We have also been able to verify many of the statements he has made below. Sadly, it may not be true Christianity. Michael Wurmbrand Between Hammer & Sickle Paperback - January 1, 1972 by Mihai Wurmbrand (Author) 8 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback $6.67 18 Used from $3.41 Print length 172 pages Language English Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Publication date January 1, 1972 ISBN-10 0340149892 ISBN-13 978-0340149898 See all details VOM knew that during the first month my family arrived to the United States in the end of 1966, I had personally typed on a clunky typewriter four manuscript versions of this book. By Zachary StieberThe Epoch Times New medical diagnosis codes for COVID-19 immunization status have been added in [Read more] When the government attempted to control churches, he immediately began an "underground" ministry to his people. LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. allow your children to trust and be reached by a missionary organization having After reading from Lighthouse Trails, etc. As outrageous as it sounds, considering tens of millions of dollars solicited from you, it is documented. But in time, Wurmbrand learned the truth about . We have NEVER failed witness Satans scraggly, filthy fingernail finding a heart to Pierce, hoping to stop all hearts from beating. In 2016 VOM sent 64% of annual donations to foreign work..the next best was Open Doors at 31%. Previously cities included Phelan CA, San Pedro CA and Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Michael (Mihai) Wurmbrand as a young boy with his parents. YOUNG RICHARD WURMBRAND, a Romanian Jew who described himself as an atheist and a Marxist, stole to get food when he had to as a child, became a successful businessman, married Sabina Oster (also a Jew), and lived a life of self-indulgence. Except by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. their son, Michael. A way to stop evil is to In his younger years, Wurmbrand was an atheist. BOOKLETS When I approached them, they were shy and sore afraid for their own In 2006, he was voted fifth among the greatest Romanians according to the Mari Romni poll. Early history [ edit] The Voice of the Martyrs was founded in 1967 under the name "Jesus to the Communist World" by Richard Wurmbrand, a Romanian Lutheran priest of Jewish descent, who had worked with the underground church in Romania after it was taken over in 1944 by the USSR, which held a policy of state atheism and implemented antireligious . She was conditionally released as part of the post-Stalin. The false answers given to those who inquired were that this is a personal (?!?) autograph. If you are a In 1950, his wife Sabina was also imprisoned. Richard Wurmbrand, Sabina Wurmbrand, my parents persona, pictures, writings and Richard Wurmbrand, also known as Nicolai Ionescu (24 March 1909 17 February 2001) was a Romanian Evangelical Lutheran priest, and professor of Jewish descent. I suffered plenty. He wrote more than 18 books, the most widely known being Tortured for Christ and Answer to Moscow's (Atheist) Bible. Our hope for these ministries is that they would walk in repentance and godliness just as God has called all Christians to do so. Christian parents please protect your children! 48,49, bold emphasis mine) Richard Wurmbrand Smears The Holy Image of a Christian. Sabina: Tortured for Christ - The Nazi Years: Directed by John Grooters. Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case His colleagues in Romania urged him to leave the country and work for religious freedom from a location less personally dangerous. OK. books, my persona also to obtain your donations! The main question in the letter I wrote to the 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. Wycliffe Bible Translators, If you were inspired by the Wurmbrand family story of false pretenses. We also believe Michael is not making these statements out of any vindictive motive. Variations of his works have been translated into more than 65 languages. The main question in the letter I wrote to the child molestation. My parents died in 2000 . This terrible event made world news. Wurmbrand, who passed through the penal facilities of Craiova, Gherla, the DanubeBlack Sea Canal, Vcreti prison, Malmaison, Cluj and ultimately Jilava, claiming to have spent three years in solitary confinement. It also tests one's understanding of the Christian life. Christians who OUR WEBSITES. [12] He became known as "The Voice of the Underground Church", doing much to publicise the persecution of Christians in Communist countries. Weve noticed the same thing in business. If you do not intend to accept the above request, the other decision I ask you to take is not to use the name Wurmbrand any more.. VOM even claimed to Three years later Sabina followed, an experience which fills most of her book. of Romania, author of the book Tortured For Christ, a book of valiant If you Since the suspected perpetrator was dead, Lent and Contemplative A Likely Match I put in a Wrong phone #. for this independent investigation, the VOM attitude of respect towards myself I Richard . Theres not much for him to personally gain in comparison to those Hes stating are accused. prove the communists had issued an order to kill our entire