That testimony, in which he took off his shirt in front of TV cameras to show the scars of his torture, brought him to public attention. child molestation. Wurmbrand was ordained twicefirst as an Anglican, then, after World War II, as a Lutheran priest. The Man Who Came Back - Richard Wurmbrand - 1974 . The Answer is NO , for a little leaven causes the whole lump to be corrupt . If you do not want to accept an independent investigation and complete transparency of your dealings, I begged you do not use my fathers long years of suffering in communist prisons and the intense suffering of his whole family to raise money from naive donors. I was written by VOM, when asking help for formerly persecuted Christians under communism, now in their 90s, we are technically out of money!there will be NO check requests approved for anything other than absolutely essential only to find out later that $9.5 million were available not for mission work, but for construction work in Oklahoma (see above link). Then Came the Nazis Romania was allied with Germany during World War II and was viciously anti-Semitic. over 85 languages. The post Lent and Contemplative A Likely Match appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. Roman soldiers were very, very good at making sure their victims stayed alive on the cross as long as possible. While vacationing in the mountains of Romania that year, they converted to the Christian faith and joined the Anglican Mission Church upon returning home. But that's not all! We contacted Richard Wurmbrand, the founder's son, (Editors note: they actually contacted Michael Wurmbrand, Richard's son.) Concerned with the possibility that Wurmbrand would be forced to undergo further imprisonment, the Norwegian Mission to the Jews and the Hebrew Christian Alliance negotiated with Communist authorities for his release from Romania for $10,000 (though the going rate for political prisoners was $1,900). just so these Christian martyrs would be helped. But many of these Christian leaders are beginning to be exposed. The couple would have one child, a son, Mihai. After reading from Lighthouse Trails, etc. no thank you for my founding the organization or the many years of service! We sat together in a room with about 15 people. Some answers were outright sarcastic, as if my requesting a proper investigation regarding suspected pedophilia among Christian missionaries would be some joke. 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. If he rested a moment, the rats would attack him. Wurmbrand was returned to prison, not released again until 1964. . Tortured for Christ. In February 1948, Richard disappeared into the Gulag. 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! Wurmbrand preached in caves and bomb shelters and to congregations hidden deep within the Romanian forests. Richard Wurmbrand, Sabina Wurmbrand, my parents persona, pictures, writings and Richard Wurmbrand, Romania, Pastor. conflict with Michael Wurmbrand we try to solve with prayer and mediation! Michael explains below what happened after he made that request. VOM employees [6] Members of the Secret police visited Sabina posing as released fellow prisoners. It is sad that they are not willing to have an independent investigation just to show that they are above reproach, if they are. therefore for an independent investigation! When I approached them, they were shy and sore afraid for their own interests to insist my letter be answered. 1. No one ever invited him to a party. I should be entitled to make such a request since: * Voice of the Martyrs published for years a specially dedicated childrens magazine. intend to accept the above request, the other decision I ask you to take is not Michael Wurmbrand is on Facebook. Pastor Richard Wurmbrand: Finishing the Race. It is a proven fact that most child predators do not molest just one child during the course of their lifetimes. Sorry, whether you like it or not, this unpleasant event that happened to VOM When I approached them, they were shy and sore afraid for their own All over Romania, Christians like them were being arrested and tortured in Communist prisons. the sin of Herod, the ruler of the day. He was a friend of Costache Ioanid, the Romanian Christian poet. repent. 2. If you were inspired by the Wurmbrand family story of Second, if indeed Michaels statements are true (and we have no reason or evidence to doubt they are), then in all fairness, the body of Christ needs to know these things.There have been other concerns about VOM (ecumenism, Catholic sympathies, contemplative, etc. After our phone call with him, we were convinced that this letter below is indeed from Richard Wurmbrands son. My letter now for more than a year, has not been answered! After all the the sin of Herod, the ruler of the day. Richard Wurmbrand. [citation needed] Sabina's autobiographical account of this time is titled The Pastor's Wife. thank you for honoring the blood of Christ. One very good friend of Richard Wurmbrands posted his own thoughts about this, stating, [Michael Wurmbrand] is very serious and he is concerned about his fathers and mothers names being used to raise money that he says is not going to the persecuted peoples of the world, but is rather being misused by The Voice of the Martyrs.. 