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Entries from Ken's Friends

July 1, 2008

Dear Ken,
When I received Volume Two of "Ken Fernald Sings", I could not believe the
selection of songs that 'long' have been some of my very favorites. But MORE
special is that you are singing them. It has now been almost 14 years since I
met you at Rumney ---- I have loved you and your music since that day. When I
listened to the first song, "The Highest Praise", I stopped and looked at my
CD player and said to myself, "Ken has never been better than this!" --- what
a blessing you are to so many! Often I tell you that there may be the
'stars' out there with Southern Gospel, but not one has touched so many of us here
in 'cold' New England as has New England's own gospel singer, Ken Fernald. My
family and I count you as friend and brother --for ALL you have meant to us
over the years! Thank you --- may He "Keep you Singing"---
Rosie Tavilla

May 25, 2008

I had a very enjoyable time singing with you this morning on the way to work! Every time I listen to your CDs it brings back memories of the " old" days...did I say "old?" It has been 23 years since we first met, and 17 years since I first traveled with you to help set up your equipment - "Wow" how time flies! I have so much appreciated your friendship through the years. The other day we (the family) were going
on a little trip - before we left the driveway Charity (5) asked if she could pray. I realized that we had made it a habit to stop and pray before we went on a trip and now my kids expect it. You prayed every
time we left for a concert and that became a habit in my life - thank you!!!

Matthew Thompson, PA

Feb. 18, 2008

Dear Ken,
Your message and music will be a blessing forever, til Jesus takes you home. As we get older, we wonder how we can continue to serve, and you are unique in your service, as compared to most of us. It has to be so difficult to lift and tug and pull. When you see the joy, the tears, the smiles, the humbled heart, the hard heart begin to soften, it must make it worthwhile. You have been so instrumental in our lives, knowing the Lord. You have shown us that a bit of humor is NOT bad. To listen to the music, see the Lord's face, picture the music lyrics in our minds, and what they mean to us is what you preach to us. How to love the Lord with all our heart is what you teach, and soothing a broken soul, binding up the wounds and moving on in Him is what you sing.
Sorry, I am feeling a bit 'mushy' this am, but some days I need to tell people how they affect my life and how much they mean to me.
I pray you had a blessed weekend, and if even only one soul was lifted by your music message, Praise the Lord.!
L & W, Kennebunk, ME

July 26, 2007

John Palmerino of True Memorial in Rochester, NH
We were at the church last Sunday night, came in a bit late, but were so glad to hear you sing about our Lord and how He is always with us all each step of the way. He has given my wife and I so many blessings, we are so grateful. You are so much of an inspiration to us, we love to hear you sing, we play the tapes and enjoy them when we can.
God Bless you!
Pam and John Palmerino

July 8, 2007

Martha Wilmot of East Thetford, VT
Favorite song: Serenaded by Angels, Consider the Lilies, Jesus Now More Than Ever
Comments: We are looking forward to seeing you at Rumney on August 11, Lord willing. We don't have the latest CD should I get it then?

June 29, 2007

Ken, I was happy to make your acquaintance and we really enjoyed your music ministry and testimony at Richmond Corner Baptist Church. My favorite song is "In the Garden".
Don & Sheila Smith
Don Smith
Recording artist & song writer / Achievement Records

May 29, 2007

Dear Ken,
I just had to let you know how much I'm enjoying your new CD. The title song Haven of Rest means a lot to me being a fisherman's daughter, growing up in Friendship, Maine. Keep singing! It's a real blessing to me and so many others!
Janet

May 20, 2007

Joyce Woodbury of Calvary Bible Baptist Church, Whitefield, ME
Favorite song: Come Home-It's Suppertime
Haven't heard you in many years. Looking forward to Wayside's concert on June 3.


March 18, 2007

Sarah Wilkins of Campton Baptist Church, Plymouth,NH
Favorite song: Excuses, any Ira Stamphill songs, Serenaded by Angels, all the hymns....ok all of your songs.

March 18, 2007

Ken has been a good friend and blessing through music for many years. It is obvious that he sings from a heart dedicated to Christ. Ken has also been a great supporter and encourager of my music ministry, and of many others through his Ken and Friends concerts.

Favorite songs: God on the Mountain, Jesus Now More than
ever, many others!

Linda Gilbert, New Testament Baptist, Norton, MA

January 4, 2007

Ken's work has been rewarded over and over. I met Ken as a neighbor in Portsmouth N.H. I went to one of his concerts before I knew where he lived. He truly lives the life God gave him many years ago and sings about it. He is a blessing to me. Good job Ken.
Mattie Harper, Virginia Beach, VA

December 12, 2006

Emma Sharon from Hope Community Chapel of Franklin NH
Favorite song: From Heavens Point of View. Will be glad when your new recording is ready and for sale!

