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The Keene Koinoia: Pastor's Corner

The last few weeks we have been looking at a Biblical perspective of worship. It is the aspect of worship in the most turmoil that draws the greatest honor to god. Listen to king David, in the middle of his worship of God, he questions even the mindset of god toward him.

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The Keene Koinoia: Pastor's Corner

The last few weeks we have been looking at a Biblical perspective of worship. It is the aspect of worship in the most turmoil that draws the greatest honor to god. Listen to king David, in the middle of his worship of God, he questions even the mindset of god toward him.

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The Keene Koinoia

Keene Evangelical Free Church Newsletter February 2012

Pastors Corner
WORSHIP The last few weeks we have been looking at a Biblical perspective of worship defining it, looking at what it looks like, etc. I think of extremely positive aspects of our relationship with God when worship comes to mind. But, what about the not so inspiring times? Listen to King David: How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? [Psalm 13.1-2] It is the aspect of worship in the midst of the most turmoil that draws the greatest honor to God. David, in the middle of his worship of God, questions even the mindset of God toward him. David is struggling with the circumstances around him. He is trying to figure out where God is during trials and persecution. Yet, even in his question he continues to worship. He is still God-centered, God-focused. He does not look at his enemy and worry if there is a godhe has already faced Goliath and had victory. He understands what it is to say, what is mere man. He knows this Almighty God that he serves. Therefore, worship spews forth, even when questions arise. How can I say this is so? How can we know? Look at verses 5-6: But I have trusted in your loving kindness; My heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord. Because he has dealt bountifully with me. David worships because of his faith in God, his knowledge of the salvation that God brings and the grace that God has bestowed upon him. We would do well to follow his example! In Christ, Pastor Matt

Inside this Issue


Page 1 Pastors Corner -Womens Circle - Mission Update Page 2 - Sunday School News -S.W.A.T. Ministry -Dave Ramseys Financial Peace University Update -Awana Ministry -Wednesday Bible Study Page 3 -Womens Ministry News -Burning of the Greens -January Reminders -A New Years Poem -Contact Information

Womens Circle for February


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

Mission Update
The Mission Keene EFC is supporting in February is Mark and Martha Hendricksen LATN EFCA in Costa Rica.

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S.W.A.T. Super Bowl Party


Sunday, February 5th 5:00 p.m. Matt and Sara Wells Home 600 C Ave. in Axtell

AWANA Ministry News


AWANA February Schedule: February 1st at 3:30 p.m. *February 8th at 2:30 p.m. due to Parent/Teacher Conferences February 15th at 3:30 p.m. Valentines Party February 22nd at 3:30 p.m. February 29th at 3:30 p.m. Please sign up to bring cookies for the kids on the bulletin board at church. We are also in need of circle stickers (red, blue, green, yellow) and blue painters tape (1 inch wide) used to mark the floor for game time. The Duck Release Brand is the least expensive and works great! Thank you!

Last names A-L bring sweet snack Last names M-Z bring salty snack Bring your favorite 2-Liter of Soda Bring a Friend!

Wednesday Bible Study


Bible Study will take place every Wednesday in February at 7:00 p.m. On February 1st, 15th, and 29th it will take place in the back Sunday school room due to SWAT being held in the Fellowship Hall.

Spiritually Willing Active Teens


S.W.A.T. February Schedule: Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m. both Jr. and Sr. High Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. both Jr. and Sr. High Wednesday, February 29th at 7:00 p.m. both Jr. and Sr. High *All taking place at church National EFCA Youth Conference Everything is New July 1-6, 2012 New Orleans, LA Check it out at challengeconference.org

Carry the Cross Todd Becker Foundations Annual Banquet Monday, February 6th at 7:00 p.m.
The Todd Becker Foundations Annual Banquet will be held on February 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. You may get tickets online at toddbecker.org or call 1-800-983-2644. Help Carry the Cross into more public high schools. Join with hundreds of believers from across the Midwest who have seen and want to see their communities, their public schools, and most of all, their young people, impacted by the Cross of Jesus Christ through the ministry of the Todd Becker Foundation. The Conference will feature Tony Perkins the President of the Washington, D.C. Family Research Council.
Its my honor to invite you to this exciting event as Christians across the area gather together to support the Todd Becker Foundation in their powerful ministry of reaching public high schools with the life-changing Word of God. Tony Perkins

S.W.A.T. Fundraiser
A huge thank you to everyone who helped in anyway with the concession stand and potato bar meal at the basketball games between Axtell and Wilcox-Hildreth! Thank you to those who provided food, helped serve and helped clean up. We had great teamwork! The potato bar meal alone made over $700.00 in profit. We do not know how much our concession stand made yet, but we definitely had a successful night of raising money for SWAT! Thanks to all!!!

