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IN THIS ISSUE ~ NEWS & NOTES ~ PANCAKE SUPPER ~ LADIES TEA and so much more..... Dear friends, Jesus was a Jew. Its such a simple, obvious statement, and yet its a fact that we Christians often overlook. Jesus was a Jew. He was born to Jewish parents. He was presented in the temple when he was eight days old, in accordance with Jewish teaching. He read and studied Jewish law. He celebrated Passover and other Jewish holidays. He was sometimes called rabbi, and his teachings build upon ancient Jewish themes. Its impossible to understand Jesus without understanding his Jewish background. So I am excited that this years speaker at Chapman Universitys Founders Day is Amy-Jill Levine, a New Testament scholar who is herself a devout Jew. As a professor at Vanderbilt Divinity School (a predominantly Christian seminary), her presentations help people hear and understand Jesus as a Jewish storyteller. Besides being my alma mater, Chapman University has been in covenant with the Disciples of Christ since its founding in 1861. Founders Day is a celebration of that covenant, and in addition to lectures by Dr. Levine, it includes opportunities for fellowship, worship, and a concert featuring the Chapman Choir. Founders Day is actually a two-day event; Friday, March 23 will center around three lectures by Dr. Levine. Saturday, March 24 will include the concert, a luncheon, and a conversation with Dr. Levine and several Chapman faculty members. You can sign up for all or part of the event. I hope to see you there. Blessings,
Living in the Moment will be the Lenten booklet the church will use this year. These devotions take a practical look at what we are called to do right now at this moment to live out the life that Christ has in mind for us as his forgiven, beloved and saved followers. They will be available by Ash Wednesday, February 22nd. If you would like you may make a donation of $1.50 for your copy. For those that are electronically able you can obtain a copy for your Kindle or Nook for 99 cents.
Pastor Danny
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever, his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100.5
Pancake Supper
Wednesday February 22nd 5:30pm Fellowship Hall Ash Wednesday Service immediately following!
This will be the same night we start fresh in choir rehearsal with music for Lenten services during Holy Week! Instead of sacrificing this Lenten season, give of yourself by singing with the choir. Great time to join the choir.....always looking for new members and we have been growing this year!! All ages welcome....our current ages are 15-88.5!!! We do have fun!! Blessings and remember your Valentine!
Barb
CWF Open Board meeting and Planning Day is Thursday, March 22 at 10am in room 115.
Sunday, Feb 12th is the last day to bring Valentine cards for our veterans at Veterans Hospital. There is a box on the narthex table to collect the cards. Please take time to bring a card or two next Sunday.
Chapman University will hold its 29th Annual Founders Day on March 23 & 24, 2012. The two day event held on Chapmans beautiful Orange, CA campus will include the following opportunities:
Three lectures by Amy-Jill Levine of Vanderbilt Divinity School. A self-described Yankee Jewish feminist who teaches in a predominantly Christian divinity school in the buckle of the Bible Belt. A Friday evening Shabbat with Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana. Worship on Saturday morning in the Wallace All Faiths Chapel, with Rev. Felix Carrion preaching, and Chapmans DOC & UCC students leading. An hour concert by the Chapman Concert Choir on Saturday afternoon. A Saturday afternoon conversation between Dr. Levine & three of Chapmans finest faculty: Dr. Marvin Meyer, Dr. Marilyn Harran, and Dr. Julye Bidmead. Two reunion events for Chapman DOC alumni & parents.
To register online, visit: www.chapman.edu/churchrelations/founders.asp. Registration materials will also be available in the church office.
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1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Guest speaker, Claudine Burnett, retired Long Beach librarian and historical author. This will be an afternoon of special music, prizes, and hearing many mysteries from Long Beachs past. The $12.00 donation goes directly to BKCCs general fund.
Youth & adults of all ages are welcome to join us. Those who want can go out to lunch afterward.
Summer Camp
Registration forms and scholarship applications are now available! You can get yours at www.lochleven.org. Additional copies will be available in the church office. Mini Camp is for those kids who will be in grades 2 & 3 in the fall of 2012. (July 1-4) Junior Camp is for those who will be in grades 4-6 in the fall of 2012. (July 8-14) Chi-Rho Camp is for those who will be in grades 7-8 in the fall of 2012. (July 15-21) CYF 1 Camp is for those who will be in grades 910 in the fall of 2012. (July 22-28) CYF 2 Camp is for those who will be in grades 1112 in the fall of 2012, as well as those graduating in the class of 12. (July 29-August 4) All Ages Camp is for kids in grades 4-12. (August 5-11) Young Adult Camp is for those who are at least one year out of high school. (August 17-19)
Rock the Loch 2012 September 22 Last fall, several hundred people gathered for at Loch Leven for an all-day music festival. This fall Rock the Loch returns, bigger and better!
Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. Through Week of Compassion, our church works to alleviate the suffering of others through disaster response, humanitarian aid, sustainable development and the promotion of mission opportunities. Every February, congregations like ours focus on the work of Week of Compassion. Despite its name, Week of Compassion is at work all year long; already in 2012, Week of Compassion has responded to tornadoes and other severe weather in the southern U.S., not to mention ongoing relief efforts to various locations throughout the world. Please pray for the ongoing work of Week of Compassion. Watch for an envelope in the next Fellowship News, and a special opportunity to contribute to this important ministry. And eat at Roxannes any Wednesday in February!
Clara Jones officially joined BKCC on Sunday, February 5. She lives here in Long Beach and has been attending for several weeks. Welcome, Clara! Also on February 5, we welcomed in worship the scouts and families from Boy Scout Troop 29, Ship 529, and Venture Crew 29. For many years, Bixby Knolls Christian Church has partnered with scouting as a chartered organization. Scouts assisted in worship by leading a flag ceremony, playing in the praise band, and reading scripture. Lonny McClure, Skipper from Ship 529, also shared a word of greeting on behalf of all three units. Ginger Bradfield spent a few days at Loch Leven for the regional Pastors Partners Retreat. She thanks the CWF for providing financial assistance that enabled her to go. Pastor Dannys father, Larry Bradfield, recently suffered a stroke, but is recovering well. Ongoing prayers have been requested for Ed Bremel, John Thomas, and especially Earlene Thomas who has been scheduled for surgery on Feb. 8. BKCC welcomes Meals on Wheels.
To have your news, joys, or concerns included in next months newsletter, send a note to Pastor Danny at dannybradfield@gmail.com, or call the church office.
a bible quiz
1. Where was Jesus when the sinful woman wiped his feet with her tears? Luke 7:38 2. What two cities did Jesus say would have repented in sackcloth and ashes if they could have seen his miracles? Matthew 11:21
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