Max S. Weremchuk
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To: Max S. Weremchuk
Dear Max,
Being unaware of your religious status, I was "surprised" because I had
assumed, from the forewords, that you were connected with those who
trace their 'genealogy' back to Mr. Darby.
In my judgment your fear that the book might "appear sterile and
clinical" was quite unnecessary.
To correct any misapprehensions by other guests I am appending your email, and this reply, to my comments on your book in Biography: J. N. Darby - Part 2.
I hope you will visit MB again, and I would be glad to learn any of
your own history which you might be free to share.
Yours in the Lord, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Dear Gordon, Quite sometime has passed since I first wrote the Darby biography and then reworked it for the English edition. Slight corrections may be required here and there.
It is interesting to see you are from Toronto. I was born and raised in Niagara-on-the-lake, but moved to Germany in 1979. I married here and my wife and I have five children.
Brethren connections? Yes, I was raised among the Kelly-Lowe-Continental Brethren and attended their meetings here in Germany till 1991 when I left due to differing opinions on teaching matters.
Your "My Brethren" site is excellent. My compliments! How strong is the interest in it?
Your brother in Christ, Max.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Dear Max,
My only disappointment – and it is somewhat selfish – is that you were not able to extend your work to his whole life.
Thanks for sharing your background, and that we were almost neighbours.
If you are able and free, I would appreciate a copy of your paper "You
Ran Well" and any others of your "papers dealing with problems within
this K-L-C section of the Brethren" for my personal use.
I'm glad you like my brief biography of Mr. Coates, which has been of interest to several.
Thank you too for your kind remarks as to MB. As you will know, words
of encouragement in a work that involves much labour – hewing of wood
and drawing of water – are always welcome.
It is difficult to say how strong the interest in MB is on a purely
numerical basis as the number of guests may seem small compared to some
sites.
Also I have had the privilege of counselling a family who were in a
group that was very demanding and damaging.
Please visit MB whenever you can, as I try to add new items monthly – for the present at least.
With love in our Lord Jesus to you and your family, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Dear Gordon, Yes, many have complained about the biography not being that –
namely a real biography.
Since the Darby biography is out of print now I considered doing a revised version for the year 2000 last year and was encouraged by others to do so.
My biography is incomplete – I well know its shortcomings –
but I feel I have captured the main thrust, that which Darby wanted
conveyed through his ministry.
I grew up under Jake Redekop's ministry.
I have asked a brother in England to send you copies of several of my papers.
Yours in Christ, Max.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Here I am again. In case the brother in England does not have these I've attached two papers which have the current Brethren problems you
mentioned as a background as well as a few other items.
When you get the pamphlets from England the chronological order is:
Yours in Christ, Max.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Dear Max,
Thank you very much for the articles you sent and permission to "quote
and distribute freely".
There would have to be something very serious and fundamental – in my judgment at least – in your papers to make me want to discontinue our contact,
My comments on the length of the biography was not a complaint.
Yes, much of the history of brethren –individually and collectively – is depressing.
Certainly a revised edition would entail much labour.
With love in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Dear Max,
Yours in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Hi again!
To Max S. Weremchuk
Dear Max, There are several references to FWG, and one photo, on MB but I think all or most are generally available, except perhaps for the comments in History: FER in America.
I've posted a 'Bulletin' on "Site News" and will pass on any replies to you. I too would be interested in any further information you may receive from other sources.
Yours in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
Frrom Max S. Weremchuk
Hi Gordon,
What is becoming clearer to me is that the roots or causes of the 'Brethren Movement' were not prophecy.
Here I see a problem. Other believers were ready to accept 'Brethren' views on prophecy – which are inherently sensational –
Contrary to a 'Brethren' axiom – which came about later – I do not believe that a right understanding of the Church's 'hope' in the "Brethren" view – i.e. the pre-trib rapture – is necessary to a right understanding of the Church.
