{"product_id":"up-from-the-rubble-paperback","title":"Up from the Rubble - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter J. Dyck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElfrieda Dyck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe passing, on January 4, 2011, of Peter Dyck, following the death of his wife, Elfrieda, in 2004, marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Mennonite life and history. Readers can re-live those incredible days following World War II when the Dycks helped Mennonite refugees escape from war-torn Europe and to find new homes in South America and Canada. In addition to the epic story, the book contains many photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead a tribute to Peter Dyck. http: \/\/www.mpn.net\/news\/january10\/peterdyck.html\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead how these sufferers from World War II, crushed and bruised, weeping and bleeding, come up from the rubble with fresh determination, with God's aid, to start over, even in the bleak Chaco of Paraguay. Join with the Dycks in a faith-building experience that fosters worldwide Mennonite peoplehood. Affirm with them and Jonah that 'deliverance belongs to the Lord.' God can!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter and Elfrieda Dyck\u003c\/b\u003e were lifelong servants to people in need around the world. They were well known in Mennonite, Brethren in Christ and Amish communities throughout Canada, Europe, Paraguay and the United States, especially for their work with Mennonite Russian refugees and with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). During World War II, he served with MCC in England. While in England he met and married Elfrieda Klassen, a nurse who also was serving with MCC. At war's end they moved to the Netherlands to direct a massive relief effort. In 1946, the Dycks set up refugee camps in Germany for thousands of Mennonites who had fled the Soviet Union. Over time, they led 5,500 Mennonites by boat to South America, predominantly Paraguay. This experience provided content for Dyck's stories and was the basis of the book, \u003ci\u003eUp From the Rubble\u003c\/i\u003e that they co-authored. After the war Peter and Elfrieda served as administrators with MCC; he later also served as a pastor and story-teller while Elfrieda returned to nursing. In addition to \u003ci\u003eUp From the Rubble\u003c\/i\u003e, he also wrote three children's books: \u003ci\u003eThe Great Shalom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShalom at Last \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStorytime Jamboree.\u003c\/i\u003e He also wrote a meditation on growing old gracefully, \u003ci\u003eGetting Home Before Dark.\u003c\/i\u003e Peter died on January 4, 2010. Elfrieda passed away August 20, 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 1991\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47789266993405,"sku":"9780836135596","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/IUNodpPJlA9780836135596.webp?v=1783177126","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/up-from-the-rubble-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}