The Noblesville Times

The Noblesville Times interviewed Bob last week and they published a nice article about Hinkle.

IYM2012 Quarker Haven Feast of Faith

Obituary for Marjorie Land

Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes
Marjorie Land (Died July 24, 2012)
Marjorie (Millikan) Land, 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. She was born on December 13, 1921 to Herschal and Lelah (Brandinburg) Millikan in Hamilton County, Indiana.Marjorie retired in 1983 after working at Riverview Hospital for over 25 years. She was a member of First Friends Church in Noblesville and a Noblesville High School Alumnus, of which she was named Alumnus of the Year in 1989. She was also a member of Noblesville Seniors Citizens and the Hazel Dell Community Club; was a 4-H Leader; and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by son, Dave (Susan) Land of Muncie; daughter, Judy (Steve) Roberts of Fishers; son, John (Carol) Land of Noblesville; daughter-in-law, Virginia Land of Florida; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Billie Francis Land in 1994; son, Jim Land; grandson, Jeffery Roberts; and three brothers. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 27, 2012, at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, in Fishers, with Pastor Robert Stubbs officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to NHS Alumni Association; or Senior Citizens Organization, Inc. in Noblesville.

Decisions and Their Cost by Bill Brinkworth

What makes the difference between a strong Christian and a weak Christian? Much of the time it has to do with a Christian’s making the right decisions, sticking with what was decided, and as a result, becoming spiritually stronger.

The pastor of a church usually has made the right decision at more than one point in his life. He had to make the right decision of going to church, attending Sunday school, maybe even not working on Wednesday night; so he could attend services, reading his Bible, and daily praying. After showing himself faithful with what God appointed him to do, God knew He could trust the man with further tasks.
Somewhere in his life, God spoke to his heart about full-time service and serving the Lord with his life. The man of God not only heard the call, but also committed himself to that task; obeyed the call and sacrificed whatever it took to reach that goal. He, too, may have been tempted financially to work another job, rather than trust God with what little he was making, so that his time would be available to preach and pastor. The right decisions were made. The man obeyed.
One of the most spiritual people you know most likely also came to a similar decision in his life, and chose the right, godly direction. No one just wakes up one morning and says, “I will be spiritual today from now on.” His faith and obedience to God grew as his trials and tribulations strengthened him.
He probably had a choice of prosperity and opportunity, and chose the direction of serving and living for God; no matter what it cost him, or how his life would deviate from what his own desires were. Perhaps he faced medical trials, where he put his faith in God, rather than worry about it. Perhaps he faced the ridicule of family or friends about his faith and faithfulness to the things of God. He made the right decisions to be in the right position that others could see that God was real to him, and that He was more important than what this temporary world offered him. His faith and obedience to God grew as he decided properly through each trial and tribulation he faced.
Sunday school teachers in church had to make the right decisions. Somewhere in their lives, the burden to teach others became so important to them that the service to God as a teacher was more valuable to them than that of having their own free time to do as they wished. Their ministry of teaching became more precious to them than their attending a football game during their study hours. It became more valuable to them than the money they had to give up to buy study material or treats for their class. As a result of paying the proper price their decision required, they were entrusted to be in the position they are today to be a blessing for the cause of Christ.
The faithful members of church also made the right decisions. Yes, they could have easily missed church, stayed home, and watched what they wanted on television. However, the hearing of the Word of God, and their edification in the things of God became more valuable to them than what they could obtain outside the Lord’s house.
No one may have missed them if they had gone to another church because their feelings were hurt by what the sermon pinpointed in their lives, or what was said by another church member. Still, the calling God gave them to join, participate, and attend His local assembly of believers was so needful to them, that they made the right decisions to not miss; no matter what.
On and on the list could go of people that did without or did what was not convenient for them to do, in order to please and obey God. Obedience was most urgent to them. Unfortunately, they are the minority in the body of Christ. Too many do not have their priorities the same as the above examples. Something in their lives became more important than God and obedience to Him.
Perhaps it was the first step, after they were saved, that was not crucial to them. Perhaps they too received the heart-tug to be baptized, start praying, or even daily read their Bible; but something was more important to them at the time. Maybe it was the fear of what others would think if they even looked “religious”. Perhaps, they would not even sacrifice getting in their car and driving to church to hear the Gospel, because an extra hour of sleep was more important to them. They had the same amount of time as those previously described who chose to obey and live for God. However, they hoarded that time for themselves and chose not to make God a priority in their life.
Maybe they did start out making the right spiritual decisions. Maybe it was spiritually further down their walk with Christ that they were convicted about something God wanted them to change, or do, but they were not willing to pay the price for it. Their wrong decision to not obey the leadership of God in their lives was a blunt “no” in God’s ears. That refusal cost them further requests by God. What would be the sense of telling them further things to do, if they were not doing what God had already had told them to do? The rest of their lives has been spent far from God, with only their self-interests being served, and not God’s interests.
They grew so far away from hearing the voice of God’s calling in their lives, that even a disaster in their lives, does not open their spiritual hearing. Perhaps, they still attend church. They hear the pastor’s words from the Word of God, but it does nothing to stir them anymore. Their hardened hearts are the “used-to-be’s” or “once-I-was-gonna’s”, and now they just sit and do not serve. They had the same opportunities to obey and serve, but they chose the temporal rather than that which would please God and allow Him to work in their lives. They, unfortunately, made the wrong decisions.
Since I have been saved, many have sat next to me in church. Many of them were newly saved, and sat longingly along side with their Bibles opened wide, spiritual-tongues hungrily hanging out and wanting to be fed from what flowed out of heaven from the pulpit. Where are they today? Their seats are vacant or occupied by others. Their Bibles may lie unused for years. They made the wrong decision, that shelved them from being used further by God.
Do not ever say or even think, "Well, it was easier for him to give up … so he could attend church, than what I have to give up.” That is a sign that even now, while you are thinking those thoughts that you are making a decision that does not involve the will of God in your life. The sacrifice God requires all of us to make is at the time, difficult for us, and a step in sacrificial obedience. Too many are not willing to pay the price it takes to possess Christian character. For those, the cost of God-centered choices, and sacrifices is too high an asking price.
If you have to admit, sadly, you have made the wrong decisions, it may not be too late to make the correct decisions. God is a second, third, or even a hundred chance God. Just the fact that you have a conviction about making wrong choices is a light showing that your heart is not completely hardened yet. There still may be the chance to make the right choices and serve God today. Doing it tomorrow will be the wrong decision. Saying “yes” to God’s command that rings in your heart will be the right one. Decide and obey today!

