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2013 - ISSUE 5 March 10, 2013
Bixby Knolls Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) (562) 426-0428
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Dear Church,
Last Saturday, I
spoke at the Bar Mitzvahceremony of a family
friend. It took place at
Temple Israel here in
Long Beach, a place
where I have experienced
wonderful welcome and
hospitality on several oc-
casions.
The Bar Mitzvah
ceremony included many
beautiful prayers and
readings. One in particu-
lar reminded me of my
own search for mindful-
ness, which Ive shared
with you several times
during this Lenten sea-
son. I feel that God is
calling me to be more
present, to pay atten-
tion to the present mo-
ment, and that Lent is a
time to focus on just that.
me, Hears but does not
really hear. The person
who stifles the sound of
conscience saying, I have
done enough already,
Hears but does not really
hear. The person who lis-
tens to the rabbis sermon
and thinks that someoneelse is being addressed,
Hears but does not really
hear. The person who lis-
tens to the news and
thinks only, How will this
affect me? Hears but
does not really hear.
On this Shabbat, O Eternal,
strengthen our ability to
hear. May we hear the
music of the world, the
infants cry, the lovers
sigh. May we hear the call
for help of the lonely soul,
and the sound of the
breaking heart. May we
hear the words of our
friends, and their unspoken
please and dreams. May
we hear within ourselves
the yearnings that are
struggling for expression.
May we hear you, O God.
The reading referred
to the Shema (Deut 6:4),
which begins: Hear, O
Israel: the LORD our God,
the LORD is one It is
based on writings by Rab-
bis Harold Kushner and
Jack Reimer, and I share it
with you now, in thehopes that it helps you in
your own search for
mindfulness this season:
Judaism begins with
the commandment: Hear,
O Israel! But what does it
really mean to hear?
The person who at-
tends a concert while
thinking of other matters,
Hears but does not reallyhear. The person who
walks amid the songs of
birds thinking only of what
will be served for dinner,
Hears but does not really
hear. The person who lis-
tens to the words of a
friend, or mate, or child,
and does not catch the
notes of urgency, Notice
me, help me, care about
St. Paddys Day Potato Bake!!!
You still
have time.
Orders for
your Easter
Lilies will
be taken
until this
S u n d a y ,March 17. Order forms
can be picked up in the
office or narthex. The cost
is still $6.05.
What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover???
OK, OK, I know you're itching to find out the answer to that riddle (hidden somewhere in this article), but first let me
remind you of our annual camp fundraiser event: The St. Paddy's Day Potato Bake is this Sunday - March 17th, on St. Pat-
rick's Day, so be sure to wear some green! Immediately following Worship Service, Christian Education, along with help
from our youth, invite you to join us for lunch. We'll be serving the biggest baked potatoes in the
state, with all the toppings you love: chili, cheese, butter, sour cream, & more. Salad, dessert, and
a beverage too, all less than $5 for adults & $3 for children! answer to the riddle: a rash of good
luck! We want everyone to come, so whatever you're able to give is appreciated. This is a time
for fun, fellowship, entertainment, music, lots of laughter, and of course......great food for a great
purpose!
Come and be Irish for a day! Hope to see you.
O'Scheri Dubon
Christian Education
For only if we hear You,
do we have the right to
hope that you will hear us.
Hear the prayers that we
offer to you today, and
help us to hear them too.
Blessings,
Pastor Danny
Notice me,
help me, care
about me
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Worship at 10:15, featuring special music from our choir.
Worship at 10:15
PrayerConcerns:Ester Troxel, Sumbal
Sardar, Shirley Dickison,
Keri Clark, Ed Bremel,
Elizabeth Edwards, Sean
May, Nargis & family inPakistan, Betty Rollos
granddaughter, Kathryn
OConner, Scheri Dubon
Time Is Flying By!March came in like a
Lamb but today is
showing lion like ten-
dencies! The music
department is still rev-
eling in their great
fundraiser proceeds
from Ash Wednesdays
pancake supper.
Arent the Improv for
God kids great! They
are working weekly to
bring us mini skits dur-
ing lent! Pay attentionas the next newsletter
will have a trivia ques-
tion/answer section
with prizes for the win-
ner.
Coming up quickly is
St. Patricks Day and
the potato fundraiser
for CE. We will be hon-
ored that day to have a
group of 7 young men,
Gods Guys sing for
us during service.
They are an octet so
make sure to ask
them who the eighth
Man is!
Palm Sunday is right
around the corner
and with it a wonder-
ful musical offering
from the Chancel
Choir. We will be
singing a compilation
of music in the style
of a cantata withScriptures and bring
to you a worshipful
way to start Holy
Week. Bring a friend
to church for a won-
derful worship ex-
perience.