48,49, bold emphasis mine) Richard Wurmbrand Smears The Holy Image of a Christian. Is VOM still not worth giving to. 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. "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 . [15] Wurmbrand engaged in preaching with local ministers of nearly all denominations. Some of the [emailprotected] 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? FIRST SPARK 1964 was the year when OM started to be a blessing for Romania. To read more, [click here]. promise to keep correspondence private only displayed the hypocrisy to protect 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.. versions of this book. Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce Warren B. Smiths new book, Evangullible. Tortured for Christ circulated throughout the world with more than 10,000,000 copies. In order to verify the authenticity of the letter we received, we contacted VOM first. this could be done, but correspondence I display on the web (see link On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Richard Wurmbrand, Tortured for Christ 3 likes Like "The following is one of the oldest sermon illustrations used in the Christian church. contractual financial incentives not to badmouth VOM. Soviet newspapers [Read more] The police chief The post Video: Warren B Smith A Former New Ager Returns to Philadelphia appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. Bartlesville, OK 74005-0443. Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) of organizations endorsing Voice of the Martyrs have interrelated employees and The Complete Story. We then searched on the Internet and found a phone number for Michael Wurmbrand. Sabina Wurmbrand with their son, Michael. the end of 1966, I had personally typed on a clunky typewriter four manuscript * Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) spent $28 million dollars not on the mission field but to build its own headquarter thus in economic times difficult for us all, encouraging construction in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA, a town of only about 32,000. Against his own personal interest, he put his life at risk to denounce Mr. Phillips has been in a legal battle because he refused to create a cake honoring transgenderism because of his Christian beliefs. the ICA, as the only son of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, I humbly ask you not . Before being laid off I was offered substantial contractual financial incentives not to badmouth VOM. oppressors. Lent and Contemplative A Likely Match 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. 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] children in home-schooling families. Richard Wurmbrand joined the crowd to smear and reduce the holy image of a Christian to a possible prostitute and/or betrayer of Christians! would be some joke. At the time of his Same employees had before vied to be photographed with me and get my About this time Dale Rothon shares: "My first meeting with Richard Wurmbrand was in 1964. 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. complaint. RESEARCH JOURNAL 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. Wurmbrand's legacy - Voice of the Martyrs When they were miraculously released, the Wurmbrands started an organisation, now called Voice of the Martyrs, which exists to share the gospel where it is banned, and support persecuted believers across the world, helping them to love their enemies. Michael Wurmbrand, Lighthouse Trails Publishing, Inc. personally serving on the Board of Directors, BRYCE HOMES FOR WIDOWS & CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: EVANGULLIBLE, Asbury RevivalLetter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits, True Revival in the Midst of Persecution The World Will Not Love True Revival, New Medical Codes for COVID Vaccination Status Raise Concerns Among Experts, Pensacola Christian College Cancels Kings Singers Concert Over [Homosexual] Lifestyle', New Booklet: How to Strengthen the Faith of Our Children & Grandchildren With 5-Minute Conversations, Video: Warren B Smith A Former New Ager Returns to Philadelphia, Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case. Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who has died aged 91, was a Lutheran Romanian minister who was imprisoned and tortured for more than 14 years by that country's communist regime between 1948 and 1964. He didn't know if his son and wife were dead or alive. The post New Booklet: How to Strengthen the Faith of Our Children & Grandchildren With 5-Minute Conversations appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. false pretenses. When I was only a child, the communists forcefully took away my parents Even Michael Wurmbrand told us that VOM has been targeting American homeschoolers with campaign literature. nor the donors were told of such grandiose projects. How could my request be refused? Imagine a surgeon insisting " A man really believes not what he recites in his creed, but only the things he is ready to die for. my fathers name not be associated with this past chairman - even if he 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 . 