November 7, 2006

Aletha Campbell from Windham Community Chapel of Dummerston VT.
I really enjoyed your concert at the Green Mt. Chapel a few weeks ago and am looking forward to your concert at our church the Windham Community Chapel.

September 7, 2006

Nancy Armstrong of Effingham Falls Bible Baptist Church of Effingham Falls NH
This was my first visitation hearing your beautiful God given voice. At this time I cannot state a favorite song that you sang that afternoon in church. I was mesmerized with your tone and speaking voice. I believe I could have stayed and listen to you sing until you were no longer able. God be with you and may He continue to bless you and your ministry. Nancy

September 7, 2006

From: Pat Learned
Affiliation: White Rock Free Baptist Church, Gorham,ME
Favorite song: He's Still Workin on Me
Comments: I am so glad you got asked to sing at the Cumberland Fair.
I hope we can make it!

June 10, 2006

Elizabeth Calhoun, Weselyn, Woodstock, NB
Favorite song is Serenaded by Angels
Wonderful, I would like that sung at my funeral.

December 6, 2005

Linda DeRienzo of Galilee Baptist in Gorham, ME
Favorite song: Adoration
Comments: Thanks, Ken, for your music, your sense of humor and your
humble spirit.

June 26, 2005

Georgia Shedenhelm of Faith Baptist Church, Somersworth NH   
Favorite song: It Matters to Him About you.

Comments: I worked at the Good News Book store in Somersworth when you came to sing. I've loved and enjoyed your music for years- been to many concerts. You even offered to sing a song with my son Jason years ago and Jason refused. Too scared I guess. Is it possible to get the words and or music to It Matters to Him about you? My husband passed away in April after a very short illness and yesterday I was having a very bad day and lo and behold you were singing this song on the radio and how It blessed me...to think that God hasn't forgotten me and still loves me. God Bless

 

May 25, 2005

Cheryl L. White of Kittery
Favorite song: Go Ask

Comments: Ken, I really enjoyed the concert this past Sunday in Eliot.
I am a huge fan of the Gaithers and was so pleased to hear you sharing some of their songs.
I have the first 2 cd's you offered, do you have a third yet? I had to run after the 
concert on Sunday so I didn't get a chance to check when everyone went downstairs.

The picnic in August sounds like a lot of fun! I've marked my calendar.

God Bless

March 23, 2005

Comments: Dear Ken, So glad to hear that you are doing a little better. May the Lord bless you and keep you in his tender care.
Our favorite songs: He's still working on me, Excuses, Serenaded by Angels

In Christ, Rick and Ann Nielsen

Jan. 19, 2005

Ray and Marshalyne Pullen, Saco Church of the Nazarene
So glad to get your letter and realize that you are doing so much better.Thank you for the beautiful little calendar and remember God is Good All The Time; All the Time God is Good!

 

Nov. 6, 2004

Sandy Calnan of Calvary Bible Church of Kezar Falls Maine
Favorite song: He could have walked on by

Comments: Ken, I'm so sorry you have had to give up your concerts for the rest of this year due to your ankle. God bless you in your decision. Use this time to heal and renew. God has blessed so many thru your voice and He must have a plan now too! Thank you for many hours of relaxation listening to your songs and the message that you have had for me.

We are almost done on our new church building, get well so I can suggest we have you at our church for a night of fellowship, fun, and food. You will be in my prayers.

 

Nov. 3, 2004

Patti Smith
Affiliation: Love Radio,  Dover, NH
Favorite song: He's Still Working On Me
Comments: Hi Ken - We were very sad to read about your injury yesterday when we went on your website after not getting your concert schedule on email. We will put your injury, income needs, etc. before God and before our listeners and Trust God to meet your needs which we know he will do.
Love you in the Lord!! Patti & Ernie

Nov. 1, 2004

Ken, We are all praying for a speedy healing process for you! Do everything advised and you'll be up and about in no time. We're in His grip and He knows best!

In Christ,
Alison

Sept. 27, 2004

Dorothy Lemay of Gonic, NH
Favorite song: A Going Home
Comments: You are a blessing for anyone who hears your music.
May God bless you and keep you in His hands.

Sept. 19, 2004

Sandy Calnan of CBC City, Kezar Falls, Maine 
Favorite song: Seranaded by Angels 
Comments: Ken it was so good to hear you sing again today at Assembly of God Church in Parsonsfield. Thank you for your music ministry. Listening to your tapes on my car radio helped draw me back to a 
relationship with God.

July 23, 2004

Rev. C. Richard Johnson of Mtn. Springs Baptist Church, Monroe, NC
Favorite song: Going Home
Comments: Just visited the website to get an address so I could check into getting some music for myself.

