Letter to Mr. Tkach from Jules Dervaes
Copyright © Jules Dervaes
May 12, 1986
Dear Mr. Tkach,
On February 11, I wrote to you concerning a problem that I had become aware of. Another letter I wrote on March 11 requesting to see you, if at all possible, before Passover. Then on April 11, I sent a packet of papers to you through Mr. Webber. On that same day, I made a request to Mr. Albrecht for an appointment before Passover.
As of May 11, I had not received any communication regarding the above. I have not been forward; instead, I have been waiting and praying about this situation. I really did not know how long I was to wait before I could expect a response.
I did not want to be pushy but wanted to allow reasonable time for more important business and busy schedules. I did not want to be demanding and, thus, be regarded as inconsiderate. Even though I fall short of always having the best attitude, I still am trying hard to be understanding.
Therefore, I chose to continue waiting, allowing God to work it out in His time. Although I wanted to trust God, there remained the question of my doing MY part. So I have written these letters to keep you informed of the situation. Yet, I admit to having felt “in the dark” as to what I should be doing more than this.
Today, in a conversation with Mr. Albrecht, I inquired what was the status of my situation now. He asked hadn’t I received the phone call from Mr. Salyer or Mr. Tkach.
I replied that I had NOT gotten any call. He then said that there must have been a breakdown in communication. I asked when was I to have received that call. Mr. Albrecht answered that it was to have been before Passover.
If an effort was made to contact me back then, I appreciate that; but I never received a call or a message that a call was made (nor a note explaining that I was trying to be contacted).
I am disappointed because I was waiting for just such a call and because I was looking for that expression of concern. I would have responded promptly because it meant very much to me.
I have been trying to implement Matthew 18:15; I have been trying to follow these biblical guidelines. It seems as if I had reached an impasse. As I wrote previously, I need help in working all this out.
Thanking you again for your concern,
Jules Dervaes