Along Highways and Hedges

Synopsis

For many years the Wiebes have shared their mission experience and outreach vision at conferences, in church circles and in private conversations. Both Joe and Marie have a way of verbalizing their personal faith which has placed them in great demand as speakers. Their authentic and genuine stories and reports have inspired and motivated many an audience. Now these experiences are available in this book. You will be delighted and encouraged as the life story of Joe and Marie unfolds on these pages. Unfortunately only a superficial treatment is possible within the limitations of a book this size. The writing of this book was initiated by the Home Missions Committee of the Manitoba Mennonite Brethren Conference in recognition of the many years of faithful and devoted ministry of the Wiebes. The prayer of the Committee is that this book will stimulate readers to a deeper faith in God and that the Wiebe's exemplary life of service may inspire others to do likewise. The Committee is particularly grateful to the Wiebes for agreeing to have this book written. We appreciate the many hours that have gone into preparation, planning and research by Joe and Marie. It is the conviction of the Committee that a lifetime of such notable service unto God deserves to be highlighted. The resourcefulness of Joe and Marie and the richness of their experiences along with their fulfilled and fruitful ministry of many years make them a suitable choice for a missionary biography. You will find yourself loving the Wiebes in a unique way as you read the book. The author, Mrs. Hedy Durksen must be complimented for capturing and portraying so well the true character and spirit of Joe and Marie. Hedy has a style of writing that is vivid and picturesque. She lets the reader enter into this true life story in a way that makes one actually feel a part of the joys and sorrows as experienced by the Wiebe family. The author demonstrates a particular skill in presenting to the reader a family so richly blessed and yet so down to earth. In the words of Joe and Marie, the purpose of this book is essentially the same as the purpose of their life, to honor the name of Jesus. It is further to be a record of God's faithfulness in giving daily guidance, performing miracles, supplying needs, and giving strength in times of hardship, tests and trials. Joe and Marie would like this book to be a challenge and encouragement to fellow workers and for those who want to go into the ministry, to arouse a vision and desire within Christians to do more personal witnessing and evangelism, to encourage uncommitted readers to put their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. We also recognize and appreciate the helpfulness of all those who have been involved in supplying background information to the author and for those who have assisted in the preparation of the manuscript. Particular mention must be made of the Committee members who must be credited for their ongoing concern to remember and preserve the experiences of our present day faith heroes. It has been largely through their efforts that this book has been published. In conclusion I want to express my personal delight in seeing this book printed. It has been my privilege to work together with the Joe Wiebes for many years. Their life and faith has been an inspiration to us as a family on many occasions. I consider it a real honor to have been asked to write the foreword for a book about such special people. We thank God for them and wish them God's best. James Nikkei, Missions Field Director, August, 1977

Copyright:

1977

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

183 Pages

Publisher:

Christian Press

Date of Addition:

12/12/10

Copyrighted By:

Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality

Submitted By:

David Hoff Jr

Proofread By:

FriendlyCurmudgeon

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.