“Obedience to God is the most infallible evidence of sincere and supreme love to Him.” — Emmons

This article was featured in The Bible View #219.

Prayers Please

Judy Roberts mother, Marjorie Land passed away this morning. Marjorie was very active with the Quaker Church and loved missions. She was one of the sweetest people I've known and will be greatly missed. Please pray for Steve and Judy and all of the family as they deal with great loss. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Noblesville Times Article

Here is the Article from the Noblesville Times last Saturday. Thanks to Debbie Langolf for submitting this for us.

Please Pray

I just received word that Heather Browning's other Grandmother we had on the prayer list passed away today at 2:50 p.m.   As a Church Family, let's all surround her and her family with our love and prayers.  This has been a rough year for them.  May God give Comfort, Peace, and show His Great Love and Mercy at this time to all of them.

Communications Committee

Hello Everyone!

I just thought I 'd let everyone know what's up with the Communications Committee these days and give you a status update on the directory. Our committee has been looking for ways to get the word out about the school of prayer and we are utilizing the free events calendars that a few of our local newspapers provide. And Melanie Martz has graciously offered to take fliers around town to local businesses to be displayed.

We are always taking submissions for our monthly newsletter. If you have something you'd like to submit please email it to me at haemmertime1@aol.com If you are the chairman of a committe a committe update would be awesome too. It seems like sometimes our committees work is not made known to the congregation unless they attend Monthly Meeting. This would be a good way to make everyone feel apart of the church and maybe even peak interest for committe nominations for next year.

So, about the directory, it's still not done. It's just going to take a while. It's a pretty big job and it's something we are trying to put together as we find the time. Pray for us!

