Press Release Regarding Inaccurate Information
PRESS RELEASE
Calvary Chapel Golden Springs February 13, 2009
In response to recent inquires and media reports, Calvary Chapel Golden Springs is issuing this statement regarding several inaccurate assumptions regarding our involvement with Nadya Suleman, the Whittier mother of octuplets.
Nadya Suleman has recently commented that she attends Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, which prompted several media follow up inquires concerning her attendance. Since our church is not membership-driven, we are unable to confirm or deny whether she actively attends this fellowship. We can say, however, that no one on our staff knows her. And to the best of our knowledge, Ms. Suleman's only contact with us was a minor inquiry regarding our Children's Ministry.
Ms. Suleman has also been credited with commenting that our church is involved with the establishment of a foundation for donation distribution, providing her with financial assistance, and helping her locate a new residence. Our church is not involved in any of these activities.Although we are not condoning the circumstances surrounding the conception, we are relieved that the birth of the infants was successful.
Because of the physical and emotional strain these eight newborn babies will place on her and her six young children, they will need spiritual guidance and child care assistance, twenty-four hours a day, from her surrounding community, for years to come. Also, these pre-mature infants may continue to need ongoing professional care throughout their lifetime.
Since Calvary Chapel Golden Springs will not be involved with the organization or handling of these professional assistance programs, we will direct individuals, who are willing to assist Ms. Suleman, to the already established web sites that are committed to organizing and supporting Ms. Suleman and her children.