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Womens Ministry News


Fundraiser Update: The women made over $350.00 on the concession stand in December, making our total profit from both the taco meal and concession stand to be over $900.00 that night. Thank you women! Between our two concession stand/meal fundraisers in 2011, we had a total profit for the year of $2,185.77. Profit from our fundraisers is used for various church projects that are needed. (Past church projects have included the new church sign insert, playground equipment, label mike, ! kitchen appliances, water filter, nursery remodel.)

Midwest District EFCA 116th Annual Conference February 23rd & 24th Newton, Kansas
Churches Reaching People Whats the church got to do with it? But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth Acts 1:8

Our next church project will be the purchase of decorative street lampposts to line the front part of the church property. We will also be giving the downstairs bathrooms a little facelift with some remodeling. If anyone ever has a suggestion or idea for a church project the women can fund, please see any of the Womens Ministry Board Members (Joy, Nancy, Nurita, Shelli). Church Garage Sale Friday, March 9th Axtell Community Building Please start gathering those sellable items that you are willing to donate. Well take toys, books, clothes, furniture, household items, collectables, decorative items, etc. We will also be selling baked goods and coffee at our sale, so well need yummy baked goods! More details coming! Start your spring cleaning and organizing early!

For more detailed information and to register online: www.efcamidwest.org/conference or see Pastor Matt for Registration Form *Register before February 10th to avoid additional $10 cost. Anyone wishing to be a delegate, see Pastor Matt for Delegate Information and Form. It must be returned to district office by February 6th.

Family Night
Movie Night Saturday, February 25th 6:00 p.m. Meal Provided (Circle #1 serves) Bring the whole family out for a fun movie night as a church family! Meal will be served at 6:00 p.m. Movie will start at 6:30 p.m. Stay tuned for movie title Coming to a bulletin near you!

Baby Shower
Saturday, February 11th 10:00 a.m. Brunch There will be a baby shower for Adelyn and Sara Wells at Stephanie Andersons home (119 E. 5th Street in Axtell).

Focus on the Familys Media Ministry


Check out Focus on the Familys media ministry at www.pluggedin.com. This helpful online tool is uselful for making decisions on your media viewing. Read reviews and articles on movies, videos, music, TV, games and more! Look at their movie nights, family nights and culture clips! Plugged In also offers filtering options for internet, DVDs and TV. To learn more, click on the Family Safety tab on the bottom right of home page.

See Stephanie if youd like to be part of the group gift.

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Changes and Corrections


Please make the following changes to your Church Directory: Alan Cain 74151 T Road Funk, NE 68940 Home Phone: 308-263-5853 Cell: 308-991-5853 email: [email protected] Correction: Adam Cains Home Phone: 308-263-4421 Add Doris Cains Cell phone number: 308-991-3301 Birthday and Anniversary Changes: I will try and get the master list of birthdays and anniversaries updated and out to you soon. For the meantime please make the following additions and changes: Jan 31st Ashley Williams February 16th Bradley Williams February 19th Lilly Williams March 31st Tyler Duering April 23rd KayDee Duering August 24th Emary Rhoades September 21st Keith and Rachel Hawkins (anniversary) October 10th Dee and Kristi Duering (anniversary) If anyone else has anything that needs to be added, changed or corrected; please let Jennifer know. Thanks!

Your Word Your Word, O Lord Is wisdom and truth And we need to know this When in our youth To have it embedded Deep in our hearts To never give it up And never let it part We need to know The truth there in That will lead us to life And free us from sin Your Word, O Lord Is faithful and just And in your Word We must put our trust By M. S. Lowndes 1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

Coming Up at Keene
March 9th: Womens Ministry Garage Sale in Axtell March 17th : Family Night at 6:00 p.m. March 18th: Timberlake presentation at church

Keene Evangelical Free Church


662 F Road Axtell, NE 68924 (308)743-2611 (Church and Parsonage) Church Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected]

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