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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,



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,



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

atBKCC

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

A publication ofBixby Knolls Christian Church of

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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