More individuals, organs condole demise of Sumpi John
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, August 24 2015:
Several individuals including Chandel MLA St Nunghlung Victor and organisations have condoled the demise of Rev Dr Sumpi John Anal.
Describing Sumpi John Anal as one of the most prominent church leaders and one among few personalities who graduated from USA in Master of Sacred Theology (MST), St Nunghlung Victor said his demise was a great loss to the Churches in general and the Anal tribe in particular.
"It is a great loss towards Anal literature which is in progressive stage for he was a renown Anal literature expert who has contributed a lot for the uplift of the literature" exclaimed Sengul Thumthung member of Anal literature.
MNBCA Executive Secretary Rev W Moses in his condolence and farewell message described Sumpi John as dedicated and committed servant who stood for the service of the Lord till his death.
He lived a clean and exemplary life, he said.
Staff and members of Anal Naga Baptist Association (ANBA) in a condolence message described Rev Dr Sumpi John as a man who stood strong against all odds.
He proved deeds with accomplishment for awakening the Anal Community into spiritual reverence, cultural renewal, revealing undefined history and his immense contribution towards Anal literature.
"We have lost an outstanding personality and a great preacher, who for generation led a monumental crusade to harmonize intrinsic beliefs", said ANBA.
Chandel District Christian Forum (CDCF) in a condolence message described Rev Dr Sumpi John as one of the most effective and influential Church leaders of the District.
He is a well known preacher and crusader in the Northeastern States of India.
It is a great lost for the people of Chandel, said CDCF.
Anal Literature Society while sending out its condolence message said literary contribution of Sumpi John in the form of translating New Testament Bible, Puruwng Piipana (a Hymnal), Anal Thimbu (textbook for classes VI-X) and many more has helped development of anal literature for which ALS will be remembered and cherished for a lifetime.