Monday, August 13, 2007

‘Miracle’ preacher strikes again

EUGENIO LIRA JR.
Online news contributor


SURIGAO CITY: Di na gyod ko muusab, kausa na lang.

The controversial preacher of the local chapter of Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry (JMCIM) church in Brgy. Anomar, who allegedly extorted money from politicians in exchange for communal votes from his members in last May elections is now the subject of complaint by his fellow preacher who accused him of using the latter’s “blessing.”

This “blessing” is a monthly assistance of P2,000 given by Pastor Wilde Almeda, JMICM founder, to preachers in far-flung areas.

The JMCIM church in Brgy Anomar has eight preachers.

The complaining preacher said he and his family recently discovered that their “blessing” for several months had been used by the said controversial preacher without them knowing.

Majority of JMCIM members have called for an investigation and official action from the central office in Manila after the alleged anomalous conduct of the said preacher was made public in a local newspaper.

The controversial preacher, accordingly, bragged about his direct connection with his protectors from their central office.

True or false, this statement made some church members whine since until now no response was made by JMCIM authorities regarding the said issue.