Letter to Mr. Tkach from (JCD – Dervaes’ Son)
Copyright © Jules Dervaes
June 12, 1995
Dear Mr. Tkach,
I am writing to you because I heard that you were ill, but first let me introduce myself: I am 17 years old and I am a son of Jules Dervaes, Jr. who was a member of the Worldwide Church of God for about 12 years before being disfellowshipped in 1986. The reason my dad was disfellowshipped was that he asked questions about the Church’s actions and for still following Mr. Armstrong’s beliefs after Mr. Armstrong’s death. For several years after this, my dad, along with my brother, my two sisters and me, showed banners and messages about Mr. Armstrong’s beliefs.
Although we thought that being disfellowshipped was a major detriment to our lives, we were mistaken-God had other plans. Since being disfellowshipped we have grown closer in many ways toward God’s plan and toward His coming Kingdom.
I pray that you will be closer to God and that you will benefit in some way from this experience. Also, I pray that you will find grace and peace from God during this time of trial.
Sincerely,
JCD