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February 26,
2010
Bro. John, you are a blessing and it's been a joy to know you all these years. You have fought a good fight. Diana, "dear heart", may God's arms of love surround you and the family at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
~Mari
February 26,
2010
We are praying the Lord Jesus will be especially near to a you all at this very intense time. May He give you the strength and wisdom, the grace and faith that only He can give. It is a truly awesome experience to witness a true Soldier of the cross come down to the banks of Jordan, and see that steadfast Faith that has carried them through the storms and trials of life, become even greater as they near the crossing over. We've personally witnessed this in the life of one of our loved ones. God's grace is unfathomable. You are all in our prayers and thoughts at this time. We love you all and thank the Lord for the blessing of your friendship and ministry. God Bless ~
~Bro Jerry and Sis Rachel Shull
February 26,
2010
Just before while I’ve heard about
Bro. John's condition. I want to express that since time I’ve known
Bro. John, his life was and still is great testimony for me! What wonderful example of Christian life! Me and my family keep you all, dear
Stemen family, in our prayers! God bless you all! We love you!
~Bro. Robert Fiszerl
February 26,
2010
Our love and prayers are with all of you. We appreciate the testimony your family has been over the years. May God continually bless and keep you.
~Chris & Audrey Hershberger
February 26,
2010
We are together with you in our prayers! Oh how I would love to hug
Bro. John and tell him what a great soldier of the Cross he is. He is a special person. We hold him and all your family in our prayers. May the Lord give you strength and may His sweet Presence overshadow you during that time. We love you so much!
~Bro. Daniel Mazur with Family
February 26,
2010
Dear Brother John & Sister Diana,
my prayers are with you and and your wonderful family - a family that I always felt was a part of my family. The love, grace and humility you project so naturally
is a great inspiration to me. If I could travel like a thought I would be there with you. You will never know what your love means to me and I would like to say I love you from the depths of my heart. Brother John, you are a great warrior for Christ!
Shalom
~Brother Ernie Villanueva
February 26,
2010
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD!!!!!!
~ Anonymous
February 26,
2010
You are in our prayers and hearts. God has it all in His tender hands. He will carry you and your family through this trial with SWEET VICTORY!!!!!!
~ Bride of Christ
February 26,
2010
Thinking of your Family and keeping you in my Prayers.
~Cherie Sandlin
February 26,
2010
Bro. John,
I will always remember when you came and stayed at my house, and I felt like our home was truly blessed to have you and your family stay here. I will never forget the book you gave me "The Family Altar", saying that it was your gift to me so that I may be blessed, and I was so blessed by that book. I again was blessed to be a part of your new church dedication, because it was your faith that God would bless you with a new church, and your dedication to his word that fulfilled that promise. You may not have been able to spend years in this new church, however your love and dedication and your heritage will be passed down for many generations. Your children are a testimony of your life's work and they will continue to carry out your legacy. Just like the book you gave me, your children will always have a family altar to come to. May God bless you and your family!
~Brenda and Ben Hoskins
February 26,
2010
All my love and prayers are with the entire Stemen family as they walk through this trial. It has been such a blessing to be a part of this church family and I thank God that He directed us to this assembly 5 years ago. It came at a time in my life where I was struggling and I really needed some solid Word in my life. Bro. John has always taken a stand for truth even when it was unpopular. I greatly appreciate how he has led this church and the love he has shown to all of us. Each and everyone. He has done so much, never asking anything in return. He has truly been an example of Christ! Bro. John, I love you and I'm praying for you, that God would have His perfect will in your life! Thank you a hundred times over for all your love, prayers, and support! May God richly bless you!
~Rachel Doucette
February 26,
2010
What a Mighty warrior for Christ! Thanks for all the things you are doing for the the Body of Christ. May God Bless this entire wonderful family and wonderful church.
~Jason & Joy Jackson
February 26,
2010
Bro John, God bless you and your family. You have been the best example of a Christian I have ever seen! The life you have lived has cause me to thirst for the true and living God. You have been the salt of Sarasota and each place you have sojourned to. Thank you for living so faithful to the True and Living God and being that solid rock, unmoved, in our local assembly. You and your family have been like family to me and I love you guys so much.
~Jonathan
February 27,
2010
Psalms 46.2 Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
To: Bro. John Stemen, We hold You up in prayer. You've been a strong "Soldier" in the Army of The "Lord". We know You're going to fight the battle until the end.
"We Love You"
~Bro. A.T. Dorcius, Columbia, SC
February 27,
2010
Dear Precious Stemen Family,
We wanted all of you to know how much you mean to our family. We met a one of a kind family when we met you all. It will be such a joy to spend eternity with you. We wish it was possible for us to be there with you, but we know that only heaven can hold all those that long to be there. Our prayers and love are there and we hope that you can feel the love and support of the thousands of people who know and love you all. Bro. John, you've fought a good fight, you've kept the faith. A wonderful prize awaits you. We know the Lord is more than able even now to raise you up. May God's will be done.
With much love from the Snodgrass family and Christian Fellowship Church
~Bro. Jeff and Sis. Maria Snodgrass and Family
February 27,
2010
Dear Saints,
Just wanted to say the Believers at Spoken Word Church in Lula, GA (Bro Samuel Dale, Pastor) are holding your family in prayer before the throne of God's Grace and Mercy. Your strong testimony is evident as we read the updates on your precious pastor.
