Joel Sanborn Kettenring

Dear Pauline and family, Peggy and I have a lot of fond memories from Glen Park Baptist in Gary and Peggy from Bryan College, sorry to be so late with this entry. We now live in West Tennessee. Love, Charles and Peggy Perryman

It was under Rev. Kettenring's ministry at Hillview Baptist Church that God confirmed His Call for Ministry on my life. As a young man, it was also a joy to work with the family in doing their gardening at Dunbar, Montego Bay. It was with Mrs Kettenring that I took my first Music Theory class and what a joy it was also to be in her Youth Choir at Hillview. They served well with dignity at both Hillview Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Bible College in Jamaica. Thanks, your service is appreciated greatly.
Rev. Audley Black (Black River, Jamaica)

Mr. Kettenring impacted many lives at Hillview Baptist Church in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It was just last year that he came to Jamaica for our church's 50th anniversary where he was honored as one of the men who played a foundational role in the growth and development of Hillview. Our condolences to the rest of the family, but we are well assured of his place in heaven. He is home with his Lord and Savior now.

Rev. Duane Madden (Pastor of Hillview Baptist)

Dear Keith, Rhonda and Pauline,

Bill and I were very blessed to have met Joel. His love for the Jewish people was very dear to our hearts. His work for our L-rd will not be forgotten by us. We pray that our L-rd will comfort you at this time of deep loss. Joel was a Mensch. Love to you all, Bill and Debbie Byars

How Heaven rejoices he is home... and how much our love, our thoughts and our prayers are with you. We love you very much and will always be so grateful to God you both touched our lives in such a beautiful way. You reflect our Lord's love to so many. May HE hold you ever so close and always know that Columbia Baptist will always remember and love you all.

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kettering and the rest of the family. I am glad I had a chance to visit with Mr. Kettering at his home a few months ago in July. He made a significant impression on me during my years at Fairview Baptist College and for that I will always think of him kindly. He was a giant of a model for ministry. Our prayers remain with Mrs. Kettering.
Bobby (Persaud) Seepersaud & Family

We loved mr joel so much. May he rest with the angels. We love you ms polly. God bless you and your family and confort you. Sincerely. Cindy and jack

I am so thankful for the ministry that Bro. Joel had in my life as a young teenager in Gary, IN. Pauline, we will be praying for God's sustaining grace in your life.
Bud Grinstead

When tomorrow start without you,please try to understand that an angel came and called your name and took you by the hand. it seems that your place was ready in heaven far above, and that you have to leave behind those things you dearly love, but then you fully realized that it could never be. But when you walked through heaven gates, you felt so much at home,when God looked down and smiled at you, from His great and golden throne. He said this is eternity and all i have promise you. Today your life on earth is past, but here it starts a new, i promise no tomorrow, but today will always last. Rest in peace, until we meet again.

My condolences to The Kettering family, may Joel soul rest in peace .My parents Walford and Rosa Moore send their condolences

My sympathy goes out to the Kettenring family for the passing of Mr. K. whose life was a blessing to me. I will continually remember your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. I was so looking forward seeing Mr K at the Fairview Meetup but we will see each other at the biggest Meet-up in Heaven known to man Juliet Johnson-Waugh

Happy memories of sitting in Grandma Jewett's kitchen listening to him tell the funniest stories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our wonderful neighbor during the seven years of retirement on the Albemarle Sound in Columbia, NC has realized his goal of spending eternity with Jesus. Until we meet again friend, watch over your family and the friends here in Columbia who loved you as well. Our prayers are for comfort for the family during this difficult time, especially Mrs. Pauline!

Heaven is rejoicing in another of his saints gone on before us. We appreciate so much the fellowship and ministries of Joel and Pauline. Such a warmth of Christianity that was exemplified. Blessings to those that remain.

Dan and Dorathy (Robey) Larson, Minneapolis, MN

Prayers for you all. May his memory be eternal!

We so appreciated his teaching at Pillsbury College. They were a beautiful family and such a great example to us. Joel was beautifully complemented by his lovely wife, Pauline. She sang beautifully while he preached and taught with passion. Their love for God's special people, Israel, further blessed and showed us well how to love and live for God! We look forward to a grand reunion one day with this dear man of God when we reach the golden shore!

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Dear Keith, Rhonda and family,
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your father. It is never easy to lose a parent even though we know they are in a better place. He was a man who served God in every aspect of his life. I know you will miss him.
With our love and prayers,
Lyle & Shari Andersen

To all the Kettenring family, You are in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time. May you enjoy remembering all the good times you spent together and the great legacy of your husband, dad, father-in-law, and grandfather. He was a great man who loved God dearly. He will be missed. Love you all. In Christ, the Kennedy family

Reverend Kettering was one of my earliest mentors (though I didn't realize it at the time). I was a young and confused seventh grader in a new school. He was so kind and gracious towards us rowdy boys! Thank you Lord, for gracing us with your son, Joel!

My teacher, my mentor, our Candidate Secretary and Field Administrator in our missionary ministry, my predecessor and colleague at Baptist Mid-Missions--but mostly my friend. I will miss him dearly, and look forward to a reunion and "catch-up" in Heaven. Kathy and I are praying for grace for the family, especially Pauline. He leaves a large vacuum!

Jerry Webber

Aunt Pauline and family: I am so very sorry for your loss of Uncle Joel. He was a great, Christian man who will be missed by many people. I am very grateful to have known him. We are rejoicing with you that he is free of pain and worry and that he is with Jesus, his Lord. I am praying for God's loving arms to enfold all of you and give you comfort and peace. Hugs and love to all of you! Sandy Potts