The Keene Koinoia

Keene Evangelical Free Church Newsletter September 2012

Highlights from this issue

New Womens Circles Directory Updates New group studies Church Potluck AWANA Spiritual Send Off Kearney Praise Fest Church Bowling Party Womens Brunch

Pastors Corner - Ready for Judgment?

I was given a book to read recently that cause me to do some heart searching. I dont know if I follow the book with all its conclusions but I do know that at the heart of the matter it is right. The main point of the thesis in the book is the coming judgment on a country [ie. The U.S.] that had followed God and now is full of apostasy [turning from the truth God]. The author drew a continuum from Isaiah 9.10 to present day America. Now, I wont go into all the details and story line of the book but the main thought is there is an arrogance found in America similar to that found in the northern kingdom of Israel that we read in Isaiah 9.10. That arrogance is this: instead of humbling itself after an attack and returning to God [the attack came from and enemy, allowed by God, as warning of greater judgment] the cry was to build bigger and stronger than before-relying on the strength of the nation instead of on God. And, as we know throughout Scripture, that recipe is the making of great calamity! Needless-to-say, at the end of the book the one character turns to the other and says, Are you ready for judgment? Of course, thinking they were speaking of nations, not individuals, the other character was taken off guard by the question. Therefore, the first character has to logically take the other through the journey of individual rebellion and apostasy to show that it is in our own heart-the need for a Savior, who is Christ Jesus [Gods love revealed and mans sacrifice made]. Ask yourself this question, truly, Am I ready for judgment? Have I humbled myself and now rely on Jesus or do I plan on standing before a righteous and holy God on my own terms? Be honest, often we plan on standing on what we think we are doing right. Yah, Jesus saved me back when, but Ive been doing pretty good myself as of late! Beware of arroganceread Isaiah 9.10. Let us humble ourselves and pray. God is just and will forgive us our sin. In Christ, Pastor Matt

September 2012
Please take a moment to check out our new Womens Circles! (attached) Also, we are compiling a list of women who would be willing to serve as a Circle Head in the future, so when we need one well know who we can call! If you are willing to be put on this list, please let Joy know. Thanks!

Womens Circle 1 headed by Teresa B. and Rogene H. will head September events.

Fall Sunday School Rally

Rock Solid for Jesus

The Word is my rock, my fortress, and deliverer; My God is my rock in Whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my Stronghold - Psalm 18:2 Classes for ALL ages, new curriculum and new fun! Come join in Sunday School to continue to grow in Christ and become ROCK SOLID for Jesus!

Keene Church Family Directory Updates

It is time to update our directory! Please look at the old directory to see if you have any changes or updates on your contact information or birthday/anniversary dates. If you have any changes please fill out an update form found by the mailboxes. We also need contact information for college students and adult children living away from home that you want included in our Church Directory.

NEW Wednesday Evening Series Design for Discipleship What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? We will be walking through Design for Discipleship, a Bible study series that will help you experience and learn firsthand what it means to be a modern disciple of Christ. We will be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm starting September 5th.

S.W.A.T.
September Meetings: Sunday, September 9th, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 23rd, 6:30 p.m. We will be doing the To Save a Life study! At some point, every teen has to decide what their life is going to be about!

All Church Potluck

Sunday, September 9th Following Morning Worship

AWANA will be meeting on a new day this school year!

Mondays 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. *see attached AWANA promo with info Starting Monday, September 10th!
AWANA Needs: ~prayer (pray for our students and their families) ~cookies/snacks (for our weekly meetings) ~helpers (to help wherever needed with games, snacks, etc.) ~listeners (to listen to students reciting memorized Bible verses) ~monetary donations (to purchase student handbooks, stickers, supplies, awards, etc.) ~blue painters tape donations (for marking our game square on the floor each week) ~store donations (variety of items 2nd - 6th graders might enjoy buying with pretend money they earn from passing sections in their handbooks) If you can help our AWANA ministry in any way, please see Pastor Matt, Stephanie or Joy. Cookie sign-up sheet in on the bulletin board.

Please bring two dishes to share!

All Church Ladies and Girls are Cordially Invited to a Spiritual Send-Off Shower for
(Womens Circle #1 Serves: Teresa B. & Rogene H.)

Kayla Anderbery
Saturday, September 15th 10:00 a.m. Brunch Join us as we prayerfully surround Kayla in her new college adventure! Please bring a gift ($5.00 max) that would be helpful in her new season of life. Be creative.

Mission Offering for the month of September will go towards a Church Plant

What: Kearney Praise Fest 2012 When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 15, rain or shine Where: Cope Amphitheater, Yanney Heritage Park at 2020 W. 11th St. Admission: Free More information: www.kearneypraisefest.com

Keene Community Cookbooks for sale! $15.00 each This community collection includes over 600 recipes. (Checks can be written to Keene Women.)

Church Private Bowling Party Sunday, September 16th 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Auto Way Bowl in Minden Cost: $5.00/person for 1 hour of bowling Includes shoes and a soft drink OR $7.00/person for 2 hours of bowling Includes shoes and a soft drink!

Sunday Night Basic (SNB)

If I only had this as my guideif all I had was the Bibleand I was to read this book and then start a church, what would it look like? Would it look like the thing that weve built here and all refer to as church? Or would it look radically different ? -Francis Chan Over the next few months (every other Sunday night, or so check on church calendar) we will be looking at the basics of church. Using Francis Chans videos to prompt our thoughts and discussions, we will be searching Scripture to challenge us to reclaim the church as Scripture describes it to be. First Class Sunday 30th at 6:30 pm

Womens Ministry
Ladies Breakfast Date Saturday, September 29th 9:30 a.m. Perkins Party Room in Kearney Come to enjoy fellowship with your sisters in the Lord! (Everyone on their own to order off the menu.)