Bixby Knolls Christian Church

(a Disciples of Christ Church)

(562) 426-0428
www.bixbyknollschurch.org
the Fellowship News
NUMBER 2011-03 FEBRUARY 8, 2011

A prayer for
Bixby Knolls Christian Church:
Dear friends, Use me to bring wholeness to my
In the last newsletter, I mentioned how much I like
roller coasters. Well, that’s mostly true. I have learned, neighbor.
however, that there can be too much of a good thing. Use my church to bring wholeness to
Recently I rode “Xcelerator” at Knott’s Berry
Farm. It promised an initial acceleration of 0 to 80 our community.
mph in only two seconds. Waiting to board, I watched Show us how your kingdom of shalom
the trains depart the station: one second they were
there, and the next second (literally) they were gone. can be made real on earth through
My own ride on Xcelerator was over before I knew us.
it. I got off, shook my head, and tried to figure out
what the heck just happened. I staggered to where the
rest of my family was waiting for me (none of them
chose to ride), and decided that the Xcelerator is one
ride I don’t ever need to ride again.
As our congregation continues moving through the
21st century, adapting the way we do ministry to our
changing times, we will do our best to prevent the
whiplash and disorientation that comes from a ride like
Xcelerator. Change is inevitable; we do our best to
manage it.
…I took a different sort of ride last Friday: I
climbed aboard a helium (not hot air) balloon, and gen-
tly soared 400 feet into the sky. It was much more
peaceful and relaxing than my ride on Xcelerator.
Calmly floating 400 feet above the ground, I got a great
view of the land below, including a view of several fea-
tures that I decided I would like to explore in more de-
tail once I returned to the ground.
Many of us, I think, have a view of our faith from
400 feet up. We see the lay of the land, but realize that
there are details which we feel called to explore close-
up once we return to the ground. That’s why I’ve de-
veloped an online Bible Study; it provides the opportu-
nity to go into greater detail about some of the stories
of our faith. We are still waiting for some folks to
“join;” all you’ve gotta do is visit our church website,
then click on the link for “Chalice Chat.”
IN THIS ISSUE -
Blessings, ~ FROM THE PASTOR
Pastor Danny ~ NEWS & NOTES
~ WEEK OF COMPASSION
~ ROXANNE’S DONATES
 Rock the Loch
Coming September 24
Chapman University Founders Day
Founders Day celebrates the covenant between
Chapman University and the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ). Last year, for the first time,
the event expanded into two days, and included
a number of educational lectures and worship
opportunities for clergy and lay leaders, as well
as the traditional banquet and concert.
This year, the expanded format returns.
Friday will feature lectures by John Shelby
Spong, leading theologian and spokesperson for
progressive Christianity, and Newell Williams, a
leading Disciples historian and President of Brite
Divinity School.
On Saturday, Alvin Jackson, pastor of
Park Avenue Christian Church in New York, will
preach. Then, following lunch, the Chapman
Choir will perform, and author Anne Lamott will
present readings from some of her work.
This year marks Chapman University’s
150 anniversary, and it’s 150th year of being a
th
Disciples-related school. Founders Day is a great
way to see the campus for the first time or to
reconnect with alumni and friends from other
churches.
Registration materials are available online
and in the church office.
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 13 – Chi-Rho (middle school); 6:30 at
Pastor Danny’s house
Feb. 27 – Joint event
Spring Fling & Summer
Camp at Loch Leven
Loch Leven is our camp and conference center
located in the San Bernardino Mountains east of
Redlands. It is a beautiful place to “renew one’s
soul.” Each summer, youth from around the
region gather to have fun and experience life-
changing spiritual transformation along the
banks of Mountain Home Creek.
Spring Fling is a leadership training &
spiritual growth event for high school youth. It
takes place April 1-3.
Summer camp is for all youth who will
be entering grades 2-12 next fall. Camp dates
are as follows; grade levels designate the grade
youth will be entering in the fall of ’11.
Mini Camp (grades 2, 3): July 6-9
Junior Camp (grades 4,5,6): June 26-July 2
Chi-Rho (grades 7,8): July 17-23
CYF 1 (grades 9,10): July 24-30
CYF 2 (grades 11, 12, & ’11 grads):
July 31 – Aug 6
Registration materials for these events will be posted
on our church website when they become available.
This Saturday, February 12, is the Me-
morial Service for former congrega-
tion member, Carolyn Smith in the
sanctuary. Service begins at 1:00 p.m.
followed by a gathering of family and
friends in Fellowship Hall.
There is still time to order your February
Treasure Box. You can come in to the
church office or go online to
www.bixbyknollschurch.org and click on
The Treasure Box. It is so easy.
Each box is $32 and offers your choice of a
breakfast box, vegetarian, quick & healthy,
hearty meat protein box or a February
menu you wish to receive. Check it out.
You will be glad you did!