family. Please allow and pay for an independent blue ribbon 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. and Levite in the Parable of the Good Samaritan, trying their best re. After serving a total of fourteen years, he was ransomed for $10,000. About this time Dale Rothon shares: "My first meeting with Richard Wurmbrand was in 1964. He was upset at first but soon grew calm, believing God would keep him alive no matter how severe the suffering ahead. John conflict with Michael Wurmbrand we try to solve with prayer and mediation! American children; This was done in secret, until the buildings were erected. Asbury RevivalLetter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits nor the donors were told of such grandiose projects. Bartlesville, OK 74005-0443. When the government attempted to control the . This sad letter you are reading comes from Michael Wurmbrand, the son of the He was told that his wife was dead. Mihai Wurmbrand answered, "That is my . Tens of thousands of dollars out of contributions for supposed missionary work were extended as a loan to him to pay back some of what he stole and escape parole supervision. Some of the New Booklet: How to Strengthen the Faith of Our Children & Grandchildren With 5-Minute Conversations Christian testimony under communist persecution that has been translated in[to] was but a thief. We also have had e-mail correspondence with him since. Box 443 not to rock the boat. themselves an opulent $28,000,000 headquarter from your donations, while over 85 languages. We choose to continue our support of VOM because weve researched the actual audited financial reports and IRS Form 990s of five of the major organizations proporting to assist persecuted Christians around the world. I was called by the prison commandant and told how if I renounce my obstinacy and start taking food, there is a chance I could be liberated and be back with my family. [3] Wurmbrand is remembered for his courage in standing up in a gathering of church leaders and denouncing government control of the churches. [15] Wurmbrand engaged in preaching with local ministers of nearly all denominations. Richard Wurmbrand, Romania, Pastor. Born in 1909, Richard Wurmbrand was a Romanian stockbroker turned pastor whose ministry traversed the Holocaust and Soviet occupation. request since: After I brought all of these facts to light, I was asked also to keep quiet, Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. My person, my life, and our family Wurmbrand story was used in this magazine; Without my knowledge, without my permission, a very laudatory biography to use the name Wurmbrand any more. were in the know could not believe how it was possible. Wurmbrand was a professor in the only Lutheran seminary in his country. Voice of the Martyrs child molestation (pedophilia) of a 10-years old girl was formally filed by her And, I see no reason to doubt the message given by Michael Wurmbrand for a few reason. RESOURCES Richard Wurmbrand (1968). With Raluca Botez, Emil Mandanac, Gabriel Costin, Adrian Titieni. This sad letter you are reading comes from Michael Wurmbrand, the son of the late Rev. If he rested a moment, the rats would attack him. laudatory words published of me, they also tried to badmouth me. What immediately from the VOM circulation advertising, about 2,000 copies of As they learn that their leader has been sexually assaulting young girls for the past number of decades, will these dear families swing to the opposite of the pendulum and enter the emerging/new spirituality? Torrance, CA 90510 USA His wife, Sabina, was imprisoned for three years, including months in a labor camp on the Danube Canal. I have both moral and legal rights to the persona of my parents, even regarding the unauthorized use of my own name, pictures, etc. *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. conflict with Michael Pensacola Christian College will no doubt be labeled as hateful, homophobic, and intolerant for cancelling a music concert after learning that one of the members of the renowned UK singing group is gay.* Already, news sources and social media outlets throughout the western world [Read more] According to Richard Wurmbrand, a famous Messianic Jewish pastor, countless Jewish people found their Messiah as a result of one praying woman's courage. With Emil Mandanac, Raluca Botez, Eduard Adam, Virgil Aioanei. (Indeed the Gospel of John 12:6 writes: This he said, not that Against my express request NOT TO DO SO, the mission Voice of the Martyrs of Bartlesville (VOM), Oklahoma, USA and its international affiliates, continue to use Richard Wurmbrand, Sabina Wurmbrand, my parents persona, pictures, writings and books, my persona also to obtain your donations! oppressors. In February 1948, Richard disappeared into the Gulag. A few comments on that: First, as Lighthouse Trails has always maintained, the power of sin lies in its secrecy; and this is especially true in cases of child sexual abuse. Even Michael Wurmbrand told us that VOM has been targeting American homeschoolers with campaign literature. If you do not "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name [Jesus Christ] under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Because Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry, it does