Comments for CremeansBlog http://cremeansblog.com Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:52:18 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Missing Fellowship by greg http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/913yNSGBueE/ greg Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:52:18 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/?p=1122#comment-1095 tremendous post!! tremendous post!!

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/07/missing-fellowship/comment-page-1/#comment-1095 Comment on Sasha Again by Jean Mitchell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/lQ9JA9hCcDI/ Jean Mitchell Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:36:48 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/08/sasha-again/#comment-1094 Is Sasha coming to Pa. or staying in Mo.? Have a safe trip. Is Sasha coming to Pa. or staying in Mo.? Have a safe trip.

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/08/sasha-again/comment-page-1/#comment-1094 Comment on Sasha at 13 weeks by Stefi Croff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/ZvyB_Lu4QP8/ Stefi Croff Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:36:02 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/08/sasha-at-13-weeks/#comment-1093 Pretty puppy Pretty puppy

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/08/sasha-at-13-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-1093 Comment on Missing Fellowship by dan hughes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/Lq-dVG61Iu8/ dan hughes Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:59:15 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/?p=1122#comment-1089 I cried, I think most of us did, when we heard of your leaving. However, I cried to lose such a big encouragement to me and Lisa. I cried to lose such a champion of my potential that you were. I cried to lose a leader that I wanted to follow. I cried to lose someone who taught me, and even stood on the reality, that were are but sinners, miserable sinners, and God is the only true freedom from that reality. I did not feel abandoned, but I do have an emptiness that I know God will fill in His time. And about that "miracle" you dream of, Lisa and I share the same dream, but God's Plan will be better than any I could dream up. Love ya, John, I do! I cried, I think most of us did, when we heard of your leaving. However, I cried to lose such a big encouragement to me and Lisa. I cried to lose such a champion of my potential that you were. I cried to lose a leader that I wanted to follow. I cried to lose someone who taught me, and even stood on the reality, that were are but sinners, miserable sinners, and God is the only true freedom from that reality. I did not feel abandoned, but I do have an emptiness that I know God will fill in His time.
And about that “miracle” you dream of, Lisa and I share the same dream, but God’s Plan will be better than any I could dream up. Love ya, John, I do!

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/07/missing-fellowship/comment-page-1/#comment-1089 Comment on Missing Fellowship by Allison Denny http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/L77LtAZTje0/ Allison Denny Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:18:22 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/?p=1122#comment-1088 Wow John. I am always amazed at the depth of your honesty and ability to explain it so succintly and perfectly. I agree with Erin as you know we are your bipolar sisters. My heart aches for you. There are so many things I want to say to you. Mostly, I want you to know that I love you and have never, not one single time heard anything negative said about you or your choice to leave FC. Yes sadness, yes confusion and yes many tears. But these are all natural reactions to losing you as our Pastor. You changed lives, you were our friend, you are John...how could we not feel a loss!!! At the same time, I do see a clear path for you to impact so many people in different ways than you have at FC. I see it like this-You came, you conquered and now God is sending you on your next mission. Period. By putting the people you chose in place at FC, your vision will be followed. There is no doubt in my mind, like yours, that the people on the search committee are dedicated to honor that vision above anything else. That is your legacy here, and it will live on forever. Just because you are gone, doesn't mean your vision is gone. It just is the next step. That simple. Try and take peace in that. Nobody misses you more than Mark & I, but my heart understands completely both your sadness and your happiness. Like Erin, I will pray for peace in your heart. I want you to take care of yourself. It's not a choice really. It is mandatory with this disease. If you don't it will kill you John. Just remember your situation is not permanent, our disease makes us feel sometimes like we are boxed in, just wanting to jump out screaming for help..yet we slowly surrender and humbly do what we know is essential for our survival. And truly it is about survival. This isn't about how the people who love and miss you feel at Fellowship. This is about God giving you time to get healthy. With him, you will sort it out. It takes time, so take the pressure off yourself. Easier said than done I know. I know I speak on behalf of everyone at FC that all we want is for you to be happy and healthy. Because we love you, and it is that simple. Don't complicate it or let others do that to you. You are a survivor and I for one, cannot wait to see where God leads you in time. Selfishly, I hope its back on the East Coast---but as Mark says maybe we will group together and get a timeshare in Springfield...lol Just take care of yourself and take joy in the many, many hearts you changed forever. That alone is more than most people will ever do in a lifetime, let alone the years you were at FC!!! We love you and by the way the Phillies lost tonight! But my fav, Jason Werth hit a home run, so I am happy. Take care and I will be in touch through your blog...we love you John, Your sister in Christ and Bipolar-Allison Wow John. I am always amazed at the depth of your honesty and ability to explain it so succintly and perfectly. I agree with Erin as you know we are your bipolar sisters. My heart aches for you. There are so many things I want to say to you. Mostly, I want you to know that I love you and have never, not one single time heard anything negative said about you or your choice to leave FC. Yes sadness, yes confusion and yes many tears. But these are all natural reactions to losing you as our Pastor. You changed lives, you were our friend, you are John…how could we not feel a loss!!! At the same time, I do see a clear path for you to impact so many people in different ways than you have at FC. I see it like this-You came, you conquered and now God is sending you on your next mission. Period. By putting the people you chose in place at FC, your vision will be followed. There is no doubt in my mind, like yours, that the people on the search committee are dedicated to honor that vision above anything else. That is your legacy here, and it will live on forever. Just because you are gone, doesn’t mean your vision is gone. It just is the next step. That simple.

Try and take peace in that. Nobody misses you more than Mark & I, but my heart understands completely both your sadness and your happiness.