"We'll give the Glory to Jesus and tell of His Love" resounds in your writings.
God Bless you all and may He richly give to you His Peace.
With Love...
~Bro Wade & Sis June Dale, Gillsville, GA
February 27,
2010
I've wanted to sign this thing for a while, but I really had no idea how to put my thoughts into words. I guess I'll just have to say that I love you all so much, and it has been such a blessing coming here to House of Fellowship. God has done great things through our precious Brother John, and if He takes him home, he will be greatly missed, but we know we will see him again. Thank the Lord for the hope He has given us. I just wanted to let you know that I'm praying for you all, especially Sister Diana.
God bless you all
~Becki Doucette
February 27,
2010
Just a note to let you know
that we're thinking of you and praying also for Bro. John.
God bless you and the church family.
~Bro.
& Sis, Smiley and church
February 2 8
We are praying for your family. May God help you through this difficult time. Love and hugs from all of us.
~Lee Crisenberys
February 28,
2010
Dear Bro. John and the Stemen family,
We are together with you in our prayers. Bro. John, your preaching was a blessing in our church. May God help you in this trial. We all know that God is able and He always give the best for us. We love you all. God bless you.
~Bro. Piotr Sniegon with family
February 28,
2010
Dear Stemen Family,
May the comfort of the Holy Spirit fill your hearts at this time. We have been blessed to know our dear Bro. John and family over 25 years and have enjoyed fellowship with them in many services...including the Tenn. meetings, our camp meetings at Victory Tabernacle, and in House of Fellowship. What a wonderful testimony Bro. John has of how God brought him into the Message! Everyone should hear it! Should this be the time for our brother's "Homegoing", this scripture has comforted us in many times of loss. Psa. 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." We are praying for you.
~Bro. Homer & Sis. Betty Brown
March 1,
2010
Just wanted to let our Brothers
and Sisters from Sarasota FL know that although I have never met Pastor John Stemen, we love him and also are praying for Gods perfect will for him and his precious family and Congregation.
We will continue praying for you all so the Lord will help you in this time of trouble.
~Pastor David de Leon & Congregation.
Saltillo, Coahuila
Mexico
March 1,
2010
From our first meeting of Br John and his lovely wife, Sister Diana, and their wonderful family in their home, we were impressed by the humility,
humor, closeness and kind hospitality of the Stemen family. May the Sweet Presence of our Lord be your portion and grant you His strength at this time! God's peace be with you all!
~Gideon and Cathy Retief from South Africa
March 1,
2010
Dear Stemen family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know that the Lord Jesus gives supernatural strength. The Lord bless you and His presence be with you!
~Sis. Gail Romo, Blaine, Washington
March 1,
2010
I love the Stemen Family!!!!!
~ Benjamin
Doucette
March 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are
with you during this time. We praise God for VICTORY in this
trial. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, whatever's in front of me
help me to say Hallelujah.
~ Bro.
& Sis. Jack Duff - Spirit & Truth Tabernacle, West Palm
Beach, FL
March 2, 2010
We love you all and sincerely appreciate your display of faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity. Your sharing on the website makes us feel extremely close. Truly you are all in our thoughts and prayers. From the outpouring of support around the world, I see clearly that the 'honey sticks'. We are fully persuaded and we join our prayers and faith with the family and the church. May God richly bless you all and thank you for giving to the Lord, for we have lives that have been changed. His strength is perfect.
~Bro. Jack Duff (Spirit and Truth Tabernacle)
March 2, 2010
May God continue to keep you in His tender loving care. You are in our prayers and thoughts daily. Always remember, His strength is perfect when our strength is gone.
~Bro. Caleb, Sis. Tina, & Sis. Rachel Wesco
March 3, 2010
We are praying for you all. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.
God Bless.
~Bro. Joe Adams
March 3, 2010
It is gloriously gratifying to know, that the word 'Impossibility', is never found in God's eternal vocabulary. Even up till this point, regardless of what have or may happen, I want you to know we have not, and will not
cease to pray for you Brother John, and your entire family. Though we are trapped in this 'dying' mortal body, plagued day after day with sicknesses, pains, sorrows and agony. Yet, satisfying and peaceful are the feelings in our souls, to know we are being held by an able eternal Hands of Jehovah, who loves us sooo much with His 'undying Love'. Regardless of our present situation, let us rest on the blessed Word of our dear Lord, Who promised 'I will NEVER leave thee, nor forsake thee." (Deuteronomy 31:6, Hebrews 13:5).
God bless you.
~Pastor Tony Ojurabesa
March 3, 2010
I love brother John's family and
I will continue to pray for them.
~ Eddy
Blanc
March 3, 2010
I will pray for brother John's family and l love them so much.
~Sister Nelta Blanc
March 4, 2010
Bro. John and Family,
A few years back, I had the opportunity to finally meet you in person. That evening, we had a wonderful time of fellowship with you and the saints of House of Fellowship. I remember leaving that night thinking, not only is Bro. John a Christian, he is a gentleman. We appreciate the kindness you have showed toward us through the years. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
~Bro. Michael & Sis. Crista Tidwell
March 4, 2010
Dear House of Fellowship,
Words seem so inadequate at times like this, but please know that Bible Truth Tabernacle of Okeechobee loves you all dearly. We pray that our Lord will continually strengthen you by His grace. God is faithful.
~Sis. Jeanna Smiley
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