Today you see Christians getting all excited about Israel and wanting to
contribute to the building of the temple and so on
I was very happy to discover your Darby impressions of Wigram. This is very valuable.
Yours, Max.
To: Max Weremchuk
Dear Max, It is quite a task to take on writing a new biography of JND but it
would seem to be warranted if you have sufficient fresh material and
editorial commentary. It would doubtless be welcomed by many.
I hope you would be able to make use of the text of your original
work from computer files or through scanning to reduce the sheer amount of
labour required.
If you decide to expand your coverage, some remarks on his early
service and conflicts in Switzerland would be welcome.
Regarding your remarks on prophecy and on "the right understanding of
the church", you might be interested in some related items, to which I
refer you to save repetition:
– this last is an important evidence that the brethren whose
ministry is presented on MB, while firmly holding to the pre-tribulation rapture, felt that it had been overemphasized for personal benefit and to the detriment of the truth of the Lord's return to take up His rights on the earth. I quite agree "that the roots or causes of the 'Brethren Movement' were
not prophecy", although the movement was certainly affected by the interest in prophecy which began at the Powerscourt meetings.
However I'm not sure that "the earliest of 'Brethren' were quite right
on the Church before the prophetic aspect came in".
Some thoughts in connection with the early brethren and their
understanding of the assembly, particularly as to worship, and the
opening up of matters in subsequent ministry, can be found in:
Perhaps you can enlighten me but I'm not aware of any believers who
have arrived at a right understanding of the assembly from an ignorance
or refusal of the pre-tribulation rapture.
I agree with you on the inconsistency of many groups in adopting
teaching from brethren on the rapture – as well as dispensationalism – but ignoring or refusing teaching on the assembly. This is deplorable.
The occupation of many with Israel at the present time, to which
you refer, is an evidence of the earthliness that permeates the public
church.
Thanks for writing and sharing your exercises. I'll be glad to hear
of your progress in this new work and, if you desire, to keep MB's guests
informed.
In our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Hi Gordon!Max S. Weremchuk – JND biographer
weremchukATgmx.de
67283 Obrigheim, Germany
Mon, 1 May 2000
Thank you for visiting 'My Brethren' and your comments regarding my statement that pages 17-18 "surprised me as being speculative and in the form of a novel".
Tue, 2 May 2000
Thank you very much for your reply.
Wed, 03 May 2000
I can appreciate how you put your "heart and soul" into J.N.D.'s
biography, and the result is evident.
Thu, 4 May 2000
Thank you for your mail.
Thu, 4 May 2000
Sun, 07 May 2000
Mon, 29 May 2000
I received four of your papers from Ralph Sambrook today – and thank
you for them, and thank Ralph for his service.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Do you have any idea where more information on F. W. Grant is to be had?
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Glad to hear from you again after such a long time.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
It has been sometime, but I thought I'd write and ask if you have any
suggestions.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Yes, it has been sometime since we last corresponded, and I'm very glad
to hear from you again.
Sun, 26 May 2002
Yes, you are right in noting:
"Perhaps you can enlighten me but I'm not aware of any believers who have arrived at a right understanding of the assembly from an ignorance or refusal of the pre-tribulation rapture. At the same time there do not seem to be many who have done so – including so-called 'brethren' – even if they do hold the pre-tribulation rapture". GAR |
I also agree that the early Brethren didn't have everything 'right' as to the Assembly from the start.
I deny that you can only appreciate your true position in Christ and thus properly understand what the Church is if you hold to the pre-Trib Rapture and all it entails.
Yours in Him, Max.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Tue, 11 Mar 200r
Hi Gordon!
I thought I'd write and tell you how I am making progress in the revision of the Darby biography.
What is becoming ever clearer to me is that our picture of Darby is very incomplete.
I realize I am risking things somewhat, coming out with items from my research before the book's publication. Someone might 'jump the gun' on me through this.
There are actually 3 major items at the moment. I'll send them to you in parts or instalments as they would be too long all at once.
