As a serious Soccer Fan, I can’t wait for the World Cup to Start!

I have even paid the $70 over dollars to Starhub, so that I can watch the World Cup Games on my TV.

Which team am I supporting?

My brain tells me Spain, but my heart goes to England! (In fact, I am still keeping my fingers crossed that they will win!)

I also support Manchester United, and even though they came in 2nd this year, I am still supporting them in the new season. Have things changed because they are facing a troubled season with no new emerging talent?

No…Once a England or Man Utd Supporter….Always a Supporter!

In the same way, as City Harvest Church is in the news, things are NO different. I am still a Supporter.

As everyone is awaiting the results of the investigation, let’s get some facts straight:

1) This slide below was shown to the church congregation on the 1st day of the Asia Conference on the 26 May 2010.  (Kindly supplied by www.sanses.com)

The Investigation started on the 31 May 2010. Hence, the office is not closed due to the investigation as insinuated by the press.

2) When the News First appeared online, this is what it read:

A “breaking news” report by Straits Times said that 
"Seven individuals were detained in a raid at 6.30am on Monday by the CAD. During the raid at their offices, the CAD secured records and accounts as part of the investigation.”

We all know now that CAD did a visit not a raid at the office. But notice in this original Breaking News report, the word DETAINED? hmm… all that changed in three hours. It became ‘assisting police in investigations’.

Well, one can argue that using words like ‘detained’ and ‘raid’ certainly makes it more breaking news than ever. Sadly, plagiarism is on the rise. The original report made its rounds in several news engines. Journalism has lost its integrity. period.

3) The newspapers seemed to imply that there is a veil of secrecy around City Harvest and that is why, there are no further details about the probe.

But let’s put things into perspective.

The CAD and the police started the probe and they are the higher authority on this issue.

If they have no further comments and the police say that “it is inappropriate to comment further at this point because of the ongoing investigation”, clearly, it is not us who holds the veil of secrecy. The only people who can shed light on this matter would be those in higher authorities.

99% of us, members, are happy to just patiently waiting by the sidelines awaiting for the authorities to speak up.

I think for the remaining 1% (which includes the Press), please join us to sit and wait as well…. Speculations won’t get you anywhere.

It is my favourite time of the year again, and tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Yipee!!!

We have been busy shopping for relatives and friends, and the shops are getting really crowded as everybody is doing their last minute shopping.

The kids have also been getting into the mood, as we have been playing Xmas Carols in the car. Have you ever realized that this is the only time of the year, where you need to check your CD cabinet, and pull out those old dusty Xmas CDs.

The older kids have also been enjoying this A Capella Group called “Straight No Chaser”. They were made popular due to Youtube, and they have been entertaining us since their first Xmas album. Check out their famous YouTube Hit here. (It has more than 10 million hits!

They just launched another Holiday album for 2009, and the songs are proving to be really catchy as well! Check out one of their holiday selections here:

The song is really fun and catchy!!!

This other video gives a good background of the History of Straight No Chaser

If u like their songs, you can also find their albums at HMV!

But most importantly, you got to make this holiday season extra special for yourself and your family.

Join us at the Singapore Expo or at Jurong West St 91, to experience the magic of Christmas.

In my honest opinion, I think City Harvest Church puts up great dramas and I believe that you will definitely enjoy this one! Do come down and join us this Xmas!

Pastor Kong has been inspiring us again!

This week, he has just written an article about Fasting, and I think it is a great post that lists out the benefits of Fasting!

I believe that this is the secret behind City Harvest Church, just prayer and fasting!

Pastor Kong Hee even ends off the blog article by giving simple practical tips on how to fast. This is a great article for all Christians to check out!

Read it here!

Everyone faces tough times and Christians are of no exception. 

Don’t let anyone tell you that once you become a Christian, life will be a bed of roses! We are all human and we will still experience stress and challenges. In fact, parenting seems to be one of the most stressful jobs around! There are times, when you do want some ‘”alone” time and we are grateful that we have grandparents to help!

The difference today is that as Christians, we have someone to share and carry our burdens for us. Our walk becomes a life long experience of learning how to trust Him as we go through the fiery furnaces of trial and tribulation.

If you are looking for some understanding during these difficult times, check out Pastor Kong Hee’s Blog.

The Pastor of City Harvest Church gives a good write-up about trials and offers some biblical answers, as we go through some of life’s challenges!

Hope you guys enjoy it!