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PUBLICATIONS

THE BURNING BUSH
 

Volume 14 Number 2, July 2008

 

College News and Notes

Far Eastern Bible College started its new semester on January 2, 2008 with a Day of Prayer. The Rev Dennis Kwok, pastor of Truth B-P Church, delivered the Lord’s message to the college family. He spoke from 2 Timothy 2:15 and encouraged both faculty and students to be approved workmen of God by (1) cutting a straight path with the Word of Truth, (2) not wandering from the Word of Truth, and (3) leading people back to the Word of Truth. He also announced the launching of the FEBC Alumni Fellowship which is aimed at fostering close ties among graduates. The new full-time students in the new semester were Kiet Thaven (Cambodia), Lee Gwang Ho (Korea), Gloria Son Lee (USA), Leong Kwok Whye (Singapore), Peter Phoa (Singapore), and Puspa Shakya (Nepal). Total enrolment currently stands at 396 students from 16 countries comprising 96 daytime students (full- and part-time), and 300 night-class students.

The Far Eastern Bible College organised a 13th Holy Land Pilgrimage, visiting Egypt, Israel, and Jordan, from March 3-16, 2008. There were a total of 43 pilgrims including FEBC students from four countries, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, representing six Bible-Presbyterian Churches, namely, Calvary Pandan, Calvary Tengah, Gethsemane, New Life, True Life, and Truth. The submission of a research project by the students and pilgrims earns two academic credits. This time the pilgrimage was led by Dr and Mrs Jeffrey Khoo.

The Daily Vacation Bible College (DVBC) course was held from April 28-May 3, 2008. The course titled, "The Bible Stands: Textual Reception or Textual Criticism" was taught by Dr Jeffrey Khoo. A total of 93 students registered for the course.

The 33rd Graduation Service was held at Calvary Pandan Bible-Presbyterian Church on the Lord’s Day, May 4, 2008. The Rev Dr Mark Kim Kyung Soo, Principal of the Bible College of East Africa, was the Lord’s messenger, and he spoke on the topic, "Equipping Labourers for the Harvest" (Matt 9:36-38). Not only was he the graduation speaker, he was also one of the graduands. Dr Kim was conferred the Doctor of Education degree for his dissertation, "Equipping Labourers for the Harvest: The Establishment and Development of the Bible College of East Africa." A total of 45 graduands were awarded their certificates and degrees: Certificate of Religious Knowledge (CertRK): Anthony Cheng Chou Hwuang, Foo Chee Yong, Herbert Goh Guang Yang, Francis Lee Kek Gee, Lee Soh Kian, Rachel Lim Ai May, Lim Jun Sheng, Pauline Low Juat Hoon, Phan Narit, Victor Wong Chong Thiam, Franco Wong Pey Gein, Ye Zuyi; Certificate of Biblical Studies (CertBS): Andy Ho Yew Peng, Hor Ponlok, Lai Swee Fong, Vincent Pek How Sian, Lenny Su Chai Ling; Diploma in Theology (DipTh): Park Mi Oak; Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE): Albert Ben Kainesie, Lim Ren Muh, John Loo Lay Gee, Jose Maghanoy Mangco, Joshua Yong Boon Keong; Bachelor of Theology (BTh): Linda Yohana Kurnia, Chan Sopheak, Jeremy Christiansen Siregar, Le Vu Thien An, Kelvin Lim Cheng Kwang, Lyn Lornah Lawino Were, Liv Rotha, Thadeaus Veniceo Jr Brillo Galleto, Weerapong Harichaikul; Master of Ministry (MMin): Errol Dale Stone; Master of Religious Education (MRE): Anne Chiam, Ruth Low Mei Ern, Minh Saray, Dohar Santoso Siregar; Master of Divinity (MDiv): Dominino Tillor Dela Cruz Jr, Judah Pallangyo Kundael, Tan Nee Keng, Wong Chee Leong, Ejigayehu Alemu Zeleke; Master of Theology (ThM): Biak Lawm Thang, Dennis Capongcol Kabingue; Doctor of Education: Mark Kim Kyung Soo.

FEBC’s Annual Retreat was held from May 5-7, 2008, at the Resort Lautan Biru, Mersing, Malaysia. During the retreat, the Rev Dr Mark Kim spoke about the Bible College movement in East Africa, and his ministry at the Bible College of East Africa in Kenya and Tanzania. Both faculty and students had a blessed time of worship and fellowship.

The first graduation service of the Bible College of East Africa (Arusha, Tanzania) was held on May 18, 2008. Seven students were awarded their Certificate of Biblical Studies after two years of studies. Dr Jeffrey Khoo was the Lord’s messenger and he preached on "Faithful Shepherds" from Acts 20:26-35.

The Bachelor of Ministry courses offered at the Bible College of East Africa (Nairobi, Kenya) from May 12-23, 2008 were the Westminster Standards using Dr Lynn Gray Gordon’s The World’s Greatest Truths which is a commentary on the Westminster Confession and Catechisms. The lecturer was Dr Jeffrey Khoo who also conferred the BMin degree to nine successful students on May 24, 2008. The nine were Amos Kipkech (Pastor, Africa Inland Church, Kapkut), Christine Mwolyo (Deaconess, Anglican Church of Kenya, Diocese of Machakos), David Lusala Aluvisia (Pastor, Glory B-P Church, Lenkejape), Jedidah Kalumu Muki (Evangelist, Kitui), Julius Mbole Ngao (Pastor, Africa Inland Church, Ngelani), Lazarus Munguti David (Pastor, Mitaboni), Stanley Musyoki Syengo (Pastor, Africa Inland Church, Ura), Stephen Chege Karago (Staffworker, Bible College of East Africa), Wilson Kipkorir Rotich (Pastor, Litein).

The Basic Theology for Everyone night classes (Jan-Apr 08) continue to draw many lay students from different churches packing the FEBC Hall to the last seat, and spilling into the dining area. The Monday night course on Job was taught by Dr Das Koshy, and the Thursday night course on Biblical Hermeneutics was taught by Dr Quek Suan Yew.

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