June 26, 2012 Fellowship News

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NUMBER 2011-10 JUNE 26, 2012

Bixby Knolls Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) (562) 426-0428

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Perfect love casts out fear. Whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. 1 John 4:18

Dear church,

As we approach July 1 and the halfway point of 2012, my initial thought was to

share with you a word about stewardship and our finances, given that six months

ago we approved an unbalanced budget for the year and no surprise we

are currently running a deficit.

However, there is something even more important that I want to share with you: Vacation Bible

School is now just weeks away! I do not exaggerate when I say this is an important event, because it is

easily the biggest family outreach event of the year for our congregation. Vacation Bible School has

the potential to touch more families with the love of God than any other event we do.

And so, I ask you to please spend some time praying for the success of this years Vacation Bible

School.

Also, we need every member of BKCC to commit to inviting one or more families with children toattend this years VBS. Who do you plan to invite?

Finally, I invite you to mark July 16-20 on your own calendar. You are invited to join the children

of VBS for their closing finale each day from 11:30-noon in the sanctuary.

When I see how effective VBS is in sharing Gods love with the children of our neighborhood, I am

blessed many times over. In the past, Ive had young children come up to me in February telling me

how much they enjoyed the previous years VBS, and how much they are looking forward to the next

one. Our VBS program has a powerful impact on the lives of children and families in our commu-

nity!

So, what about stewardship and our finances? Well, you can be sure that Ill talk about that some

other time; but as long as we fulfill our mission and continue reaching out to a broken world with the

love of God that makes all things whole I believe that the finances will take care of themselves.

Blessings,

Pastor Danny

The South Coast Interfaith Council is southern Californias oldest and largest interfaith or-

ganization. For many years, Bixby Knolls Christian Church has been a supporter of SCIC,

whose mission is to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation and cooperation

among people of faith in the Greater South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach-West Orange County area

by extending hospitality, fostering community, offering educational opportunities, providing

moral leadership, sharing in service and working for justice. Among the many programs of

SCIC: Interfaith Cafes, softball/volleyball leagues, peace & justice advocacy, Unity bike-a-thon,

Harbor Area Farmers Markets, Centro Shalom, and much more. Info at www.scinterfaith.org.

IN THIS ISSUE -

~ An Intercultural Celebration ~ Shoe Drive ~ Bike-a-Thon and so much more.....


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SCIC Unity Bike-a-ThonMonday, Sept. 3 (Labor Day)Meet at DeForest Park at 7:30 (ride begins at 8:00)

Return to DeForest Park for an Interfaith Meal at11:00 a.m. More info at www.unitybike.org

SCIC Beach Clean Up DaysJuly 21 & August 18

SCIC is joining hands with Justin Rudd in the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Program. The half

hour beach cleanup takes place at 1 Granada Avenue on the 3rd Saturday of every month and

approximately 200 volunteers of all ages show up to help. (If you attend, be sure to wear

your BKCC t-shirt!)

Long- time mem-ber, Marge Jaros, willbe visiting on Sunday,

July 15th. She is look-ing forward to seeing everyone, so plan and stay forFellowship Hour on the 15th

To have your news, joys, or concerns included in next

months newsletter, send a note to Pastor Danny at

[email protected], or call the church office.

Bixby Knolls Christian Church is a drop-off location for the Kim Foot & Ankle

Shoe Drive. We are collecting new and used shoes which will be given to people

who need them here in Los Angeles County as well as in Mexico & Japan. Ourgoal: No shoeless person in the world! The donation box is located in the nar-

thex. Bring your shoes with you to worship, Wednesday Night Dinner, or drop

them off during office hours.

Ester TroxelSumbal Sardar

Marie ArcherFred Williamson

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

On Sunday, July 8, Tom and Lydia Sykes will be

honored at a special Fellowship Hour.

Come and celebrate this wonderfulmilestone with them.

A card basket will be available to share your good

wishes for them.


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Fabric of the Family An Intercultural CelebrationFeaturing:

Buddhist Taiko Drummers

Balinese Dance

Latin Folk Performance

Irish Step Dance

Indian Classical RecitalDelicious Moroccan Cousine

Saturday, July 14

1:00-4:00Location: Beautiful Ocean Front Estate at 55 Paseo de la Luz, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Cost: $100 (Proceeds support the South Coast Interfaith Council)

RSVP: 562-983-1665

Interfaith Cafs are small group discussions for members of the interfaith community, includingyouth (9th-12th graders) and faith leaders about how faith both impacts our daily lives and allows us to relate to,

and appreciate, those from other faith traditions. Each session consists of the same format, but with different

participants. Upcoming Interfaith Cafs:

Sunday, July 8, 25 p.m. Location: Temple Beth El, 1435 West 7th Street., San Pedro, 90732.

