the

Mayor Robert Garcia and

Regional Co-Minister Don Dewey
speak to the congregation.

Don Dewey
Co-Regional
Minister

Mayor Robert Garcia,

City of Long Beach

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Bixby Knolls Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) (562) 426-0428
ISSUE 03

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Dear Church,
On Sunday, we celebrated 70 years of ministry at Bixby Knolls
Christian Church. As I said in my sermon, it was a day to celebrate
and give praise to God for what God has done (and continues to
do) through us.
It was a simple celebration, but even so, many people worked
hard to make it happen. Sandy Jeglum and Leo Dittemore did a lot
of behind-the-scenes work, along with Pat Cohen. Also hard at
work behind the scenes was our church secretary, Monica Lanz.
Our choir (made up of current and former choir members)
shared a wonderful anthem in worship. Barb Peebles and Gretchen
Rugh planned the worship service beautifully, as they always do.
Ioane and Scheri made their wonderful contributions to worship
as well.
It was so good to welcome in worship Mayor Robert Garcia,
Councilmember Roberto Uranga, and regional co-minister Don
Dewey. Each shared some remarks and presented a certificate to
the congregation.
Did you see the article in the Signal Tribune? The papers managing editor, Cory Bilicko, took great care in writing about the history of Bixby Knolls Christian Church for the January 29 edition. A
copy of the article has been placed on the bulletin board in the
fellowship hall.
The excellent taco lunch was underwritten by donations
from church members, and prepared by Tacos Fufu. If you ever
find yourself in need of fresh-made tacos for a big event you are
hosting, give the owners, Fulgencio & Veronica Ceja, a call at 562326-1255.
Finally, if there is one thing Ive learned throughout all the
planning and celebration for Sundays event, its that Gods Spirit
is certainly at work making all things possible. It didnt even occur
to us to have a big celebration to mark our anniversary until two
months ago. We made the phone calls and sent out a few invitations, but the Spirit did the rest. Like everything else that happens
in our ministry, its all because of the Spirit at work among us.
For that, and for everything else, I am truly grateful. I cant
wait to see what God has in store for us next!
Blessings,
Pastor Danny

What do purple and gold beads, ashes and sticky syrup have in
common? They all exist at the annual

"FUN"DRAISER"
Yes, BKCC's music department fundraiser is fast approaching on

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
5:30 p.m. in fellowship hall
Come one and all and bring a friend! For the meager price of $5.00 per person you
can have all the pancakes and sausage your tummy can hold! Drinks will be provided a
long with a good time to be had by everyone!

We realize that traditionally Shrove

Tuesday (pancake day) is a day earlier but we combine our fundraiser day with Ash
Wednesday. A simple service will follow the supper at 7pm in the sanctuary.

So come and support our music department and eat until the smile on your face is HUGE!
Blessings.
Barb and the many music volunteers!

Helen Tedesco
Phil OLaughlin
Sumbal Sardar
Keri Clark (daughter of M. Lanz)
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)
Chrystal Gay (K. Hillig)
Alice (B. Peebles)

A group of BKCC youth looks at old photos from our

churchs history.

Thanks to everyone that helped to make our 70th

St. Judes Ranch for Children

Anniversary Celebration so special. All of the hard

Recycled Card Program

work was worth it. I think this set the tone for an
amazing year here at Bixby Knolls.

Gretchen

Dont know what to do with all those greeting

cards from friends and family? Consider sending
some of them to St. Judes Ranch for Children,
where they will be repurposed into brand-new
cards by the kids who live there, and then sold on
their website. Proceeds help support the ranch
and its programs for children in need. Yearround, all-occasion greeting cards are happily accepted. Please review the following tips before
sending in your donation.

Archer Webster was dedicated during worship on Jan.

31!

Only the card front can be used (please check

to be sure the backside of the front of the
card is clear of any writing, etc.)

We can not accept Hallmark, Disney or

American Greeting cards

In todays mail we received a letter of appreciation

5 x 7 size or smaller is preferred

To mail large quantities in the least expensive

from the Dept of Veterans Affairs for the cards you

way, use a USPS (United States Post Office)

send letting our Veterans know how much we ap-

Flat Rate Box (available at your local Post Of-

preciate all they do and give to us. Continue your

fice), which holds up to 70 pounds

generosity. This Sunday Feb. 7, is last day to bring

Mail donations to: St. Judes Ranch for Chil-

Valentine cards for our Veterans. The box is on the

dren Recycled Card Program 100 St. Judes

table in the narthax.

Street Boulder City, NV 89005

ACTIVITY

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

Our next litter pickup is Feb. 28

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

Editor:
Monica Lanz
562-426-0428
bkcchurch@aol.com
fax 562-426-0429
Pastor:
Daniel Bradfield
The Fellowship News is published
twice monthly.

Wednesday Night Dinners: join

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

Submit your articles for

the next newsletter by

February 14

REMINDER
The church office will be
closed on Monday, Feb.
15 in recognition of
Presidents Day.

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