May 16, 2015 Bulletin PDF

WELCOME! Our speaker today is Jennifer Scott, Senior Pastor at the
Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church.
If you desire to unite with our church family by transfer or baptism, or wish to be
contacted by a pastor, please fill out the “Welcome” card in the back of the pew
and place it in the offering.
PRAYER REQUESTS (new names in bold)
Dana and LaVerne Burt, Andre Drapiza, Ida English, Robert Hamilton, Cynthia
Henderson, Billy Love, Tammie McLaughlin, Marissa Nolasco, Linda Patterson,
Quentin Oden, Lionel Steyn, Araceli Zabala
Prayer requests appear in this box for six months. If you would like your
name to remain here beyond six months, please call the Church Office.
We are sad to report the following news. Please pray for these families.
*Our long-time church member Mary Bothe passed away last Sunday night. Her
graveside service was held at Keene Cemetery on Wednesday.
*James Land passed away on May 12. His memorial service will be held
tomorrow morning at 11:00 at the Alvarado Church.
EVANGELISTIC SERIES BEGINS TONIGHT!
“Hope through Prophecy”
In the Keene Church Chapel at 7:00 nightly, May 16 – 30.
Student Pastors Michael Gibson and Austen Powell will present an indepth look at ancient predictions and signs that directly affect your life.
Don’t miss opening night!
SPF WEDNESDAY (“Study, Prayer, and Fellowship”), after
PM in the Sanctuary.
your book study host at 3:30 today at Chisholm Trail Estates.
LOOKING AHEAD
Keene Adventist Elementary School Eighth Grade
Graduation – May 28, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary
Chisholm Trail Academy Baccalaureate – May 30,
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP meets Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING will be Thursday, May 21, at 7:00
SABBATH AFTERNOON STUDY GROUP: Lillianne Lopez will be
CHILDREN’S SABBATH SCHOOL DIVISION is preparing for the
FOOTWASHING LOCATIONS
Incoming
Bezerra, Daiene from San Antonio, TX Highland Hills SDA Church
Dente, Anthony, Vivian and Colette from Edinburg, TX SDA Church
Ruch, Natalie from Keene, TX Spanish SDA Church
Outgoing
Castellanos, Uzziel and Lily to Alvarado, TX Spanish SDA Church
Harriss, Michael D to Heritage Academy SDA Church, Monterey, TN
Kabo, Miriam Mandita to Arlington, TX Alpha International SDA Church
Smith, Jennifer Henderson to Burleson, TX SDA Church
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Keene Adventist Elementary School Kindergarten
Graduation – May 22, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary
Keene Adventist Elementary School Baccalaureate
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS (First Reading)
discount for early registration from May 16 - June 15.
taking a two-week break during the evangelistic series, will resume on
Wednesday, June 3 in the Chapel at 7:00 PM to study the Book of Acts,
Chapter 4, with James Winegardner. This exploration of Acts will
continue on Wednesdays all summer. Please join us!
new year which starts July 4. We need leaders and teachers for: 4 year
old, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade and 4th Grade. If you are interested please
call Dorie Cruz at 817-760-3309 or Michelle Karmy at 817-713-3709.
FAMILIES: Fellowship Hall.
LADIES: Upper Sabbath School Complex, 7th & 8th Grade Room.
LADIES: If unable to climb stairs, meet in the Parents’ Room.
MEN: 5th Grade Sabbath School Room.
VISITORS: We practice open Communion and invite you to participate
with us. If you do not desire to participate in the foot washing, you may
remain in the Sanctuary, where a musical meditation will be provided.
You may then participate in the emblems, if you wish.
INSTRUCTIONS: After the foot washing ceremony, please be seated in
the marked pews on the main floor to facilitate the distribution of the
emblems.
KEENE ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is offering a $50
in the Sabbath School complex. To request prayer support, fill out a
prayer request card at the table in the foyer and put it in the Prayer Box.
RETIREES FELLOWSHIP will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday,
May 21, at 5:00 PM in the Senior Center. This organization is open to all
community retirees who wish to attend. The dinner will be catered by
Dean Allgood, serving a FriChick entrée with potato casserole, veggies,
salad, roll and dessert. The program will be presented by the Texas
Tradition Chorus. Info: Betty Taylor, 817-790-2077 or 817-648-6908.
DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO BE A PRAYER WARRIOR? If so,
please call Sipho Ndebele at 817-266-3771 to join a group he is forming
BIBLE SCHOOL: “I love this study - I‘m really learning good stuff. I
want to share this with everyone. I used to not believe!” - Student
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHISHOLM TRAIL ACADEMY MUSIC: CTA Band and Orchestra,
“The Adventure Begins,” Thursday, May 21, 7:00 PM, Wharton
Auditorium; Honors Choir, “Let Freedom Ring,” Sunday, May 24, 3:00
and 7:00 PM, Wharton Auditorium.
UNIVERSITY SUMMER DAY CAMP: Southwestern will host a
summer day camp for ages 6-12 from June 1-30. Bring your kids to have
a safe, fun, and educational experience in a Christian environment near
home. For additional information please contact the Office of Student
Services, [email protected] or 817-202-6219.
– May 23, 11:30 AM, Sanctuary
11:30 AM, Sanctuary
Chisholm Trail Academy Graduation – May 30, 9:00
PM, Sanctuary
Summer Camp at Lake Whitney Ranch – Juniors (age
10-12) June 14-21; Tween (age 12-14) June 21-28; Cub (age
7-9) June 28-July 5; Teen (age 14-17) July 12-19. Info:
YoungTexasAdventist.org.
General Conference Session – July 2-11, San Antonio
Vacation Bible School – July 12-17, Keene Church
KEENE CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT
Donations received through May 9, 2015
2014 Christmas Tree Offering
$182,294.39
$ 24,178.80
TODAY’S OFFERING: Keene Church Ministries and Operations
MAY 23: Texas Vision
Undesignated gifts will be used for Keene Church Ministries and Operations.
Online giving: www.keenechurch.com
CHURCH OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION 817-202-6450
Jennifer Scott, Senior Pastor
817-789-8032
Geraldo Alonso, Pastor for Youth
817-357-5343
Albert Handal, Pastor for Young Adults and Discipleship 512-348-6138
James Winegardner, Pastor for Administration
817-253-0957
Jose Aparicio, Treasurer
[email protected]
Kitty Evans, Church Secretary
[email protected]
Elizabeth Knaubert, Media Ministry
[email protected]