Introduction : Rev. Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy hailed from a pioneer, historical and pious Wesleyan Methodist family from Madras. Rev. Jesudason W.S. Rungusamy's father late Rev. John Rungaswamy was an internationally acclaimed Wesleyan Methodist Pastor and his mother also hailed from an illustrious Methodist Christian family from Madras .Rev. J.W.S. Rungaswamy served as a Methodist Pastor and also as a Chaplain in the Indo British Army with great efficacy , but unfortunately the modern day Church leaders,Church Historians and Christians have forgotten the services rendered by Rev J.W.S Rungaswamy and other Methodist Pastors of his family . On the basis of the available details and information a short profile of Rev J.W.S. Rungaswamy is recorded in this Article for the benefit of the readers, Church Historians and our future generation. .
Rev. Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy's Wife and her Parents and Siblings : Rev George Vedanayagam was one of the famous Tamil Christian Poets and Rev. George Vedanayagam married Ms Asirvathammal [ adopted daughter of Rev Chandler of Madura Mission ] at Vathalagundu [ Batlagundu ] on the 8th January 1889 . Rev. George Vedanayagam and Ms Asirvathamal George Vedanayagam couple gave birth to the following Children namely :-[1] Mr. G.V.Job, M.A, L.T, {Worked as H,M. at the Columbus High School, Chengalpatu and First General Secretary of the Church of South India .], [2] Ms. G.V. Elizabeth Charlotte Rungaswamy and she was married to Rev. Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy [ The Hero of this Article] , [3] Mr. G.V. Jeremiah , [4] Mr .G.V . Isaiah, [5] Mr G.V. Ezekiel, [6] Mr . G.V. Azariah, [7] Mr. G.V. Amos, [8] Ms. G.V Susannal .
Rev. J.W.S. Rungaswamy and Ms G.V.Elizabeth Charlotte Rungaswamy Couple's Children : Rev. Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy married Ms G.V. Elizabeth Charlotte, daughter of the famous Tamil Christian Poet Mr. George Vedanayagam and Ms Asirvathammal Vedanayagam in 1912 [most probably] at a Wesleyan Methodist Church in Madras Rev Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy and Ms Elizabeth Charlotte Rungaswamy couple was blessed with all the conjugal blessings and gave birth to the following children namely :-[1] Mr. John Rungaswamy, [2] Mrs. Gurnsey Isaiah, [3] Ms. Annie Arumainayagam, [4] Ms. Mercy Job, [5] Ms Maida Charles, [6] Ms. Elsie David, [7] Mr George Vedanayagam , [8]Mrs. Amy Jean Chandraleela Samuel and [9]Susanna Vasantha .Chitha
Rev. Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy's Professional Career : Rev. Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy after having passed his B.A, B.D, following the footsteps of his dear father Rev John Rungaswamy , came forward to serve as a Wesleyan Methodist Pastor through proper channel .Rev. Jesudson Wesley Samuel Rungaswami is generally known as Rev J.W.S, Rungaswamy. Rungaswamy had the privilege to serve as an ordained Wesleyan Methodist Pastor in many Methodist Churches situated in and around Madras including the St.Lukes Wesleyan Church at Mandaiveli Lane, Mylapore, Madras [ Now it is called as St Luke C.S.I Church, Mandaiveli lane, Mylapore Chennai.4]. for two terms covering the period 1921...1923 and 1935..1939. with great devotion and dedication Rev. JWS Rungaswamy also had the privilege to work as Military Chaplain in the Indo British Army. During that period Rev.J.W.S. Rungaswamy met one Mr Francis Samuel Davidwho had been serving the British Army as a Paratrooper during the world War II. They became good friends and Rev.J.W.S. Rungaswamy gave his Madras Home Address in India to Francis S. David. .After the second world war was over, Francis Samuel David was asked by the British Govt whether he was willing to come to Britain or would want to visit his Parents in Rangoon. Francis S. David opted to visit his parents at Rangoon and accordingly Francis S David went to Rangoon to meet his parents in Rangoon but his parent's house was dilapidated by the World War II and he could not find the where about of his parents , With great sorrow he started to walk towards Madras in India and after having walked for 28 days Mr Francis Samuel David reached Madras and with the help of the Address given byRev JWS. Rungaswamy, Mr Francis S. David reached Rev.JWS Rungaswamy's house , Rev JWS Rungaswamy welcomed Francis with great compassion and love . Francis was asked to stay at the house Rev J.W.S. Rungaswamy and after some Rev JWS. Rungaswamy offered Mr Francis S. David to choose one of his daughters as Francis S David's wife . Mr Francis Samuel David chose Ms Elsie Margaret Runguswamy as his wife . This Elsie Francis S David couple got married with the blessings of Rev JWS Rungaswamy. And this Elise Francis S David couple was blessed with 2 sons and 4 grandsons and 6 great grandchildren . Unfortunately we are unable to get the full details of the valuable ministerial Service of Rev J.W.S Rungaswamy .
Conclusion : Rev. Jesudason Wesely Samuel Rungaswamy was a remarkable man . He loved God and his fellow human being . He was a companion of the common man, he was a powerful and convincing preacher. Physically and spiritually he was beautiful . By nature he was kind, compassionate , honest and unassuming . After having served both God and man Rev Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy died on the 14th August, 1950 at the age of 62. and his mortal remains was buried at the St. George Cathedral, Cemetery, in Madras [ Chennai]. Rev. J.W.S.. Rungaswamy discharged his duties with great commitment , sincerity and efficacy.. He loved his Church members and worked for the total development of his Church members. He was respected within his family circle and also outside his family circle.. It is not possible to cover all the aspects and achievement of Rev. J.W.S. Rungaswamy in this Article and so I will end this Article with the following sentence ," Rev. Jesudason Wesley Samuel Rungaswamy was indeed a great Man of God "
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By P. Babu Manoharan, M.A, { All rights are reserved . This Article will be enlarged, modified or corrected later if needed]. .
