Much has been discussed over the cyberspace about our shift into Suntec Singapore next March, 2011. So are we "co-owners", "tenants", "investors", "shareholders"??? Instead of joining the "kaypohs", "concerned" members and other CHC members in discussion boards and forums, I decided to write my thoughts in my "own space" here...
After 3 weeks, I have SO MUCH to say! I think this is going to be looooonnngggg.... Just allow me to pour out my thoughts... And these are just personal thoughts and opinions. Btw, if you are here for updates on my kids only, you can ignore this post. Otherwise, enjoy reading!
Why do we need a 12,000 auditorium?
- We are BIG! We need SPACE!
- Have you ever questioned your friend why does he want to buy a 5 room flat and not stay in 3 or even 2 rooms flat? I have a friend who stays in a 7 rooms bungalow, not counting 2 maids rooms. His household is huge! There are 7 adults, 5 children and 3 maids living in the house. If your household is big, it makes sense to find a bigger accommodation.
- We are a 33,000 "household" and we have been living under different "roofs" at different timings. Suntec is ideal as it can house us all "under one roof".
Why spend so much money?
- Did you contribute?
- If no, why ask so much?
- If yes, have we not learnt that when we give, we give to an institution, in this case, a church. It is our attitude of giving that pleases God. When we give, we release the "ownership" of that finance and "allow" God to do whatever He wants with it. The money does not belong to us anymore. Trust that God will direct His church and its leaders to make wise decision with the finances. And even if they don't, they are answerable to God; not us. If you cannot trust the leadership, don't give.
- The general feel is most of the CHC members are happy to give. So, let's focus on rejoicing and celebrating that we are going to move into Suntec next March!!!
But the Church must be transparent...
- Sigh, transparent to who?
- If you are open to listen, then the doors of discussion and sharing are always open. But many in the cyberspace are just "always not satisfied" with the answers given. A few already have fixed mindsets and they insist that there is some conspiracy theory going on. "There must be something they are not tell us..." :(
- Hello, this is Singapore! There's COC, audit firms, URA, MCYS and other governing bodies your mind can ever imagine. We want to build a legacy for many generations to come. We are not building a church with an expiry date. Ultimately, the church is accountable to God. Trust the leadership!
Why Suntec then?
- Would you let a good deal passes you by? Many are curious and a few totally upset that CHC is moving to Suntec. I bet if we are moving to Mandai, no one will even bother... But why settle for anything less when we could "stay" in prime location? Orchard/River Valley or Sembawang? For me, central location, ANYTIME!
So are we "co-owners", "investors", "tenants" or "shareholders"?
- Sorry, but my take on this is..... WHATEVER!
- Maybe I am naive and ignorant (like what the netizens will call the majority of CHC members), the fact of the matter is, I gave to the Building Fund and prayed 5 years for a building in the Marketplace. Suntec is my prayer come true! Give me space to rejoice and celebrate! Do I go into the details of faulting "who says this" and "who says that"? Sorry, I am still rejoicing and have no time to find fault :)
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It been difficult reading the comments made on Pst Kong's blog but I've made it a point to keep up with it. Why? It really helped me to work out how I felt about everything. Plus I got an legal, economic and property education - *GRIN*
I love love love the idea of SUNTEC! and like Pst Derek said, this is just the start of something even bigger and I'm ALL for it!
You said it well, my friend!
Frankly speaking, people can say all they want. At the end of the day, we prayed hard and trusted God for the BEST, and He indeed gave us the BEST. This is an undeniable fact.
I just want to continue rejoicing and celebrating this MIRACLE that God has done for us yet again!
nice..
Totally agree. Hi five!
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