As always we are looking for new and better ways to improve and expand our on-line presence. We have the blog, facebook and our website. We would like to have the blog and the website work as one in the future. That is our goal. We are working on ideas and a list of wants and needs for a new website idea. If anyone has any input we would be glad to hear it.

If anyone has computer expertise or grapphic design talent, please let us know if Communications committe would be something you'd be interested in helping out with.

If you are on a committee I just want to remind you that our committee is here to help you with any of your projects that you need help "getting the word out" about.

I want to thank Pastor Stubbs for helping us stay focused and realize our goals this year. It's going fast and we still have a lot of work to do if we want to accomplish all we've set out to do! We feel so fortunate to be a part of a church where Jesus is the leader. Knowing that we serve a loving God who cares about all we say and do makes all the work we do a joy!

God Bless you!
Kelly

We have received news from Rwanda that Etienne Nsanzimana, a Quaker pastor there, has been “taken away” by Rwandan security officials. Etienne is a graduate of Earlham School of Religion, and still has close ties to many here in the United States.

Etienne has been an advocate for peace, and for the care of people who need help. He has worked to help build housing for widows and orphans and help orphans get school supplies and clothes, among many other things.

Would you be able to share with IYM this request to hold Etienne in the Light, and pray for his Etienne’s safety and quick release? He had been looking forward to returning to Earlham this Friday for a conference.

Our Missions Committee

I want to say thank you to everyone on the Missions Committee at Hinkle Creek and also thank everyone who has helped them support the Food Pantry. Having White River Christian Church members come to Hinkle Creek and thank us personally really was so special. I would love to hear from the Missions Committe what kinds of things they are doing with and for White River and how we as a congregation can be more involved. Maybe we could put something in the newsletter monthly about Missions and what the opportunities are to serve. Obviously, good works are being done in Jesus's name and I would love to know more about that, and share in the joy! A wise man once told me....Look to see where God is moving, and join in! I see God moving and am curious as to how we can support you even more! So, thank you for all you do! I'm on the Communications Committee and I would love to help Missions inform the church and the community about the need that exists and how we can help! Obviously, bringing food for the pantry on Sunday's is one way to serve. And I believe you make laundry soap too right? Trish, do you still accept cash donations for your shopping trips for the pantry? And how often do you go? Maybe I'm just out of the loop and everyone else is aware of all you are doing! Either way! Please fill us in when you can!
With Love,
Kelly

Wes Hampton - Jesus Saves [pics video]

Singspiration!

SINGSPIRATION!

Sunday, August 5, 2012

                                               5:30 pm

dessert reception immediately following

Rowena Holliday will be our guest pianist for a special evening of singing and Praising the Lord! This evening will also include a special prayer time for the Revival Services and School of Prayer that will begin the following Sunday. Rowena will be taking requests so if you have a song on your heart, be sure to join us for this wonderful time of faithful worship and joyful singing!