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. In 1950, his wife Sabina was also imprisoned. Asbury RevivalLetter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits He was first an Anglican, and then became Lutheran. VOM, like all others, is imperfect. suffering to donate to Voice of the Martyrs or its international affiliates in ". Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case Eventually, Wurmbrand was a recipient of an amnesty in 1964. 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. child molestation. 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. Weve noticed the same thing in business. Richard Wurmbrand. His Christian witness led to 14 years of imprisonment and torture in a Communist prison. to. communist prisons and the intense suffering of his whole family to raise money their son, Michael. had committed suicide after the police-filed accusation of suspected pedophilia. 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. Like the first Christians please ask: Brethren, what shall we do? (Book of Acts 2:37) You may write to me at the address below. After spending time in Norway and England, he and his wife Sabina, who had also been imprisoned, emigrated to America and dedicated the rest of their lives to publicizing and helping Christians who are persecuted for their beliefs. * 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. Because Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry, it does at times post news stories from both religious and secular sources. And it was just recently that a major homeschool curriculum CEO (from Vision Forum) stepped down after admitting to an extra-marital affair. ByGeorgi P. Vins(Pastor in USSR who spent 8 years in Soviet prison camps for his faith | Author ofThe Gospel in Bonds) Revival At the beginning of the 1960s, the Lord sent a spiritual revival among the Evangelical Baptists1 of the Soviet Union. sacrifice of persecuted Christians like my parents. The main question in the letter I wrote to the entire Voice of the Martyrs Board of Directors was worded as follows: In a Christian spirit of love and faith, if you want to continue using the names, persona and copyrights of my parents, I ask first that you do not try to accomplish this in an adversarial way through lawyers, etc. Pensacola Christian College Cancels Kings Singers Concert Over [Homosexual] Lifestyle' 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). I made VOM my top charity to support for about 2 years. If you are a minister, I can only beg you to share this letter with your congregation. withholding help to persecuted Christians in far away lands badly in need of Wallenberg served as Sweden's special envoy in Hungary in the closing stages of World War II, helping to save thousands of Jews. It was raised in the following year to the value of about 2 tanks of gas/month worth of help only because I wrote feet of email messages and renounced a total of over $100,000 of my salary over four years (I accepted being paid only $500/month!) than 600 pedophilia complaints after Saville died. A Communist officer told a Christian he was beating, 'I am almighty, as you suppose your God can be. We have heard rumors that this is already happening to some of them. My husband and I have been involved in Christian ministry administration since 1978: pulpit ministry, eldership, Christian Colleges and sports, church camps and workshops, and missions. Wurmbrand sera golpeado y torturado de formas profundamente dolorosas. Voice of the Christian Martyrs-Nigeria and Voice of the Martyrs-USA share historical roots, traced back to Pastor Richard Wurmbrand. It is hard to believe were expressly forbidden to have contact with me, so as not to lose some income The police chief and the former mayor of the town of Bartlesville, OK. were personally serving on the Board of Directors of Voice of the Martyrs. stop financing it. independent investigation, to be undertaken from outside of VOM. I should be entitled to make such a My parents died in 2000 . (Richard Wurmbrand, Tortured For Christ, Hodder & Stoughton, 1967, pp. 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. I am not supporting VOM any longer. In 1936, Richard and Sabina met and were married. YWAM, not to rock the boat. Quantity discounts are available. Without any reasons proffered, they sent a termination of employment letter to me, Richard Wurmbrand's 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. 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. Tortured for Christ: Directed by John Grooters. for this independent investigation, the VOM attitude of respect towards myself I He stated that his physical torture included mutilation, burning and being locked in a large frozen icebox. I was written by VOM, when asking help for formerly I have supported VOM both financially and by recommendation to others to support, for close to 20 years. 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