{"product_id":"up-from-the-rubble-9780836135596","title":"Up from the Rubble","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDyck, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter and Elfrieda Dyck 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, he served with MCC in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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, Up From the Rubble that they co-authored. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to \u003cem\u003eUp From the Rubble\u003c\/em\u003e, he also wrote three children's books: \u003cem\u003eThe Great Shalom, Shalom at Last\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStorytime Jamboree\u003c\/em\u003e. He also wrote a meditation on growing old gracefully, \u003cem\u003eGetting Home Before Dark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeter died on January 4, 2010. Elfrieda passed away August 20, 2004. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDyck, Elfrieda:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter and Elfrieda Dyck 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 \u003cstrong\u003eMennonite Central Committee (MCC).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBorn in Russia in 1914, Peter was a child when the Russian Revolution ushered in the start of the Soviet Union. At 6 years old, he almost died during the Russian Famine of 1921. Dyck and his family were rescued by food shipments sent from Mennonites in Canada and the United States, a kindness he would not forget. Six years later his family, including eight siblings, fled Russia and settled in Saskatchewan. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, he served with MCC in England. Motivating his decision to work with MCC was his memory of the food aid he received as a child from the agency. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile in England he met and married Elfrieda Klassen, a nurse who also was serving with MCC. She, too, was a Russian refugee who moved to Canada. 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, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUp From the Rubble\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, that they co-authored. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to \u003cem\u003eUp From the Rubble\u003c\/em\u003e, he also wrote three children's books: \u003cem\u003eThe Great Shalom, Shalom at Last\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStorytime Jamboree\u003c\/em\u003e. He also wrote a meditation on growing old gracefully, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGetting Home Before Dark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter died on January 4, 2010. Elfrieda passed away August 20, 2004. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead a full overview of Peter's life\u003c\/strong\u003e from MCC. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRead Elfrieda's obituary\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herald Press (VA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669354516754,"sku":"9780836135596","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e8f7e939-0ff0-4007-b54e-ab87a5523435.jpg?v=1733758546","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/up-from-the-rubble-9780836135596","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}