Holding you in prayer, weeping with you on this very, very hard day - The Pielemeiers
I'm so thankful I got to know John.
John was so talented, educated, and accomplished and yet never boasted about it or elevated himself. He was a truly kind and humble man.
He was such a great example to our family and exemplified the scripture that says "Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for 'God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.' ” (1Peter 5:5)
I am so thankful for our time spent at Victory Foursquare with him, and for his influence on my two sons, giving them both guitar lessons and teaching Joel to play drums. He was a profound influence on Joshua during that time in leading worship and songwriting, and sharing technical help with music.
At the same time, we so enjoyed his sense of humor and the fun he could be.
He could be both very spiritual and very down to earth. He wrote an amazing word for me during our prophetic activations class that has all been fulfilled over the past 10 years.
Then around the same time, we had so much fun in Toronto with him and Victoria, when a group of us visited the revival at Toronto Airport Fellowship - both during the services and when we'd go out to restaurants after services, or just fellowship in the hotel lobby.
There is no way to truly understand the magnitude of this loss to you who he loved and who loved him best: his wife and children, and I can't even attempt to say I do. It is beyond any words.
And I guess I should stop asking, Why now God? How could you? I know he doesn't mind me asking... but I guess some things must remain a mystery and this is only the time to weep, to mourn, to be angry - yet knowing that through it all we will still trust Him, and we know we will be with John again, and that the last enemy, death, will ultimately be destroyed.
Thank You for your life John-Thank you for your example, thank you for how you followed Christ, that we might follow you. And now, Have fun up there -- Until we meet again.
love, Julie
