2014 - ISSUE 11 June 3, 2014

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

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Dear Church,
Do you know what
year Bixby Knolls Christian
Church started? Who were
the people who led the
effort to start a Disciples
congregation in the Bixby
Knolls neighborhood?
What if no one had
taken the time to start our
congregation?
Two-thirds of the U.S.
population doesnt have a
Disciples congregation in
their neighborhood or
community as some of
our longtime members
who have recently moved
away have found out. As a
denomination, we are
working to change that.
Since 2001, we have
started 830 new congrega-
tions. These congrega-
tions have reached more
than 50,000 individuals,
and offer worship services
in at least 19 languages.
(As far as I know,
Bixby Knolls Christian
Church is the only Disci-
ples congregation to offer
a worship service in Khmer.
That is just one of the
things that makes us
unique.)
This Pentecost, we
focus on the development
of new congregations; we
celebrate the ways that our
own congregation is al-
ways in a state of becom-
ing new through transfor-
mation; and we celebrate
the new Disciples congre-
gations that are reaching
people in new locations.
I invite you to make a
contribution to this move-
ment. Envelopes for our
special Pentecost offering
benefitting new congrega-
tions were distributed in
worship last Sunday; they
can be returned next Sun-
day along with your regu-
lar Sunday offering. If you
dont have an envelope,
thats OK; just make out a
check to Bixby Knolls
Christian Church, and mark
Pentecost in the memo
line.
And be sure to con-
tinue supporting Bixby
Knolls Christian Church
throughout the summer
months. Lets continue the
transformation of our con-
gregation, so that we can
in turn continue transform-
ing our community and
our world!
Blessings,
Pastor Danny
P.S. In case
you dont
know, Bixby
Knolls Chris-
tian Church
was founded
in 1946. The
regional of-
fice purchased the property for $2,000, and sanc-
tuary construction began with $7,500 borrowed
from the Board of Church Extension. The first pas-
tor was J. Irving Rhodes, and several women E.E.
Mack, Emma Lewis, and Mrs. Clark Edgecomb
were instrumental in getting the church built.

My father didnt tell me how
to live; he lived, and let me
watch him do it.
-Clarence Kelland


Youth Event
Pentecost
Potluck
Join us this Sunday after our
combined worship service for a
special Pentecost Potluck. Bring food to share,
and a friend or two!
Max Stephens (nephew of Sheri Dubon)
Sumbal Sardar
Virginia Lalla
Keri Clark (daughter of Monica Lanz)
Porter Family, Ruthie Atkin (friends of B. Smith)
Nargis & family in Pakistan (family of Sumbal Sardar)
Keri France & family, Ellis Sparks, Jr., Venus (family & friends
of of A. Hillig)
Jean Woodward (friend of Becky Carroll)
Grace Kobel
An update on Grace. After breaking her hip and having sur-
gery, she has now been transferred to an assisted living resi-
dence called Sunrise Senior Living in Hermosa
Beach. Please continue to pray for her recovery as she
works to get her strength back. The plan is for her to stay
here for a month or two, and then be re-evaluated to see if
she can move back home. I know she would appreciate
cards and visits! Thanks, Ken. Sunrise Senior Living, Room 122,
1837 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-0959
Vacation
Bible
School
July 21-25
Grades K-6

We have promotional postcards that wed like for you
to share with your neighbors. Please take some home
and help us get the word out! VBS is an amazingly fun
and spiritual time for the young people of our commu-
nity, and we need everyones help in letting local fami-
lies know about this wonderful program.
Its time once again
for the Kim Foot
and Ankle Shoe
Drive! For the
months of June &
July, Bixby Knolls
Christian Church
will be a drop-off location for this shoe drive. Just
bring new or used shoes to worship or anytime
the church is open, and place them in our large
collection box. Perhaps youll even want to ask
your neighbors to contribute. Spread the word!
Lets fill our box to overflowing and help achieve
the goal of no shoeless person in the world!
With some gentle persuasion (see photo), the
youth have convinced Pastor Danny to organize
a fun youth event to celebrate the beginning of
summer. So, on Friday, June 13, we will be join-
ing other area youth groups for an evening of
fun at Mulligans in Torrance. Included in the
evening will be activities such as miniature golf,
batting cages, rock wall, laser tag, and a pizza
dinner, all for the low price of $11. Youth who
want to go need to turn in their $11 by this Sun-
day, June 8.