at times post news stories from both religious and secular sources. Voice of the Martyrs. The post True Revival in the Midst of Persecution The World Will Not Love True Revival appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. My parents died with a good name. In order to verify the authenticity of the letter we received, we contacted VOM first. entire Voice of the Martyrs Board of Directors was worded as follows: Please allow and pay for an independent blue ribbon "Christ in the Communist Prisons". You can tell by the briefness of his request that hes hesitant to ask for further donations for Help The Refugees, although Im certain its desperately needed. Hello Francis, we have added your name to our e-newsletter list. VOM even claimed to know apparently better than the parents of the victim, if there was or not substance to the police complaint. Our booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal use. I am mortified! 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. Perhaps we christians have been too naive and trusting for too long. In 1990, he and his wife returned to Romania for the first time in 25 years. Recently released documents from the archives of the Romanian secret police prove the communists had issued an order to kill our entire family. Pensacola Christian College Cancels Kings Singers Concert Over [Homosexual] Lifestyle' How to Strengthen the Faith of Our Children & Grandchildren With 5-Minute Conversations by T.A. had committed suicide after the police-filed accusation of suspected pedophilia. child molestation. This situation with homeschoolers is serious. 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? headquarter built out of your sacrificial contributions, makes a mockery of the We then searched on the Internet and found a phone number for Michael Wurmbrand. But while God was softening Richard's heart, Sabina became more resentful and anxious by the change she saw in her husband. Richard Wurmbrand. However this has now stopped and . There was no sound because even the guards wore felt on the soles of their shoes. While vacationing in the mountains of Romania that year, they converted to the Christian faith and joined the Anglican Mission Church upon returning home. If, however, the only thing an investigation would accomplish is to prevent the 10 year old girl from moving forward with her life and drag Tom Whites family through the muck, then it wouldnt be very helpful. It sounds to me (a former accountant) like VOM needs to be a lot more transparent in a lot of areas. McMahon is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. [2] He lived with his family in Istanbul for a short while, his father died when he was 9, and the Wurmbrands returned to Romania when he was 15. For more than 25 years of a ministry that spanned almost three-quarters of a centurywhether free or imprisoned; through peace, war, and unspeakable tortureRichard Wurmbrand kept firm on that goal. The booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. [1] As a result, he experienced imprisonment and torture by the then-Communist regime of Romania, which maintained a policy of state atheism. 90510, USA, He was a friend of Costache Ioanid, the Romanian Christian poet. He was arrested again in 1959 and sentenced to 25 years. Richard Wurmbrand, who spent fourteen years in the communist prisons of Romania, author of the book Tortured For Christ, a book of valiant Christian testimony under communist persecution that has been translated in [to] over 85 languages. We do have a concern in the midst of these kingdoms crumbling and that is for the Christians who have been followers of these organizations. interests. We are grateful for the numerous personal interviews in This was done by sharing mailing lists with organizations focusing on families and children; * My person, my life, and our family Wurmbrand story was used in this magazine; * Without my knowledge, without my permission, a very laudatory biography of mine was written, printed and distributed to tens of thousands of American children; * In order to obtain donations from the parents, the organization tried to gain credibility and goodwill with tens of thousands of Christian children in home-schooling families. state of Arizona, for instance, failed to investigate 6,000 cases of children Michael Wurmbrand, who has lived his I was written by VOM, when asking help for formerly We have carefully and prayerfully considered the ramifications of posting this letter from Michael. "[16] Wurmbrand last lived in Palos Verdes, California. Like other Romanian Communists, he was arrested several times, then sentenced and released again. your donations? victims! and employment positions from this possibly second largest employer in Bartlesville, Consider how grave it is to How could I have foreseen that in a case of blatant suspected The Torrance, CA. It is hard to believe this could be done, but correspondence I display on the web (see link below), should convince you. Box 5161 While we know that the liberal secular media and the emerging church will use these stories for political gain and actually to cause confused Christians to come over to their side, we also know that God can use these situations to bring about genuine conversion and repentance among many. Remember, Christ tells us, the way is narrow and there are few who find it. (Indeed the Gospel of John 12:6 writes: This he said, not that he cared for the poor, BUT BECAUSE HE WAS A THIEF!). And, in fact, Lent is often being used as the open door to [Read more] You may also listen to an interview between Crough and Jan Markell here. There was little resistance. He was locked in a solitary cell and assigned as 'Prisoner Number 1'. I was answered IN WRITING that my request is morally wrong. Pastor Richard Wurmbrand witnessed the invasion of the Soviet Red Army into his country of Romania in late August, 1944. 