Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall
Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall
Thank you for letting us know, Terry! Journey on Jack! What a life of deep care and service! Blase Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of Terry Bergdall via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:56:50 AM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>; Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Terry Bergdall <bergdall2@gmail.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] Completed life of Jack Gilles Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.wedgeblade.net%2Flistinfo.cgi%2Foe-wedgeblade.net&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cf8c254fc328845b7147608dbf0d24eef%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638368558290835228%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ibN6dgkRRn7uNtdy5QAfcNpoWeJc5n6hxY6hwz0BJ04%3D&reserved=0<http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net>
I mostly remember Jack and Judy from our Global Gathering in Lonavala in the 90s. Both of them were so kind to the three Croats I brought with me. They stood tall among the other Giants of the Movement. Susan Susan Fertig-Dykes And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought . Isaiah 58:11 -----Original Message----- From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Terry Bergdall via OE Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:57 AM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>; Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Terry Bergdall <bergdall2@gmail.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] Completed life of Jack Gilles Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Thank you Terry. Jack lived an amazing life- one filled with global service. Thanks, Dick On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 5:56 AM Terry Bergdall via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico.
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-- Richard H. T. Alton ICA Global Fund The Last Chapter Methodist Net Zero T: 773.344.7172 richard.alton@gmail.com Make Plain the Vision, Habakkuh 2:2 Won't you be my neighbor?
Journey on Brave Heart.you are walking wit Judy once and forever now🧘🙏🧘 peacefully in the light. On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:56 AM Terry Bergdall via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico.
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Jack, I remember the magician you brought in to add spice to one of our gatherings in Lonavla, near Pune. And you were a magician yourself at 13 Sankli Street, Bombay, when we would trudge in from the villages after our treks there. You are now a part of so many memories around the globe. Grace and peace, Dharma ednesday, 29 November 2023 at 09:37:07 pm GMT+8, Judi White via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Journey on Brave Heart.you are walking wit Judy once and forever now🧘🙏🧘 peacefully in the light. On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:56 AM Terry Bergdall via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Terry, thank you for your focused and kind care of Jack. Your service, Pam service and the service of our friends in Litibu are so deeply appreciated. Terry thank you for sharing the news. Jack was something else and I knew it from the moment I met him in Cleveland. He was drama and passion but most of all a caring human who fell in love with the people of the world. Jack was always the religious. Always. There is so much more to say. But I will say check I miss you. On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:56 AM Terry Bergdall via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico.
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I only worked closely with Jack in Operations Centrum in Chicago when he was mostly gone teaching LENS. He was such a smart man and deep thinker. We were all blessed by his passion and engagement. *Sunny Walker * *She/her/hers* *On **Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux) tribal land* Certified Facilitator (Also Certified ToP Facilitator) ToP Methods Mentor Trainer - Upcoming Courses <https://www.top-training.net/w/> Virtual Facilitation Collaborative Senior Facilitator sunny.sunwalker@gmail.com 303-587-3017 For diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging inquiries: sunny@diversityinnovators.com www.diversityinnovators.com For virtual facilitation inquiries: sunny@virtualfacilitationcollaborative.com www.virtualfacilitationcollaborative.com On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 4:56 AM Terry Bergdall via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico.
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You never forget your first RS1 teacher so I can never forget Jack. We both came out of the Cleveland Region. We have journeyed together, shoulder to shoulder for many years. Journey on. Joan Knutson On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 04:56:07 AM MST, Terry Bergdall via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Jack was a leader in the early Cleveland cadre of which we were a part. We have treasured his friendship and direction all these years. We are thankful for his life, wisdom and care. Fred and Marian On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM Martha Laird via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I, too, came out of the Cleveland region with Jack and spent many hours in other locations with him, including Chicago. Every hour spent was a delight.
Martha (Laird)
On Nov 29, 2023, at 1:18 PM, Joan via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
You never forget your first RS1 teacher so I can never forget Jack. We both came out of the Cleveland Region. We have journeyed together, shoulder to shoulder for many years. Journey on.
Joan Knutson On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 04:56:07 AM MST, Terry Bergdall via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico.
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Linda and I are so thankful for the opportunity to work with Jack and Judy in India and so many places across the world. He was a scientist coach, spiritual giant and great friend who was committed to leaving a better place than what he experienced A.M. Noel On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 10:50 AM Marian Karpoff via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jack was a leader in the early Cleveland cadre of which we were a part. We have treasured his friendship and direction all these years. We are thankful for his life, wisdom and care. Fred and Marian
On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM Martha Laird via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I, too, came out of the Cleveland region with Jack and spent many hours in other locations with him, including Chicago. Every hour spent was a delight.
Martha (Laird)
On Nov 29, 2023, at 1:18 PM, Joan via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
You never forget your first RS1 teacher so I can never forget Jack. We both came out of the Cleveland Region. We have journeyed together, shoulder to shoulder for many years. Journey on.
Joan Knutson On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 04:56:07 AM MST, Terry Bergdall via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico.
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Hey Jack, thanks for being such a profoundly caring pain in the butt. I remember a Cleveland Metro cadre meeting where you we assigned to set the context… you were standing looking out the window for about two minutes while the 20 colleagues waited in silence for the meeting to begin. Then you turned and delivered a stunning witness / context…wondering about the people in the westside neighborhood near the church, what suffering they were enduring from air pollution and discrimination in many forms. And the role we had to play in their lives in bringing the Word of Possibility through every encounter including the upcoming RS-1 seminars. You made the “Why” of our recruitment plans clear and compelling. We got our team assignments and hit the road with our pre-GPS paper maps 😊 and spirit fuel for the task at hand. Many more stories to share, but for now from that place of deep gratitude, Grace and Peace, my friend – Journey on! Sherwood PS – You would have appreciated the Tribute to Rosalin Carter yesterday aired far and wide, with great songs and stories from the heart, celebrating her life, like yours, an amazing life of service. From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Marian Karpoff via OE Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 1:50 PM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Marian Karpoff <fdmkarpoff@gmail.com>; Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>; Terry Bergdall <bergdall@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Completed life of Jack Gilles Jack was a leader in the early Cleveland cadre of which we were a part. We have treasured his friendship and direction all these years. We are thankful for his life, wisdom and care. Fred and Marian On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM Martha Laird via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> > wrote: I, too, came out of the Cleveland region with Jack and spent many hours in other locations with him, including Chicago. Every hour spent was a delight. Martha (Laird) On Nov 29, 2023, at 1:18 PM, Joan via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> > wrote: You never forget your first RS1 teacher so I can never forget Jack. We both came out of the Cleveland Region. We have journeyed together, shoulder to shoulder for many years. Journey on. Joan Knutson On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 04:56:07 AM MST, Terry Bergdall via OE < <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall _______________________________________________ OE mailing list <mailto:OE@lists.wedgeblade.net> OE@lists.wedgeblade.net <http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:OE@lists.wedgeblade.net> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:OE@lists.wedgeblade.net> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
He chose the chance to do life in the deeps.... Bidding you farewell as you join the other Blue Shirts in the great collegium of eternity. Well done, Jack. 💙 On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:56 AM Terry Bergdall via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico.
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A.M. Noel -
Blase Sands -
Dharmalingam Vinasithamby -
Ed Feldmanis -
Isobel and Jim -
Joan -
Joyce Sloan -
Judi White -
Marian Karpoff -
Martha Laird -
Richard Alton -
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Sunny Walker -
Susan Fertig -
Terry Bergdall -
Terry Bergdall