April 18, 2004

Heidi Girard: Second Baptist Church of Haverhill, MA
Favorite song: He's still working on me, Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there, and Excuses. Comments: I really like those songs a lot! But I still love to hear Ken Fernald sing any song. He is one of my best friends. I could listen to him all day! I listen to his music a lot. I wore his CDs out that I bought!

April 7, 2004

Gilbert L. of Needham, MA
Ken, I was at the Boston Baptist Social Union meeting in Needham, MA this past Monday night, and you gave the best program I have ever heard in my 84 years! Please send me a tape /cd order form. I purchased one of your tapes and have almost worn it out already!

April 7, 2004

David Cloues
Boston Baptist Social Union
RE: Annual Meeting, Sheraton Hotel, Needham, MA

Even though I was only able to speak to you for a moment after the program was over Monday night, I want to tell you again what a great job you did. I saw more interested and appreciative faces in the room of 120 men during your singing than I have seen in many a month. Your singing brought all of us closer to God and I am thrilled that you were able to be with us.

Once again, THANK YOU. I hope we will see each other again in the near future.
Bless you and your ministry of music!

March 29, 2004

George Ellis of Nute Ridge Bible Chapel in Milton, NH
Favorite song: In the Garden
Comments: Great messages in song!

March 21, 2004

Ken, Fantastic concert at the New Gloucester Bible Church tonight! You have always been a special blessing to me because I always feel the Spirit of the Lord when I'm in your presence. Praise the Lord for gospel music and your willingness to serve Him in this area!
Rick

March 15, 2004

Mike Hayes of St. Mathews RC Church of Plymouth, NH
Favorite song: Serenaded by Angels
Comments: I am blessed by Ken Fernald's music ministry.

March 7, 2004

Dear Ken:

My wife and I want to thank you for the gift of one of your tapes when we
attended your concert at First Baptist Church in Concord, NH on Jan. 17.
My wife, if you remember, is the one who had her pocketbook stolen while
we were eating in a restaurant.

We thoroughly enjoy the tape, especially the song, "Don't Go To Heaven
Alone." We first heard that song while working at a church in Jamaica
several years ago, and this was the first time we've heard it since then.
In fact your tape is playing at this moment.

I found your web site on my computer, so decided to contact you and thank
you for not only the tape, but your ministry as well. In spite of the
circumstances of losing the pocketbook, we enjoyed the music and look
forward to your next appearance at First Baptist.

Our best regards and prayers for your continued ministry.
Tom and Eleanor

January 24, 2004

Ken DeRienzo of Gorham, Maine
Affiliation: Galilee Baptist Church
Favorite song: Adoration
Comments:Thank you for your many years of singing for the Lord. You have been an encouragement to many people over the years.

November 10, 2003

Ed Stubbs of Shapleigh, ME
Affiliation: Shapleigh First Baptist Church
Favorite song: Worn out was a lot of fun, but all sung were great on Nov.2nd.Thanks! God Bless

October 17, 2003

Roberta Jarvis of Gloucester, MA
Affiliation: Cape Ann Bible Church
Favorite song: Jesus Now, More Than Ever
Comments: Hi Ken, It was good to see you at Tal & Evies Banquet. Glad you sang more than three songs! Your music is wonderful and soothing. You really ministered to my sister-in-law who recently went home to the Lord. Her favorite album was Serenaded By Angels...and I think she was. Lord willing, see you Nov. 8th at Cape Ann Bible Church God Bless.

October 2, 2003

Ginny Fecteau of Franklin, NH
Affiliation: Grace Evangelical Church of Penacook, NH
My mom passed away peacefully to be with the Lord Sept. 29. Emma Sharon is my sister and on Ken's Board of Directors. Ken received a call and unhesitatingly said he would sing at my mom's funeral. He sang wonderfully! We can't thank Ken enough for being there for us. I know my brothers who had never heard you sing were touched as were so many there. Thanks again Ken for easing our loss and may you continue to have a fruitful ministry for our Lord.

September 28, 2003

Debbie Mitchell of Bridgewater, NH (for a few months)
Affiliation: Monadnock Bible Baptist of Rindge, NH
Favorite song: "In His Time"
Comments: My husband and I just sold our 5 bedroom home and we are living in our year round camp near Bristol, NH. We are so excited to see that you will be in Bristol on Wed. evening, Oct. 1st. We missed not hearing you at Rumney this summer. I have started to walk every day and I have my walkman playing your tapes. So I thought you would like to know that I walk with Ken Fernald Thank you for singing songs that are so honoring to God.