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. (Richard Wurmbrand, Tortured For Christ, Hodder & Stoughton, 1967, pp. the Baptist was not beheaded because he sermonized in general asking people to P.O. In April 1967, the Wurmbrands formed Jesus to the Communist world, later renamed Voice of the Martyrs, an interdenominational organisation working initially with and for persecuted Christians in Communist countries, but later expanding its activities to help persecuted believers in other places, especially in the Muslim world. Consider how grave it is to allow your children to trust and be reached by a missionary organization having had a case of suspected pedophilia and a suicide because of it in its midst, and then terminating me, its founder so as not to have to respond to a request for an independent investigation of possible child molestation. to tens of thousands stating: To the Rev. Un da fue golpeado en las plantas de los pies hasta que le arrancaron la carne, y al da otro fue golpeado hasta los huesos. Not many women have had their faith tested like Sabina Wurmbrand. FIRST SPARK 1964 was the year when OM started to be a blessing for Romania. I could also see in our persecutors. In 1948, having become a Christian ten years before, he publicly said Communism and Christianity were incompatible. Michael explains below what happened after he made that request. About the Wurmbrands. VOM published even how within months of our arrival in the United States, After all the laudatory words published of me, they also tried to badmouth me. After I brought all of these facts to light, I was asked also to keep quiet, not to rock the boat. This sad letter you are reading comes from Michael Wurmbrand, the son of the late Rev. Christian missionaries in a good Christian conscience even indulge to build Some answers were outright sarcastic, as if my requesting a proper Against his own personal interest, he put his life at risk to denounce to operate, having no time to clean his hands after searching in garbage. The Christian answered, 'The power is all on my side. The present chairman of VOM is a former mayor of Bartlesville and was part of the city leadership. Evangullibleeasily deceived by teachings that contradict the Gospel of Jesus [Read more] The revival preceded a great assault from the atheistic authorities. When I was only a child, the communists forcefully took away my parents In 1936, Richard and Sabina met and were married. children program head while alive, started with only 2 cases BUT there were more We are far indeed from charitable actions through which one sacrifices for the interests of others. In what appears to be an effort to make controversial elements disappear, significant portions of material from the original Introduction to Sarah Young's #1 best-selling book Jesus Calling have been removed. Love of money is the root of all evil. USA and never was part of the VOM board of directors. It is much more likely, especially this day and age, that a large organization of individuals would be corrupt and looking out for self interest than it is that one man who would inevitably end up having to endure the full force of such a large organization and their gained finances- be the one whose truly willing to suffer for good and right. Be blessed yall in The Holy Name of Christ Jesus, amen. withholding help to persecuted Christians in far away lands badly in need of Michael Wurmbrand is 84 years old today because Michael's birthday is on 01/07/1939. to those who inquired were that this is a personal (?!?) If you were inspired by the Wurmbrand family story of suffering to donate to Voice of the Martyrs or its international affiliates in the ICA, as the only son of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, I humbly ask you not to. In the past, Voice of the Martyrs had written a dedication about myself sent to tens of thousands stating: To the Rev. Richard Wurmbrand retired in 1992 and died in 2001 at 91 years of age. start what is now Voice of the Martyrs. The impact of dramatic transformations happened between the last decade of socialist period and the first two decades of post-soviet Moldova history still constitutes a disputable topic among specialists from different fields, as well as the emerging public history discourses on memory . When I was only a child, the communists forcefully took away my parents to communist prisons. absolutely essential only to find out later that $9.5 million were available $1 (yes, one dollar) a month. Michael Wurmbrand 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. 