march 23, 2011 fellowship news

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Dear friends,

In this edition of Fellow-ship News, I have someexciting news to sharewith you. But first…It amazes me how much

I can learn about myself as life goes on. One wouldthink that, after forty years of living with myself, thatI’d have “me” all figured out. Yet, there is alwaysmore to discover.

(Boy, that sounds a little self-centered, doesn’t it?Maybe I should reword that…)

I’ve learned, for example, that the way my brain

works is different in some significant ways than theway other brains work. I remember, shortly after wegot married, watching Ginger read a book, watch TV,and talk to a friend on the phone … at the same time! This impressed me almost as much as the time whenwe were dating, when I got to witness her eating a taco

while driving stick-shift. Me, I have more of a one-track mind. My mind

focuses intensely on a given topic or activity. Concen-tration is high; the ability to do two things at once isnot.

Betty Jo reminds me – constantly – of the time I

was walking out of Polly’s restaurant, and she saw meand said hi to me, and I ignored her. Except that I was-n’t really ignoring her. Honest! Most likely my mindwas focused on something else (like making sure I did-n’t trip on my way out) and I literally did not see her.

(Maybe that’s why I don’t chew gum. If I did, I wouldn’t be able to walk!)

Fortunately, I am part of a congregation that haslearned to love one another, despite our various quirks.Yes, I’m not the only one around here with quirks! Thefolks here have developed a strength in their relation-ships such that they can look past the quirks and love

one another for who they really are.Believe me, in the past I have been part of congre-

gations where the slightest thing can cause great of-fense. With the way my mind operates, I know that Ican sometimes appear aloof or distracted. (I don’tthink of myself as aloof, but yes, I can sometimes be – SQUIRREL! – distracted.) But here, we’re able to look past that, and see one another through God’s eyes.Every once in a while, someone will tell me they likemy sermon. Often they will even say something like,“I actually paid attention.” I am tempted to reply, “Me

NUMBER 2011-06 MARCH 22, 2011

Fellowship News Bixby Knolls Christian Church

(a Disciples of Christ Church)

(562) 426-0428

IN THIS ISSUE -

~~~~ FROM THE PASTOR

~~~~ NEWS & NOTES

~~~~ LADIES TEA

~~~~ YOUTH BAPTISM CLASS

the

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.

too!” I know how my mind operates, and I try towrite sermons that would keep my attention. I figureit’s not a good thing if the sermon doesn’t hold thepreacher’s attention.

Just don’t be surprised (and please don’t be of-fended) if I don’t say hi to you at Polly’s.

Now, about that exciting news: um, I forgot what I

was going to say. I guess I got distracted. Oh, well.Blessings,

Danny

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Meet Fez…

Fez is one of the

friends you will

meet at

Pandamanium,

BKCC’s Vacation

Bible School for 2011. Fez wants to remind

you that God created you! So don’t miss out –

mark your calendars today:

July 18-22

Week of Compassion & Global

Ministries respond to Earthquake/

TsunamiFollowing the March 11th earthquake and tsu-

nami that struck Japan, the island nation is facingmultiple crises, including the increased threat of ra-diation exposure from several nuclear power plants.

The official death toll has risen to 9,000 people and isexpected to increase.

More than 400,000 people are now living inmakeshift shelters or evacuation centers. Compound-ing the problem is windy and bitterly cold weather, aswell as shortages of water, food and fuel. But thechief concern remains radiation.

The joint Global Ministries of the Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ is working withthe United Church of Christ in Japan (UCCJ). Severalmission appointees serve there, teaching ESL or working with local churches.

UCCJ has established a relief committee whichis currently researching and planning an appropriateresponse. UCCJ has also provided a status update ontheir churches, many of which were damaged or de-stroyed. Your gifts to Week of Compassion havealready gone to support the UCCJ efforts.

