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Who hasn’t heard the voice of Sis. Tessie Tan-Veloso on the daily Chinese program over 702 DZAS “Agapay ng Sambayanan”? After almost five decades of being on the program and personally touching the lives of the Filipino Chinese brethren, Bi Lan-chi or simply Ate Tessie has truly been a blessing to all of us.

But the well-loved Bi Lan-chi has moved on. On July 28, at around 8:00 in the morning, she went home to be with the Lord.

Ate Tessie, as all of us fondly called her, has been with this radio ministry for a very long time. In fact, she has worked much longer than a lot of us here at FEBC Philippines.

As a young teenager back in 1961, Ate Tessie obediently heeded the Lord’s call for mission work. This burden grew in her heart, when, as a young kindergarten student years before, she would come to visit the FEBC office in Valenzuela City.

As soon as FEBC Philippines was established in 1948, a group of Chinese Christians immediately began this ministry. They realized that the older Chinese folks, and even the younger ones, had to hear about God and His love. And what better way to listen to the Gospel broadcast than in Amoy, their very own heart language.

Our first broadcaster was Mrs. Chua Kian Tiang, or Mrs. Phoebe Chua, another fine Christian woman. When Bi Lan-chi took over the program, back in the early 1960s, the Lord continued to prosper the ministry, giving many listeners the opportunity to know Him and begin a vibrant faith walk with Him. As she came to know them personally, she became their counselor and radio pastor. Relationships soon developed, through which she was able to introduce the bigger and greater scope of the work of FEBC Philippines, not just here in the country but in Southeast Asia as well. Until now, many of these Chinese Christians have remained faithful partners of this radio ministry.

Ate Tessie tirelessly visited those who were sick, at home or in the hospital. She compassionately took time to be with listeners who were grieving. Almost each week, she was speaker at a conference, a church service, or a fellowship. She made herself available whenever and wherever she was needed. Even when she herself was battling different major health issues.

Rev. Proceso Marcelo, her long-time colleague and one of our faithful workers here at FEBC, remembers her as a hard-working and faithful co-worker. According to him, her death is indeed a great loss for FEBC. Quoting from Revelation... more

A listener of DZAS’ online broadcast writes:

“I am a Filipina working as a missionary teacher in Indonesia. I listen to your broadcast everyday… Thanks to technology, I am able to receive blessings from your radio station. Listening to your station inspires me to be more joyful in serving God here. It is also very informative.

I just wanted to say that DZAS has become part of my Christian walk. Thank you for your ministry!”

A listener of DXKI Marbel shares:

“I am encouraged in my daily routine whenever I listen to the programs of DXKI. Frankly speaking, I used to hate DXKI when I was not yet a Christian. But by God’s grace, I am a Christian now and the station has helped me grow in the faith. Thank you, FEBC, for your ministry through DXKI!”

From a listener of one of our minority broadcasts:

“The very first time I started tuning in, I was very proud to know that someone was airing a program using our native language. Not very long after I began listening I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior…just as your program guided me to!”

A listener of DYVS Bacolod writes:

“I am so glad to inform you that the Lord is using your station as His voice of salvation to the lost and to strengthen the lives and faith of many people including me. Thank you, too, for the expositions of Mr. Chuck Swindoll!”

From a listener in Vietnam:

“My family and I are Christians and we frequently listen to your programs. We also use the resources from the website to share in our cell group. I personally enjoy all of your broadcasts because they offer a balanced presentation of programs, which are both educational and biblical. Thanks again to you and your staff!”

A text message from a DYFR-FM Cebu (Philippines) listener reads:

“A blessed day, Life Changing Radio!  Your radio station is really amazing!  It helps me get back to the right track (and reminds me of) what life is—a preparation for eternity.”

From a listener in Russia:

“I became a Christian because of FEBC broadcasts…thank you! I love God and want to praise Him for the rest of my life. My parents are non-believers and they don’t want me to serve God. They don’t have any relationship with me anymore and don’t even talk to me. Please pray that God will change my parents’ hearts and draw them to Himself.”

A Testimony from a Listener in Indonesia

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