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HeartbeatINDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH June 17 , 2018

Happy Father’s DayGrace and peace to you, be-

loved of God, on this day set aside to honor our fathers.

We’re thankful for the many faithful fathers in our church fam-ily and for the godly model they set for us. Not only are these men role models for their children, but their love and devotion to God is an inspiration to all of us.

Our fathers come from all walks of life: business, law, farm-ing, sales, labor, etc., but it is their love for Christ that is demonstrated in their values and their way of thinking and acting that stimulates us and the next generation to build our lives on the solid rock. God’s blessings to all our fathers!

About Our FathersIt has been said that, “A father

is someone who carries pictures where his money used to be.”

While raising children certainly has a thinning effect on Dad’s wal-let, that is only the tip of the iceberg concerning the sacrifices a godly father is willing to make for his children.

We are blessed to have many godly fathers in our church fam-ily and we’re thankful for the good

example they set for us. These men take their God-given responsibility seriously, and are not fooled by the world’s wisdom which tells them the trick to being a great dad is to be a friend, hang out, and have fun.

While spending time together is certainly not wrong, what Proverbs says about being a father is much deeper than that. If we teach our children trivial things, we’ll raise trivial children who will teach their children trivial things. If we teach our children deep things, we’ll raise children who teach their children deep things.

The world tells us that the father is to take out the trash and that his main responsibility is to bring home the bacon and fix things around the house. The world is wrong.

Scripture tells us that the primary duty of a father is to teach “wisdom” to his children. This word dominates Proverbs and does not mean simply “thought” but “con-duct.” It means to live righteously. Fathers are to teach their children spiritual wisdom.

Children must be taught that wisdom is better than jewels and all desirable things cannot compare with her. Thank you to our fathers for your commitment to this priority.

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Bond of Unity in the Holy SpiritDuane Leach

The apostle Paul is not only a brilliant theologian, he is very practical in his instructions about how to apply the theology he teaches. Chapter four is the begin-ning of the application section of Ephesians and in verse 1 we read,

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one an-other in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.Paul starts this section by

telling the Ephesians that he’s not asking them to do something that would be beneath him. He has been an actual prisoner for the sake of the testimony of the Lord. He has the credentials to call on them to follow the Lord’s will. He knows that obedience can be costly.

He also has a pastor’s heart and exhorts them to apply what he has taught them about their elec-tion by God and His placement of them in the body. They, and we, must be serious to live lives that reflect that high calling. Having been placed in the local church as God willed, we are equipped by Him to accomplish what He

intends.We come from many different

backgrounds and circumstances, often having very little in com-mon, but we all have the same Holy Spirit indwelling us. He is the One who will enable us to “walk in a manner worthy of our calling.” The apostle is calling for two things that will be the result of such a walk; showing tolerance for one another and preserving the unity of the Spirit.

Tolerance of one another, moti-vated by love, will be necessary if we are going to maintain our unity. We’re going to have to overlook and tolerate things in others to be obedient. It sounds negative but if our motivation is love, it’s a posi-tive thing.

Duane Leach

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Church LeadershipBoard of EldersGil Rugh, ChairmanRob JensenLarry RiekenbergRob SchmidtMike ShraderRandy SperlingGreg Thomas

Pastoral StaffGil Rugh, Senior PastorJeff Horn, Senior Associate PastorDuane Nelsen, Associate PastorAaron Nicholson, Assistant PastorDonald Goertzen, Part-timeCurt Kuster, Part-timeEddie Masters, Pastor EmeritusNick McElvain, Part-time

Support StaffTwila BeckGale EngleRachel GouldJohn ScholleKevin Wheat

DeaconsJim Aust ........................... Children’s ChurchSteve DeRiese ..........................Girls of GraceAdam Flaugh ............................... EvangelismJonathan Goodding ................. Boys of FaithJeff Harford ................................. Junior HighCurt Kuster ............................... CommunionNick McElvain .......................... High SchoolGalen Pfeiffer ...................................... AwanaTom Price...............................Nursing HomeTodd Smith ............................ Sunday School

Part-Time StaffDoug AndrewsJerry AndrewsStephen BedeMadison DeRieseDalton DowdingHannah GanshornRick GloeJake KriegerCarroll LavalleurSydney MarraDale McDanielCharles MuirCarsten ScholleAndrew ThomasZach Wheat

Notice that we aren’t being asked to produce unity but pre-serve it.

The unity we have been given is supernatural, completely unlike anything the world can produce. In this case, at least, it’s easier to keep something you already have than to gain something you don’t have.

We are told to preserve what we have been given and we must do it with diligence. Diligence is defined as steady, earnest, and energetic effort. So, we must be prepared to work at it. How do we do that?

One very practical way is to be involved. We have been gifted spiritually so that we can build up our church. This isn’t a plea to teach a class or clean the bath-rooms. Those things need to be done but there are other things of a different sort.

Nothing we do as a church will be as effective as it should be without prayer. Everyone can pray for the ministry.

How about not listening to gossip or having negative conver-sations about church matters? We could concentrate on obeying the “one anothers” with humility and gentleness.

