Christopher Tan joined the full time staff of Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ in August 2003, at a time when very few men were willing to make such commitments. He served for a year in the NUS ministry and was due to begin his New Staff Training in July 2004 when he was diagnosed with chronic leukemia. We prayed and journeyed with him, looking forward to him being able to join the staff training this August 2005. Chris was therefore like a son to us in our staff family, a young man with exceptional quality, one whom we are proud of. He is also a dear brother to many of us, one whom we shared and served with. This tribute is in honor of a son and brother who has gone ahead of us, while we continue our journey home...In Memory and Celebration of Christopher Tan
Psalm 139:7-10; Isaiah 30:15; 2 Timothy 4:7
by Benson Goh, SCCC Training Director
An easy smile, a ready wave
Strong frame that cares in special ways
You could relax with him any day
A tender spirit, a gentle soul
A warrior's heart
One who would never give up
Responsible and dependable
He was well-respected, yet remained humble
Selfless and generous
His servant attitude was contagious
He wanted to serve young people and reach the world
But his deepest passion was to love God and share His Word
Entering ministry was simply a sweet surrender
In God's promises and presence, he was empowered
He faced fear and death threatening him
His confidence in quietness and trust was found
He comforted us despite the discomfort he was in
His hope and joy no illness could bound
He has fought the good fight
He has finished the race
He has kept the faith
He has shown us we can do the same
We pray, dear Lord,
Help us to live like he did
Christopher, our son and brother
We are proud of, and humbled by, what you did
As you enter God's glory
We celebrate the life you've lived
We'll remember the son and brother you were to us
In our hearts, your legacy lives
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