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2014 - ISSUE 06 March 26, 2014

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

which I get to know something new about someone; helping someone realize that, contrary to what they Dear Church, Sometimes the simplest statement can have a profound impact. During worship on Sunday, Betsy Hillig began her Stewardship Moment with the comment, Im not here to burden you. The Spirit must have conveyed that simple statement directly to my heart, because in my mind I started making two lists: a list of burdens, and a list of joys. Current burdens in my life include the need to pay for new struts for my car; cell phones that somehow always need to be replaced, repaired, upgraded, or accessorized; a nest of termites that seems to have taken a particular liking to the post on my front porch; and the constant pressure to buy new clothes, new furniture, a new house. Current joys in my life include sending kids to church camp (my own kids and others in our church family); times of conversation and fellowship in the have been told, God really does love them; and finding moments to sit in silence and not think about my burdens, but just feel gratitude for life and its many blessings. And I realized while listening to Betsy that this is perhaps one of the greatest gifts the church has given me over the years: the ability to distinguish between burdens and joys, and to find ways to reduce the burdens and multiply the joys. It really is my greatest joy to spread the love of God to all people. And therefore it is never a burden to ask or to be asked by someone else to contribute to the financial needs of the church. I admit Im not the best giver. I am far from the level of generosity attained by many. The burdens still control too much of my life. But every day, with churchs help and guidance, I am able to put a little more focus on the

joys, and give a little less attention to the burdens. I am on my Im way to living more fully for Christ. not yet where I should be, but thank God, Im on my way. And every day, as I learn to cast aside my burdens, I look forward to just a little more joy. Blessings, Pastor Danny

just feel gratitude for life and its many blessings.

Each of us may be sure that if God sends us on stony paths He will provide us with strong shoes.

April 6
This is the last day to place your order for Easter lilies. The cost is $7.00. Orders can be placed now and payment received later. Order forms are on the narthex table.

For the family of Andy Dittemore on his recent passing (brother of Leo Dittemore) Max Stephens (nephew of Sheri Dubon) Sumbal Sardar Virginia Lalla Keri Clark (daughter of Monica Lanz) Porter Family (friends of B. Smith) Nargis & family in Pakistan (family of Sumbal Sardar) Keri France & family (family of A. Hillig) Jean Woodward (friend of Becky Carroll)

2014 Summer Camp at Loch Leven June 29-July 5: Junior (grades 4-6) July 6-9: Mini (grades 2-3) July 6-9: Special Needs July 10-12: Parent/child July 13-19: Chi-Rho (grades 7-8) July 20-26: CYF 1 (grades 9-10) July 27-Aug 2: CYF 2 (grades 11-12 & 14 grads) Summer camp information packets are now available; pick one up next time you are at church!

April Birthdays Leo Dittemore April 6 Bob Dickison April 7 Patti Dittemore April 13 David Rugh April 18 Hazel Torres April 23 Birthday Blessings to all our April church family members!

Participate in Pub Theology, a time of beer, conversation, and God. Every 2nd Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at Roxannes Lounge (1115 E. Wardlow Rd.)

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

Wednesday Night Dinner

Join us every Wednesday for dinner at 6pm. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow BKCC friends better; plus, you dont have to cook! If you can, bring a couple of dollars to put in the basket (and if you cant, thats ok). Tonights dinner is ..

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.

Litter pickup: we meet at the front gate every 3rd Sunday at 8:15, to pick up litter from our neighborhood sidewalks & gutters.

Potato Update.....
What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a leprechaun? A 'rash' of good luck!! I hear your groans, but I had to throw in one more, because we had incredible luck at our St. Paddy's Potato Bake! Thanks to the Lord and wee little folks at BKCC with the most loving, generous hearts, C.E. raised $212 from our luncheon....woo, hoo! But wait, that's not all; John Solan presented a $400 check from proceeds made by the soda machine, which gives us a grand total of $612!! This will provide scholarships and help off-set registration fees for our youth who attend camp at Loch Leven this summer. Thank you, thank you, and God bless you too! In appreciation, Scheri Dubon, Christian Education

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March 30 - Psalm 104: 24-30; Ezekiel 34: 1-4, 18-19
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 Pastor: Daniel Bradfield The Fellowship News is published twice monthly.

April 6 - John 11:35 (RSV)

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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)

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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

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