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Dear
Servant:
PRIVILEGE LEADING
A GREAT TEAM
This
past weekend God granted me the privilege to preach in several
important venues.
I was invited to preach at the Calvin Institute of
Worship at Calvin
College in Grand Rapids,
Michigan. I preached two
evenings and God really blessed my preaching ministry. I had a
wonderful time and was joined by great music and great
people. Click here and read the rest of the story
posted on my blog.
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“SAY
WHAT YOU NEED TO SAY”
This
Sunday, I will
start a new
series, “Say What
You Need To Say”. I will be expanding on how we can be in
right relationship with God so that we can truly be family to
others even if they are not family to us, in turn making our
relationships whole.
I will be looking for you to be in the house, and don’t
forget to invite your relatives, friends, neighbors and
coworkers to share in our month of celebration.
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CHURCH-WIDE
BIBLE STUDY
Our
Wednesday Night
Worship continues in February with my new teaching series:
"Sex and the
City." Join me each Wednesday as we teach relevant and
practical principles about our sexuality and the myths that
the secular society has created regarding it. God is concerned
with our spirits and our bodies, come and see what the Bible
says about them both! If you are not
in a Bible Study, click here for a list of our Christian
Education opportunities.
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2009
UMOJA
- A CELEBRATION OF UNITY
Umoja
is back and it is better than ever. This year
we celebrate our 10th anniversary of Umoja and I am
excited. Our theme is “Imagine” and our
Broadway like production will have the largest multi-cultural
cast, NEW SCENES,
ENERGETIC DANCERS, ELABORATE COSTUMES, DRAMATIC ACTORS,
PHENOMENAL MUSIC and
much more. Umoja (Swahili for
unity, pronounced “oo-moh–jah”) will take you on an inspiring
journey from AFRICA TO
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Pick up and pass out
Umoja playbills to your family, friends, co-workers and
neighbors letting them know that Umoja is celebrating its
tenth year and they don’t want to miss it. Join me on Friday, March
13th at 7:30PM, Saturday, March
14th at 6:00PM, or Sunday March
15th at 4:00, PM. Tickets are on sale at the church
Monday through Thursday, from 8:30AM to 8:30PM; Friday from
8:30AM to 5:30PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM to 3:30PM.
Tickets are $10.00
each for a limited
time. This production will bring you to laughter, tears
and possibly self-examination of where you are today and what
you can do tomorrow. GET YOUR TICKET
TODAY.
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Blog
me
at www.theblvdblog.org and
share your thoughts. I am
looking forward to reading your blog. See you on
Sunday.
Pastor
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DR. FRANK A.
THOMAS Senior
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SPIRITUAL
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Are you
participating in a regular diet of planned and focused Bible
Study? If your answer is no, participate in one of our Bible
Study classes. New studies begin in February, March, and
April! Click
here for more information or contact Pastor Janae Pitts at
901.272.5630.
STEPHEN’S MINISTRY NETWORK: MAKING THE BLVD A MORE
CARING PLACE
Do you have the gifts of encouragement,
listening, compassion, caring, and support? If your answer is
yes, you are invited to become a part of the Stephen’s
Ministry network which includes more than 10,000 churches
world-wide. THE BLVD has joined this organization and
encourages your support. Information will be available outside
the bookstore on Sundays and in the CIC during week. For
questions or concerns, contact Pastor Virzola
Law at
901.272.5603. | |
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NEWS AND
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THE BLVD’S
WRITER’S EXHIBIT
Are you a published author? Are you interested in
presenting your writings to the Congregation? If so, we invite
you to participate in THE BLVD’s “Writer’s Exhibit” on Sunday, February
8th immediately after service. Please contact Jackie Sharif at
901.272.5643 for more information.
MLGW SMART
PAY
Memphis Light, Gas & Water has a program called
“Smart Pay,” which allows customers to pay a fixed amount for
utilities each month. To participate in Smart Pay, customers
must have been at their current address for a minimum of 12
months, must have a good credit history with MLGW during the
past 12 months and must be current on your account and remain
so while in the program. For more details, click
here.
