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    The document provides information about upcoming events at Bixby Knolls Christian Church including vacation bible school, a shoe drive, litter pickup, worship services, and camp registration. It also shares news about travels by church members and recognizes graduates. The pastor encourages registering for church camp and volunteering for vacation bible school.

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    NUMBER 2011-09

    JUNE 12, 2012

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

    IN THIS ISSUE ~ NEWS & NOTES ~ REKINDLE ~ SHOE DRIVE - VBS and so much more.....

    Perfect love casts out fear. Whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. 1 John 4:18
    Dear church, This past Saturday I had the pleasure of attending a training for camp staff at Loch Leven. I got to spend the day with our site director, Sloan Hamilton, and her husband Joseph Mondragon, who put on an excellent training seminar. I also had the pleasure of getting to know some of the counselors & directors for our summer camps, and am extremely pleased at the high level of commitment & dedication they bring to our camp program. At one point it was mentioned that some people have a misconception of what camp at Loch Leven is like. Some imagine that church camp involves a week of high-pressure Bible thumping, with a goal of getting campers to tremble in their souls for their salvation and get their unsaved friends to repent and confess and thus be saved from the fires of hell. I dont think anyone at Bixby Knolls Christian Church has that misconception, but just in case, let me be clear: that is not what camp at Loch Leven is about. There are, I suppose, camps like that, but Loch Leven is not one of them. The spirituality that is nurtured at Loch Leven is a spirituality of love, not fear. Its something Ive said before, and something Ill say again: Christianity is not a religion of fear, but a religion of love. Eugene Petersons translation of the verse at the top of this column says, Well-formed love banishes fear. A fearful life fear of death, fear of judgment is one not yet fully formed in love. Everything we do at Bixby Knolls Christian Church and everything we do at Loch Leven is designed to help people become fully formed in love. There is no room for fear or condemnation. With gratitude, Pastor Danny P.S. If your child is not yet registered for camp at Loch Leven, its not too late. Early bird discounts are no longer applicable for some camps, but all weeks are still accepting registrations. A week at camp is the absolute best way to help young people develop lifelong commitments to following the way of Christ. Visit www.lochleven.org or call the church office today for more info.

    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.

    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 cost to those who attend! Whether or not you personally will be participating in Sky, we can use your help! Please pray for the success of this event; please invite friends & neighbors to attend; and please stay tuned for donations of materials that may be needed as we get closer to July 16. Thank you!

    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. Our goal: No shoeless person in the world! The donation box is located in the narthex. Bring your shoes with you to worship, Wednesday Night Dinner, or drop them off during office hours.

    30-minute Litter Pickup


    Our next monthly 30-minute litter pickup takes place at a special time: Friday, June 15, at 11:00am. Please meet at the gate in front of the church. We might do something fun afterwards, to celebrate what is for many the first day of summer vacation!

    Our next Rekindle worship service will take place on Sunday, June 24, at 6:12 p.m. Rekindle is a lively, creative, and informal worship service that takes place once a month. It is loosely patterned after the music, keynotes & worship services that take place at summer camp. This months theme is Happiness. After worship, we will roast marshmallows on our patio!

    BKCC Members travel the globe: Monica Lee has returned from a 3-week trip to Europe. Monica Lanz spent a few days with family in Reno. Schools out! Last Sunday in worship, we recognized those who are graduating or being promoted to a new grade. We particularly celebrate the accomplishments of Robbie Charboneau, Janis Peebles, and Eric Fischer, who are graduating from high school. Congratulations, and may Gods blessings go with you!
    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.

    Regional Assembly
    October 19-20, 2012 Mill Creek Christian Church Bakersfield, CA

    Honor your Father. Bring your dad to BKCC this Sunday morning for worship service then enjoy a treat at coffee hour.

    Early bird camp applications. If you are planning to attend Chi-Rho Camp all application forms (6 pages) for the discount must be turned in to the church office by Thursday morning, June 14. Anyone wishing to attend CYF I and receive the early-bird discount must have their paperwork in to the office by June 21. Anyone wishing to attend CYF II and receive the early-bird discount must have their paperwork in to the office by June 28. Please get your paperwork in on time to qualify for the discount.

    When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry. - Jewish Proverb

    Playing with 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, visit www.facebook.com/pwfgathering or send an email to [email protected].

    Miracle on 43rd Street is our regions 2012 mission outreach in our own backyard. It takes place June 27 July 1 at United Christian Church in Los Angeles. A historically African-American congregation in a mostly Spanish-speaking neighborhood where 72% of the residents have never finished high school. It is one of the most densely crowded neighborhoods in southern California. The need for a Christian witness of healing and wholeness is great. Help is needed to: paint the sanctuary; install new flooring in the sanctuary; remove the pews; clean and polish the pews; re-install the pews; repair and paint drywall; replace light fixtures; replace lamps; paint the dining hall; clean and paint the cupboards in the kitchen; mend and paint the wrought iron fencing; install irrigation and landscaping; re-stripe parking lots and as with every church facility, theres always window washing, general cleaning and closets to be organized. This unique service project focuses on bringing the best of our gifts, resources and talents as an expression of Gods love and empowerment to a welcoming community. In addition, there will be a Youth Experience held in conjunction with Miracle Week; high school youth from throughout the United States will be coming to participate in mission projects at United Christian Church (in conjunction with Miracle Week) as well as at other locations in Los Angeles. Evenings will include worship & a special music concert. Pastor Danny is on the planning team for the youth event, so interested youth should talk with him. For more information regarding Miracle Week, or to register, visit www.pswdw.com/events.

    Blessed

    indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!
    -Lydia M. Child

    a bible quiz
    1. What infamous Philistine woman tricked Samson into revealing the secret of his strength? Judges 16 2. Whose brothers were imprisoned after being falsely accused of being spies in Egypt? Genesis 42 3. Who stayed in Egypt until Herod died? Matthew 2:13-15 4. When Paul was mobbed in the temple, who rescued him? Acts 22:30; 23:1-10 5. What was Jesus hometown? Luke 2: 51 6. What city was home to the man who gave Jesus a burial place? Matthew 27: 57-60 7. Who stored Goliaths armor in his tent? 1 Samuel 17:54 8. According to Proverbs 27:9, what do ointment and perfume do? Proverbs 27:9 9. Who wept because he realized David had a chance to kill him but chose not to? 1 Samuel 24:16 and how many did you get right?

    UPCOMING SCRIPTURES June 17 - Mark 4:26-34 June 24 - 1 Samuel 17:32-49 July 1 - 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15

    Newsletter Articles due Sunday, June 24

    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 The Fellowship News is published twice monthly.

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    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

    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: David Rugh -Board President -Vice President Pat Cohen -Secretary Angela Hillig - Treasurer Chrysan Naw - Financial Secretary Phil OLaughlin -Church Clerk

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