Every blessing, Max Weremchuk.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Tue, 11 Mar 2003
Dear Max,
Thanks for instalments 1 and 2 of your research papers. I gather that you are happy to have them posted on MB in view of possible comments for guests. If I am mistaken please let me know by return.
Affectionately in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Thu, 13 Mar 2003
Sure you can. I hope it can help to get more information.
The 3rd instalment is ready and waiting, but I want to get one clarification from a source before I send it.
Every blessing, Max.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Dear Max,
Received the 3rd instalment and all 3 are now posted as Biography: JND Research. See the 'Bulletins' and 'New Activity' on 'Site News'.
May the Lord bless you in this valuable work.
Affectionately in Him, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Hi Gordon,
From the start of my research on the Darby biography to its completion in the late 1980's I was not an 'academic' in any sense of the word.
The whole of this letter is in Guests: My Answer 4: Biography: Early Brethren. |
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What do you think? Yours in Christ, Max.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Tue, 18 Mar 2003
Dear Max, Thanks for sharing your 'thoughts'. I appreciate your confidence in doing so
The whole of this letter and some subsequent letters are in Guests: My Answer 4: Biography: Early Brethren. |
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Thanks again for sharing. I trust that it will stimulate and encourage other guests of 'My Brethren'.
Affectionately in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Tue, 24 Jun 2003
Hi Gordon,
I am presently going through the Fry MS – the large volume collection – and writing out various sections in arranged thematic groups. This makes comparing accounts so much easier.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Wed, 9 Jul 2003
The attached file [#7 - Dates, etc.] is a work in progress. I would be very thankful for any corrections, suggestions, or additions.
Thanks! Max.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Wed, 9 Jul 2003
Dear Max,
Thanks. Looks interesting! Will get back to you. Gordon
The balance of this letter is in Biography: G. V. Wigram as 'Research by Max S. Weremchuk'. |
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To: Max S. Weremchuk
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
Dear Max,
Thanks for copy re 'Wolff' for JND Research. We are on restricted power use because of effects of power blackout, so I just acknowledge. In Him, Gordon.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Mon, 1 Dec 2003
Dear Max,
How good to hear from you again! I must admit to becoming slow in keeping up valuable contacts.
Thanks for the further research info on the 'Vaughan Family' connection to JND.
By the way, did anything ever develop on the d'Esterre connection?
In our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Thus, 18 March 2004
Dear Max,
You may have seen the following – 'Darby of the Leap' – which I have posted on MB in 'Biography: JND'.
In Him, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Sat, 20 March 2004
Hi Gordon!
Yes, I've known of this paper on Leap Castle for sometime. It is part of Anna Stoney's unpublished memoirs.
Sadly, Miss Stoney's work is riddled with errors.
All the best, Max.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Mon, 22 March 2004
Dear Max,
Thanks for your prompt reply. Your comments on 'Darby of the Leap' are now in the preface to that article, which is being retained because of its 'human interest'.
Of course, I cannot judge – as you can – of your contact's unpublished "biography of Darby and his family"
Affectionately in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
From: Max S. Weremchuk
Sun, 6 Jun 2004
Hi Gordon! Hope you both are doing well.
I've been silent for awhile because of other things I've been working on. In January a book of mine, 'Weil ihr aber Söhne seid' – 'Because You Are Sons' – came out.
After that I was involved in writing new chapters for the 2nd edition – which has more than doubled the contents. This is now completed.
At present I have no plans to translate this work, or at least the respective parts, but it would be a valuable addition, I feel, to the other articles on your website because it contains some material I have not published there and also sums up several things in a helpful way. Gives a better perspective. <
Every blessing, Max.
To: Max S. Weremchuk
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Dear Max,
Sorry for the delay in acknowledging, but glad to hear you are again working on the JND biography.
Of course we are always interested in your research, but are most doubtful of any connection of JND with what we understand of 'Zionism'.
Affectionately in our Lord Jesus, Gordon.
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