The Keene Koinoia

Keene Evangelical Free Church Newsletter May 2012

Pastors Corner
May 2012

Inside this Issue

Page 1 Pastors Corner -Womens Circle - Missions Page 2 - Bridal Shower Brunch - Pastors Instruction Class Graduation -National Day of Prayer -Timberlake Volunteer Da -High School Graduation Page 3 -SWAT Ministry -AWANA Ministry -Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University -Church Potluck -24-Hour Prayer Page 4 Memorial Day Community Luncheon -VBS -Summer Camp -Contact Information

As I prepare to help with a couple weddings I have went back to Johns Gospel and read about Jesus performing his first miracle at the wedding at Cana in Galilee. Jesus had just called the first few of his disciples to follow after him and had been invited to a wedding with them. As it goes, they run out of wine [which would be a hospitality nightmare for that time] and Jesus mother, Mary, tells him to get, or make, wine. Jesus somewhat rebukes her but Mary will have nothing of it and tells some servants to do as he says. They take 6 stone water jars [each 20-30 gallons] fill them with water and then serve it to the master of the banquet. The best wine he has ever tasted! Wow, that would be 120 180 gallons of the worlds most expensive wine! All this to say, Jesus took what was simple and common and made something extraordinary out of it. Just a simple country wedding [we dont even know the couples name] with simple, common folk and plain old water[without sounding to trite] add Jesus and wha-laamazing wine! A miracle. What then can he do with your life? With mine? If he is willing to do this just so the couple wouldnt be embarrassed about running out of wine at the feast, what more would he do in your life as you desire to follow him and spread the good news? The servants just had to follow his instructionsI think it would behoove us to do the same! In Christ, Pastor Matt

Womens Circle for May

Circle #1 headed up by Teresa and Jody V. are responsible for serving at events taking place at church in May. Thank you ladies!

Missions
The Mission for May is for Mark and Martha Hendrickson for LATN EFCA in Costa Rica.

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Bridal Shower Brunch

You are cordially invited to attend a Bridal Shower Brunch Saturday, May 5, 2012 9:00 a.m. Keene Evangelical Free Church Fellowship Hall

National Day of Prayer One National Under God

61st Annual National Day of Prayer Kearney County Court House Assembly Room, East Side Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Blessed is the National Whose God is the Lord Psalm 33:12

Jayleen is getting married to Jason Landstrom on June 9th. Shower Hosts are: Rachel Hicks, Tammy Fahrenbruch, Ann Overleese, Jeanie Poole, Andrea Runge, Joy Snell, Joan Victor, and Nancy Wells Please contact Tammy Fahrenbruch if you would like to be a part of the group gift (830-1418). Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. Ephesians 5:1-2

Timberlake Volunteer Day

Saturday, May 5, 2012 We need your help. We need to get ready for summer camp. Doughnuts will be served at 8 a.m., lunch is provided. We have projects for men, women, and families. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Projects: Our main goal is to clean up a LOT of tree limbs that were taken down by the heavy snow. Guys, if you can bring a saw, that would be great. And it takes a lot of hands to gather up limbs and pile them on a wagon to be hauled away! Contact Office to RSVP: 308-946-3871 Timberlake Ranch Camp 2709 North S Rd Marquette, NE 68854

Pastors Instruction Class Graduation

During the school year Sunday School hour, 7 and 8 Grade students meet with Pastor Matt to study the Old and New Testaments, as well as the essential doctrines of the EFCA and basic Church history. Graduation is a celebration and affirmation of what they have learned about Gods Word and His gift of salvation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. They will be sharing with the congregation during Morning Worship. When: Sunday, May 6th Who: Sturgis Hanson Matt Hinrichs Tyson Marsh Sam Mellema
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High School Graduations Axtell Community School Saturday, May 12, 2012 4:00 p.m. Wilcox-Hildreth School Saturday, May 12, 2012 2:00 p.m. Congratulations, Graduates! Kayla Anderbery

Congratulations Class of 2012

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S.W.A.T. Ministry
Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Come for a scavenger hunt competition around Keene! Bring a friend! Senior High vs. Jr. High Boys vs. Jr. High Girls

Church Potluck
There will be an all church potluck following Morning Worship on Sunday, May 20th Please bring a main dish and a side dish of any kind to share.

AWANA Ministry
Thanks to everyone who supported our AWANA ministry to the students of Axtell this school year. We appreciate your prayer support! Thanks to those who provided cookies and snacks, donated store items, donated financially for supplies, donated painters tape and stickers, and helped provide food for our awards night. A special thank you to our leaders, helpers, and listeners! It was a great year, and we thank God! All glory to Him! Circle #1 (Teresa and Jody V.) is in charge of serving.

24-Hour Prayer
Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service A time to begin our 24-hours of prayer to Thursday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Salad Supper and praise Service A time to praise God for our 24-Hours of Prayer

Dave Ramseys Financial Peace University

Our financial training classes have come to a close, and we want to thank Ty Fickenscher and Justin Moore for organizing, leading and facilitating our classes. Everyone learned so much, and we are grateful for their leadership in bringing this training to Keene. There were 13 couples who participated in FPU. PRAYER REQUESTS: Church families will have 3x5 cards from a Deacon in their church mailbox to write prayer requests and praises on. Please place all prayer request cards in the basket provided. (Cards can be anonymous or named.) SIGN-UP: Please sign-up for an hour slot on the signup sheet in the Fellowship Hall coming soon. Come alone, with your spouse, or with your whole family to pray through the prayer request cards in the Sanctuary during your hour time slot.
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Memorial Day Community Luncheon

Keene is in charge of the Axtell Community Memorial Day Luncheon on Monday, May 28th at the school. The Axtell churches work together to serve the meal. Please be looking for a sign-up sheet regarding specific needs. Nurita Lambert is in charge.

Summer Bible Camp

Keene wants to encourage our church kids to attend Summer Bible Camp and will be giving a gift towards your camp registration costs. If you are attending a camp at either Timberlake Ranch Camp or Camp Joy this summer, please let Pastor Matt know. We also want to include it in our prayer request list in the bulletin that week.

VBS 2012 June 18th-22nd 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (pack a sack lunch) June 24th - VBS Program Kids 4 yrs. to Completed 6th Grade Welcome!
Daniel was way more than the guy who survived a den of hungry lions! Travel back to Babylon and join Danieltorn from his

home and forced into the kings service. Imagine the pressure of learning a new language and cultureand the shock of discovering your best friends have been tossed into a fiery furnace. Explore exotic sights and smells in a Babylonian bazaar! Kids and adults will find that theyre not much different from Daniel and his friends, who kept their faith in a faithless culture.
Check out our VBS Website on the Church Blogspot at http://keeneefc.blogspot.com under the VBS tab. Here you can register children, register to volunteer, get a sneak peek, and find out how to donate items for VBS. Workdays will be beginning soon. Please let us know how youd like to help! Keene Evangelical Free Church 662 F Road Axtell, NE 68924 (308)743-2611 (Church and Parsonage) Church Email: keeneefc@rcom-ne.com Pastor Matthew J. Snell Pastors Cell (308)830-2603 Stay up to date on blogspot keeneefc.blogspot.com For general communication items for bulletin, announcements, newsletter, etc. email to: keeneoffice@rcom-ne.com

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