National Council of Churches of Singapore
Public Statement
(For immediate Release)
Statement to the Press regarding CHC Police Case
26 June 2012
Greetings from NCCS!
The following is the statement released by Bishop Terry Kee, President of NCCS.
The National Council of Singapore is saddened to hear of the arrest of Pastor Kong Hee and four other individuals connected with the City Harvest Church for alleged criminal breach of trust and falsification of accounts of the said church.
We appreciate the clarification by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affair that the charges filed by CAD are against the five individuals and not the City Harvest Church (CHC) itself.
Members of the Christian community are united in disapproving any misuse of public or institutional funds, including money raised by or given to churches. Dishonesty in financial matters is clearly contrary to the teaching of the church.
As this is now before the court, it is important that we avoid speculation or pre- judgement into this matter and allow the legal process to take its course.
We call upon the Christian community to pray for every person connected to City Harvest Church that they may not lose faith in God who loves them and promises to be with them through it all , as they go through this difficult time.
We also seek the understanding of fellow Singaporeans not to react against the church or churches in Singapore.
Yours,
Terry
Through the office of
Elder Richard Chong
Executive Secretary
National Council of Churches of Singapore
B1-27 The Adelphi,
1 Coleman Street ,Singapore 179803
Tel: 63368177 Fax: 63368178
Email: [email protected]