The Keene Koinoia
Keene Evangelical Free Church Newsletter
Pastor’s Corner
The Coming of the End!
These seem to be unsettling times. We
experienced multiple emotions after 9/11 and now,
again, with the tsunami in Japan, radioactive
material and meltdowns, wars and rumors of wars
our minds are pushed to the limit with possibilities
and questions. Humanity is definitely on a roller-
coaster ride.
We are not to be alarmed. Just like I heard on
T.V. last night, “don’t get your skirt in a bunch!”
[ps. That was a lady talking to a man]. What am
I talking about? Read Matthew’s Gospel, chapter
24 and verses 3 through 14.
Jesus is answering the same question we often
have – “is this the coming of the end?” Jesus tells
us what must happen before he comes at the “end
of the age.” Deceiving religious leaders,
earthquakes, wars and rumors of wars, nation
against nation, kingdom against kingdom,
persecution of believers, martyrdom for believers,
apostasy [turning from the faith], false prophets,
increase in wickedness, etc., etc. Sounds like a
very depressing future we have friends.
Hold your horses…look at v.14…here is the good
news, literally. The Gospel [good news] will be
preached in the whole world! Then the end will
come. At the end of this age God is not going to
hold back, oh no! He is going to unleash His
power through the Gospel! Yes, many will leave
the faith, many will turn to wickedness, many will
be deceived; but, many WILL believe!
There is going to be troubling times ahead [I can
almost feel it coming] but there is going to be a
great time of harvest among all nations. I am
excited about what God has in store for us, for us
who wait upon the Lord! What a day that will be
when the last one to receive Christ as Savior
opens his/her heart to the Lord! Then…come
Lord Jesus, come!
Being ready,
Pastor Matt
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Inside this Issue…
Page 1 – Pastor’s Corner
-Women’s Circle
- Missions
Page 2 - Messiah Rehearsal Information
-Messiah Information
-Ladies’ Bible Study
-24-Hour Prayer
-Family Night – Resurrection Celebration
Page 3 -Good Friday and Easter Services Information
-Awana Ministry
-S.W.A.T. Ministry
-Summer Camp Promotion
-Sunday School Fellowship Time
-Coming Up at Keene
-Contact Information
Women’s Circle for April
Circle #3 headed up by Stephanie and Mary are
responsible for serving at events taking place at
church in April
Thank you ladies!
Missions
The Mission for April is for Jim and Terri Wilson with
the Press on Youth Ministry in Kearney
Chrissy Frerichs is traveling to China in May with a
group from Christ Community Church of Omaha.
They will be going to a special needs orphanage in
Beijing and ministering in other aspects to pastors and
families. Please be in prayer for all the preparation,
details and for the trip itself.
Kaylie Mellema is traveling to Uganda, Tanzania and
Kenya and Adventures in Missions this summer.
During this trip Kaylie will be disciple and trained in
various areas of ministry and missions and will also
have the chance to minister to people who need to
hear of salvation through Jesus. Please begin to pray
for Kaylie as God prepares her for this adventure and
during her ministry in Africa.
 “Messiah” Rehearsals Axtell Area Oratorio Society
with support of the
“Messiah” Rehearsals are beginning. Sunday afternoons at
Nebraska Arts Council
2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Axtell (exception on
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April 10 rehearsal will be at the Kearney Evangelical Free
George Frideric Handel’s
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Final rehearsal is on Saturday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m. at
Kearney Evangelical Free Church.
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Performance will be on Palm Sunday, Sunday April 17 at
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7:00 p.m. at Kearney EFC. with reception to follow

Kearney Evangelical Free Church

4010 7th Avenue – Kearney, Nebraska

J. Rodney Wendell – Conductor

Marvelous Soloists, Chamber Orchestra,
70 Member Chorus

Tickets Available at:

Kearney – Solid Rock, Shopping Tripps, Ruter’s Hallmark
6-Week Ladies’ Bible Study Holdrege – My Fair Lady’s
Ruth: message of Redemption & Revival Minden – Joy’s Floral
Advance Tickets $8 At the Door $10
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K-12 Grade $4

