Church Newsletter- July 2012

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Missions

The Mission for July is Jim and Terri Wilson with PressOn Youth Ministry in Kearney.

The VBS Missions Project in June was to help sickchildren being cared for at the Tandala Hospital inAfrica.

A young girl, named Shiloh, sent her money to thishospital wanting to help children who were sick andneeded help paying for their care. An account was setup in her name to help those in need.

The children and their families generously gave$213.80 during the week!

The Keene KoinoiaKeene Evangelical Free Church Newsletter July 2012

July 2012

As I was traveling, I heard a Catholic Theologianspeak on Genesis 1 and the dominion that God gaveto man over the garden. His main point was that thisword that God gave Adam to do was in fact, in themeaning of the word, toprotect; to guard thegarden. I was intrigued by the implications that thisman gave about that simple command [sorry I cantremember his name]. The word implied that Adamhad something to guard, or protect, the garden

against. That would be Satan, the adversary. Notonly did Adam need to protect the garden, he alsohad a wife to protect and guard.As this theologian continued to explain the versesand the implications he laid out the three choicesthat Adam had to Satans threat [a whole otherdiscussion] at the tree of life. Adam could havecalled on his Father, God. He could have rolled uphis sleeves and challenged Satan [which eventhough he would have lost his life, God would haveaccepted his sacrifice and raised him from thedeadthat too is for another discussion]. Adamslast choice was to be silent. This last choice is the

one he chose; therefore, condemning all mankind toa life with sin.My friends there are times to be silent; there aretimes to call to our Father for help; and there aretimes to roll up our sleeves and stand for truth with achallenge. I am finding that having thediscernmentto know the difference and chose the correctresponse is part of knowing Christ more and more.I will be honestif I cannot determine what is correctI want to always fall back on calling out to myHeavenly Father for help. I dont think you can gowrong with that choice!

I pray this summer as you continue to walk your faithjourney that you will think about these threeresponses-for if youare a follower of Christ, you arein a battle- you have something to protect, to guardfaith. May we have the grace and guidance to know.

In Christ,Pastor Matt

Page 1Pastors Corner-Womens Circle- Missions

Page 2 - VBS Thank Yous!-SWAT News-Womens Ministry News

Page 3 -Bible Study Resumes-Church Potluck-Keene Community 125th Celebration-Volunteers Needed-Summer Sunday School-Coming Up at Keene-Contact Information

Page 4 Keene 125th Volunteer Information

Womens Circle forJulyCircle #3 headed up by Stephanie and Mary areresponsible for serving at events taking place at

church in July.

Thank you ladies!

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VBS 2012

We had a great week at Babylon with 55 kids attending! We

learned all about Daniel and his adventures with God while

he was in captivity in Babylon.

Thanks to the following volunteers:Director: Stephanie Anderson

Tribe Leaders: Sara Wells Pre-K & K ClassMichelle Jura Pre-K & K ClassBrittney Anderson 1

st& 2

ndClass

Nancy Wells 3rd

& 4th

ClassAngie Fickenscher 5

th& 6

thClass

Daniels Adventures Bible Story Time: Pastor MattJustin Moore

Marketplace Craft Time: Doris Cain, Jody Frerichs, ChrissyFrerichs

Helpers: Ali Halsted, Caitlin Hinrichs, Rachel Hicks,Brandt Runge, Dustin Rose, Sky Halsted,Becky Bennett, Bri Moore, JacksonVanLaningham, Jody VanLaningham, JennMarsh, Tyson Marsh, Andrea Wheeler

Snacks: Celeste Wells, Andrea Runge

Celebration Time: Joy Snell

VBS Picnic: Doris Cain, Adam Cain, Larry &Mary Williams, Don & Jody Frerichs

A huge thanks to Mary Wendell for making all of our Tribe

banderas!

Thanks to Jenn Marsh for running Power Point duringCelebrations and for making all of our handouts.

*Thanks to everyone who helped decorate and set-up thechurch!

* Thanks to all who donated cookies, supplies and monetarygifts!

SWAT NewsNational EFCA Youth Conference in New Orleans, LA

June 30-July 6thPlease pray for our New Orleans crew (Ashley Snell, PaTwohig, Zoe Dahlgren, Sam Mellema, JacksonVanLaningham, Pastor Matt, Joy Snell, Rachel Hicks,Justin Moore) as they attend National EFCA YouthConference in Louisiana.

Pray for safety in travel to and from New Orleansand around New Orleans!

Pray for protection during our community serviceproject!

Pray for us to hear God s voice as we listen tospeakers, as we worship, as we enjoy drama!

Pray for a life-changing encounter with Jesus!

The New Orleans crew will be sharing about theconference and their experiences during Morning Worshon July 8th!

SWAT Private Pool Party

When: Sunday, July 22nd

Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Where: Axtell Swimming Pool

Bring your friends to this privateFREE party!

See you all there!

Womens Ministry News

There will be a Ladies and KidsPrivate Pool Party on Sunday, July

15th at the Axtell Swimming Pool.

Ladies of all ages and all of our church kids are invited tothis private FREE party!

Come to swim or just hang out!

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August 4th Dismal River Canoe Trip see sign-up sheon Bulletin Board.

Keene Evangelical Free Church662 F Road

Axtell, NE 68924(308)743-2611

(Church and Parsonage)Church Email: keeneefc@rcom-ne.com

Pastor Matthew J. SnellPastors Cell (308)830-2603

Stay up to date on blogspotkeeneefc.blogspot.com

For general communication items for bulletin,announcements, newsletter, etc. email to:

keeneoffice@rcom-ne.com

Bible Study will beat 7:00 p.m. on

July 11th, 18th, 25thNo Bible Study July 4th

th.

Summer Sunday School

Summer Sunday School classes continue throughout Juand August. The classes are grouped accordingly:

Kids Pre-K through 6th

grade

Jr. and Sr. HighAdult Class

Anyone willing to teach on or moreweeks of the Kids Class pleasesign-up in the Fellowship Hall.

All Church PotluckThere will be and All-Church Potluck on Sunday July 8th

following Morning Worship!

Please bring TWO dishes to share!

Circle #3 will serveStephanie and Mary

Keene is 125 years old!The Community of Keene is celebrating July 28th and 29th!

Saturday, July 28th10:00 a.m. Parade (line up west of cemetery)

12:00 p.m. BBQ1:30 p.m. Kids Games

Horse Shoe TournamentFree Swimming

Inflatables for all agesHole in one Contest

Pie/Concessions

6:00 p.m. Hot Dogs and HamburgersBeard Judging7:00 p.m. Burn Band

8:00 p.m. Mr. Keene America Contest9:00p.m. Local Jam Session

Chelewski Brothers Polk BandSunday July 29th

9:30 a.m. Coffee and Rolls10:30 a.m. Community Church Service

12:00 p.m. Dinner1:30 p.m. Community ConcertHistorians/Historical Display

Volunteers Needed for Keenes 125thCelebration!

The Keene Church will be actively involved with theCommunity 125th Celebration on July 28th and 29th!

We will be selling cookbooks both Saturday and Sundayplease sign-up for a two hour slot on either day.

We will be hosting the Sunday Service and serving the

Sunday Dinner on the 29th. There will be many ways tohelp! Please sign-up in the Fellowship Hall to volunteer.

Please take notice of the attached flyer that includes itemthat will be needed and things that need to be done thatwill be needed to make it all a success! Thanks!