2014 - ISSUE 12 June 17, 2014

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

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Dear Church,
Im sitting at my desk
on a Monday morning.
Man, what a weekend!
The calendar was full. In
fact, its been that way for
the past week. Ive been
to graduations, birthday
parties, a wedding, a day
with the family, worship, a
litter pickup, hospital visits,
committee meetings, a
backyard bbq, a school
awards ceremony, a com-
munity bike ride... Ive said
goodbye to a 15 year-old
car and am now research-
ing options for a new car
I did some painting and
thats not all.
Ive heard that one
should spend some time
meditating (or praying) for
fifteen minutes every day.
Unless one is too busy;
then one should meditate
for an hour. It sounds
crazy. And yet not doing
so will, in fact, drive one
crazy!
Fortunately, I learned
some years ago that the
beginning of summer is
always super busy, and Ive
learned to be intentional

Max Stephens
(nephew of Sheri Dubon)
Sumbal Sardar
Virginia Lalla
Keri Clark (daughter of Monica Lanz)
Hattie Johnson
Hector Dubon
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)

Weve heard from John &
Marcia Solan. Theyre settling
in and would love to hear
from us. Marcia reports that
its 115.
Ive been complaining about
80!
Pat Cohen

John & Marcia Solan
12613 S. 210th Avenue
Buckeye, AZ 85326
about finding the time
to breathe. The more one
runs around, the more
important it is to take
time to be still, be silent,
and just be.
There is a lot going
on at church this summer.
But instead of telling you
all about it, Im going to
encourage you to just
take a moment and
breathe. Church, after all,
is about more than pro-
grams and activities. Its
about making it possible
for people to connect
with God.
So take that mo-
ment, right now, and con-
nect. Breathe. Feel the
spirit within you. Be still,
and know
Blessings,
Pastor Danny
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!
Last chance: 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)


I give praise, glory, honor and thanks to our Holy Father, for answering my prayers, directing me to this
wonderful and welcoming church.
I thank Pastor Danny and everyone from the oldest to the youngest member for accepting me as a mem-
ber and a disciple of Christ.
I appreciate your warm spirit and hospitality. Special thanks for Barb (musical director) for letting me
sing and play my guitars during worship service. I commend her and the rest of the choir and musicians
for their commitment in providing good music during service, for our Lords listening pleasure.
I will do my best to serve our congregation and please dont hesitate to let me know if there is anything I
can be of help.
Thank you again, for the friendly and godly atmosphere and environment you all have created. I feel
happy and at peace, especially knowing His presence in our congregation. As the scriptures say; Psalm
6:9 and 1 John 5:15, The Lord hears our plea, the Lord will answer our prayers.
May His peace and blessings be with you always.

Respectfully,
Ioane Johnny

J ust a Summer Note!

Schools out and the living is easy! Kids have graduated, teachers sigh in relief and Moms look forward to lazy
days of Summer (when does it end???)

Here at BKCC we shift a little for summer time. Chancel Choirs last Wednesday evening rehearsal will be June
25
th
at 7pm
The month of July all rehearsals will be on Sunday mornings at 9:15am. Come and sing just in rehearsal if you
want.

This is a perfect time to JOIN THE CHOIR! We are doing easier music and working on short term pieces. Come
and JOIN US and TRY US OUT in July, even if you can only make one or two weeks. Everyone is Welcome!!
(especially you men)

Handbells spent Mondays in June cleaning and checking bells after accompanying the choir at Pentecost. A
small group will be forming for some fun music experiences this summer!

Improv for God has been on a long break for end of school year stuff and finals. They will gear up again start-
ing on Thursday June 26
th
with a Pizza planning party !

OUR FIRST summer youth praise service will be on Sunday June 29
th
so make sure you come and bring a
friend. Hopefully we will have a few more of these this summer and fall.

We have openings in August/Sept for special music. Please talk to Barb about this if you would like to add to
worship musically. Thanks

Blessings,
Barb P.


Do You Think I'm Weird?

It's ok, you can be honest, because I do!
In fact, God filled the world with a lot of crazy crea-
tures....including you!
When kids feel weird, different, or even lost in a crowd - nothing
compares to the extraordinary love of Jesus! At this
year's Weird Animals Vacation Bible School, everyone will experience God's Word in
surprising and unforgettable ways.
It all begins right here:
Bixby Knolls Christian Church
1240 E. Carson ST., Long Beach, CA 90807
phone: (562) 426-0428
email: bkcchurch@aol.com
WEIRD ANIMALS VBS...Where Jesus's Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Kindergarten-6th Grade
July 21 - 25, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration forms will be mailed out the week of June 23, 2014.

You may also pick one up at the church office from our wonderful, but also slightly
weird secretary, Monica
....And just wait until you see what our really weird AND fun staff and crew leaders
have planned!
Please see me or Sandy Jeglum if you would like to volunteer or have any questions.
There is something for everyone who would like to participate!
Thank you.
Most Weird of All,
Scheri Dubon, Christian Education

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!


Our stained glass windows are beautiful but do you know where on our church
premises these are located?
Sunday, June 22, we will
be ordering Scrip. If you
have any special orders,
come to the Scrip table.
A little girl whod grown up
in the city spent some of her
summer vacation out in the
country. One starlit night,
she and her dad stood gazing
up into the sky without any
harsh streetlights obstruct-
ing the view.

The girl, amazed by the
sparkling view, exclaimed,
If heaven is so pretty on
the wrong side, I wonder
what it looks like on the
right side!

Bixby Knolls karate class is having a sum-
mer special. $89.00 for 2 months in-
cludes Karate uniform.
Classes are held on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to
7:30pm.
at the Bixby Knolls Christian Church Fel-
lowship Hall.
For more information call
Sensei Robert 562-234-1791
Or email robertmartinez_usk@hotmail.com






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
bkcchurch@aol.com
fax 562-426-0429

Pastor:
Daniel Bradfield

The Fellowship News is published
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June 22 - Rev. Nancy E. Brink, guest pastor
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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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