In honor of John SPencer

Dear Friends and Family,

  John Spencer went to heaven on April 29, 2025 after fighting stage 4 cancer for 4 years.  He was a beloved husband, father, friend and pastor.  John served in ministry many years and devoted over a decade to this ministry Folding Ten Ministries and its church plant Folding Ten Fellowship.  Over these years we had the privilege of serving with some wonderful people and grew a loving core community that felt like family.  

  Below are the links for John's Celebration of Life service.  He did not want a 'funeral.'  He wanted us to celebrate good times and good memories.  The event took place on 5/31/2025 in San Diego.  John grew up in San Diego and found his love for music, ministry, surfing and so much more there.  Our dear friend Pastor Tony Orlando offered his support and the support of the church he leads there.  This is the same pastor that officiated our wedding 21 years ago.

  -Tamara Spencer

John's Celebration of life

Videos 1 + 2 = Below I have the unlisted Youtube links from the event.  I included an additional link for the video slideshow if you'd like to see it closer verses far from the camera.  Please give grace for the fact this was just recorded on my iPhone so I could focus on being present at the service.  You can always turn up your volume to hear better.  -T


5/31/25 John Spencer's Celebration of Life Memorial Service, 10:30am

Location: Lifepoint Church, La Mesa, CA. 

Pastor: Tony Orlando


Worship Team: Christian Henscheid (vocals/guitar), Hanna Henscheid (vocals), Josh Gallo (vocals/guitar), Jason Pich (bass), Jesse Dupuy (drums).


Speaking in Video: Tony Orlando, Tamara Spencer, Noah Spencer, Christian Henscheid, Hanna Henscheid, Jesse DuPuy, Jason Pich, Stacey Sanders, Donald Sanders and Kim Spencer.


Songs Performed: Glimmer in the Dust (Hillsong United), Open Heaven (Hillsong Worship). (Lyric Video linked in song name if you're interested.)

 

Songs in Slideshow: 1.) I am Undone (Folding Ten w/John vocals)  2.) You Hold Me Now (Hillsong United)


Service Link =   https://youtu.be/6HY6k7K55m0


Slideshow Link =  https://youtu.be/XKe9rOpZ5Eo


Video 3 = A very small group of family members after the service scattered John's ashes at sea.  The boat departed right next to the restaurant where John and I got married.  The spot we rode out to was a favorite area for John to go fishing at.  It was a spot he loved to fish at with a dear friend named Shawn who also passed away from cancer.  The date we were there on the boat was actually Shawn's birthday as well.  We know that both guys are up in heaven having the best time fishing together.  A special thanks to the boat captain and staff for making the time very special and honoring.   -T


Boat Trip Link =   https://youtu.be/6e44kfUmIzY




Texas Friends and Family

6/1/25 Update--- We are trying to see if we can still make a visit this summer.  It is still a work in progress.   Hoping to find a good flight timing and prices.  Still looking.  If not...please know we send all our love to our Texas family and friends.  Thank you for sending your love and prayers to us during this season. 



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