Heartbeat. INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH February 12, Welcome. Practice Love. Spiritual Victory

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1 Heartbeat INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH February 12, 2017 Welcome A warm welcome is extended to all who have come to worship the Lord through the study of the Scriptures this morning. May we sense His presence as we wait before Him, and may we be ready to heed His voice as He speaks through His Word and by His Spirit. Spiritual Victory God s desire for His children is for each one to walk in holiness. However, our enemy does not want us to experience daily spiritual victory and knows where to aim his fiery darts. Perhaps the greatest obstacle to daily victory over sin is the secret sin in our lives. We justify our bosom sins, keep them hidden and secretly feed them. Hidden sins drain us physically and emotionally. They destroy our witness, ruin our relationships and wound us spiritually. On top of all that, Scripture says that we must deal with our sin before God hears our prayers. There is only one way to deal with our secret sin and that is to attack it full force. This is warfare. The moment the sinful thought or desire enters the heart or mind, we must give it the ax. When we sincerely ask for God s help, He will deliver us. Practice Love Surely, all of us are aware that Tuesday, February 14 is Valentine s Day, a day in which loved ones exchange cards, candy, flowers, and gifts. The history of how this day became associated with romance is shrouded in mystery, although there are several legends, which contain vestiges of both Catholic and ancient Roman tradition. However, the One who is love has already written everything we need to know about love in His Word. As His beloved children, it should be our goal to love others as Christ has loved us and that takes commitment. To love others also takes much practice. May we determine to practice acts of love to those God puts in our path each day, whether that should be our parents, siblings, spouse, children, co-workers, neighbors, friends or clerk at the grocery store. God will be glorified through our obedience to love one another. Heartbeat 3

2 New Kitchen Project Gale Engle The main kitchen off the Family Center is used more than any other space in the building (except the restrooms). Although it has served us well these past 41 years, it is clearly deteriorating and in need of a major renovation. When the kitchen was built in 1976, interest rates were at 18% and we bought the cheapest cupboards and drawers we could find. They are now flaking sawdust and sagging under the weight of the wedding dishes. The cabinets and drawers have been buttressed and pampered along, but they are breaking down. If we can get the weight out of them, they will last longer. The kitchen is also hot, which makes serving for weddings and funerals a sweaty job. Although the oven/range is relatively new, it is residential, not commercial, and is not big enough for what we want to do when catering junior and senior high banquets, preparing food for the Pinewood Derby, or other special events. Also, with just one entry/exit door, traffic flow is a problem when more than a few workers are needed. On top of all that, the electrical wiring is inadequate. There are not enough electrical outlets to plug in all the crock pots when Sunday school classes have a potluck gathering. The old dishwasher is failing and it is impossible to clean the backsplashes. To sum it all up, our kitchen is on its last leg, there is a lack of storage space, and a plan for the future is needed. Continued on page 5 ADA s drawing of new kitchen project 4 Heartbeat

3 Continued from page 4 Kitchen Project To make things easier for everyone who serves in the kitchen, our trusty kitchen stewards (Merrily Bailey, Sandy Frahm, and Jackie Southwick) came up with some ideas. One of the first things they did was collect information from the many ministries using the kitchen. They came up with a wish list. After analyzing the list, it was obvious that the cost of remodeling the existing kitchen would be similar to completing the new kitchen. Space Dedicated for a New Kitchen When the Bible Learning Center was built in 2000, space was dedicated for a future, updated kitchen on the east side of the Family Center. Providentially, Architectural Design Associates planned for two doors on both sides of the kitchen for easy entrance and exit. The kitchen also has three large windows on the Family Center side. Another large window that opens to the Bible Learning Center hallway will be added. The new kitchen will have an island with an oven/range and exhaust hood, as well as an island for food preparation. The plans provide for better ventilation, a commercial dishwasher (in its own room to contain heat and moisture), a deep sink and second sink, additional storage, lots of outlets for crock pots, and more room for freezers and fridges. Since cabinets are expensive, Maintenance Director, Kevin Wheat is researching whether to build them himself, or buy part of them and build part. The Board of Elders has decided that we should do as much of the work as possible to save on the expense. Remodel the Existing Kitchen or Complete the New Kitchen? Completing the new kitchen has definite advantages. To begin, it has much more space, plus windows to both the Bible Learning Center and the Family Center. Completing the new kitchen also allows Girls of Grace and Titus Tuesday to continue in the existing kitchens while the new kitchen is completed. If we were to remodel the existing kitchen, the electrical wiring would need to be updated. Besides new cabinets, countertops and backsplashes, some new equipment is needed. Remodeling would also force changes for the ministries using the kitchen. What Is the Cost? According to Kevin, the cost of completing the new kitchen will be $170,000. A lot of this expense is due to the fire hood over the stove, which lumped together with the HVAC and make-up air unit costs $60,000. Heartbeat 5

