| Location | Forest Hill, Lewisham |
| Age | 40 years |
| Date of Birth | 9/1967 |
| Date of Death | 7/2008 |
| Visitors | 10,296 since 25/07/2008 |
| Creator |
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE
Tuesday 26 August 2008 @ 10:30AM
(please be seated by 10:15AM)
New Wine Church
Gateway House, John Wilson Street,
Woolwich, London, SE18 6QQ
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Rev Timothy Anthony Bryan was a great man who embodied zeal and commitment to his calling as a
minister in the New Testament Church of God. We grieve for a great husband, best friend and soul
mate to his beloved wife of 15 years Angela who never restricted Tim's calling as he dutifully
lived his charge as an anointed servant of God using his gifts and abilities to uplift, challenge
and inspire us to be the best we could be. We continue to pray for her strength in this difficult
time.
Tim worked for Christian Aid as a design and production manager. He previously managed a small
design studio responsible for producing a wide range of health promotion materials and campaigns
across the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
He dabbled in photography as he liked to put it and would spend numerous hours at police stations as
an appropriate adult for youth in problems with the law.
Fluent in gadgetry. Didn’t do tea runs! Involved in a wide range of community and church based
projects including youth work. He played the sax and pretended to play the keyboard, bass guitar and
drums.
Tim was a member of the Herne Hill NTCG, National NTCG Youth Executive member and consultant to many
projects within the New Testament Church of God at the senior level. The legacy he leaves behind is
a rich one, Tim transformed the lives of many people far and wide with the word of God and his
infectious humour that could turn any situation around. Words would fail us immeasurably for
accolades and awards could never truly honour the contribution made by this individual. He gave his
life to God and God used him mightily and we are all the beneficiaries of a life lived 24/7/365 for
God.
On the morning of Tuesday 22nd July 2008, Tim Bryan rose early as he prepared for another day. The
orders he received that day came from on high, Tim was promoted to higher office and the world lost
a great man. His cause of death has not yet been ascertained and we ask respectfully for any
speculation to cease in honour of his wife, family and those that loved him.
Before he died Tim produced a book documenting his love of photography, details will be published
soon and we ask for your support in memoriam.
If you wish to upload a tribute photo of yourself and Tim please contact me through this site.
You\'ve Made It - Well Done Timothy!!
It was a pleasure to have been around before and at the start of your ministry. I remember that you and I taught Sunday School Class together and it was a pleasure or so much more than that. I am also, so glad you were a part of my wedding day (a very special day) - as one of my handsome groomsmen - I'm so glad I optimized the opportunity.
Since my second home is now Jamaica now, I haven't been around to witness you as your ministry took off - but from all that I heard, I know you have done everyone proud - especially your parents, siblings and your wife.
Your memory will always live on in our hearts - you sure were an example that it is possible to serve Christ and maintain your dignity, integrity and reputation as a child and a man of God.
To Sister Bryan (you were there for me when I needed someone to understand and I know for sure God will be there for you - HE hurts when we hurt and HE cries when we cry)
To Pastor Bryan (as one of my pastor's you served as a role model of fatherhood and I know your Heavenly father will not forsake you at this time, especially now - be strong).
To Angela, Patsy and Patrick (the pain you feel must be oh so indescribeable - but please hold on HE will see you through) - continue to trust HIM.
Love you all and you have been (and will continue to be) in my prayers.
Love from Delicia, Desmond, Daniel (17yrs) and Dwayne (12yrs)
Reverend Timothy Bryan
A minister, a friend, a husband and a brother, one like no other.
He knew his call he knew his purpose, he was a man on a mission a duty to perform.
He understood that to be a minister had to be first and foremost a servant and in this role he was most readily available to all.
He WORKED and never SHIRKED!
The adults loved him the youth respected him and the children adored him.
What we love about our brother Timothy is that his life was one of humility he preached it and lived it.
He was never too proud to serve; never too scornful to help.
One would find him comfortably filling any role in the church, wherever the need arose; he wore a number of caps:
As a musician: -
- You would find him creating a rumble and a tumble on the drums
- You would see him clinking and tinkling the keyboards
- You would see him plucking and tucking the bass.
- You would see him blowing stowing the saxophone
As a minister you would see him; a most excellent TEACHER, a competent PREACHER!
Wherever there was a NEED he was there in DEED!
He never argued was never the centre of any dispute, never an angry word never a malicious gossip.
He was helpful, courteous and caring sincerity seeped from every pore of his body. His manner and demeanour was always courteous and cheerful, a helpful counsellor to all in need
He HELPED and never YELPED!
He was a man on a mission, a man with no time to waste yet he always had time to spare.
He lifted the recognition of the Youth Department nationally.
In his passing he has left nothing undone, nothing half- finished, nought half-empty neither half-full.
He has left nothing incomplete.
He has completed his assignment.