Wouldn’t it be great if we all worked at being positive, offering encouraging words and building others up at every opportunity?

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Summer Music CampAndrew Thomas

Andrew & Vanessa Thomas

Indian Hills Summer Music Camp begins Sunday evening, July 1 at 6:00 p.m., and includes all children going into first through eighth grade in the fall. Over the next nine weeks, our kids will learn about the Lord, new songs, new instruments, and a little music theory. A concert to demonstrate what they have learned over the summer will be presented Sunday evening, September 2, at 6 p.m.

First–third graders will begin the evening in the Family Center at 6 p.m. where they will learn at three music training centers. They will learn about music signs, notes, rhythms, basic knowledge of the keyboard, how to sing on pitch using the floor staff, and a little music theory. They will then have treats and go upstairs to learn the music for the concert.

Upstairs they will have a Bible lesson. They will learn new songs and actions for the concert and I’ll help them ponder on various song lyrics from a spiritual perspective.

Fourth–eighth graders will also begin the evening at 6 p.m. in the choir room with a Bible lesson. After refreshments, they may choose one of the following electives: percussion, marimba, puppets, or guitar. Students may try any of them the first week. (Please bring your own guitar if

you have one.)All first through eighth grade

students are encouraged to at-tend Summer Music Camp. Those attending will be taught musical skills that can be used for the rest of their lives to praise and worship our God.

For more information about Summer Music Camp at The Hills, contact me at andrew.thomas @ihcc.org.

“I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being”

(Psalm 104:33).

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Summer Music Camp

Begins

Sunday, July 16:00 p.m.

Finale will be presented Sunday, September 2

at 6:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Andrew Thomas at 402-483-4541 or Andrew.Thomas@ihcc.org

Wednesday Night

Prayer Meeting

June 20June 27July 4 (No Meeting)July 11July 18July 25

Come pray with the brethren in room 1414 from 7:00–8:00 p.m.

VBS Kids’ RefreshmentsMONDAY: Rice Krispie Bars

TUESDAY: Popcorn with Patriotic M&M’s

WEDNESDAY: Cannon Ball Fruit Cup (grapes and watermelon balls) with Pretzel Sticks

THURSDAY: Survival Snack Mix (Goldfish crackers, pretzels, and army men gummies)

FRIDAY: Bomb Pops

Please let us know if your child has any food allergies. We will do our best to find a good alternative. Contact Jen Buettner (402) 429-2206 or Lynsi Morten (402) 315-8229 if you have any questions or concerns.

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Vacation Bible SchoolThe event we have been an-

ticipating for months has finally arrived. After much work and preparation, we are ready to pres-ent God’s Basic Training.

VBS will be held Monday–Fri-day, June 18–22 from 9:00–11:45 a.m. All children four years old through sixth grade are welcome.

Children who have not been registered are still welcome. Bring them Monday morning and we’ll get them signed up and ready to go.

This is a busy and exciting week at the church. Over the years there have been countless stories of how the Lord has used VBS, not only in the lives of children, but in adults as well.

Besides a lesson from the Bible, children will enjoy recre-ation, crafts, songs, a play, treats, and fellowship each day.

We have a great opportunity before us. As we share the message of salvation with churched and unchurched kids this week, may we be found faithful.

No doubt each worker will be exhausted by Friday afternoon. May God grant each weary soul the satisfaction of doing His will and a job well done.

A kick off meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. today for everyone helping with VBS this week. Meet in the Family Center to get last minute instructions. Rooms may be decorated after the meeting.

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Children’ Sunday SchoolVisit the Sunday school coordinator’s desk for class locations.

Junior High (Grades 6-8)Studying GenesisTeam TaughtCornerstone House

Senior High (Grades 9-12)Studying ColossiansJeff Harford TeachingRoom 1430

Alpha Omega (18–25) Studying 1 CorinthiansDuane Nelsen TeachingRoom 2311

EDGEStudying HebrewsJimmy Pelton TeachingRooms 2211

Common BondsStudying ActsJim Mooberry TeachingRoom 1404

Bible Fellowship HourHISStudying DeuteronomyScott Bailey TeachingRoom 1423

LOGOSStudying 1 KingsGreg Thomas TeachingRoom 1422 1800 FellowshipStudying LukeBill Cooley TeachingRoom 1100 (Chapel)

One HeartStudying MatthewDick Bergt TeachingRoom 1112

LIFEStudying PhilippiansJim Pelton TeachingRoom 1419

The Father Knows BestStudying “Taking the Mys-tery Out of Revelation”Don Goertzen TeachingRoom 1414

Standing FirmStudying MarkEd Daly TeachingRoom 1417

Classes begin at 8:45 a.m. but everyone is welcome to come at 8:30 a.m. for a cup of coffee and fellowship.

For more information about any of these classes, contact Duane Nelsen at 402-483-4541, visit the class, or stop by the informa-tion center in the south lobby.

Information CenterWe would love to meet you! Please stop by and pick up your visitor/newcomer gift bag. We’re located across from Sound Words.

“For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust” (Psalm 103:14).