August 30, 2003

Ray and Marshalyne Pullen, Lyman, Maine
Affiliation: Saco Church of the Nazarene
Favorite song: "When He was On the Cross, I was on His Mind"
Comments: Ken, its always a joy to hear you sing, knowing you love the Lord so much. We've known you for many years and you never change in your devotion to Jesus. It gets stronger every time we see you.
Friends in Christ, Ray and Marshalyne

August 29, 2003

Gary Cobb
Affiliation: First Christian Church, Kittery Point, ME
Favorite song: He's Still Working On Me -- almost every other one as well ...
Comments: Keep up the good work to His glory! May your ministry be blessed - I know it is a blessing to me!

August 28, 2003

Sandra Nielsen, Lyman, ME
Affiliation Saco Church Of The Nazarene
Favorite song: Serenaded By Angels
Comments: Ken, You sing songs that show your love for our Lord and they also bring out the best in your voice! You are a wonderful friend and I want to thank you for your love and concern during a very rough period in my and my family's lives.
A friend in Christ Sandie Nielsen

August 20, 2003

Donna Frautten of Twin City Baptist, Brewer, ME
Favorite song: Lord Paint My Mind
Comments: I really like the site, it looks really nice!

August 18, 2003

Kitty and Sonny Johnson, Buxton, ME
Affiliation: S. Gorham Baptist Church
Favorite song:They're all my favorites!!!
Comments: Ken, Your love for the Lord shines through with each song you share. You have a wonderful and loving personality and, of course, your voice is
the best! Love and prayers from Kitty and Sonny

August 12, 2003

Betty Andrews
Affiliation: First Baptist Church, Farmington, New Hampshire
Favorite song: "Home Where I Belong"
Comments: We very much enjoyed your concert Sunday evening. We were pleased with the turnout--especially on such a hot evening--and hope you were too. I like your new Web site.

Reg Dunlap
Affiliation: Reg Dunlap International Ministries, Eliot, Maine
Favorite song "If That Isn't Love"
Comments: Love what you have done with your website. It is great. Keep up the good work Ken. God has given you a great ministry and you have been such a blessing to hundreds of people these many years. Be assured of my continued prayers and interest. God bless! Your friend, Reg Dunlap

Donna Grover, St. Marys, Georgia
Favorite song: All of them.......especially the one about the boots!
Comments Ken, you're a kind, gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor. Your love for Jesus has always been evident and it's such a joy to see what God is doing in your life. I still consider you my friend.

Aaron Willson, Augusta Maine
Affiliation: Nazarene
Favorite song: "Jesus Now More Than Ever"
Comments: Brother Ken I thank God everyday for your life and the impact you have had on me and hundreds like me. God has richly blessed New England with your ministry.

Hi Ken, Just wanted to tell you that the concert this a.m. was wonderful. It really ministered to me so I'm sure it touched many others. Your voice becomes richer each time I hear you sing. To God be the glory. I could picture that young blonde headed boy (Darren) standing there by the piano so many years ago in his baby blue turtleneck shirt singing from his heart with you. You certainly watered that life for the Lord and it grew into a beautiful Christian man. May the Lord continue to bless your good work for Him. Love in the Lord, Charlotte


John and Barbara Pooler, Gray, Maine
Favorite song: "Serenaded By Angels"
Comments: Ken, I like your new website. We miss you Ken, hopefully we'll see you soon as the boating season slows down, and we'll start traveling again to your concerts. God bless you Ken! And may He be with you on those late night drives.

August 11, 2003
Cal Verrill
Affiliation: First Baptist of Shapleigh, Shapleigh, Me
Favorite song: "We need Jesus now more than ever"
Comments: Nice singer!

Virginia Fecteau
Affiliation:Grace Evangelical Church, Penacook NH
Favorite song "Jesus Now More Than Ever"

Rick Barnaby
Affiliation: First Christian City, Kittery Point Maine
Favorite song: He keeps surprising me...
Comments: W.W.J.D.

Charlie Cassidy
Affiliation: York Association And many More, State Of Maine
Favorite song: ALL OF THEM
Comments: LOVE YA

Pastor John Dancer
Affiliation: South Somerville Baptist Church Somerville, Maine

August 8, 2003
Praise the Lord! My dear friend Alison! You have done a wonderful job on my new ministry website. I know you were able to get some ideas from the free site that Riki Nielsen did for us! I thank him for all his help too! I want to encourage all that visit this site to share your thoughts about this new website or this ministry.
Thank you,
Ken

Webmaster's Reply:
It has been a tremendous opportunity and pleasure to help Ken create a new website. The real foundation work has been laid by Riki Nielsen and he has done a fantastic job. Also, Ken has turned out to be the most involved and thorough person I've ever worked with. (He thinks he is "picky" but, I regard him as creative and responsive.) Ken wants this site to be fun for his fans, so write often and tell us what you want to see!
AMS

 

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