Please plan to attend this powerful Bible Study on the book For more information:
of Ruth! (308)478-5427 or (308)743-2292
Do you ever deal with difficult people? Whirlwind
circumstances? Unfulfilled longings? Loneliness?
Bitterness? Grief? If so, you can relate to the story
of Ruth. Be reminded that God can redeem, revive 24-Hour Prayer
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and restore any life, anytime, anywhere. Wednesday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Prayer Service
Bible Studies will be on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. A time to begin our 24-hours of prayer
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beginning on March 15 for six weeks. to
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Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 15 Praise and a Light Potluck Meal
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Tuesday, March 22
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Tuesday, March 29
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Tuesday, April 5
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Tuesday, April 12
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Tuesday, April 19
*It’s never too late to attend!

PRAYER REQUESTS: Church families have 3x5 cards

Family Night “Resurrection Celebration” from a Deacon in their church mailbox to write prayer
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April 10 at 5:30 p.m. requests and praises on. Please place all prayer request
cards in the basket provided. (Cards can be anonymous or
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Bring the whole family to the church on April 10 for an named.)
evening of fun to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and
Savior! There will be a Resurrection SIGN-UP: Please sign-up for an hour slot on the sign-up
Egg Hunt, Testimonies, and a great
meal! sheet in the Fellowship Hall. Come alone, with your
spouse, or with your whole family to pray through the
Circle #3 is in charge of this special prayer request cards in the Sanctuary during your hour
event! time slot.

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 Good Friday Service
The Community Good Friday Service
will be held here at Keene at 7:00 p.m.
Summer Camp Opportunities
Summer Bible Camp is fast approaching!
Start registering for camp now. Check out the
Timberlake Ranch Camp and Camp Joy information in
the corner of the Fellowship Hall.

Easter Morning Services Funds have been set aside to give out to all those
8:30 a.m. Sunrise Service attending Bible Camp this Summer. (Exact amount TBA
with a Celebration Breakfast as we gather final camp numbers.)
Potluck to follow

10:30 a.m. Worship

AWANA Ministry

Awana will soon be wrapping up

for the year. We have two regular
Awana sessions in April. Sunday School Fellowship Time
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There is a new sign-up sheet on the serving counter for
April 6 & 13 (both from 3:30-5:00 p.m.) doughnuts and juice for Fellowship Time before Sunday
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April 27 will be the Awana Awards and Parents Night School. Fellowship time begins at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday
with store beginning at 7:00 p.m. mornings. Thank you!

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-“Store” Donations for our April 27 Awards and
Parents Night. We gratefully accept any donations for
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2 -6 grade boys and girls. Students use earned shares
Coming up at Keene…
(Awana money) from passing sections in their
May 1 – Mother Daughter Salad Supper 6:00 p.m.
handbooks to purchase “store” items as a reward! Ideas
May 15 – S.W.A.T. Senior Honors Banquet
include sports balls, outdoor spring and summer
May 22 – Pastor’s Instruction Class Graduation
activities like Frisbees, books, CD’s, lip gloss, fun
May 29 – Benevolent Offering
notepads, games, jewelry, sunglasses, stuffed animals,
May 30 – Memorial Day – Keene helping serve at
novelty items, etc., etc. Please place donations in the
Community dinner in Axtell
Church Office Thank you, thank you!
Brownies, Ice Cream, and Toppings will be served at
the Award/Parent’s night. Please sign up on bulletin
board.
Keene Evangelical Free Church
662 F Road
S.W.A.T. Ski Trip Information
Axtell, NE 68924
(308)743-2611
Schedule: April 1 [Friday]: leave for Laramie after track (Church and Parsonage)
meet. Church Email: keeneefc@rcom-ne.com
April 2 [Saturday]: skiing Pastor Matthew J. Snell
April 3 [Sunday]: attend early church service Pastor’s Cell (308)830-2603
skiing
head home Stay up to date on blogspot
Questions: see Pastor Matt keeneefc.blogspot.com
Please be in prayer for those attending
For general communication items for bulletin,
the ski trip and for their time at Table in
the Wilderness Ministeries.
announcements, newsletter, etc. email to:
keeneoffice@rcom-ne.com

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