MEN’S MINISTRY CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
MONTH
The Men’s
Ministry of MBCC will celebrate African American History Month
with a series of four presentations each Saturday from 9:30AM
– 11:30AM during the month of February. The Presentations
Schedule is listed below:
Feb. 7th: “Yes
We Can – Out ofAfrica and into the White House” – Shep
Wilbun and James Hudson
Feb. 14th: “Yes We Can Part 2 – An
Analysis of President Obama’s Victory” – Shep
Wilbun
Feb. 21st: A Study of “Barack the
Magic Negro and Sambo” – James
Hudson
Feb. 28th: “The New Slavery” – Panel
Discussion
On Sunday
March 1st, the men will sponsor “AN ETHNIC FOOD
EXTRAVAGANZA: MEN’S COOK OFF.” Sign-up sheets for the Cook-Off
and Presentations are available at the table outside the
bookstore.
MEN’S MINISTRY COOK-OFF
On Sunday
March 1st in the FELLOWSHIP HALL, immediately
following our Worship Service; the Men’s Ministry Cook-Off
will conclude our celebration of Africans In America History
Month. You will enjoy the special food creations of 25 + men.
The cost is $5.00 per person or $20.00 for a family of four
(4) or more persons. The funds will be used to help support
the Men’s Ministry Angel Tree program. Through this program
the men provide Christmas Gifts to 100+ children of an
incarcerated parent. Come and join us for excellent food and
fellowship.
CHRISTIAN
HEALTH ORGANIZATION (CHO) ANNOUNCES NATIONAL “WEAR RED”
DAY
Friday,
February 6, 2009 is a day when Americans nationwide will wear
red to show their support for women's Heart Disease awareness.
Heart Disease
is the #1 killer of women. In fact, one in
four women die of heart disease, but heart disease can also
lead to disability and a significantly decreased quality of
life. Now is the
time to make wise choices; choose exercise over sitting, baked
over fried foods, limit salt and take meds as prescribed. The
CHO encourages everyone to unite in this
life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red
dress, shirt, or tie, or red dress pin. For more information, visit the National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute web
site.
THE
HEART TRUTH
The
Heart Truth
is that heart disease is the #1 killer of American women. In
fact, one in four women die of heart disease, but heart
disease can also lead to disability and a significantly
decreased quality of life. Unfortunately, most women don't
know The Heart Truth. Although significant progress has
been made increasing awareness among women from 34% in 2000 to
57% in 2006, most women fail to make the connection between
risk factors and their personal risk of developing heart
disease. The Heart Truth is that women don't take their
risk of heart disease seriously or personally. Women often
fail to make the connection between risk factors, such as high
blood pressure and high cholesterol, and their own chance of
developing heart disease. Now is the
time to make wise choices; exercise over sitting, choose baked
over fried foods, limit salt and take meds as prescribed. The
CHO encourages everyone to unite in this
life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red
dress, shirt, or tie, or red dress pin. For more information, visit the National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute web
site.
CALLING
ALL BUSINESSES!!
Are you interested in sharing information about your
business, products or services to an estimated 9,000 people?
If yes, please contact Bettye Boone at
901.272.5650 to learn about advertising your products or
services in the Umoja bulletin, or go by the Church
Information
Center to
pick-up a copy of the advertising/sponsorship package. This is
the time to let your product or service be known to
others.
MBCC JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to view employment
opportunities within MBCC and our
community. For more information
concerning opportunities with MBCC, please email Eva Anderson, Director of Human Resources or call
901.272.5612. | |
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MBCC
FINANCIAL “U” REGISTRATION
Want a little help to navigate your
financial situation and to understand how you can better
manage your finances including credit and debt? Register
for the MBCC Financial University. See
Bettye Boone on Sunday near the bookstore for
registration information. Seating is limited. For course descriptions, locations
and other pertinent information, please click
here.
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KROGER/SCHNUCKS CARD: BEGIN LOADING
AGAIN!
