Can anybody answer?

Calvary Wasteland said...

Ai yo yo. Where is compassion
from our leaders & Ps.

How can they call themselves
Christ Ambassadors or Christians?

I dont know how to hide my face.

Here we are building a beautiful place for the aged, homeless & the neglected before the Lord takes them back but in the end, the Ps.themselves stayed in huge mansions.

What an irony.

I thought this will only happened to the area controlled by Barisans
but it is the same as compared to the Wetlands.
Once the place was filled with live but now it is just another wasteland.

We have to report to the authorities that the licence permit
for Calvaryland to be withdrawn as
it has violated the terms & conditions.

Disgusted said...

Just stop giving, we can give to others who are in need.

fed-up said...

Yes, lets be united bros. & sis and stop giving.

pshn said...

OK, SORRY

I have said before, churning negatives will not get us nowhere
But I noticed people are still churning.
So to stay in circulation, I’m churning some more.

In today’s NST
Korean actress, Ok So-ri
Challenged the South Korean law system
To legalise adultery
So that her sordid affair cannot be subject to judgement
She lost.......

But think of it,
Adultery is illegal in Korea
And she really wanted to live within the law
But she wanted to continue with her cherished lifestyle
So, what better thing to do than to
Change the law !
But she just failed convince the
Constitutional Court
Otherwise she could be living within the law !!
Smart gal....maybe not wise !

What’s the relevance ??

ITS OUR CONSTITUTION !! MAN !
Can you understand why THEY/HE changed THE CONSTITUTION ??
(....of course, with the approval of BOD
NOTHING happens without the approval of the BOD !!)
Its all in the CONSTITUTION !!

NOW EVERYTHING THEY DO IS CONSTITUTIONAL !!

OK, SORRY !

But I want to stress it...again !
ITS THE CONSTITUTION !!

Are you constitutional or are they constitutional.

The one who is constitutional is THE ONE WHO IS RIGHT!

Do we have constitutional lawyers ??? TTG ??

Winslow said...

Dear About Calvaryland,

Winslow here again. To set the record straight, I did not fall out of grace with PG and left in bitter acrimony. As I have responded earlier on this post, I left on MY OWN ACCORD as I had a desire to leave after the physical structures of Calvaryland were completed. I was nevery booted out. Period. And I'm not venting my anger as a personal vendetta against anybody. My stand is all about TTG. Period. And you don't have to question it as it's between me and my Saviour and God.

Brother/sister About Calvaryland, I don't know where you're coming from, but if you expect me to "heal my wound and hear me growl and roar like a wounded tiger", I'm sorry I've to disappoint you, as I'm NOT going to play your game, whatever your motive may be. My conscience is clear - I left on my own, and I'm not on a personal vendetta as I'm very clear in my mind and spirit that my cause is to uphold TTG in CC.

God bless you and Blessed Christmas, my brother/sister.

GMF Index Finger said...

So now the truth is out. Truth, lies, rumours, myths, facts and factoids, all are settled thanks to Dr. Lum.

In this Christmas season of peace and thanksgiving, let's all stop arguing amongst one another. Let's stop the fighting, the arguing, the hate-comments, the acidic tongues and the finger-pointing.

Why are we still fighting amongst ourselves?

it's not over yet said...

yes, it's good that the truth is out. But is the problem solved? Nope. As PG is still on the throne.The only way this problem will be solved if PG resigns and leaves CC,along with his family and BOD.

Time is Running Out Fast said...

Where are our so called leaders, Pastors and BOD?

Why aren't they coming out to the open and settle all the issues?

Who is the root cause of this crisis?

Why is this crisis dragging on and on?

Who says we are fighting among ourselves? Who are you implying here? TTG is very clear we just want Justice, Truth & Righteousness upheld in Calvary Church.

We urge PG, PG2, APs and BOD to confess and repent and lead in the healing and reconciliation process. God has been very patient and gracious already.

The respect has been lost, so PG, PG2, APs and BOD have to retire and resign from CC leadership. We need new shepherds and true Godly servants to lead CC.

If the matter is delayed longer we fear the consequences yet to come.

God have mercy on His Church.

Anonymous said...

We should all have known the character when he change his name!

Can I say change my name from Thirumaran s/o Murugiah to say... King Thiru s/o King Muru?

Says alot about a person who changes their name!

BTW did PG change his name?

The Last Straw said...

Lied, Greed, Misdeeds, Shred.....

Plainly UNCONSTITUTIONAL practices.

Clearly CONSPIRATORIAL intentions;

reading Part I and Part II of Dr.

Lum's interviews of amazing

disclosures and revelations.

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