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NUMBER 2011-12 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Dear friends,

I’m not sure where to start:

this Sunday, so much is going

to be happening! In wor-

ship, we will commemorate

the 10th anniversary of 9/11; the choir will return from

summer hiatus; our children’s programs will resume;

we will kick off our stewardship campaign with a spe-

cial potluck lunch; and our praise band will lead us in

some new & familiar songs. In addition, three of our

youth worked hard to complete the God & Family

program, and this Sunday in worship they will be rec-

ognized for their hard work during a special presenta-

tion that will take place during worship.

This Sunday, September 11, will be one Sunday

you will not want to miss. You might even want to

invite a friend to come with you!

Later that same day, the South Coast Interfaith

Council will be sponsoring a special 9/11 service of remembrance. I will be there, and I encourage you to

take some time out of your Sunday afternoon to at-

tend as well, as we continue our efforts with other

people of faith to find peace and understanding in our

world.

Through all of these events – and, indeed, through all

we do – our aim is to allow God to work through us

to bring wholeness to a fragmented world. I often

hear about how God has touched people’s lives

through the ministry of the church. Sometimes a per-

son will tell me how God is using the church’s ministry

to reach out to them right now; other times I’ll hear

about things that happened months or even years in

the past. I am so grateful to know that lives are being

changed by what we do, and what we allow God to do

through us.

t h t h t h t h e ee e

IN THIS ISSUE -

~ NEWS & NOTES ~ STEWARDSHIP ~ YOUTH PARTY and so much more.....

“Now concerning the collection for the saints; you

should follow the directions I gave to the churches of

Galatia. On the first day of every week, each of you isto put aside and save whatever extra you earn, so

that collections need not be taken when I come. And

when I arrive, I will send any whom you approve with

letters to take your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems ad-

visable that I should go also, they will accompany

me.”

--1 Corinthians 16:1-4

This scripture will be the theme of our Stewardship

Campaign, which begins this Sunday, September 11

and concludes on Sunday October 2. If you think we

are starting the Stewardship Campaign early this year

you would be correct. This will give us plenty of time

to develop the annual budget, for the Board to dis-

cuss the budget and present it to the congregation

before the end of December.

We have been very fortunate; even during these chal-

lenging economic times we continue to scrape to-

gether enough funds to pay the light bill, and meet

the other expenses of operating the church. We have

only been able to accomplish this because of your

continued generosity. The Stewardship Committee

hopes that you will prayerfully consider the Steward-

ship scripture when contemplating your pledge for

the next budget year. If you have any questions

about how the finances of the church operate please

feel free to speak with David Rugh, Angela Hillig,

Margo Morales, Pat Cohen or any other Board mem-

ber.

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

See you in worship!

Pastor Danny



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New &Prospective Members’

ClassA five-week class for anyone who wants to learn a little more about

Bixby Knolls Christian Church and the Disciples of Christ. Note the schedule, which has

been revised: choose from Tuesday mornings at 10:00 or Wednesday evenings at 7:00.

Classes will begin September 20/21.

Wednesday

Night Dinner Every Wednesday, 6:00-7:00

Join us in the fellowship hall forfood & conversation.

If the weather’s nice, we’ll eat outdoors

on our patio!

The dinner is “pay-what-you-can.”

A basket will be provided for donations.

The Christian

Women’s Fellow-ship General meet-ing will be heldThursday, Sept. 15,11:00 a.m. It is a“picnic” theme

and you are asked to bring a sandwich foryourself. All other picnic goodies will beprovided.All women of the church are invited.



Bill Maddy is now living at Bixby Tow-

ers as he continues to recuperate fromhip surgery.

Lydia Sykes is recuperating from surgeryat Catered Manor.

Janine Swanson is recovering from an

illness that included a high fever. Jim Hardeman is on the mend after a bout

with Cellulitis. Laurel Henrikson fell and broke several

bones while visiting Laughlin, Nevada.She was treated at a nearby hospital,

including surgery on her hip, and isnow at Country Villa, a rehabilitationresidence near her home.

Ruth Settle is home now after a stay at

Malora. She thanks everyone for their prayers.

