Ministry Update
The Wynn Family
Steve, Kristen, London, & Calvin
June 2023
May is usually a pretty busy month, and this one was no exception! Not only did we celebrate Mother’s Day and several birthdays, the kids also took part in a few special plays and concerts for school. As London and Calvin look forward to summer and then homeschooling in the fall, they are working hard to finish the year well, while also enjoying field trips and other fun activities that the last few weeks of school always bring. During the last week of school, London will officially “graduate” from elementary school during a special ceremony. Calvin also had a great report at the doctor concerning his elbow and was released to play sports and go to recess! He was very relieved to hear this since both kids have signed up to play SAYSO Soccer beginning in late June! London and Calvin are excited to attend Camp Bayouca in July, too.
We are praising the Lord for a productive and safe FBT missions trip to New Mexico! Several church members flew or drove to New Mexico to help a missionary family we support (the Lees) add new roofs to their camp buildings, among other things. Additionally Steve, J, and other youth leaders took many teens to Camp Bayouca at the beginning of May for a youth seminar called “Recharge.” They had a great time! As our Sunday Night Kids and small group activities wind down in June, we are looking forward to having “Franks, Fire, and Fellowship” at FBT on Wednesday nights during July and August!
There is A LOT happening at Constantia Center Baptist Church! During the month of May, members voted to go ahead with the construction plan for the sanctuary and bathrooms, and on May 20, over 30 CCBC and FBT men and women gathered for demolition. Although we had planned for 3 full Saturdays to complete demolition, it was finished in about 6 hours! Praise the Lord for the body of Christ working together! We are so excited for the completion of this project, but we also humbly ask for your prayers during this time—for patience, unity, and wisdom during the process.
Steve wrapped up his sermon series on the “One Anothers” and has begun his summer series on the book of Titus. The adult Sunday school classes are also each beginning a book called “Foundations: Bible Truths for Christian Growth” supplied by Grace Church of Mentor (Ohio). The book covers the basics of the Faith and is great for new believers as well as seasoned disciplers interested in a new tool for sharing the basics.
Steve and many others are working on an extension plan in order for us to stay a little while longer at CCBC as they continue to search for a pastor. We appreciate your prayers for wisdom as all of those details get worked out. As well, please continue to pray for the church’s search committee as they work diligently on finding a pastor. They have received 3 applications so far!
Our family is looking forward to a period of rest and relaxation once the kids are officially out of school! We plan to vacation June 26-July 9. We plan to take a couple short trips during that time, but we also are excited to spend some quality time at home together.
You won’t receive another newsletter from us over the summer, but please continue to pray for us and feel free to reach out! We love hearing from our partners. We are incredibly loved and supported. It is a blessing to serve our Lord together with all of you!
Clockwise from top left: London was a pirate in her class play; Calvin was a farmer boy in his class play; London and Steve marched during the Pageant of Bands with her elementary group; London and Calvin checked out the demo at CCBC; Calvin had a good elbow appointment and was cleared for sports; London and a friend before the Pageant of Bands; Steve with the teens and leaders at the youth seminar at Camp Bayouca; CCBC kids sang a special song for Mother’s Day.
Schedule
- June 8 – FBT Deacons Meeting
- June 9 – Celebrating 16 years of marriage!
- June 15 – CCBC Deacons Meeting
- June 16 – Teen Nerf night at FBT
- June 18 – Father’s Day and Faith Baptist’s BBQ battle
- June 20 – SAYSO soccer begins for London and Calvin
- June 22 – Last day of school for the kids!
- June 25 – Sunday night kids summer party
- June 26–July 9 – Our vacation
- July 9–14 – London at Camp Bayouca
- July 12 – Wednesday evening summer activities begin at FBT
- July 16–21 – Calvin at Camp Bayouca
- September 10 – 75th anniversary celebration at FBT
Praises
- Praise the Lord for Sunday School continuing at Constantia Center Baptist.
- Join us in praising God for our 39 partnering families!
- Praise God for our five partnering churches—Constantia Center Baptist Church, Faith Baptist Tabernacle, Faith Bible Church, Smyrna Baptist Church, and West Smyrna Baptist Church.
- Praise God for five churches considering partnering with us—Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ames, NY, Grace Baptist Church in Binghamton, NY, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ithaca, NY, Glen Baptist Church in Watkins Glen, NY, and Fosterburg Baptist Church in Bethalto, IL.
Prayer List
Wynn Family
- Pray Kristen helps Steve with ministry, and prepares for homeschooling in the fall.
- Pray for us to have wisdom and strength as we seek the Lord’s leading in ministry at Constantia Center Baptist Church, Faith Baptist Tabernacle, and more.
- Pray for new families to join our ministry team in partnership.
- Pray for London and Calvin as they continue to adjust to our new life as missionaries and prepare for homeschooling this fall.
- Pray for our conversations with potential new partnering churches and families.
Constantia Center Baptist Church
- Pray for the church as we undergo a major renovation project.
- Pray for the church’s future pastor and for wisdom and the Lord’s leading in the search process.
- Pray for the members to be bold in proclaiming Christ and for their faith in Christ to produce good works.
- Pray for Steve as he preaches on the book of Titus.
- Pray for the men who have completed BCP’s Leadership Journey with Steve as they now transition to an accountability meeting to ensure they’re walking consistently in their faith.
- Pray for our small groups to grow spiritually and numerically.
- Pray for our Sunday School teachers and students.
- Pray for wisdom as we continue to implement the revitalization plan.
- Pray for Kristen as she serves in junior church and nursery.
Faith Baptist Tabernacle
- Pray for Steve & J as they lead a new discipleship group on Tuesdays.
- Pray for the small groups, discipleship groups, and children’s ministries and that more families will participate in them!
- Pray for J. and Steve as they partner together to minister at FBT.
- Pray for Steve and our church secretary, Louise, as they work on church logistics each week.
- Pray for the leadership and members of the church as they seek to boldly proclaim Christ and live out the one anothers.
Thank you again to all who have joined us in our ministry by supporting us financially and in prayer. We rejoice that we have reached 55% of our long-term goal! Additionally, with Steve’s role as missionary pastor at Constantia Center Baptist and associate pastor of Faith Baptist, we have received 91% short-term funding.
If you are interested in partnering with us, or you know of a church or family who may desire to, you can check out our website for more information or reach out to schedule a meeting with us to learn more.