4 How Would You Describe Love? Valentine s Day is the day we give friends and loved ones a card. Special friends may receive chocolates or a gift. This year, while everyone is focused on valentines, consider giving a gospel tract with some home-made cookies, or a small box of chocolates. Even a small candy bar would add a little sweetness. God s love for us was proven at Calvary and it has echoed through the ages, calling sinners to repent and believe. The gospel reaches us wherever we are and cuts through false beliefs and a life-time of baggage. It is impossible to resist and brings incomparable peace. Oh how we long for our loved ones and acquaintances to be brought into God s fold. A new gospel tract, just in time for Valentine s Day shows that God has given the greatest demonstration of love the world could ever witness the cross of Christ. The timing of this tract could not be better. Pick up as many as you need and give them away with love, a prayer, and a little chocolate. The tracts are available at the main entrances. The tract was written by Adam and Elizabeth Flaugh and designed by John Scholle. This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends (John 15:12, 13). 6 Heartbeat

5 Church Leadership Board of Elders Gil Rugh, Chairman Jeff Horn, Staff Elder Rob Jensen Larry Riekenberg Rob Schmidt Mike Shrader Randy Sperling Greg Thomas Deacon Candidate Galen Pfeiffer Galen Pfeiffer is presented to the congregation as a candidate for the position of Deacon in the Awana Ministry. Pastoral Staff Gil Rugh, Senior Pastor Duane Nelsen, Associate Pastor Donald Goertzen Jeff Horn, Associate Pastor Eddie Masters, Pastor Emeritus Aaron Nicholson Support Staff Kathleen Anderson Twila Beck Gale Engle John Scholle Kevin Wheat Deacons Jim Aust... Children s Church Adam Flaugh... Evangelism Jonathan Goodding... Boys of Faith Jeff Harford... Junior High Jim Krieger... Wee Care Curt Kuster... Communion Nick McElvain... High School Tom Price...Nursing Home Todd Smith... Sunday School Part-Time Staff Doug Andrews Jerry Andrews Stephen Bede Hannah Ganshorn Rick Gloe LeeAnn Hedrick Jake Krieger Curt Kuster Carroll Lavalleur Nick McElvain Dale McDaniel Charles Muir Carsten Scholle Taysha Slade Andrew Thomas Zach Wheat Galen and Kellie Pfeiffer and family Galen shared his testimony Sunday night, January 29. If you have questions or comments regarding Galen s candidacy, please share them with an elder by February 15. Let us be good stewards of the Lord s blessings No Food or Drink in the Auditorium or Chapel Heartbeat 7

6 Ladies Friday Night Seminar Friday, February :30 p.m. I Lift Up My Eyes Worship As a Way of Life Catered Meal in the Family Center Seminar in the Bible Learning Center Interpreted for the Deaf Stop by the table in the south lobby to register. Registration will be held February 12, and 19. All ladies are welcome. 8 Heartbeat

7 Men s Retreat 2017 THE REFORMATION With Dr. Manfred Kober Friday & Saturday, February 17 & 18 Leadership Center in Aurora, Nebraska Martin Luther and the Reformation The selling of indulgences was a sign to Luther that the Catholic Church was in opposition to the Bible. Infuriated by this assault on God s Martin Luther grace, Luther began working on his 95 Theses (a list of propositions demonstrating errors in the Catholic Church), which sparked the Protestant Reformation. Bible Resources for Everyone The church website (www. ihcc.org) has many resources for the Bible student. We currently have around 2,000 of Gil s messages available as well as messages from other speakers and classes. These messages can be listened to, watched, or downloaded at your convenience. If you would like to get Bible teaching on your mobile device, download the Sound Words app to your iphone or Android device. You will have access to a multitude of resources for your personal Bible study. It is our hope that these study materials will aid you in your study of the Scriptures and bring you to a closer understanding and walk with the Lord. Heartbeat 9