Sunday, August 12, 25 p.m. Location: Seal Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 500 Marina Drive, Seal

Beach, 90740

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?At Sky, our Vacation Bible School for 2012, kids discover that everything is possible

with God! Sky is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear,

touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs,

and tasty treats are just a few of the Sky activities that help faith flow into real life.

(Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in

play clothes and safe shoes.) Plus, well help kids discover how to see evidence of

God in everyday lifesomething we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase

a lot!

Sky takes place July 16-20 (9am to noon) at Bixby Knolls Christian Church, and is for kids in kindergarten

through 6th grade. In addition, teens and adults join in the fun by serving as volunteer guides & station leaders.

Due to the generosity of BKCC members & friends who have made special gifts in support of Vacation Bible

School, we are able to offer this program at no costto those who attend!

Whether or not you personally will be participating in Sky, we can use your help! Please pray for the suc-

cess of this event; please invite friends & neighbors to attend; and please stay tuned fordonations of materials

that may be needed as we get closer to July 16. Thank you!


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Regional AssemblyOctober 19-20, 2012

Mill Creek Christian ChurchBakersfield, CA

a bible quiz

1. How was the woman with

the issue of blood healed by Jesus?

Matthew 9: 20-22

2. Who appeared with Jesus at his miracu-

lous Transfiguration?

Matthew 17: 1-9

3. Which apostle did Jesus enable to walk

(briefly) on water?

Matthew 14: 28-31

4. What disciples did Jesus call after bless-ing them with an enormous catch of fish?

Luke 5: 4-11

5. What widow had her dead son brought

to life by Jesus?

Luke 7: 11-15

6. Where was Jesus when he healed the

son of an official from Capernaum?

John 4: 46-54

7. What was the affliction of the man Jesus

healed by sending him to the pool of

Siloam?

John 9: 1-7

and how many did you get right?

Playingwith Fire

A 3-day Mission Gathering Ontario, California, September 21-23

Are you interested in transforming the church to help people be more Christ-

like?

Do you want to share ideas about how to help our movement be more alive?

If so, then you might be interested in Playing With Fire, an event sponsored by the western Regions in

Ministry of the Disciples of Christ. For more information, visitwww.facebook.com/pwfgathering or

send an email [email protected].

July - Happy BirthdayLydia Sykes - July 2

Tristan Bradfield - July 11

Betty Rollo - July 14

Lillian Neal - July 15

Janis Peebles - July 15

Lillian Hester - July 18

Sevin Smith - July 27

Tom & Lydia Sykes - July 3 (50 years)

Ken and Marlene Kobel - July 26 (15 years)

Congratulations from your church

family!


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CHURCH STAFF:Pastor Daniel Bradfield

-MinisterMonica Lanz

-Church SecretaryBarbara Neal-Peebles

-Music Director/Organist

Christine Perkinson- Church Child CareSuzie Romero

- Custodian

BOARD OFFICERS:David Rugh

-Board President

-Vice PresidentPat Cohen

-Secretary

Angela Hillig- TreasurerChrysan Naw

- Financial SecretaryPhil OLaughlin

-Church Clerk

BIXBY KNOLLSCHRISTIAN CHURCH(Disciples of Christ)

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:9:00 a.m. Sunday School for Adults

10:15 a.m. Morning Worship and Childrens Church

OFFICE HOURS:Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Friday closed

Newsletter Articles Due

July 8, 5:00 p.m.The Fellowship News

A publication of

Bixby Knolls Christian Church ofLong Beach (a Disciples of Christ

Church)1240 E. Carson Street

Long Beach, CA 90807

www.bixbyknollschurch.org

Editor:Monica Lanz

562-426-0428

[email protected] 562-426-0429

Pastor:

Daniel Bradfield

The Fellowship News is publishedtwice monthly.

A prayer for

Bixby Knolls Christian Church

Use me to bring wholeness to my neighbor.

Use my church to bring wholeness to our

community.

Show us how your kingdom of shalom can

be made real on earth through us.

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www.facebook.com/bixbyknollschurch

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