Sumbal Sardar’s mother, Nargis, has

returned to Pakistan. Please keep in prayer students, teach-

ers and parents as a new school year

begins.

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.

Youth

Superhero

Party

Sunday, September 18

6:30-8:00

Pastor Danny’s house.

Come dressed as a superhero of your imagina-

tion! Be prepared to share your superhero

name, your super-strength, and your fatal

weakness.

Grades 6-12

Chi-Rho Christian Youth Fellowship

Dear Treasure Box Friends, As reported in the previous Fellowship

News , September is the last month for the

TreasureBox.Orderswillonlybetakenonline

at www.thetreasurebox.org, and there is a lim-

ited number of boxes available. Some of the

boxeshavealreadysoldout,soifyouareinter-

ested inpurchasinga treasure box, you’llwant

toplaceyourorderassoonaspossible.

We extend a great big thank you to the

BKCCMen’sGroup fororganizing thedistribu-

tionofTreasureBoxes,especiallyLeoDittemore

andKenBrown. Also thankyou toour secre-

tary,Monica Lanz, who received orders in the

office and forwarded themon toThe Treasure

Boxeachmonth.

“It is useless to pray for more knowledge, power or

faith until you begin to use what you have already.”

—Henry Bucklew



Monthly 30-min. Neighborhood Clean-Up

September 10 – 11:00 amMeet by the front church gate.

You are invited to join us for lunch afterward at anearby fast-food restaurant.

Christian Education for ChildrenChristian Education for ChildrenChristian Education for ChildrenChristian Education for Children

Every Sunday beginning September 11Children in grades 1-5 begin in worship, joining the congregation in gathering music. Then, after

the “Children’s Moment,” they are invited to attend Worship & Wonder or Jr. Class (based on

age). (Children who wish to remain in the sanctuary with their parents are welcome to do so.)

GOD ASKS US TO TAKE CARE OF HIS CREATIONGenesis 1:26 - Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea

and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.' (NIV)

A Hazardous Waste Round-up is coming our way. On November 5 at Simms Park (close to

Lakewood), there will be a Round-up from 9am-3pm. The park is located between Clark Ave-

nue & Oak Street, in Bellflower.

On November 12, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department STAR Training Center, 11511

South Colima Rd, Whittier another round-up will take place.

These round-ups are designed to help all of us get rid of those hazardous waste in and around

our homes. This includes paint, turpentine, lye-based cleansers, household and car batteries,

motor oil, pesticides and garden herbicides, prescriptions, electronics such as cell phones, computers, printers, cameras just to name a few. If improperly disposed of these items hurt our environment.

Psalm 97:1- ...let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! (NRSV)



a bible quiz

1. What was the affliction of the young boy who was throwing himself into the fire? Matthew 17:14-18

2. What did Moses mount on a pole as a way for healing the ailing Israelites? Number 21:5-9

3. What brought the locust plague to a halt? Exodus10:15-20

4. According to Jude, who fought with Satan over the body of Moses? Jude 9

5. Who anointed a stone and dedicated it to God? Jacob 28:18

6. What woman was the first Christian convert in Europe? Acts 16:14

7. What, according to Proverbs, lifts its voice up in the streets? Proverbs 1:20

8. Who came to Peter late at night and released him from prison? Acts 12:6-17

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9/11 Interfaith

RemembranceSunday, September 11, 2011

4:00 p.m.First Congregational Church241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach

The South Coast Interfaith Council, which has

worked for many years, especially since 9/11, to createa world of understanding, acceptance, respect, dignityand peace for all, invites you to an interfaith commu-

nity-wide gathering to observe the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

This will be an event to draw together members of our faith and civic communities. We will remember those who lost their lives and look toward a new futurewhere our common humanity is honored.

As we stand together on this day, may we make

this an opportunity to focus on our sense of unity andredouble our efforts to build communities, a countryand a world worthy of the lives lost that day and since.

Please join us as we witness our community'sstrength and lift our hopes for a better world.

For more information, please contact the SCIC [email protected] or call 562-983-1665.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5:00 P.M. IS THE

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