Crown of Rejoicing -Companion Book to Waters in the

“Anyone Who Attends This Illegal Service Shall Be Arrested!”
Those were the words staring at young Michael from a sign tacked to the
meetinghouse door. It was a Sunday morning in September of 1622. Michael
had arrived early, before anyone else. What would the brethren do when they
read this sign? Would everyone scurry back to their homes?
Our forefathers met many similar challenges. The stories in this book share
some of their harrowing experiences—from the early Anabaptists, right up to
tragic happenings among Mennonites caught in the horrors of World War II.
What was the secret to their joy in the face of hardships? They kept their eyes
on the “crown of rejoicing” that awaits those who endure faithfully to the end.
Companion Book to Waters in the Wilderness.