8 Family News. Invitation. Virgil and June Frahm will be celebrating their 50th Wedding anniversary with an open house in the IHCC Family Center on Saturday, March 11 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Hospitalization. Rob Schmidt was a patient at the Lincoln Surgical Center. Thank You for all the thoughtful cards, kind words and memorials sent to us after Dad s (Warren Parry) death. He went home to His Lord and Savior peacefully. We look forward to seeing him again. Love in Christ Mike and JoAnn Meyer New Address. Mary Andrews: 4720 Randolf, #302, Lincoln NE Children s Studies Sunday School. The children studied Psalm 73 or 104 and learned about the end of the wicked and righteous or God s care for all His works. Children s Church. The children studied Acts 5 and learned about the gospel being spread. The lesson goal is to understand that man can do nothing to stop God from spreading His gospel. Information Clothing Outlet will be open Tuesday, February 14 from 8 10 Heartbeat a.m. 6:30 p.m. Donated clothes may be dropped off any time the church is open. Please place clothing inside the box in the Clothing Outlet closet (NE corner, by big canopy). Donated clothes should be in bags or boxes. Please put children s clothes in a separate bag or box. Clothes should be clean and in good condition. Questions? Call Brenda Turner at Cookie Dough. Girls of Grace will be selling Eileen s Cookie Dough on Sundays, February 12 and 19, before and after both morning and evening services. The girls will also be selling industrial strength cookie pans (small and large), as well as ice cream scoops and spatulas. Pickup date for the cookie dough will be on Wednesday, March 8 from 6 8:30 p.m. Ladies Titus Tuesday. Join us Tuesday, February 14 at 9:30 a.m. for a wonderful morning of fellowship and learning. Deb Terry will be teaching on This Must Be the Place with discussion to follow. Come at 9:15 a.m. for a light brunch. Missionary Prayer group will meet on Wednesday, February 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Lending Library. All women are invited to join us. Wednesday night class. Nearly every day we hear violent Islamic news somewhere in the world, as well as the ongoing claims that Islam is a religion of peace. Join

9 Lyle Goodenkauf as we investigate the 1,400 years of Islam and the Quran. Our primary purpose is to point out the clear and vivid contrasts between biblical Christianity and Islam. Everyone is welcome. Issues in Our Contemporary World meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Donald Goertzen is teaching on Eretz Israel. Everyone is welcome. Nursery Workers are needed for the second hour. Please contact Cheryl Slade, , if you would like to help. Nursery Workers are needed Sunday morning during the Sunday school hour. Call Stephanie Dowding, Cleaners are needed to vacuum an area of the church once every five weeks. If you would like to help, call Jennifer Gadeken at Choir meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and will sing every other Sunday morning, plus sing for the Easter service. Hospitalizations. Please call the church, , and notify Pastor Aaron Nicholson or Curt Kuster of all hospitalizations and births. Weather Alert. If you are wondering if the church will be open or closed due to the weather, check Girls Choir (fourth twelfth grade) meets on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. in the choir room. Nursing Home Door-to-Door Evangelism. If you d like to help, call Adam Flaugh, Lending Library. Winter is a great time to introduce your kids to the church Lending Library. We have all kinds of books for both children and adults. Consider making this a reading winter. Home Bible Studies. If you are looking for a Home Bible Study, or are interested in hosting a study in your home, contact Duane Nelsen at Teacher Is Needed the first Sunday of every month at the Waterford (south) on South 48th Street. The service starts at 2:30 p.m. and usually is done in 45 minutes. A teacher and song leader are needed on the first Sunday of the month at Country House (70th and O) starting the first Sunday in February. A teacher and song leader are needed at The Arbors in north Lincoln on the fourth Sunday of every month. A teacher is needed the first Sunday at Gramercy Hill. Contact Tom Price at mathmanprice@ gmail.com for more information. Last Week s Message Feb. 5 AM. Gil Rugh. GR Playing the Part of Being Christian. Revelation 3:1-6 Feb. 5 PM. Duane Nelsen. DN 15. Real Dangers from Many Deceivers. 2 John 7 Heartbeat 11

10 This Week s Events Sunday Boys of Faith Derby Cars for Sale Sunday Night Church 6 p.m. Girls of Grace 6 p.m. Boys of Faith 6 p.m. Sonshine Kids 6:30 p.m. Monday Sisters 7 p.m. Tuesday Titus Tuesday 9:15 a.m. Mansion Builders 7 p.m. Wednesday Missionary Prayer 1:30 p.m. Girls Choir 5 p.m. Orchestra 6 p.m. Awana 6:45 p.m. Junior High 6:45 p.m. Choir 7 p.m. Issues...World 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Study 7 p.m. Mansion Builders 7 p.m. Thursday Alpha Omega Study 7 p.m. Friday Men s Retreat Saturday Men s Retreat Heartbeat Feb. 12, 2017 Vol. 25, No. 7 Editor: Gale Engle Publisher: John Scholle Heartbeat is published each week by Indian Hills Community Church for distribution on Sunday morning. Future Events February 19 Baptism February 24 Ladies Seminar 6:00 9:30 p.m. February 26 Communion March 4 Boys of Faith Pinewood Derby March 8 Cookie Dough Pickup 6:00 8:30 p.m. March High School Ski Trip March 28 Intermission (Brunch Break) 9:15 a.m. April 2 Steve Scheibner Preaching Boys of Faith Dessert Social April 14 Good Friday/Communion April 16 Resurrection Sunday April Boys of Faith Spring Camp May Girls of Grace Camp June Vacation Bible School July 9 14 High School Camp August 9 12 Junior High School Camp 12 Heartbeat