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Family NewsBirth. Gordie and Tami Coffin are the parents of a boy, Carter James, born June 10, 2018.Hospitalized. Ruby Rogers was a patient at Bryan East Hospital.

Children’s StudiesChildren’s Church. The children studied Joshua 1 and learned about God calling Joshua to be His ser-vant. The lesson goal is to live as a servant of the Lord.

InformationVBS Kick Off Meeting is today at 1:30 p.m. in the Family Center. All VBS workers should plan to attend. The VBS decorating closet will be opened once the meeting is over and room decorating will begin. No room decorating should occur prior to the meeting.Van Drivers and Riders are needed for Sunday nights. Contact Dalton Dowding at 402-470-1605 for more information.Summer Music Camp will begin Sunday, July 1, at 6:00 p.m. The finale will be presented on Sunday, September 2, at 6:00 p.m.Kids (1st–6th) Study with AO. Our first through sixth grade boys and girls have a study with the Alpha Omega group each Sunday night. Children should sit with their parents for the music portion of the worship service, then go to

the high school room where they will have a Bible lesson, snacks, and games. Parents can pick up their children in the Family Center after Sunday Night Church. The study will run through June 24.Cleaners Needed. If you would like to help clean a section of the church once every five weeks, please call Tami Coffin at (402) 366-3490.Gardening in the church flower beds begins each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in the south parking lot. Tools and gloves are provided. Bring water and a hat.Rainout Gardening. When Wednesday gardening gets rained out, workers meet on Thursday at the same time they were scheduled to work on Wednesday.Door 2 Door Evangelism (in the neighborhoods of Lincoln) meets each Monday at 6:15 p.m., weather permitting. Meet at the north entrance of IHCC (by the security desk). Everyone is welcome to attend. If you’ve never been out before, we will pair you up with someone who has experience and you can learn by observing. If the weather looks unpredictable, please check the church website, www.ihcc.org, for instructions.Baptism. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ and have not yet iden-tified yourself with Him through water baptism, pick up a copy of “Preparation for Water Baptism.” The booklets are free and are

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available in the lobby book racks. Then, call the church and ask to schedule a baptism interview.Teachers are needed the second and third Sundays at High Place Nursing Home (84th and Old Cheney). A teacher is also needed on the third Sunday at Sumner Place (1750 South 20th). Please contact Tom Price at 402-792-9331 or mathmanprice@gmail.com for more information.Pickleball meets on Monday from 6:45–9:00 p.m. in the Family Cen-ter. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Vince Ganshorn at 402-440-9640.Branson Tour. Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual tour of Branson on November 6–9, 2018. The cost is $377/person double occupancy; or $754/couple; or $472/single occupancy. Deposits of $50 per person to reserve your space are due by September 1. Final payments due by October 1. If you have questions, please call Sandy Rathe at 402-540-6614, or email: srathe727@gmail.com.Worship Service Online. If you are unable to attend church on Sunday and would like to worship with us through the internet, log on to www.ihcc.org and click on Resources at the top of the page. Then, click on Live Stream. The services start at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Hospitalizations. Please call the church, 402-483-4541, and notify

Pastor Aaron Nicholson or Curt Kuster of hospitalizations and births.What Does the Bible Say? Gil is discussing current issues and taking questions on Sunday nights. Questions will be received in the auditorium or through Facebook Live. Consider typing your ques-tion on the Facebook Live stream if you’d rather not speak into the microphone. Invitations to the Sunday night Sermon Series are available at the main entrances.

Candidate for DeaconJon Duvall

Jon and Micaela Duval and family.

Jon shared his testimony Sunday night, June 10. If you have questions or comments about Jon’s candidacy, please share them with an elder.

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This Week’s EventsSunday

VBS Kick Off Meeting 1:30 p.m. in Family Center

Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m. Kids’ (1st–6th Grade) Study

with AO 6:30 p.m. Sonshine Kids 6:30 p.m.

Monday

Vacation Bible School 9:00–11:45 a.m.

Door to Door Evangelism 6:15 p.m. Pickleball 6:45–9:00 p.m.

No Sisters

Tuesday Vacation Bible School

9:00–11:45 a.m.

Wednesday Vacation Bible School

9:00–11:45 a.m.Flower Garden Workers 9:00 a.m.

Praise Team, Band 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer

High School Summer Super Study 7:00 p.m.

Thursday Vacation Bible School

9:00–11:45 a.m. VBS Concert & Open House

7:00 p.m.Alpha Omega Study 7:00 p.m.

Friday Vacation Bible School

9:00–11:45 a.m.

Future EventsJune 24

Section “D” Potluck

June 26 JHAM Worlds of Fun Trip

June 27–July 1 Senior High Camp

July 1 Summer Music Camp

Begins 6:00 p.m.

July 4 Independence Day

Church Building Closed

July 15 Communion

July 25 High School

End of Summer Bash

July 29 High School Senior Trip

August 4–7 Boys of Faith Summer Camp

August 8–11 Junior High Camp

September 2 Music Camp Finale

HeartbeatJune 17, 2018 • Vol. 26, No. 23

Editor: Gale EnglePublisher: John Scholle