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2015 - ISSUE 08

APRIL 14, 2015

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

racism and build the kingdom

Happy Spring!

of God.

Even though the calendar says it started

By the time you read this, I

will

(with

Easter has passed and my roses are in

other Disciples from around the

bloom again. Huge thank you to every-

On the day before Easter,

region) in a conversation cen-

one who helped make our Easter service

50 year-old African-American

tered around the book Pre-Post

special. Chancel choir, joyous bells, spe-

Water Scott was shot and killed

Racial America. This new book,

cial guests Spencer and Jay, and

in South Carolina. According to

by my friend and colleague

Gretchen's fabulous fellowship hour.

the police officer who fired the

Sandhya Jha, tells stories of ra-

A special thanks goes to Madison Kobel

bullets, Scott had resisted arrest,

cism in America, with an em-

who volunteered her time to help pre-

and even succeeded in grab-

phasis on how the church is (or

pare and serve our Maundy Thursday

bing the officers Taser and at-

is not) responding. It is an im-

dinner.

tempted to use it on the officer.

portant conversation.

without her. All her hard work and she

Dear Church,

Thats when the officer shot

have

The

participated

last month it never feels like spring until

Christian

Church

It would not have happened

plays bass with the praise team! She is a

(Disciples of Christ) proclaims

blessing on so many levels.

Then the video appeared.

itself to be a pro-reconciling,

It's not to early to start dusting off your

The

that

anti-racism church. We recog-

musical talents for our summer services,

Scott was actually running away

nize that, historically, the church

in particular August. Just let me know

from the officer, and not trying

has not been free of racism, and

when and what and we will get you

to hurt him or gain control of

we commit to doing everything

schedule. Save the date for Pente-

the officers taser.

we can to eradicate racism

cost.......special music is coming!

within the church as well as

Blessings,

within society. Although it is not

Barb Peebles

Scott.
video

showed

The officer has now been

charged with murder.
Its difficult to know to

perfect, I am proud to be a part

what extent racism was a factor

of this church, this movement

in this incident. And yet, this is

for wholeness in a fragmented

just one more in a long string of

world.

incidents of unarmed black men

being killed by police.
As pastor of Bixby Knolls

Blessings,
Pastor Danny

Christian Church a racially diverse congregation I try to

take seriously the issue of racism in our society. I try to understand how my own position
of privilege affects how I see the
world. And I try to learn how
our church can help eliminate

July 13-17

Sandy Jeglum

Please join us for afternoon of inspiration and

hope with highly acclaimed speaker and author of Love, Skip, Jump, Shelene Bryan.
This is a rare opportunity to meet and be inspired
by Shelene, as she takes you on an inspirational
journey that could change your life...forever.
Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 1pm - 3pm
Afternoon Tea Will Be Served
Grace First Presbyterian Church
3955 N. Studebaker Road
Long Beach, CA 90808

Sarah Stolze
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)

Reserve Your Seats Today:

Purchase tickets online or call 562.432.1440
Tickets $30 each
Proceeds benefit COA Long Beach, a nonprofit
501c3 providing meals to homeless and lowincome individuals in Long Beach since 1981.

Doug Edwards (Dickison)

Summer Camp:
have you registered yet?

Special Scrip orders will be taken on Sunday, April 26th.

These vendors are giving an extra bonus percentage
back to the church.
Bath & Body Works +5%
Lane Bryant
+1%
Home Depot
+1%
LL Bean
+1%
TGI Fridays
+3%
Landry restaurants +1%
(includes (Red Lobster;
Rainforest Caf; Chart House; Macaroni Grill, Mortons
Steakhouse)
May Anniversaries

Karen & Caitlin Dubon May 8

Adam Rugh

May 19

Shirley Dickison

May 29

Blessings to all!

Bob & Shirley Dickison

14 years - May 12
Leo & Patti Dittemore
42 years - May 18
Congratulations & Anniversary
Blessings to each of you

Disciples Women Leadership Presents

Womens Bible Extravaganza!

April 25 ~ 9:00 noon

Women from around the region are invited to gather for three hours of study and fellowship at one of six locations. The
two locations closest to BKCC are:
Lynwood Christian Church
First Christian Church, Orange
Questions? Contact regional co-minister Susan Gonzales Dewey at sgdewey@disciplespswr.org

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

Submit your articles for

Litter pickup: We meet at the

front gate every 4th Sunday at
11:45, to pick up litter in Somerset Park and along our
neighborhood sidewalks &
gutters.

Wednesday Night Dinners: join

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

the next newsletter by

April 26, 2015

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