BOD's Reply to LL's Open Letter

A couple of you have asked if Liza & Grace received any reply to their letters.
Here's Liza's personal reply to you Concerned Members who asked the following questions.

1) I would really like to know what happened or what actions has been taken by the church after the EGM?

As far as I know as shown in this blog, there are a number of us who wrote to the BOD to follow-up on the issues raised.and asked for specific answers and actions. However, unfortunately, there is no concrete course of action forthcoming from the BOD. I would suggest all concerned members who CARE, to write to the BOD for their plan of action in writing.

2) Sis. Grace and Lisa, did both of you receive any reply from the BOD with regards to your letters?

I received what I discovered was a standard ( template) reply to my 14 page letter, on 18 Sept 08 from the BOD. Perhaps you would like to read the *OPEN LETTER, 2nd time if you had read it once and then read the reply to understand what the concerned members are up against.*( entitled Questions Unanswered at the EGM 15 aug 08--posted in the blog)

3) Anyone of you have seen and read the two reports and recommendations from the external parties?

I have made the request in my Open Letter to the BOD--unfortunately, they did not even acknowledge this request in their reply. It would of course be very useful to read and know the A-Z of these reports. As a matter of fact, I would have thought it is not even necessary that we as members have to ask-- because in the light of the serious nature of the issues, the REPORTS should be made readily available at the church office and to any member who wishes to have copies. The BOD only believe in Transparency, but not practicing it . It's just paying lip service.

In Respond to Diana's comments "why are we celebrating...?"

Well, quite frankly all these events are just 'red herring' hopefully, they wish to divert attention from the efforts of the concerned group to raise awareness of all that has taken place--CIM & Missions episode is just one of them. There are also, CCC and Calvary land. How I wish they see it as you have--then what truly matters will be addressed, and not be white-washed. Nevertheless, there are many who believed this has to come out in the OPEN, for the good of the church. As we all know God is long suffering, but He will never condone sin.

Here's what Liza also furnished us to update you on her behalf. Grace also received a same letter as this. We have chosen to identify the Deacons and Pastors by initials on purpose and not because of Liza's typing error.

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 1:10 AM, FLF _______@gmail.com wrote:

Dear Liza

Thank you for your email dated 30 August 08.The Board of Deacons appreciates your taking time to provide various inputs concerning the Church.

Please be assured that the Board of Deacons also has the interests of the church at heart. Please pray for us continually that God's will concerning the Church be done always.

From time to time, the Calvary Family will be informed on the progress of the commitments made by the Board of Deacons at the EGM held on 15 August 2008.

May the Lord bless you and your family.

B F
on behalf of the Board of Deacons

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: liza low __________@gmail.com
Date: Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: AN OPEN LETTER

To: FLF
Cc: JKH , PW, SL, ER, PT, LSH, PG, PO, SK, RY, DS, TO

Dear B ,

Thank you for the courteous reply herein. However, I have to express my disappointment that none of the questions and proposed solutions in my 14 page letter was addressed. I had honestly hoped and look forward to the BOD to finally respond with AFFIRMATIVE actions, and not some vague response and open ended 'commitment'.

However,very sadly, it did not come about. In fact, the absence of resolve to confront the specifics, showed concerned members' efforts to press for truth had yet to be taken seriously by the BOD. The attitude of the BOD up to this minute, showed Deacons have not grasped the gravity of the crisis-- instead of tackling the root issues with utmost urgency & priority, the BOD busy themselves with trivialities of activities. This is regrettable.

Calvary church's integrity of Christian conduct of those charged with the responsibilities to uphold the Kingdom's values will remain tarnished as long as continued denial of all the issues raised are real, and the all-out attempt to justify what is wrong to be right, persist.

May all of you have the boldness and courage to face-up to the crisis and act with wisdom-- God fearing. This is my prayer.

In God we trust,
Liza Low