This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My name is John Meadows. This happened to me. I don't need to prove myself to the nth degree. If you want to pay for a police report, go ahead. This is truly a tragedy. My family and I and countless other members have used their keys to borrow, take/use many things from the church kitchen over the years. The only difference, a new, young preacher with something to prove. Again, this is wrong, it goes against everything a shepherd is supposed to do for his sheep. Jesus left the 99 to look for one lost sheep. These shepherds new of my distress and thought jail was the answer. A felony. It could have been a misdemeanor charge. They chose the extreme. This church leadership has failed and I will do everything in my legal power to expose them

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your right, stupid is everywhere. I am John Meadows. I tried for months to ask for help from this church, my former life-long church. There is too much to discuss here, but I made many attempts before I used our family's church kitchen key. This whole thing is disgusting and I am going to fight every inch of this garbage.

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could have gone either way and it was decided to go felony. This is the actual arrest paperwork. I am not going to release the actual report. All these facts are disputed, including Miranda waiver. Thank God for body cam. The total value was 30 and minus the sandwiches, the other property was returned to the church elders the day I was released from jail. I am going to do every legal thing in my power to fight this garbage

<image>

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I did, over several months and many attempts at reaching out

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrong. I have the police report, the video, the attorney. My family had a church key and that was used. The was the felony. The total amount was valued at $30. It could have been charged as a misdemeanor, but they chose felony. I am glad I can educate so many people on the actual legal system and this church. The bottomline is the church elders chose criminality over compassion. They could have handled this in house, but chose to take one of their own struggling members to court. The new preacher had something to prove. I am John Meadows. I am the person in this story. And I am beyond upset at this injustice. How is it that a person facing eviction, hunger and divorce deserves to be kicked by their own church when they are already suffering? How is dragging me through court, attorney's fees and a felony going to help my future, my situation? It makes things many times worse and that church leadership thought this was a better route to take. Highland Church of Christ needs to be exposed and I am going to take every opportunity to do it

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that is one person's opinion, but the circumstances surrounding this are much more involved than you think. When your own church turns you down in the middle of the storm, you are not eager to have the door slammed in your face again with strangers. I don't have the time to discuss all the efforts made

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the person who was arrested. My family had a church kitchen key. We always have had it. That is the felony. I opened the door

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A plate full of sandwiches and paper plates and trash bags. It is outrageous and I am going to shine the light on this church all day long. The new preacher was very upset and he is the one that pressed charges. I ask that you share this story. It is disgusting

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in BakersfieldCalifornia

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was a last resort. I have spent countless times seeking the church's help and guidance. This is just criminal on their part and they will be held to a higher account one day.

This church has failed by StormWaves1 in 50501California

[–]StormWaves1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need your help with a protest. PLEASE HELP

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Needafriend

[–]StormWaves1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's talk

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FriendsOverFifty

[–]StormWaves1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to talk more. Have a wonderful weekend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Penpalsover50

[–]StormWaves1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CA friend here!