Evangelist Ken Lynch
812 Reid School Road - # 28, Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 244-8053
www.bbcwccs.com/kenlynch
Dear Friends in Christ,
As I sit here at my “desk” in the motor home writing this letter to you, the sky is crystal clear and deep blue. It is an absolutely gorgeous day here in the San Francisco area!
MINISTRY NEWS: During the months of August and September we were able to conduct seven series of meetings and a 1-day meeting in four states stretching from South Carolina to Washington state. It all began a wonderful week of ministry with Pastor Al Cremard and the Independent Bible Church of Duryea, PA. The next two meetings were in two of our supporting churches: Pastor Steve Lyon and the Bible Baptist Church of Upper Darby, PA and Pastor Ron Oesterwind and New Testament Baptist Church of Lyndel, PA. Both of these churches have been faithfully supporting our ministry for a number of years now and we are grateful for faithful friends like them to hold us in prayer and regular financial support. Without churches like them, we would not be able to carry on the ministry the Lord has given to us.
At the end of the month we were able to be home to enjoy Samuel’s (our grandson) 3rd birthday. My, but this young one is the apple of our eye. He could melt a block of ice in a deep freeze with his charm and warm spirit. He is so much fun to roll around the floor with. Actually makes me feel a little young again myself! But then, all of you who are grandparents already know what I’m talking about so I’d best move on!
September began with a sad and difficult time, as we had to cancel a week and a half of scheduled ministry due to another serious mechanical problem. The fuel pump in the motor home failed and needed to be replaced. The cost of the part alone was $3,000 plus shipping and more than $1,000 in labor to install it. But the part turned out to be defective. So, too, the second pump; as well the third! That’s right – three defective pumps in a row! That was the cause of the delay. Meantime we had to cancel our scheduled meetings in La Crosse, WI. When the work was finally done, which also included some general type maintenance repair (rear shocks and brakes) we were facing a $7,000 repair bill. Our extended warranty covered more than $4,000 leaving us with a balance of $2,700 to pay. We did not have the funds on hand. A week earlier I had asked a few of our supporting pastors to pray with us about the situation hoping we could get back on the road in time for our meetings. One pastor shared our request with his people who responded by wanting to help us. When the pastor called he asked how much we were going to have to pay. When I told him, he amazed us by sharing that the people of his church were going to send us a check for the total amount. PRAISE THE LORD! I am not naming the pastor or church because they want all the glory to go to the Lord. I am very grateful to the Lord and to them for allowing the Lord to use them in this way, to meet the entire need!
NEW MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE: Since my last letter to you I have printed an arrangement for brass ensemble (3 trumpets, French horn and euphonium) of the gospel song “Work, for the Night is Coming.”
MISSION NEWS: Continue to pray for our 2009 mission trips to Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ireland and Austria. When we went to make our travel arrangements for Ireland and Austria we discovered that American Airlines no longer would allow us to visit both countries on the same ticket as they told us we could – up to one month ago. Without notice, the joint venture with another airline was cancelled leaving us needing to pay $800 additional to get from Ireland to Austria. With that in mind, and with the funds we already have in hand and can project over the next several months, we still need to close the gap by raising about $2,800, a little less than I indicated last month.
PRAISE: 1. For the many opportunities to present the gospel.
2. For God’s provision for the RV bill.
3. For safety over thousands of miles of travel.
4. For celebrating 39 years of marriage on Aug. 30th.
PRAYER: 1. For more souls to be saved.
2. For needed additional support for our overall ministry.
3. For continued safety as we travel and good health.
We so much appreciate your prayers for the ministry the Lord has entrusted to us. Be sure to stop by our web site for a look-see now and then. And by all means be sure to stop by and say hello when we are in your area for meetings. Until next time, I pray the Lord will keep each of you in His grace!
Sincerely in Christ,
Ken & Barb Lynch, Eph. 6:19