John Sung was born in Hong Chek village, Putian city region (Hing-hwa), the province of Fukien (Fujian), PRC, on September 27, 1901. He began preaching since his teens. Then he got a scholarship from the Methodist Church to study in the United States. 1926 John Sung decided to become an evangelist. His efforts began with touring the PRC from 1927 to 1934. [3] Starting in 1935, Sung start a mission trip in Asia. The trip includes the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. In Indonesia, Sung around to several cities, such as Madiun, Solo, Jakarta, Bogor, Cirebon, Semarang, Magelang and Yogyakarta. Sung arrival profound influence on the founding of the Chinese churches in Java. [1] Towards the end of his life, Sung suffering from intestinal tuberculosis for years and greatly influenced his work bear. Not infrequently he collapsed in the middle of his sermon, and must be cared for while. However, as soon as he regained consciousness, he continued preaching until the end, and even then the church for praying faithfully waiting for him. Often he had to speak while leaning to ease his pain. Sung died of this disease on August 18, 1944 at the age of 42 years.
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