Your gifts will also support a collaborative effortbetween our partner Church World Service and theJapan Platform, a coalition of 32 non-governmentalorganizations, government service agencies and me-dia outlets in Japan. CWS will be providing supportand channeling contributions to individual members

of the Japan Platform, and is also prepared to supportefforts of faith-based partners in Japan, including theNational Christian Council of Japan.

This relief work is made possible by your gifts to

Week of Compassion and Disciples Mission Fund.Additional gifts are welcome. Where can you go to hear great preachers like

Fred Craddock and Brian McLaren, and inspirationalspeakers like Children’s Defense Fund founder Marian Wright Edelman? Where can you experienceworship with outstanding musicians like AndraMoran and Michael Morton? Where can you see 13

year-old ballet dancer Madison Oliver (a member of First Christian Church in Orange, CA) perform infront of thousands of people? Where can you meetDisciples from all over North America, and discover what it means to be “a movement for wholeness in afragmented world?”

All this and more will take place at General As-sembly, taking place July 9-13 in Nashville. And if you register right away, you can qualify for special“early-bird” discounts. However, those discountsexpire on April 1. So register today atwww.disciples.org/ga!

BKCC Women’s TeaSaturday, April 30th

1:00 Fellowship Hall

Tickets are a $12.00donation to BKCC.

Call Sandy for reservationsby April 20.

Still looking for 2 more tablehostesses. Dishes areavailable to use.



James Rugh injured his foot (it’s not broken)and is using crutches while it heals.

Ginger Bradfield has earned her teaching

credential.

A note from Alice Flaig thanks all her churchfriends for the cards and messagesreceived while she was in rehab. “It is so goodto be home again.”

To have your news, joys, or concerns included in next month’s newsletter, send a note to Pastor Danny at

[email protected], or call the church office.

Ride Your Bike to Church

Last week, the city of Long Beach installed a newbike rack in front of the church. It’s possible that wemight also be able to get one by the door that leads toour parking lot. It’s becoming even easier for us tomaintain health and wholeness in our body and spirit!

Chapman University

Founders Day

On March 18 & 19, Chapman University cele-brated “Founders’ Day”, which is actually a two-dayevent highlighting the covenant between the univer-sity and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).This year, Speakers included John Shelby Spong andAnne Lamott. Chapman alum Alvin Jacksonpreached, and Disciples historian Newell Williamsspoke about Chapman’s history.

In addition, Chapman’s Concert Choir gave anoustanding (and moving) performance.

Next year’s Founders’ Day event will take placeMarch 23 & 24. Mark your calendar!

Spring Fling & SummerCamp at Loch Leven

Loch Leven is our camp and conference center lo-cated in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Red-lands. It is a beautiful place to “renew one’s soul.”Each summer, youth from around the region gather tohave fun and experience life-changing spiritual trans-formation along the banks of Mountain Home Creek.

Spring Fling is a leadership training & spiri-tual growth event for high school youth. It takesplace April 1-3.

Summer camp is for all youth who will beentering graces 2-12 next fall. Camp dates are asfollows; grade levels designate the grade youth willbe entering in the fall of ’11.

Mini Camp (grades 2, 3): July 6-9Junior Camp (grades 4,5,6): June 26-July 2Chi-Rho (grades 7,8): July 17-23CYF 1 (grades 9,10): July 24-30CYF 2 (grades 11, 12, & ’11 grads): July 31 – Aug 6



a bible quiz

1. What devoured Aaron’s sons,

Nadab and Abihu, when they of-

fered “strange fire” to the Lord?

Leviticus 10:1-2

2. What city had a wedding feast where Jesus’ first

miracle was done?

John 2: 1-12

3. What servant woman was the mother of Ishmael?Genesis 16:1

4. Who was Moses’ personal servant?

Exodus 33:11

5. What two servants of Pharaoh wree in prison with

Joseph?

Genesis 41

6. According to John’s Gospel, Satan was from the

very beginning both a liar and a __________

John 8:44

7. Who along with Moses, saw God during the wilder-

ness wanderings?Exodus 24:9-10

8. Who w as with Jesus at the Transfiguration?

Mark 9:2

and how many did you get right?

