8th Message to Synod of Anglican Diocese of Sabah (ADOS)

 8^th Message to Synod of Anglican Diocese of Sabah (ADOS)

Extraordinary – Diocesan Synod on 11-12 January, 2015

All Saints Cathedral

Agenda:  Nomination of Candidates for new Diocesan Bishop

Is this a legal activity when the ADOS’s Constitution does not provide for an Extra Ordinary Diocesan Synod.  So why the urgency?

Actually the ADOS’s constitution is null and void and illegal.

Is it just an excuse to confirm the present Vicar General who has done nothing to improve the ADOS in all aspects?

Is it in order that the next Bishop candidacy would exclude Rev Moses Chin who was illegally demoted by the ex Bishop just to bring disrepute to the ADOS?

On what ground was Rev Moses Chin removed as in the position of Archdeacon?

Was he removed simply by someone who drew some graffiti on Indah Anglican Church in Sandakan under his care?  Was it a dirty trick within?  What was the graffiti about?

How can someone be so brave to do that to a church?

Unless Archbishop Bolly Lapok reinstall Rev Moses Chin to clear his demotion, the election of the next Bishop should not proceed.   

Where is the power in the Constitution of ADOS to remove the position of the Rev Moses Chin by the exBishop when the ex Bishop was very sick and incapable to handle an issue in the ADOS? [see below]

Surprising when I opened the ASC Sunday’s bulletin today, my eyes was on this item.  So I must deal with this by voicing it out.

Joshua Kong


http://thetrutheng.com/2013/11/30/bav-revoked-rev-moses-chin-as-archdeacon/

Where is the power to do that???

November 30, 2013

BAV Revoked Rev. Moses Chin as Archdeacon

In an email to all the clergy today, Bishop Albert Vun revokes Rev. Moses Chin as an Archdeacon effective 1 December 2013. Rev. Moses Chin, who was on vacation, learned this news via email. What prompted this drastic decision against one of the Diocese’s most senior clergymen? While BAV insisted his announcement was not for “unhealthy speculation or discussion”, the absence of any good reasons creates precisely that. Is that what BAV wants to achieve at the end of the day? Does it have anything to do with the upcoming election of the next Bishop? While none of us know for certain what’s being churned in BAV’s mind, it is clear that he continues to be unkind even in his last days.
Here is the email from BAV:

Dear Clergy and Pastors

My following announcements is for your information and not for any unhealthy speculation or discussion :

1.  God willing, I will be making Rev Jon Shuler of the New Anglican Missionary Society as one of our Canon Missioners on the 19th January 2014

2. God willing, I will be making Rev Lin Khee Vun a Canon occupying St Patrick’s Stall in the Cathedral on the 19th January 2014

3. Effective 1st December 2013, I have revoked my appointment of Rev Moses Chin as Archdeacon. I will not be making any Archdeacon until I have clergy ready and able for the duties. I thank Rev Moses for his service over the years.

In Christ
Bishop Albert Vun
Bishop of Sabah