The Keene Koinoia

Keene Evangelical Free Church Newsletter September 2011

Pastors Corner
GOT A CHALLENGE FOR YOU!

Inside this Issue

Page 1 Pastors Corner -Womens Circle - Mission Update -Church Directory Update Information st Page 2 - 1 Semester Sunday School Classes -Church Wedding Shower S.W.A.T. Ministry Page 3 -Awana Ministry -Family Fellowship Event -Bible Study Information -Coming Up at Keene -Contact Information

Ive just started looking at things concerning Challenge Conference 2012 for S.W.A.T. It is going to be in New Orleans this year at the beginning of Julycan you say HOT! Nevertheless, it got me thinkingdoes everything have to be a challenge? What is a challenge anyway? Webster defines challenge as -- a demand for identification; a calling into question; a demanding of proof, explanation; a call or dare to take part in a duel [I like this one]; anything, as a demanding task, that calls for special effort or dedication; an objection; etc. Wow, that sounds like a lot of things in life doesnt it. It seems even more so in our walk with the Lord. Take for example the first definition a demand for identification. Who do you identify with? What do you identify with? What is your identity wrapped up in? Take on the second definition and another whole list of questions and situations come into mind concerning our faith in Jesus. Back to my original questiondoes everything in life have to be a challenge? I think if we are honest the answer would be yes. From our relationships to our work to our faitheverything about us is, by definition, a challenge to us or for us. Feeling depressed? Dont be. The good news is that nothing surprises Godnothing challenges God. And remember, He is on our side. Trust in Him to help you in life, in challenges. Let him be the source of your identity, your strength, your defender, your answer to any challenge! In Christ, Pastor Matt

Womens Circle for September

Circle #2 headed up by Nurita, Rachel, and Marge is responsible for serving at events taking place at church in September. Thank you ladies!

Mission Update
The Mission for September is Juan and Maria Santos with Camino de Vida: Lexington Church Plant.

Church Directory Areas of Service Information Updates

Its time once again to update the Church Directory and Areas of Service Information Update. In your mailboxes you will find a form to update your familys information. Please complete and return to the th Church Office by Sunday, September 11 . Thank You! You can either put in wooden inbox on Jenns desk or The Marshs Church Mailbox.

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1st Semester Sunday School Classes Resume

Fall Sunday School Classes will begin on Sunday, th September 11 ! There will be some exciting new additions to Sunday School this semester! Details coming soon! Sunday School Fellowship Time begins at 9:15 a.m. with doughnuts and coffee and juice. Please sign up for a Sunday to provide doughnuts. The sign-up sheet is on the counter in the Fellowship Hall.

Spiritually Willing Active Teens

Its time to kick-off the 2011-2012 S.W.A.T. Year! We have an exciting year planned for S.W.A.T. with some brand new events, new faces, and a different format! Come and see whats happening with S.W.A.T. as we welcome new students and get ready to kick-off the year with our annual GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS EVENTS When: Sunday, September 11, 2011 Time: 5:00 p.m. Supper will be served Location: Keene Evangelical Free Church Fellowship Hall Who: 7 -12 Graders
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Sunday School Classes will begin at 9:30 a.m. Fall Semester Classes will be grouped as follows: Class Teacher(s) Pre-K and Kindergarten Jenn Marsh Elementary (1st-3 )
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Teresa Bertrand and Tami Fahrenbruch Faith Mellema

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Upper Elementary (4 -6 )
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Bible Instruction Class (7 & 8 ) Pastor Matt High School College and Young Adult Adult Brad Fahrenbruch Brad Mellema

Who will break the Guinness Book of S.W.A.T. Records? It could be you! So bring your game, an empty stomach and a friend.

Randy VanLaningham (Adults will start semester concluding the study of Revelation)

Church Wedding Shower for Marcus and Brittney

Men and Women are invited to attend a Wedding Shower for Marcus Anderson and his bride-to-be Brittney Trampe . th When: Sunday, September 11 Time: 2:00 p.m. Place: Keene EFC Fellowship Hall If youd like to participate in a group gift, please see Joy.

September S.W.A.T. Dates and Times: th Sunday, Sept. 18 : 6:00 p.m. Jr. High 7:15 p.m. Supper for Jr. and Sr. High 7:45 p.m. Sr. High th Sunday, Sept. 25 : Meal served after Morning Worship for Jr. and Sr. High Will split up in Jr. and Sr. Groups following the meal (details still being determined) Jr. High Study Sr. High Study

Gospel Journey Rocky Mountains

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AWANA Ministry News Begins Wednesday, September 14th

AWANA is beginning again! The ministry is an outreach of our nd th Church to the 2 6 grade students of Axtell. We meet in the Community Building after school on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Our time together includes games, snacks, devotional challenges, Bible verse memorization, and lots of teamwork! How can you be part of AWANA? Prayer warriors Who pray for our AWANA ministry, the students and leaders Leaders Who are in charge of an age group each week Listeners Who listen to students reciting Bible verses and help students pass sections in their handbooks Helpers Who help wherever needed on any given day with setting up, serving snacks, cleaning up, babysitting younger siblings of adult leaders, etc. Cookies/Snacks Are needed each week for the students. Please see the sign-up on the bulletin board. nd STORE Donations Are needed for students 2 th 6 grade as rewards for passing sections. Students earn shares for each section they pass and can use these shares to purchase items from our STORE. Donated items can be anything from sport balls, games, books, toys, etc. Financial Donations Are needed to purchase handbooks, awards such as ribbons and pins, as well as for general supplies. Blue Painters Tape (1 inch) Is needed each week to mark our AWANA game circle on the floor in the Community Building. Circle Stickers (blue, red, green, yellow)- Are needed each week for students to record their passed sections for teams. If you are interested in helping with AWANA in any way this year, please see Stephanie Anderson.

Family Fellowship All Church Bowling Night

Who will take home the Keenes Top Pin Bowling Trophy this year?

When: Sunday, September 25 Time: 6:30 p.m.

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Details: Will follow in bulletin and blogspot when confirmed by the Bowling Alley.

Bible Study
Bible Study will be at 7:00 p.m. on st September 14, 21 , & 28th. No Bible Study September 7th.

Coming Up at Keene
October 2, 9, 16, 30 S.W.A.T. October 23 Fall Family Fellowship October 30 Benevolent Offering
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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