                                    Hinkle Creek Friends Church

21617 Hinkle Rd

Noblesville, Indiana 46062

317-877-1071

Babbie Mason lyrics » The Finest Hour » Carry On

Babbie Mason lyrics » The Finest Hour » Carry On

Print Back A little old lady went to talk to her preacher, this is what she had to say. She said, "Some of our members have started this carrying on, And acting in a very undignified way. They've been saying Amen in the middle of the service, Shouting out loud, and it's making me nervous. Preacher, I've had about all I can take. Please do something, for heaven's sake" Well the preacher thought about it for a minute or two, about the way it used to be, When the service just lasted for under an hour Nothing counted for eternity. You see, the choir used to sing and the people would stare. The invitation came but the altar was bare. So he said to the sister as he showed her to door, I'll do something, and that's for sure. Well, the very next Sunday as he started his sermon, This became his number one goal. To remind the people of how it used to be Before the Lord came and took control. He said, Some of our members have started this carrying on Lifting their voices and praising the Lord. Others don't understand why you act this way, But this is all I have to say Carry on, brothers & sisters, carry on, misses & misters You see it does not matter what other folks say or do. Carry on because the Lord has been good to you. You can praise the Lord and even raise your hands, Shout Hallelujah and say Amen. The church has been quiet for much too long, Brothers and sisters, carry on Now the Lord has opened up the windows of heaven And his glory is filling this place. The Spirit of the Lord is moving among the people, There's a smile on each and every face. So let the preacher preach and let the saints respond. Get behind us Satan we are carrying on. Come on Church Carry on, my brothers & sisters, it's alright to praise the Lord. Oh yes it is. You see it does not matter what other folks say or do. Carry on because God has been real good to you. Well you can praise the Lord, somebody wave your hands, Somebody shout Hallelujah and say Amen. The church has been quiet for much too long, Brothers and sisters, carry on Carry on, my brothers & sisters, it's alright to praise the Lord. Oh yes it is. You see it does not matter what other folks say or do. Carry on if the Lord has been real good to you. Well you can praise the Lord, somebody wave your hands, Somebody shout Hallelujah and say Amen. The church has been quiet for much too long, Brothers and sisters, misses and misters, rom the front row to the balcony, My brothers and sisters, why don't you carry on

SCRIPTURE THOUGHT

When I was growing up at Hinkle, our Pastor Ward Applegate always ended his closing prayer with a Scripture - it was always the same Scripture and as I meditated on that today, it was a good reminder that I need to be careful what I think and say to others.  Perhaps it's a good reminder to all of us, so I wanted to share this with you today.

"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer."         Psalm 19:14

THIS SUNDAY

This coming Sunday, our friends from White River Christian Church will be attending our services to extend their appreciation for our support of the Food Pantry.  Fred Knoll, the Outreach Pastor from there will be speaking to us on Sunday.  He is a wonderful man and speaks so eloquently.  I know you will all enjoy hearing him.  Also, since these folks are coming, this would be a great opportunity to fill our Food Pantry basket and I'm sure they will carry it with them for us.  Pass the word and maybe we will have a large supply for them.  Looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday.

James W. Tharp website

https://sites.google.com/site/christianrenewalministries/

Rev. James Tharp -Christian Renewal Ministries

http://crmin.org/crj0704.html

there is a fountain-vestal goodman with homecoming friends

In the Presence of the King - Vestal Goodman

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Yes, I Know - Gaither Vocal Band

Loving God Loving Each Other -Gaither Vocal Band.avi

Teach Me to Pray HYMN by Albert Simpson Reitz

Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray;
This is my heart-cry day unto day;
I long to know Thy will and Thy way;
Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray.

• Living in Thee, Lord, and Thou in me,
  Constant abiding, this is my plea;
  Grant me Thy power, boundless and free,
  Power with men and power with Thee.

Power in prayer, Lord, power in prayer!
Here 'mid earth's sin and sorrow and care,
Men lost and dying, souls in despair;
O give me power, power in prayer!

My weakened will, Lord, Thou canst renew;
My sinful nature Thou canst subdue;
Fill me just now with power anew;
Power to pray and power to do!

Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray;
Thou art my pattern day unto day;
Thou art my surety, now and for aye;
Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray.

Source: http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/766#ixzz20FJHrzZ8

Jim and Edie Henry's Wedding

Awesome book I just read!

http://drmaryneal.com/

MY REDEEMER LIVES - NICOLE C MULLEN VIDEO WITH LYRICS

SINGSPIRATION!

Please mark your calendars for Sunday evening, August 5th at 5:30 p.m..  We are having a special time of singing and Praising the Lord through many songs that you will be able to request.  Rowena Holliday, the wife of Jack Holliday - Pastor of Anderson Friends, will be our guest pianist that evening.  Rowena is also the Secretary at Indiana Yearly Meeting.  At the end of the singing, Jack, myself and hopefully Doug Shoemaker (Supt. of Indiana Yearly Meeting) will lead us all in special prayer and blessings for the Revival Services and School of Prayer that will begin the following Sunday.  What a great time to spend the evening Praising the Lord through song then bowing before Him with great expectation of what is to follow.  Doug is checking his calendar, but if at all possible, he plans to attend.  Please pass the word for this special gathering.  I believe I heard there may be ice cream afterwards.  You know us Quakers - gotta have something to munch on!