I can hear him saying; ‘I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.’ 2 TIMOTHY 4 7-8 (KJV)
What a gift God has blessed us with, he was a treasure to the church and he has left his mark.
- We mourn his parting but we are not sad
- We miss him but we are not dismayed
- He has left a gap but we are still together
- There are tears but yet we find sweet cheer
- He is a loss but thank God at no cost
- Our love for him continues even as he rests
Ah! Dear sweet, wonderful, Tim, our brother, our friend… we miss you so very, very much
But now you sleep, and sleep he must; safe in the arms of Jesus. First to arise - when the trump shall sound - on that resurrection day…his Saviour to meet, in the air.
Thanks for everything Tim, it has truly been a pleasure
Hey Tim, be sure to put in a good word for me! Thank the Lord for blessing my with such an inspirational role model! Since I was a boy I looked up to you. You were funny, intelligent and skilled in a lot of areas, moreover you were able to communicate with the young people and identify with us when other senior members of the the church could not. I will never forget your humor and the words of wisdom you shared with us. Herne Hill church was spoilt rotten to have had you as one of our members! Angela, for Tim to have been a good man, you surely are and always will be a great woman! We love you and trust in the Lord and be of courage for you will be comforted. Thank you Tim for your investment in the young people, you truly were are spokesperson. I pray the that the young men of Herne Hill as well as the young people in general will leave behind a similar legacy that points to Christ.
Thanks for everything Tim, Brother Andrew
I Can\'t Believe That You Are Gone..
I Still Can't Believe It..
It Really Hasn't Sunk In, But Im Trying 2 Cope With It!
I've Known You Since I Was Little, And You Have Always Been There 4 Me.
You Are 1 Special Person And I Will Never Forget What You Have Done 4 Me.
What You Taught Me In Sunday School Will Always Remain In My Heart.
1 Thing I Will Never Forget, You Taught Me About Never Giving Up.
There Were Times Were I Wanted 2 Give Up.. But I Think Of You And Then I Say NO! I Can't Give Up, I Got To Keep Going.
I Remember The Last Conversation I Had With You, It Was Just Before You Died.
We Were At Convention And I Said 2 You..
'I Like Your Haircut Tim.' You Replyed..
'Thank You Tash, You See I Have 2 Wear A Durag. Cause If I Don't, My Hair Gets Spikey And I Don't Like My Hair Spikey!'
We Was Laughing It Off, I Will Never Forget That Day.
Im Gonna Miss Seeing You Taking Pictures..
Who Am I Gonna Have Jokes With Like I Do With You..?
Who Is Gonna Teach Me How 2 Speak Bajan Like You Do..?
Its Just Not Gonna Be The Same..
I Ask Myself, Why Now..? Why Do You Have 2 Go Now..
But God Knows Why..
I Miss You Tim, Sooo Much!
I Love You, We All Do!
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My sympathy
Pas & Mother Bryan my prayers are with you. I will now stand in the gap as an intercessor for Rev. Bryan. You both know the secret places of the Most High God - run into them and get your strength and healing from Him. Be blessed and encouraged. I love you both.
Words of comfort
To all of the Family
Words are quite inadequate and can never really say how close in mind you are throughout each and every day. Although the sadness that you feel is so very hard to bear, please know that there is happiness waiting for you there.
For this time won't last forever and your tears will cease to flow when ahead you’ll see a path and across its threshold you will go. So please know throughout the shadows that surround you at this time, the day will come about when the sun again will shine.
To Angela, Pastor and Sister Bryan and family, we fell you pain and share your grief at the very, very sad loss of a very special husband and son. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
To a great man of God, RIP. Sleep on beloved. God Bless you
our heart felt sorrow
dear angela.
what can i say? i hope you have the strength to get through
this time of the grief that we know that you must be feeling.
i wish i could do more than send you this note
and be there in person so you could have a shoulder to lean on.but i am sorry to say that cannot be the case at this time.so in lieu of that ,i sent lots of love through this media.
and we hope to be seeing you soon some time in the near future. and untill then i pray that god be with you.
your loving uncle john and family.
Man of God
Tim was simply a true man of God and I am blessed to have known him. A deep relationship with Tim was not necessary for his life to elevate your focus on living for God. I was priviledged to sit under his ministry and this was nothing lightweight but delivered under 'the authority'. My condolenses to the Bryan family
Tim was a good friend of mine and i'm soo blessed because he was my mentor. He taught me alot and i'm privilaged to have known such a great man of God. Tim was just so down to earth, aproachable, supportive and has set a great example to many young people and youth leaders in our church.
I can remember him and Angela taking the time out to attened my Baptism a few years ago and my 18th Birthday party last year, That meant so much to me and i will always remember the kindness he showed.
I will miss him a soo much. Angela and the extended family, you are in my prayers.
'Troubles will be no more - on the other shore'
Love & Blesings,
Mike Bolt
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