CAMPBELL
LODGE
Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Last Saturday, several Bixby Knolls Christian Church members joined with others
from around the region for a grand celebration for the re-opening of Campbell Lodge at Loch Leven!
Built in the 1920s, Campbell Lodge had fallen into such disrepair that it was unusable. After generous
contributions by many (with a substantial gift from Wilshire Christian Church Foundation), a $1 million reno-
vation project began last year and is now finished. Loch Leven is owned & operated by Bixby Knolls Christian
Church and the other congregations of the Pacific Southwest Region. In addition to being the location of our
summer camp ministry, it is available for church groups, families, and individuals throughout the year. Speak-
ing of which
Its time to get those summer
camp forms turned in!


June 29-July 5: Junior (grades 4-6)
July 6-9: Mini (grades 2-3)
July 6-9: Special Needs
July 10-12: Parent/child
July 13-19: Chi-Rho (grades 7-8)
July 20-26: CYF 1 (grades 9-10)
July 27-Aug 2: CYF 2 (grades 11-12 & 14
grads)
SCRIP NEWS
We have added new on-hand scrip this week: Chipotle; Coffee Bean & Tea; Burger King and Taco Bell.

They will be available to purchase this Sunday. Think about all the special occasions that will be happening
this summer. What teenager wouldnt appreciate a movie gift card, Jamba Juice, food, or one to take care of
gasoline. We will try to order at least once a month, so plan ahead.

Cards for your everyday purchases are also available: CVS, Vons, Stater Bros, Walmart, Target.

*The Regal card can also be used at Edwards and United Artist theaters.


Just a Note

Many Many Thanks to all the people who helped with music in services while I was away in May. Ioane, the
praise team and many others along with Betsy and Samantha playing piano together !!

SPECIAL SUMMER HAPPENINGS!

As school ends and summer begins lots of fun things are happening! Improv for God will move to Thurs-
day evenings at 7pm. We will have a pizza party planning
Meeting on Thursday JUNE 26
th
.come one and all and help us plan FUN!

Chancel choir will rehearse through June 25
th
(Wednesday evenings) and will continue singing through July.
Rehearsals will be a little earlier on Sunday mornings in July.

August is the time for all you Closet musicians to come out and Play!! We will be filling the music spot
with soloists and duets and groups of all kinds in August and early September. Please contact Barb if you
want to add to our worship services with your wonderful music.

A creative bell group will be forming this summer and meeting once a week. This is for beginners and also
musicians who read, count etc. We will be doing some Fun stuff and a little out side of the box!
EVERY AGE IS WELCOME. More the merrier. (Sammy and Maddy this means you!!)

Blessings to one and all

Barb

June is LGBT Pride
Month
According to the Library of Con-
gress, the purpose of the commemora-
tive month is to recognize the impact
that LGBT individuals have had on his-
tory locally, nationally, and internation-
ally. Much of this history has gone un-
noticed due to the persecution faced by
the LGBT community over the years.
As an Open and Affirming con-
gregation, Bixby Knolls Christian Church
welcomes everyone regardless of their
sexuality or gender identity. Later this
month, we will have a presentation dur-
ing worship on LGBT Pride Month, simi-
lar to recent presentations on Autism/
Aspergers Awareness month & African-
American History month.






CHURCH STAFF:

Pastor Daniel Bradfield
-Minister
Monica Lanz
-Church Secretary
Barbara Neal-Peebles
-Music Director/Organist
Christine Perkinson
- Church Child Care
Suzie Romero
- Custodian

BOARD OFFICERS:
Ken Brown
-Board President
Leo Dittemore
-Vice President
Pat Cohen
-Secretary
Angela Hillig
- Treasurer
Chrysan Naw
- Financial Secretary

-Church Clerk
BIXBY KNOLLS
CHRISTIAN 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
The Fellowship News

A publication of
Bixby Knolls Christian Church of
Long 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]
fax 562-426-0429

Pastor:
Daniel Bradfield

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Bixby Knolls Vision Statement
To know what the Lord requires of us;
to do justice, and love kindness,
and walk humbly with our God. (Micah 6:8)
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Pentecost power

Ten days after Jesus ascended into
heaven, the Holy Spirit descended onto Jesus
disciples. While they were gathered in Jerusalem
to celebrate the Jewish festival of Pentecost, the
disciples saw flames among and on them, heard
a rushing wind and began talking in many lan-
guages. As a result, the disciples were able to
share the good news of Jesus in the native
tongues of all the pilgrims assembled in the city.
Even today, the power of the Holy Spirit
fuels the flame that ignites Christians outreach
efforts. Only by the Spirits power can we know
Christ and make him known throughout the
world.
Poet William Blake (1757-1827), whos
been described as a passionate, Pentecost kind
of person, wrote this poem about the Spirits
power:
Unless the eye catch fire,
The God will not be seen.
Unless the ear catch fire,
The God will not be heard.
Unless the tongue catch fire,
The God will not be named.
Unless the heart catch fire,
The God will not be loved.
Unless the mind catch fire,
The God will not be known.