John passed this morning. See below My friends, It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news that John Panarese of Mac For the Blind has passed away. For so many of us, John was more than just a trainer or mentor—he was a source of inspiration, a steadfast friend, and a beacon of passion and dedication. To me he was a great friend, my brother from another mother, my mentor, someone i could talk to for advice, to give me constructive criticism, and so much more. I was privileged to know him, there will not be another like him!
To honor John’s life and legacy, we will be gathering for a special evening of remembrance this Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 8 PM Eastern Time on Zoom. Anyone is welcome to attend, and no registration is required. What to Expect: This evening will be a chance for all of us to celebrate John’s incredible contributions to the community and the profound impact he had on our lives. We will share stories, express our gratitude, and reflect on the ways John touched our hearts with his teachings, support, and friendship. For those who believe, it will also be an opportunity to offer prayers of gratitude and reflect on the hope and comfort of faith during this time. Though this is a time of sadness, it is also a time to celebrate a life well-lived—a life devoted to making the world brighter and better for so many. Details to Join: Topic: A Farewell to John Panarese When: Thursday, 12/12/2024, at 8 PM Eastern Time We hope you can join us as we say goodbye to this remarkable man and honor the legacy he leaves behind. God bless you all. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87065924041?pwd=RHdoMzl4Q2hldUwvQWZKK1RZOTY2dz09 > On Dec 11, 2024, at 11:31 AM, Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> wrote: > > Hi Kliph, > this is such a wonderful plan. > I will be at a concert for part of the evening though. > How long do you feel you will be providing this chance for us to support > John and claim his perfect health? > If we cannot be there, can we send written support instead? > > > >> On Wed, 11 Dec 2024, Kliph Miller Sr wrote: >> >> Anyone can attend, this is not a religious meeting, its words to encourage >> John and show him some love. He is not gone yet, and we are giving him him >> hope. >> >>>> On Dec 9, 2024, at 8:44 AM, Rena <onyxfran...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Of course I'm not Cliff, but I'm sure you can attend. >>> God doesn't have religion. Love and compassion for others don't have >>> frontiers. >>> >>> Rena >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On >>> Behalf Of Janet Ingber >>> Sent: Monday, December 9, 2024 9:27 AM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Eveing of Encouragement for John Panarese >>> >>> Hi Cliff, >>> >>> I am Jewish. Can I still attend ? >>> >>> Best, >>> Janet >>> >>>> On Dec 9, 2024, at 6:02 AM, Kliph <kl...@sturitup.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> My friends, >>>> >>>> By now, many of you know that John Panarese of Mac For the Blind has been >>>> dealing for some time with what doctors are calling terminal cancer, and >>>> that he has recently entered into hospice care. Many of you have had your >>>> lives touched by this amazing man, by his teachings, his support, his >>>> friendship, his vibrant personality, and so on. At TTJ and SturItUp, we >>>> consider John to be much more than a fellow trainer, but a mentor, a >>>> sounding board, and a great friend. >>>> >>>> It is in that spirit that we wish to announce an evening of encouragement, >>>> to be held this Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 8PM Eastern Time in Zoom. >>>> Anyone is welcome to attend, and no registration is required. >>>> >>>> What to Expect: >>>> >>>> This evening of encouragement will be a chance for everyone to share their >>>> appreciation for John, and for what he does for the community - an >>>> opportunity to say thank you for decades of tireless effort and commitment >>>> to a cause about which John feels incredible passion. It is a chance to >>>> let him know that your life has been made better because of him. It is >>>> also an opportunity for believers in Christ to share prayers and praise to >>>> God for John’s healing. >>>> >>>> Please be advised that this event is being hosted by men of faith, >>>> believers in Christ who are certain that healing is God’s will, that it is >>>> part of why Jesus died on the cross. We put the Bible, God’s living Word, >>>> above what any doctor says, and above even what present circumstances may >>>> seem to indicate. Therefore, we do not believe that John’s diagnosis is a >>>> death sentence, and we will not act as though it is. We do not intend to >>>> gather to say goodbye, but rather to encourage John, and remind him of >>>> God’s healing power. Because it is absolutely critical for John to hear >>>> words of life and not words of death, words of healing and not words of >>>> sickness, and words of victory rather than words of defeat, we will not >>>> entertain discussion of such negative topics, as they would be >>>> detrimental. If you are not a believer, or you do not believe God’s >>>> healing power is real, we would ask you to keep any comments you choose to >>>> offer strictly to thanks to John for how he has helped you. >>>> >>>> It is our goal to offer a powerful time of prayer and confessing of God’s >>>> Word, along with a meaningful recognition. To join, please use the >>>> following info, and we hope to see you there. God bless you and take >>>> care.:) >>>> >>>> Topic: An Evening of Encouragement >>>> >>>> When: Thursday, 12/12/2024 at 8PM Eastern Time >>>> >>>> Join link: >>>> >>>> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87065924041?pwd=RHdoMzl4Q2hldUwvQWZKK1RZOTY2dz09 >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>> Visionaries list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>> >>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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