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Bixby Knolls Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) (562) 426-0428
ISSUE 20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

www.disciplespswr.org, or ask me
for a registration form.
Together, let us pray that God
enriches our spiritual lives and the
Dear Church,
This week I have three things
on my mind

ministry

of

our

congregation

Just an Autumn Note!

through these events.

Blessings,

World Communion Sunday

Pastor Danny

(Sunday Oct. 4) this is one of two

Fall has fallen and after tonights Blood

moon people are singing and bells are

Sundays each year when we wor-

ringing at Bixby Knolls Christian Church!

ship with our Cambodian members

The choir is finally coming into its own

in one service. It is also when we

with the addition of new members, Mi-

present our pledge cards in support

chael, and on occasion Kirsti and TJ! We

of our ministry for 2016. After wor-

look forward to great things throughout

ship, we will enjoy a delicious pot-

the year.

luck lunch together and if all that

isnt enticing enough, Ill be preach-

Handbells have started and we are al-

ing my shortest sermon of the year.

ways looking for more members or even

It all happens this Sunday at 10:15.

part-time members.

Appreciative Inquiry Event

(Sat. Oct. 10) dont let the loftysounding name intimidate you; this

Unlike choir, you

only have to worry about 2 NOTES!!! If

A meager but meaningful donation

you cant read music we can help you

recently made news at a church in

easily with color codes and we know

Charlotte, North Carolina. In the col-

you can count to 4! Come join us on

a table and share some of your fa-

lection plate one Sunday was an en-

Monday evenings at 7pm, usually in

vorite stories of BKCC with others

velope with 18 cents and this mes-

room 115 but sometimes in the Sanctu-

who are a part of our congregation.

sage: Please dont be mad. I dont

ary. Our music is simple but verrrry fun!

Guided by our facilitator, this will

have much. Im homeless. God bless.

event is an informal time together

in which you will be invited to sit at

Start dusting off those instruments as

lead us into a time of joy as we

celebrate the ministry that is taking

Pastor Patrick Hamrick was able to

we are planning on Advent orchestra

place, and envision what next step

locate the donor to thank him in per-

again. Music will be available by Nov. 1,

God is calling us to take.

son. But the man wanted to stay

2015.

Regional Gathering (Sat. Oct.

17) Join with Disciples from other

anonymous, saying the gift was between him, the church and God.

Come to Pacific Southwest Regional

Gathering in Riverside on October 17th.

congregations throughout the Pacific Southwest Region in Riverside

The pastor praised the donors brav-

Should be lots of fun and some of our

for a day of worship, fellowship,

ery, saying, We gratefully acknowl-

choir members are singing in the re-

and learning. Did you know

edge that this individual, out of his

gional choir!

some of our own BKCC praise

poverty, has given all he had to live

was a blast with some incredible singers

on. Like the widows mite in the

from the district along with our own!

band members will be helping

to lead music at this event?
Register today at

Rehearsal last Saturday

New Testament (see Mark 12:41-44),

the 18 cents was truly a sacrificial
gift.

Blessings one and all

Barb Peebles

Join friends from around the region for the 2015 Regional Gathering; mark your calendar and plan to attend!

Appreciative
Inquiry
Event
On Saturday, Oct. 10, 9:00-4:00, our congregation will gather for a very special (and important) time of dreaming, of telling stories, and celebrating
what IS and what is YET TO BE. This is an event that every member and participant (youth & adult) at Bixby Knolls Christian Church needs to attend.
Lunch will be provided.

In the coming months,

Helen Tedesco

we have 3 holidays that

Sarah Stolze
Phil OLaughlin

we share with our veter-

Sumbal Sardar

ans at the VA hospital.

Keri Clark (daughter of M. Lanz)

Sunday, Nov 8th is the

Hattie Johnson
Grace Kobel
Porter Family, Ruthie Atkin (friends of B. Smith)
Nargis & family in Pakistan (family of Sumbal Sardar)
Keri France (family of A. Hillig)
Venus (friend of A. Hillig)

Pictures from Rock the Loch

deadline for Veterans

Day thank you cards.

Sunday, Nov 22nd is the

deadline for Thanksgiving cards and Dec 13th is

the deadline for Christmas cards. A box will be in
the narthex for the cards. Sign your first name,
name of our church. You can include a personal
greeting if you want. Rememberdo not seal
the envelope. Our cards are very much appreciated.

Place your Scrip orders by

October 18!
Next Scrip order day is October 18th. The complete list of gift cards available to order is posted
on the Scrip bulletin order in the Fellowship
Hallalso is a list of the gift cards that are available for immediate purchase. This program can
bring in over a $1000 a year for BKCC projects with
Oct 4 - Mark 10:2-9
Reconciler
Oct 11 - Esther 3:1-6, 8-11
Reconciliation Sunday

just the support of less than 10 members. Imagine what we could do with another 10 supporters.
Remember the Scrip program as you plan for
your holiday spending. Gift cards make great gifts,
and for shopping at your favorite stores and restaurants, they are safer than credit cards.

Help cook food for Christian

Outreach in Action (COA).
Every 2nd Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
in our church kitchen.

Check us out on Facebook

www.facebook.com/bixbyknollschurch
website:
www.bixbyknollschurch.blogspot.com

Our prayer circle meets every

2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10:00
a.m. in room 115. Join this
dedicated group in praying
for our church, community, &
world.

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

Our next litter pickup is Oct. 25

at 11:45 a.m. Help pick up litter
in Somerset Park and along
our neighborhood sidewalks &
gutters.

Pastor:
Daniel Bradfield
The Fellowship News is published
twice monthly.

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us every Wednesday at 6:00 for
this pay-what-you-can meal.

the next newsletter by

October 11

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)
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

CHURCH STAFF:

BOARD OFFICERS:
Leo Dittemore
Pastor Daniel Bradfield
-Board President
-Minister
Scheri Dubon
Monica Lanz
-Vice President
-Church Secretary
Pat Cohen
Barbara Neal-Peebles
-Secretary
-Music Director/Organist Angela Hillig
Suzie Romero
- Treasurer
- Custodian
Chrysan Naw
- Financial Secretary
-Church Clerk