[hardwareclone]

Kong Hee PWN PWN PWN

[netzach]

heh. making me rethink about a lot of stuffs toos

[troygundam1]

Its More like Festival of Praise Money $$$ Bling Bling Bling !!!

[ilovesupermarts]

Hot fr the oven

Quote:

WITH less than three weeks to go, one of the biggest Christian concerts held here annually, the Festival of Praise, has been cancelled because of recent developments surrounding the leaders of City Harvest Church.

In a Facebook notification posted yesterday morning, and on its website, the festival's founder and president Canon James Wong said this move was taken 'with the heaviest of hearts'.

The concert, which brings together members of more than 30 churches in Singapore, is one of the most significant events onthe local Christian calendar.

Into its 26th year, it is usually held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, and attracts crowds of more than 10,000 a night with its snazzy shows and overseas performers. This year's event was supposed to be held on Aug 3 and 4 in City Harvest Church's auditorium in Suntec instead, as the indoor stadium was not available for rent.

Canon Wong, whom City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee considers a mentor, said the festival was relying on the support of City Harvest's staff and members in hospitality, ushering and security matters.

'However, as you might know, Reverend Kong and City Harvest Church are currently undergoing a challenging period. In view of this situation, the committee has decided not to go ahead with this year's festival,' he said in his online statement.

The news came as a shock to some, as attending it had become an annual affair. Regular concert-goers say the event is almost always packed, and thousands of Christians of all denominations turn up, as well as non-Christians. The concert is free, and queues start forming at the venue several hours before the shows start, they say.

Mr Edwin Lim, 28, who is in-between jobs, has attended more than five sessions. He said: 'It's an important event as many churches of different backgrounds and denominations come, so it doesn't feel justifiable to me that it's cancelled just because of one man and his church.'

Kong, 49, who has been the executive director of the festival since 2005 and also between 1997 and 2001, was arrested two weeks ago together with four other senior City Harvest members. They have been charged with conspiring to cheat the church of millions of dollars.

Another regular attendee, nurse Janice Tan, 33, asked: 'I don't understand why such a major event can be dropped just like that. Couldn't they have tried to find another venue?'

But the festival relies heavily on City Harvest volunteers to run the show. The Straits Times understands that City Harvest provides much of the manpower needed, such as ushers, lighting and sound crew, and even for printing the flyers.

Civil servant Michael Yap, 27, who has been showing up at the festival for the past nine years, said: 'Firstly, there's an issue with manpower. And secondly, I believe this is a decision that the organisers take very seriously, and did not make without considering other options.'

Every year, pastors and bands are brought in from overseas to preach or perform, while local pastors support in singing Christian songs.

Overseas guests this year had been due to include ReverendMark Conner and Christian band Planetshakers, both from Australia, as well as the British singer-songwriter Matt Redman.

Ms Lucilla Teoh, corporate communications director for the Anglican Diocese of Singapore, said: 'It's one of the milestone events of the year and members from a large number of churches normally participate.'

Mr Lim Kay Tham, general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Singapore, said he was not surprised by the cancellation.

'Kong Hee, who is the main driving force behind this festival for the past few years, probably wants to concentrate on his own affairs. This event attracts many and has a large following, so I'm sure plenty of people will be disappointed.'

Efforts to reach the festival organisers, City Harvest Church and Canon Wong were unsuccessful.

[darrentsh]

Orbigoot marnee freeze bo lui!

[snap99]

wow shows the influence congee has over the christian affairs in singapoire .... i mean he is the city harvest church ? this is really very very strange ...

[unicornstar]

Event ish 3 & 4 Aug. maybe congee scared he won't be around to oversee the event after his court date leh? Lol

He no confidence wor...

[royfang]

So CHC controls this festival?

Quote:

Canon Wong, whom City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee considers a mentor, said the festival was relying on the support of City Harvest's staff and members in hospitality, ushering and security matters.

More than 30 churches in SG yet they can't supply the manpower for this festival other than CHC, bull**** to the max....

[Teflon Kor Kor]

God Bless Pastor Kong

[Kula Diamond]

Where is the 'in God we trust' ?

[blackestvoid]

they have all sinned
they failed to spread the love of god
without this concert millions would be unaware of his existence
all will not be saved

[kimurra]

this man really holds alot of power and influence in his circle...

[WussRedXLi]

kimurra wrote:

this man really holds alot of power and influence in his circle...

I guess he is a powerful man inside there, but outside I don't think so. And pls do not spread this in front of other Christian folks, for sure they will offended to the max. My few Xtian family members and colleagues already offended to the max when i showed them. Heck some folks just heard of Congee and don't even know his face.

Ask my SIL who is NC regarding CHC, she said no comments and only gave a sly grin. She has been approached by CHC before coz she fits the profile....and may i add in a very hardcore way even ringing my damn bell and with me scolding vulgarities.

Congee does not represent nothing in SG outside of CHC.

[Dr.KongHee]

tckrto wrote:

No money left to run the show

no money?
i doubt so.

[woooot]

lol canon James