Youth Group

News

This Saturday, March 26, theyouth of BKCC will join other

youth from throughout the Pacific Southwest Regionfor a Regional Youth Praise Night, which will take

place 5pm-8pm, in La Crescenta. We will meet atBKCC at 4:00pm. Note: we will need parents/adultsto help provide transportation to this event! If you or your child are able to attend, please contact Pastor Danny so we can make plans for transportation.

Youth Baptism Class Three 5th graders attended the first session of our bap-tism class last Sunday. A few more children mayjoin us next week. This class is meeting every Sun-day before worship, starting at 9:15. Later this

spring, the young people in the class will be invitedto make a decision regarding baptism into Christ’schurch. Please remember to keep these young peoplein your prayers as they embark on this importantspiritual journey.

THE BKCC MEN'S BREAKFAST WILLBE ON THE LAST SATURDAY OFMARCH, WHICH IS THE 26TH AT 8AM.

OUR FEATURED CHEF WILL BEPHIL O'LAUGHLIN, SO COME OUTAND ENJOY HIS FINE COOKING.

St. Mary Medical Center is having their1stannual

DIABETES WALKATHONBenefiting St. Mary Diabetes Education Program

Saturday, April 30, 2011 Poly High School Track = MMLK Jr. Blvd.

Registration begins at 8am Walk begins at 9 am Registration is Free!

All participants who raise the pledge goal of $100 or more will receive an event T-shirt and goodie bag fromsponsors. For more information, please call 1-888-4ST-MARY (1-888-478-6279)

Awards Presentation to follow the event

Thanks to all who helped make thecamp fund raiser a success.We had a good turn out in spite of the rain. A $270profit was added to the camp scholarship fund. Also,John Solan presented a check for $900.00 for the

camp fund. This came from the profit of the our soda machine and recycling of cans and bot-tles. This is a big step toward funding half the campfee for all our campers.

Thanks to all for a successful day.

Christian Ed. Committee

potato bake



us out on Facebook and

www.facebook.com/bixbyknollschurch

Rock the Loch

An event to renew your spirit

A Music Festival to HelpSupport Loch Leven

Incredible Music from the whole regionImperfect / LA Filipino Praise / Doc

Rogers / and so much more!

Music, Message and Inspiration

Want to be a part of RtL as a volunteer, Performer or other?

Contact us! On facebook or [email protected]

RtL L o c k i t D o w n !

L o c k i t D o w n !



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April Treasure Box orders now taken!

Due to the significant increase in fuel this year,$.40 more will be added to the Freight sur-charge for on line orders only. This will go into

effect on the website beginning with the April or-ders. The good news is that customers can con-tinue to save the convenience and freight chargesby ordering their Treasure Boxes with cash ordersin the church office.

See enclosure for April menu details or copies canbe found in the narthex and fellowship hall.

Upcoming

Birthday Blessings

April

6 Leo Dittemore7 Bob Dickison8 Shirley Egan13 Patti Dittemore

18 David Rugh23 Hazel Torres28 Frank Martinez30 Leslie Brown

May

3 Helen Tedesco5 Bobbie Smith8 Caitlin DuBon8 Karen DuBon10 Toni Mills19 Adam Rugh

26 Bill Maddy29 Shirley Dickison

Anniversary BlessingsApril

none

MayMay 12 Bob & Shirley Dickison - 10 yearsMay 18 Leo & Patti Dittemore - 38 yearsMay 20 Doug & Carole Gissel - 16 yearsMay 28 Phil O’Laughlin & Lynndy Kennedy

- 22 years

• “The birth of Christ brought God to us, but ittook the cross of Christ to bring us to God.”

—Author unknown

• “There is no revenge so complete as forgive-ness.”—Josh Billings

• “The rich man is not one who is in possession of much, but one who gives much.”—St. John Chrysostom

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