Week of Compassion
Week of Compassion is the disaster relief/
recovery ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ). This ministry responds to urgent needs around
the world hundreds of times a year. From blizzards in
the United States to floods in Australia, as well as on-
going recovery efforts in Haiti and along the Gulf
Coast, Week of Compassion brings wholeness to a
fragmented world.
Every year in February, BKCC collects a spe-
cial offering to support the work of Week of Compas-
sion. This year, our Week of Compassion offering will
be taken February 20 and 27.
In addition, we have partnered with Roxanne’s,
a new restaurant in Long Beach; Roxanne’s will donate
to BKCC 10% of their proceeds every Wednesday this
month. Roxanne’s is committed to making our com-
munity a better place, and we are thankful to Roxanne’s
for supporting us.
February Board Meeting
February 8
7:00 pm
room 115
Pastor’s Class
Pastor Danny has begun planning a Pastor’s Class
to meet on Sunday mornings between 9:15 and
10:00. This class will be for 5th graders (plus or
minus a grade) who are interested in learning
about baptism. Those interested in attending
should let Pastor Danny know.

Sandy Jeglum continues to heal following sur-
gery on her hand

Marcia Solan is recovering from surgery on
her ankle.

Phil O’Laughlin’s eye surgery was successful;
he returns soon for the other eye.

Angela Hillig announced in worship last Sun-
day that her daughter Keri is expecting, which
will make Angela a grandmother. Betsy will
become a great-grandmother and Laurel, a
great-great-grandmother!

Dozens of scouts and their families joined us
for our annual “Scout Sunday” last week. Sev-
eral took part in the service, while others con-
tributed to our fellowship time. In addition,
Troop 29 presented a donation to the congrega-
tion.

Helen Tedesco has been hospitalized with
pnemonia and is at Long Beach Memorial
Hospital and may be going home today. Please
keep Helen in your prayers.

Janis Peebles has taken top honors at the
recent IMTA fashion modeling and talent
competition. Janis’ success continues by
signing with a top entertainment agency.
Congratulations Janis from your church
family.

A certificate of recognition was received from
Heifer International for BKCC’s contribution of
healthy animals and training in their care to
help struggling families overocme a life of
hunger and poverty.
To have your news, joys, or concerns included in next
month’s newsletter, send a note to Pastor Danny at
dannybradfield@gmail.com, or call the church office.
a save the date
POTATO BAKE - MARCH 20
 FEBRUARY 14 a bible quiz
VALENTINE’S DAY
1. When Jesus healed a man who was
both blind and dumb, what demon did the Phari-
“Haiku for the Heart” sees accuse him of consorting with?
Listen to your heart Matthew 12:24
For within there is an “ear”
Attuned to God’s voice. 2. Where did Jesus heal a man who had been sick for
—Peggy Ferrell 38 years?
John 4:46-54

3. Who, in John’s Gospel, is the “son of perdition”?

John 17:12

4. What oversized warrior had bronze armor weigh-

ing over 125 pounds?
1 Samuel 17:4-6
Anyway
5. What kinsman of Jesus was imprisoned for
criticizing King Herod’s marriage to Herodias?
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-
centered;
Matthew 14:3-5
Forgive them anyway.
6. What woman of Athens became of Christian be-
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ul- cause of Paul’s teaching?
terior motives; Acts 17:34
Be kind anyway.
7. Whom did Jesus speak of as dancing in the streets?
If you are honest, people may cheat you; Luke 7:32
Be honest anyway. 8. Who told Job that God would certainly fill a right-
eous man with laughter?
If you find serenity and happiness, people may be Job 8:21
jealous of you; 9. What king had the first birthday party in the Bible?
Be happy anyway. Genesis 40:20
The good you do today, people will often forget to- 10. David’s first capital city was Hebron. What was
morrow; his second, and more famous, capital?
Do good anyway. 2 Samuel 5:6-10
Give the world the best you have, and it may never
be enough; and how many did you get right?
Give the world the best you’ve got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and

God;

It was never between you and them anyway.

—“The Paradoxical Commandments,” Kent M.

Keith

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