Welcome!
Finance Committee: Thursday, May 18, 7:00 PM
Our speaker this morning is Carlos Pasillas, Pastor for Youth at Keene
Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Senior Fellowship will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 18, at
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, or email [email protected].
Prayer requests (New names in bold)
Demi and Idelfonso Acosta, Chester Baker, Oreta Barnes, Doug Carver, Ida
English, Frances Garner, Candyce Hancock, Wes Jacobs; Heather Loftin
and children, Hazel Mabaquiao, Alvaro Ordoñez, Cathy Siems, Shirley
Thomas, Barbara Voth. (Requests appear for six months. If you wish
your name to remain longer, please call the church office. To send
requests to our prayer ministry, email [email protected].)
5:00 PM in the Annex. This organization is open to all community retirees
who wish to attend. Dinner will be potluck, so please bring your favorite dish
to share. Entertainment will be an instrumental performance by the Stowell
Brothers. For information call Ann Fromm, 817-645-2256.
You are invited to an Open House for the Keene Church Bible
schools on Sunday, May 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at 207 South College in
Keene. Both New Discovery Bible School and A New Life Bible School are
now housed under one roof! Come help us celebrate! Info: 817-526-5556.
The Upper Room Youth Ministry has partnered with CASA of Tarrant
Chisholm Trail Academy’s goal is to create a safe educational environment
that fosters the development of a relationship with Jesus, promotes a life-long
love of learning and service, and nurtures the optimal growth, potential, and
character of each individual student.
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Parent Appreciation is Friday, May 26, 7:30 PM, Sanctuary.
CTA Graduation is Saturday night, May 27, 9:00, Sanctuary.
Keene Camp Meeting – Faith Alive!
Plan now to attend Keene Camp Meeting, Wednesday - Sabbath, May 31June 3! Dwight Nelson, Pioneer Memorial Church pastor at Andrews
University, is keynote speaker. For details about schedule, food, seminars,
and accommodations visit KeeneCampMeeting.com. Invite your friends!
Our community
dear mother, and Douglas Mehling, beloved son. – Dennis and Rita Earhart
County to provide camping items for their upcoming camping retreat. CASA
is an organization that works with foster care kids and their families. They
need our help providing items such as sleeping bags (youth size), pillows,
towels, shampoos, insect repellent and body wash. Bring your donations to
the drop-off box in our main lobby. We will be collecting items until July 15.
Thank you so much to the ladies that made such a
Ministry Leaders’ Summit is Sabbath afternoon, May 20, at 1:00!
Are you a World War II veteran? Call the church, 817-202-6450.
special meal for our family after my Aunt Linda Thomas’ funeral. It meant so
much to us during a very sad time. It was a blessing for which we can’t
thank you enough. - Nikki Hopps and family
Our schools
Church contact information
The pulpit flowers are given in memory of Sarah Belz, our
In memoriam
Keene Adventist Elementary School is a ministry of Keene Church and
provides Christian education for children grades Pre-K through 8th grade. KAES
offers music, technology, and PE to round out a strong academic program.
We are sad to report that Quinton Oden, father of Marsha Laursen (husband
Dennis) and of Julio Uribe, passed away on May 6. His service will be in our
Chapel this afternoon at 2:00, followed by burial at Keene Cemetery.
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A memorial service for Evelyn Miller, mother of Diana (Steve) Cavender and
of Lee Childers and sister of Roger (Patsy) Ackermann, will be held at 3:00
this afternoon at the Keene Memorial Park Cemetery.
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A memorial service for Julie Christensen, daughter of Lindy (husband Blake)
Hamilton and of Darrel Christensen, and granddaughter of Max and Beverly
Barton, will be held in our Sanctuary at 4:00 this afternoon.
Our church
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Southwestern Adventist University is home to a diverse student body
educated by personable professors in a Christ-centered environment. The strong
academics, family friendly attitude, and spiritual emphasis creates a campus that
is perfectly situated to provide students with the atmosphere and tools necessary
to obtain a degree and live a life of substance and service.
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Visitors, we’re glad you’re here! Thank you for blessing our church
family with your presence and participation this morning. Come back soon!
Vacation Bible School teacher training is today, May 13, at
3:30 PM in the Upper Room. VBS is May 30 to June 3. We need volunteers
and supplies! We have a donation board at our VBS registration booth. Stop
by and pick up a suggestion! Info: Lisseth Pasillas, 559-722-4563. Register
your child or grandchild at: http://vbspro.events/p/events/keenevbs.
Study, Prayer, and Fellowship (SPF), led by Pastor James
Winegardner, will continue studying the book of John next Wednesday at
7:00 PM in the Chapel. Come join us for an inspiring study of God’s love!
KAES Kindergarten Graduation is Friday, May 19, in the Keene
Church Sanctuary.
KAES Piano Recitals "From Around the World" May 21. Mabee
Center. 3:00 and 4:30 PM.
KAES Eighth Grade Graduation is Thursday, May 25, Sanctuary.
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Get your registration done now so you can kick back and enjoy
your summer! Early registration for Southwestern Adventist
University is Sunday, May 21, and Sunday, June 11, from 10:00
AM to 4:00 PM in Findley Administration Building. Register early
to insure your class schedule, finish financial clearance, and avoid
long lines. You’ll even have a greater chance to secure your
preferred campus job. For more information, contact the
Admissions Office at [email protected] or 800-433-2240.
Chan Shun Library (SWAU) Book Sale! You’ll find lots of great
Adventist, Christian, and inspirational books for sale at the library
during Camp Meeting! Fill your shelves or get missionary
literature for $1.00/book (50 cents for paperbacks). Tues, May 30
– Fri, June 2, 101 W. Magnolia, Keene. Questions? 817-202-6242
“Ransomed,” a musical group dedicated to pointing unbelievers to the
Cross and encouraging believers in the church to a deeper walk with the
Lord Jesus Christ, will perform in our Chapel next Saturday night, May 20, at
7:00 PM. Experience hearts for the Lord, high energy, tight harmony!
James Winegardner, Senior Pastor
817-253-0957
Don Gibson, Pastor for Administration
817-357-5684
Devin Grady, Pastor for Communication and Media
817-521-3447
[email protected]
Albert Handal, Pastor for Young Adults
817-202-6450
Allison Handal, Pastor for Worship and Discipleship
817-202-6450
Carlos Pasillas, Pastor for Youth
817-202-6450
Travis Patterson, Pastor for Ministry Empowerment
979-492-6203
Jose Aparicio, Treasurer
[email protected]
Kitty Evans, Church Secretary
[email protected]
Maintenance
[email protected]
Church Clerk (Membership inquiries)
[email protected]
Sabbath School classes
Love in Action: Above mother’s room, Russ Weaver
Young at Heart: Northwest corner, upper level of education wing
TV class/middle front (Sanctuary): Lloyd Willis, Karl Konrad
South front under balcony (Spanish): F. Porras, B. Morales, C. Ramirez
South rear under balcony: C. Baker, L. Gomez, B. Morales
South side (Sanctuary): C. Johnston, L. Lopez, D. Wilson
North front under balcony: Edith Willis, Hank Bedford
North rear under balcony: Joaquim Azevedo, Sipho Ndebele
South side of balcony: Rusty Guarin, Ramon Villania
Choir room: Vernelda Bischoff
Chapel Sabbath School: Dickie Martin, Superintendent
Keene Church Annex: Place of Grace, www.placeofgrace.org
Evans Hall room 3: Christian Evans, Anthony Zbaraschuk