By David Dombrowski Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of [Read more] Arrested for his efforts to support the underground church, Wurmbrand suffered brainwashing and severe torture for fourteen years in a hidden prison. When I was only a child, the communists forcefully took away my parents Wurmbrand was released from his first imprisonment in 1956, after eight and a half years. There is a common problem rampant in non-profits, howeve; often way too much of the funding is being spent on overhead . In the last 4 years, the Thank you for such boldness. * Voice of the Martyrs had agreed reluctantly in 2001 to help about 100 believers who were imprisoned 5-10 years for their faith in communist prisons in Romania, currently destitute in their 80s and 90s, with less than $1 (yes, one dollar) a month. His wife, Sabina, was imprisoned for three years, including months in a labor camp on the Danube Canal. In 1948, having become a Christian ten years before, he publicly said Communism and Christianity were incompatible. sacrifice of persecuted Christians like my parents. He couldn't sleep, but had to defend himself all the time. (Indeed the Gospel of John 12:6 writes: This he said, not that he cared for the poor, BUT BECAUSE HE WAS A THIEF!). What patient has any use for such a surgeon? You may also listen to an interview between Crough and Jan Markell here. To my knowledge, the previous headquarters of VOM in the same town cost in the neighborhood of about $90,000! I wish VOM would be transparent and support an unbiased investigation. Three of those years were spent in solitary confinement. The post Asbury RevivalLetter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. Although he was warned not to preach, he resumed his work in the underground church. withholding help to persecuted Christians in far away lands badly in need of I have both moral and legal rights to the persona of my parents, even regarding the unauthorized use of my own name, pictures, etc. If you are a Christian testimony under communist persecution that has been translated in[to] As we have examined the facts that we have been able to obtain (including the testimony by Michael Wurmbrand to us by phone where he told us he knew the family, as well as a pastor who spoke with the father of the girl and posted the account online and who stated: there is no doubt the abuse occurred), we have no reason to doubt that the allegations are legitimate. If you were inspired by the Wurmbrand family story of My parents died in 2000-2001. We also have had e-mail correspondence with him since. When I approached them, they were shy and sore afraid for their own In reality, VOM employees were expressly forbidden to have contact with me, so as not to lose some income and employment positions from [one of the] largest employers in Bartlesville, OK. It is hard to believe Michael also answers to Richard Wurmbrand, Wurmbrand Mihai Heinrich, M Wurmbrand, Michael A Wurmbrand and Michael H Wurbrand, and perhaps a couple of other names. minister, I can only beg you to share this letter with your congregation. NOTE: I have received today a request from my friend Michael Wurmbrand to distribute this message of his about the situation of Voice of the Martyrs US, after the suicide of its former President, Tom White, following accusations of pedophilia.. Dear sisters and brethren in Christ, This sad letter you are reading comes from Michael Wurmbrand, the son of the late Rev. Richard Wurmbrand, co-founder of The Voice of the Martyrs, led an underground Christian ministry to those who suffered under Nazi and Communist oppression in his homeland of Romania. know apparently better than the When the government attempted to control churches, he immediately began an "underground" ministry to his people. They now realize that Gothards teachings were wrong; sadly, rather than finding what true biblical Christianity is, many will merely turn to another extreme and perhaps even away from God all together, blaming Him for what man has done. Wurmbrand was released from his first imprisonment in 1956, after eight and a half years. and he has told us that VOM is fully corrupt and will not deal with it. from 1967 on, I worked together with my parents Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, to The post Lent and Contemplative A Likely Match appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. *All of the above occurred while, at the same time, without any reasons proffered, they sent a termination of employment letter to me, Richard Wurmbrands son, who founded the mission, four days only after I asked for an independent investigation of the expenses and travels of the suicidal and suspected pedophile past chairman of VOM, USA. committing suicide, Tom White had a $140,000+, plus perks, yearly salary and He is widely recognized as one of the country's greatest . We are not the only ones doing so in a spirit of deep concern. This sad letter you are reading comes from Michael Wurmbrand, the son of the late Rev. [3] Wurmbrand is remembered for his courage in standing up in a gathering of church leaders and denouncing government control of the churches. He was locked in a solitary cell and labeled "Prisoner Number 1." In 1950, his wife, Sabina, was also imprisoned. It so happened that the biggest anti-Vietnam rally was that day . There was no sound because even the guards wore felt on the soles of their shoes. Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce Warren B. Smiths new book, Evangullible. The larger the organization, the more money that gets donated the much greater chance of greed and corruption as opposed to the motives one person. the sin of Herod, the ruler of the day. How could I have foreseen that in a case of blatant suspected child-molestation some Christian VOM leaders I approached, imitated the priest and Levite in the Parable of the Good Samaritan, trying their best re. Some pathetic answers like: Do not cast the first stone, king Solomon made mistakes, we might also sin, or promise to keep correspondence private only displayed the hypocrisy to protect the flow of donations rather than any interest in protecting possible children victims! A way to stop evil is to 2. to the glory of God. Lighthouse Trails has been posting reports on the case of cake baker, Jack Phillips, for a number of years now. The Bible tells us this will happen in the end times. For example, millions of homeschool families have sought out the teachings of Bill Gothard. There have been individual Jews who have become believers in Yeshua as Messiah throughout Christendom and who have spread the glad tidings to gentiles - the Rumanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand is a wonderful modern example, Felix Mendelssohn the 19th century composer is another great example. is a shortened version of the open letter Michael Wurmbrand (photo), the only VOM is Bruce Holmes. I could also see in our persecutors. child