Like Erin, I will pray for peace in your heart. I want you to take care of yourself. It’s not a choice really. It is mandatory with this disease. If you don’t it will kill you John. Just remember your situation is not permanent, our disease makes us feel sometimes like we are boxed in, just wanting to jump out screaming for help..yet we slowly surrender and humbly do what we know is essential for our survival. And truly it is about survival.

This isn’t about how the people who love and miss you feel at Fellowship. This is about God giving you time to get healthy. With him, you will sort it out. It takes time, so take the pressure off yourself. Easier said than done I know. I know I speak on behalf of everyone at FC that all we want is for you to be happy and healthy. Because we love you, and it is that simple. Don’t complicate it or let others do that to you.

You are a survivor and I for one, cannot wait to see where God leads you in time. Selfishly, I hope its back on the East Coast—but as Mark says maybe we will group together and get a timeshare in Springfield…lol

Just take care of yourself and take joy in the many, many hearts you changed forever. That alone is more than most people will ever do in a lifetime, let alone the years you were at FC!!! We love you and by the way the Phillies lost tonight! But my fav, Jason Werth hit a home run, so I am happy. Take care and I will be in touch through your blog…we love you John, Your sister in Christ and Bipolar-Allison

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/07/missing-fellowship/comment-page-1/#comment-1088 Comment on Missing Fellowship by Erin Macheski http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/B_Q4p5b7qiM/ Erin Macheski Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:47:12 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/?p=1122#comment-1087 hi John! You know what I think your friend is right and speaks for many. We do feel abandoned and sad and feel the lose... and i think you are dead on that we follow jesus not a pastor. pastors are teachers of the bible and we do become emotionally attached to them. its always sad to see somone you've grown to love and trust leave. I know watching and listening to you brought me to the lord. I am grateful for all the lessons you taught me. You can't be hard on yourself you hve to take care of yourself and your situation. I know whatever is weighing on your heart is really hard on you john. I want you to find closure and i want you to be happy. We love you John hi John! You know what I think your friend is right and speaks for many. We do feel abandoned and sad and feel the lose… and i think you are dead on that we follow jesus not a pastor. pastors are teachers of the bible and we do become emotionally attached to them. its always sad to see somone you’ve grown to love and trust leave. I know watching and listening to you brought me to the lord. I am grateful for all the lessons you taught me. You can’t be hard on yourself you hve to take care of yourself and your situation. I know whatever is weighing on your heart is really hard on you john. I want you to find closure and i want you to be happy.
We love you John

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/07/missing-fellowship/comment-page-1/#comment-1087 Comment on Missing Fellowship by Jean Mitchell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/U6LDKADxhzE/ Jean Mitchell Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:20 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/?p=1122#comment-1086 I am glad that you wrote your last blog. Although I was not a member of FC, I knew what was happening there and your part in it and felt....why???? Why aren't you still there when you get better? Couldn't you do the same work with the mentally ill in GLen Mills? It must be so hard on your family and would love to know what is happening on that end. I guess I was thinking that it was easier on you than it is, but know that we just have to keep on praying. You do know that you have lots and lots of people praying for you and your family and your job and what God has for you, but I still can't help "wondering". How do you know it is "right?" By the way, I'm sure you know, the Phillies scored 22 runs last night. It was quite a game to watch and I enjoyed if fully. Still keep on being an Eagles and Phillies fan. Maybe you can encourage some Springfield folks to root for the Philly teams. Hang in there and trust you are on the right path. Am also praying for the search team for FC. It will be hard to see somone in charge other than you. Trusting Jesus tho that all is in His plan. I am glad that you wrote your last blog. Although I was not a member of FC, I knew what was happening there and your part in it and felt….why???? Why aren’t you still there when you get better? Couldn’t you do the same work with the mentally ill in GLen Mills? It must be so hard on your family and would love to know what is happening on that end. I guess I was thinking that it was easier on you than it is, but know that we just have to keep on praying. You do know that you have lots and lots of people praying for you and your family and your job and what God has for you, but I still can’t help “wondering”. How do you know it is “right?” By the way, I’m sure you know, the Phillies scored 22 runs last night. It was quite a game to watch and I enjoyed if fully. Still keep on being an Eagles and Phillies fan. Maybe you can encourage some Springfield folks to root for the Philly teams. Hang in there and trust you are on the right path. Am also praying for the search team for FC. It will be hard to see somone in charge other than you. Trusting Jesus tho that all is in His plan.

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/07/missing-fellowship/comment-page-1/#comment-1086 Comment on Missing Fellowship by Mary http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/Tp-TNkT7heY/ Mary Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:04:45 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/?p=1122#comment-1085 Eternity to hang out sounds great (but somehow not even long enough)! Praying for your future ministry. We love you John!!! Eternity to hang out sounds great (but somehow not even long enough)! Praying for your future ministry. We love you John!!!

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/07/missing-fellowship/comment-page-1/#comment-1085 Comment on A New Perspective by John Cremeans http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/aS3qKksYLjc/ John Cremeans Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:16:16 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/?p=1120#comment-1084 Thanks Jeff and I would say the same back at you. You are great at what you do. It's not the same not serving (is that bad grammar?) with you. Love you bro! Thanks Jeff and I would say the same back at you. You are great at what you do. It’s not the same not serving (is that bad grammar?) with you. Love you bro!

]]> http://cremeansblog.com/2009/07/06/a-new-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 Comment on Pain And Brokenness Part 1 by John Cremeans http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CremeansBlogComments/~3/wAVjWHykaNI/ John Cremeans Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:13:08 +0000 http://cremeansblog.com/?p=1102#comment-1083 Love you to Doris and I'm glad to stay connected with you through blogging. Love you too. Love you to Doris and I’m glad to stay connected with you through blogging. Love you too.

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