The Burning Bush - Far Eastern Bible College

I REMEMBER TIMOTHY TOW (1920 – 2009)
The truth that we have learnt in FEBC especially from Rev Timothy
Tow we will hold fast and pass it on to the people of Medan. We will
continue faithfully to burn the torch of the 20 th Century Reformation, in
spite of the fact that we face pressure from the majority who teach error
and are unbiblical. We are in the minority, and we are lonely. We are like
the Church of Smyrna, “I know thy works, and tribulation and poverty,
but thou art rich…” (Rev 2:9). Yes, we have received a very rich heritage
from Rev Timothy Tow and FEBC therefore we rejoice in it.
He Loved Me Best
Haposan Siregar
Rev Dr Timothy Tow loved God and His work without reservation.
As Principal, many golden words he gave to FEBCers, two of them, he
gave to me directly: “Serve God unconditionally” and “Self help with
God’s help is the best help”. He was good to all, but I wonder why he
loved me best
Rev Dr Timothy Tow was a good soldier of Jesus Christ. He did his
best; he fought a good fight of faith. He finished his course. He pressed
toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
He kept the faith (Phil 3:14, 2 Tim 4:7-8). Amen.
He Was a Prophet
Philip Cherian
I rejoice in the Lord for his exemplary life and ministry. He was a
prophet who preached the Word and practised it. His life was an open
book for everyone to see. From that book his disciples from different
parts of the world learned written and unwritten lessons for life and
ministry. The words of the Apostle Paul is very true in my Principal’s life
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the
faith” (2 Tim 4:7).
I Cannot Forget
Marilyn Nanta
I cannot forget what he had taught me at FEBC: “humility, humility,
humility.” When I came in June 2008 to join the True Life church camp,
beloved Rev Tow still remembered me. He encouraged me with many
sweet words just like a three-point sermon: (1) “You serve the Lord, you
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