The Rose of Sharon: Resilient and Beautiful - Remembering Missionary Doris Brougham

The Rose of Sharon: Resilient and Beautiful - Remembering Missionary Doris Brougham Doris Brougham, an American missionary who served in Taiwan for over 70 years, passed away on August 6th at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Tamsui due to multiple organ failure. Her passing coincided with her 98th birthday, and it is believed that God personally called His beloved daughter home on this special day. In her will, Doris Brougham specifically requested that "everything be donated," leaving all she had to the land she loved most, Taiwan. Born in Seattle, USA, in 1926, Doris Brougham resolved to spread the gospel in China at the young age of 12. However, due to the Chinese Civil War, she eventually came to Taiwan in 1951. She chose to serve the indigenous people in Hualien, a remote area that was in desperate need of missionaries. The local tribes embraced her as one of their own, giving her the indigenous name "Rebecca." In Taiwan, Doris Brougham was a pioneer in using media for evangelism. She founded the Christian Broadcasting Association in 1960 and launched Studio Classroom in 1962. Through radio programs and English education, she not only helped Taiwan integrate with the international community but also became known as "Taiwan’s English Teacher." In 1963, she also co-founded the Heavenly Melody Choir, which toured across Taiwan and around the world, sharing God’s love through music. For decades, Doris Brougham actively participated in various ministries, collaborating with churches and evangelical organizations to spread the gospel On March 31st of this year, a musical titled "Journey of Love" was performed during a joint Easter service in Hsinchu, sharing Doris Brougham''s life story. Even at 98, her trumpet playing echoed with the same vigor as it did 70 years ago, inviting everyone to accept the love of Jesus. Have you received your passport to heaven?This was Doris Brougham''s sincere invitation to everyone. She often said, "Home is where the heart is, and my heart is here. Taiwan is my home."Now a naturalized citizen, she received her Taiwanese passport last year from the President, fulfilling her long-standing connection with the island. As she famously said, "A Friend for Life," Doris Brougham and the people of Taiwan have indeed become lifelong friends. Having dedicated over 70 years to Taiwan Doris Brougham is the longest-serving missionary in Taiwan''s history. We thank her for dedicating her life to this land and for loving every Taiwanese person with the love of God Doris Brougham looked forward to reuniting with us all in heaven and prayed for Taiwan. GOODTV NEWS