Blessings one and all
Barb Peebles
Founders Day at Chapman University is a two-
day event highlighting the connection between
Chapman and the church. Chapman University is in
covenant with both the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.
This year, you will have the opportunity to hear aseries of lectures by Brian McLaren, one of the
most influential leaders of the reformation that is
currently underway. In addition, Rev. Geoffrey
Black will preach, and Mildred Butler, pastor of
United Christian Church in Los Angeles, will be hon-
ored as the Disciples Church Leader of the Year. More info can be found at
www.chapman.edu/founders-day. Registration deadline is Wednesday,
March 13!
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What Are You Doing Next Summer?The dates for 2013 summer camps at Loch Leven have been announced. Registration materials are availablein the church office but please mark these dates on your calendar:
Mini (entering grades 2 & 3): July 7 10
Junior (entering grades 4, 5 & 6): June 23 29
Chi-Rho (entering grades 7 & 8): June 30 July 6
CYF 1 (entering grades 9 & 10): July 21 July 27
CYF 2 (entering grades 11 & 12, and 13 grads):
July 28 August 3
Special Needs Camp: July 7 10
Regional Scholarship applications are
also available and can be picked up in
the church office.
Children's programming is taking shapeA more detailed schedule of children's activities is available
now on the website. There will be nursery-style care for chil-
dren 3 mos. to 2 years under the supervision of a professional
nanny. There will also be a family-friendly area in the plenary
hall during worship so parents can share the experience with
their children. You can also ask questions and share info on
the General Assembly 2013 Children's Programming Face-
book page
SpringFlingThing(April12-14)isaspecialleadershipweekendcampforhighschoolyouthatLochLeven. Allhighschoolyoutharewelcometoattend. Moreinfocomingsoon.
Bible
School
July22-26,201
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Vacation
JoinBKCC
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What about the kids?
The General Assembly is the biennial gather-
ing of Disciples from across North America. For
five days children, youth and adults will gather in
Orlando for worship mission business workshops
and more. Info atwww.disciples.org/ga
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It's happening! Loch Leven Camp & Conference
Center will break ground for the Campbell
Lodge Renovation Project on Saturday, April
13th, 11:30, followed by a BBQ lunch on the
Ross House patio.
Make plans to attend
this years General
Assembly July 13-17
in Orlando, Florida!
The discount for early
registrations expires
April 1. More info can
be found at
www.disciples.org/ga.
Former congregation member,
Mary Tucker, sent a card with a
lovely note to her friends of
BKCC. Take a moment to read
her note that is posted in
Fellowship Hall.A monthly gathering of praise,
prayer, conversation and table fel-lowship where every persons faith
story and questions are honored.
The next Rekindle is March 17, 6:12pm.
Join us every Wednesday in March for our
pay-what-you-can dinner at BKCC. Our
Wednesday night dinners help us get to know
one another, and meet people who we have-
nt yet met, so bring a friend!
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CHURCH STAFF:Pastor Daniel Bradfield
-MinisterMonica Lanz
-Church SecretaryBarbara Neal-Peebles
-Music Director/OrganistChristine Perkinson
- Church Child CareSuzie Romero
- Custodian
BOARD OFFICERS:Ken Brown
-Board PresidentLeo Dittemore
-Vice PresidentPat Cohen
-SecretaryAngela Hillig
- TreasurerChrysan Naw
- Financial Secretary
-Church Clerk
BIXBY KNOLLS
CHRISTIAN CHURCH(Disciples of Christ)
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:9:00 a.m. Sunday School for Adults10:15 a.m. Morning Worship and Childrens Church
OFFICE HOURS:Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Friday closed
UPCOMING SCRIPTURE
March 17 - John 12: 1-8
a bible quiz
1. What little girl was referred to as Talitha by Jesus?
Matthew 9:18-25
2. What wise king made an alliance with Egypt when he married the
pharaoahs daughter?
1 Kings 3:1
3. Who is the only king in the Bible referred to as the Mede?
Daniel 5:31
4. What short man ran to see esus but could not because of his height?
Luke 19:4
5. What harlot became a hero for saving the life of Joshuas spies and
was so honored in later days that she is listed in the genealogy of
Jesus?
Joshua 2:, 6
6. What servant woman was ordered out f the house by Sarah?
Genesis 21:10-14
7. Who was Abrahams wife after Sarah died?
Genesis 25:1
8. What king of Israel had a reputation as a fast and furious chariot
driver?
2 Kings 9:20
9. What king did Esther marry?
Esther 1:1
10. Who defied her royal husband and was replaced by a
foreign woman?
Esther 1:11
The Fellowship News
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Long Beach (a Disciples of ChristChurch)
1240 E. Carson StreetLong Beach, CA 90807
www.bixbyknollschurch.org
Editor:Monica Lanz562-426-0428
[email protected] 562-426-0429
Pastor:
Daniel Bradfield
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