molestation. He stated that his physical torture included mutilation, burning and being locked in a large frozen icebox. [6] Members of the Secret police visited Sabina posing as released fellow prisoners. versions of this book. I tried to document the facts recited above, but think on your own: How can Christian missionaries in a good Christian conscience even indulge to build themselves an opulent $28,000,000 headquarter from your donations, while withholding help to persecuted Christians in far away lands badly in need of your donations? Rumania's Communists threw Richard Wurmbrand into prison in retaliation for his refusal to endorse them. My parents died with a good name. But God had other plans for Sabina. Sadly, it may not be true Christianity. Love of money is the root of all evil. VOM would employ the millions of dollars of donations to fight me in court while my income is very limited. Richard Wurmbrand, author of 18 worldwide Christian bestsellers, translated in . Richard Wurmbrand. February 3, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors. cast the first stone, king Solomon made mistakes, we might also sin, or Since the suspected perpetrator was dead, the police closed any further investigation of the molestation. He wrote more than 18 books, the most widely known being Tortured for Christ and Answer to Moscow's (Atheist) Bible. To read more on the VOM claims of pretended lack of money, [click here]. I was answered IN WRITING that my request is morally wrong. Roman soldiers were very, very good at making sure their victims stayed alive on the cross as long as possible. suspected interests to insist my letter be answered. but rather in an amiable way by fulfilling only one request for the board to decide and approve: Please allow and pay for an independent blue ribbon commission to investigate within the next two months, back at least two years, all Tom Whites travel points, contacts and especially financial expenditures to establish and put to rest any suspicions re. In 1965, Western churches ransomed Wurmbrand from Rumania for $10,000. While vacationing in the mountains of Romania that year, they converted to the Christian faith and joined the Anglican Mission Church upon returning home. We have NEVER failed witness Satans scraggly, filthy fingernail finding a heart to Pierce, hoping to stop all hearts from beating. We called and had a ten-minute conversation with him. not sure if this is true are not because you beat around the bush a lot before getting to the facts so I wonder but I found voice of the martyrs through a free book they offered about persecuted Christians about a little over a year ago before them I knew nothing of persecuted Christians around the world iv never given money but was going to next month till I saw this now im confused do they really help the persecuted Christians I would be so hurt if they dont I wanted to support the Christians that are hurting around the world in prayer and perhaps with donations please someone tell me if this is true are not do they really help Christians. Video: Warren B Smith A Former New Ager Returns to Philadelphia "One day a Christian lady asked her pastor: "Do you not think the time is now ripe to start the special task of spreading the gospel . Please include me in your mailing list.I am from India. When the government attempted to control the . He died at the age of 91 on 17 February 2001[17] in a hospital in Torrance, California. What about missionary outreach to poor persecuted Christians? Voice of the Martyrs, with its opulent ($28 million) headquarter built out of your sacrificial contributions, makes a mockery of the sacrifice of persecuted Christians like my parents. It would take a very long time and a lot of money to try to stop such use through courts. [11] He devoted the rest of his life to this effort, despite warnings and death threats. At the time of his committing suicide, Tom White had a $140,000+, plus perks, yearly salary and very substantial travel and expense accounts used in his extensive and frequent international travel year after year. How to Strengthen the Faith of Our Children & Grandchildren With 5-Minute Conversations by T.A. child molestation. Richard Wurmbrand, who spent fourteen years in the communist prisons [emailprotected] The previous VOM building, now for sale for $1,600,000 in Bartlesville, OK. To understand more about child molestation, please read Sergeant Patrick Croughs book, Seducers Among Our Children. Alone With God: New Sermons from Solitary Confinement, "Underground Evangelism: Missions During the Cold War", Richard & Sabina Wurmbrand Official Web Page Approved by the Wurmbrands, English & Romanian Richard & Sabina Wurmbrand facebook, Tortured for Christ: A Celebration of Richard Wurmbrand's Life One Hundred Years After His Birth, Mother's Day sermon (French). with organizations focusing on families and children; In order to obtain donations from the parents, the organization tried As Richard's physical health strengthened, so did his understanding of the gospel. Against my express request NOT TO DO SO, the mission Eventually, Wurmbrand was a recipient of an amnesty in 1964. intend to accept the above request, the other decision I ask you to take is not displayed the hypocrisy to protect The main question in the letter I wrote to the he cared for the poor, BUT BECAUSE HE WAS A THIEF!). We are grateful for the numerous personal interviews in All over Romania, Christians like them were being arrested and tortured in Communist prisons. In the past, Voice of the Martyrs had written a dedication about myself sent to tens of thousands stating: To the Rev. I am mortified! He compiled circumstantial evidence that Karl Marx was a Satanist.[13][14]. I do not want to allow VOM to use my parents good name, to raise money under false pretenses. Previously cities included Phelan CA, San Pedro CA and Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Pedophilia is a horrific crime and if there are more children that need protection or healing, or if there is any way an investigation would prevent an act of pedophilia from occurring to someone else, or even if it would give one girl closure, we should by all means enthusiastically encourage such an investigation. establish and put to rest any suspicions re. to use the name Wurmbrand any more. Richard . below), should convince you. If you do not A man answering the phone and listening to our question transferred us to a message machine. autograph. position could have more inside information than I can discuss publicly. Two years later, they began following Jesus as the Messiah. Mr. Phillips has been in a legal battle because he refused to create a cake honoring transgenderism because of his Christian beliefs. It was a story about a Cistercian monk, which is an order in the Catholic Church that is always quiet. to tens of thousands stating: To the Rev. 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