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. Only 4 days after I addressed this letter to the Board of I should be entitled to make such a request since: * Voice of the Martyrs published for years a specially dedicated childrens magazine. Richard Wurmbrand spent fourteen years in a Romanian prison thirty feet underground. Richard Wurmbrand, who spent fourteen years in the communist prisons of Romania, author of the book Tortured For Christ, a book of valiant Christian testimony under communist persecution that has been translated in over 85 languages. but think on your own: How can I asked child-molestation some Christian VOM leaders I approached, imitated the priest 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. What patient has any use for such a surgeon? This terrible event made world news. Well, The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, so the new book and the film are a part of this yearlong celebration of the legacy of Sabina and Richard Wurmbrand. [citation needed] Sabina's autobiographical account of this time is titled The Pastor's Wife. Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: EVANGULLIBLE Rumania's Communists threw Richard Wurmbrand into prison in retaliation for his refusal to endorse them. It is hard to believe Not many women have had their faith tested like Sabina Wurmbrand. 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. Tortured for Christ. The worst vindictive act towards myself though was the refusal on the part of VOM of my simple request to dump or allow myself even pay to withdraw immediately from the VOM circulation advertising, about 2,000 copies of Tortured For Christ, my fathers book, published by VOM with a preface by, and having right in the middle, a portrait of Tom White, the past chairman who had committed suicide after the police-filed accusation of suspected pedophilia. For example, he later recounted having the soles of his feet beaten until the flesh was torn off, then the next day beaten again to the bone, claiming there were not words to describe that pain. Against my express request NOT TO DO SO, the mission How could I have foreseen that in a case of blatant suspected The young pastor Richard Wurmbrand and his wife Sabina were among many of the religious leaders in attendance at the Congress of Cults held in 1945 by the Romanian Communist government. Some answers were outright sarcastic, as if my requesting a proper investigation regarding suspected pedophilia among Christian missionaries would be some joke. Hard Lessons in Discernment than 600 pedophilia complaints after Saville died. Gullibleeasily deceived. The book, published by Mountain Stream Press, is now available through Lighthouse Trails. my fathers name not be associated with this past chairman - even if he I suffered plenty. were expressly forbidden to have contact with me, so as not to lose some income to use the name Wurmbrand any more. This confinement was in a cell twelve feet underground, with no lights or windows. He died at the age of 91 on 17 February 2001[17] in a hospital in Torrance, California. . The best email I got from various donors, following my appeals was the shortest. Open Doors with Brother Andrew and others (see The post Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. sharing mailing lists Just as he ably used analogies that were particularly meaningful to the Jews and Greeks in the Bible, God is able to use analogies that are meaningful to cannibals and other isolated groups. May 8th 1988, Qubec City Canada MP3, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Wurmbrand&oldid=1136743307, American people of Romanian-Jewish descent, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2020, Articles with Romanian-language sources (ro), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 22:42. the Board of Directors of January 9. 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. I know Michael Wurmbrand is supporting an organization that gives 100% of donations to persecuted Christians. Voice of the Martyrs headquarters in Bartlesville, OK. * This was done in secret, until the buildings were erected. "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 . VOMs heart is beating strong for the persecuted. I am not supporting VOM any longer. Wurmbrand travelled to Norway, England, and then the United States. No one showed him love or even attention. 79 Copy quote. His father, Richard Wurmbrand, was also in prison, kidnapped by the Romanian secret police four years before for speaking out for Jesus and not supporting the Communists. from 1967 on, I worked together with my parents Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, to Pastor Richard Wurmbrand March 24, 1909-February 17, 2001. No sorry and no thank you for my founding the organization or the many years of service! Below For example, millions of homeschool families have sought out the teachings of Bill Gothard. Our past does influence our future in many ways. We called and had a ten-minute conversation with him. Richard Wurmbrand joined the crowd to smear and reduce the holy image of a Christian to a possible prostitute and/or betrayer of Christians! I will take my time to learn more about it and support the good steward. dedicated childrens magazine. Torrance, Ca. Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open. 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