The holidays may be over but it is still critical
that you load your Kroger/Schnucks’ card in order to
benefit our children’s/youth renovation project. If you
have not loaded your card lately, please do so as soon
as possible. Don’t have a card? Please come by the
Security Desk on Sunday to pick-up a card or contact Bettye
Boone at 901.272.5650 during
the week at the church to get a card. Your support is
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“KEEPING IT REAL” SEXUALITY BIBLE STUDY FOR
TEENS
The Refuge High School Ministry will initiate a
faith-based dialogue on teenage sexuality using the “Keeping
It Real” Sexuality Course. Classes will convene each Sunday at
8:30AM in the FLC TV lounge. This is the official Bible Study
segment for High School students of THE BLVD. All high school
students are welcome and expected to attend this dynamic
curriculum and study. For additional information, contact Pastor Neko Sharkey
at 901.272.5638.
HIGH SCHOOL ADULT LEADERSHIP TEAM (ALT) /PARENT
ADVISORY TEAM (PAT)
Anyone interested in becoming an adult leader in one of
the following capacities: educator, playwright, dance
coordinator, chaperone, community resource, or computer
professional) for our teenagers, you are invited to attend
periodic Wednesday meetings at 6:00PM (before Bible Study)
with Pastor Neko
Sharkey . If you are a parent with children in
high school, you are invited to share at these meeting as part
of our Parent Advisory Team. This is your opportunity to stay
abreast of information, offer ideas, and voice concerns, as
Pastor Neko desires to “bring the family back to the table” in
leadership over our children. You may obtain a copy of the
2009 ALT/PAT Meeting Schedule from the
Church
Information
Center
or
see Pastor Neko Sharkey.
MBCC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are a High School senior and are a member of
MBCC, please fill out a Senior Information Form located at the
Montgomery Lobby Security Desk as we begin our scholarship and
college preparation processes. Pastor Neko Sharkey would like to meet
with all Scholarship Committee members at 6:00PM on February
11th in
Conference Room 03A. For additional
information, contact Pastor Neko Sharkey at
901.272.5638.
CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY
- Calling All Nursery Parents! Pastor NaKeesha
Weston is having a Nursery Open
House on Sunday, February 15th immediately
following the service in the nursery. Please come and join
her in a meet and greet session!
- Discipletown,
we have not forgotten about you! Pastor Weston will hold
a Pastor’s Pajama Party on Monday, February 16th
from 6-8 p.m. Come dressed in your pajamas for an evening of
fun. Parents, Pastor Weston will have a brief meet and greet with you from
6:00PM – 6:30PM. Look for more information in the
CIC.
- Middle School
Ministry Age Teens, Pastor Weston would like to invite
you to an evening of fun and recreation Wednesday, February
18th from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. There will be games
and snacks. You don’t want to miss this time of fun!
Parents, Pastor Weston will have a brief meet and greet with you at 6:00PM.
Look for more information in the
CIC.
PEE-WEE
DISCIPLES
Our “Pee Wee Disciples” nursery (ages 6 weeks to 5
years) is open every Sunday from 7:00AM – 2:00PM, and every
Wednesday from 6:30PM – 8:00PM during our Midweek service. The
nursery is a wonderful environment for your child to learn and
grow while you enjoy worship
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VISITATION AND BEREAVEMENT
MINISTRY
If your loved one is hospitalized, confined
at home, or in a nursing home, you may request visitation by
calling 901.729.6222. Please report all emergency
hospitalizations and bereavements to the “On-Call” phone
number at 901.569.7729. Visit our website by click here to view our current
sick and bereaved list.
Continue to keep our sick and bereaved in your thoughts and
prayers.
SHARE YOUR STORY
If
you or someone you know has recent news on achievements,
community involvement, or overcoming odds, go here
and complete the online form. Although, we cannot promise that your
story will be featured in eNews, we encourage you to keep
submitting NEW stories of
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RADIO
BROADCASTS
Every
Sunday morning you can listen to us on WLOK
(1340 AM) at 8AM and WDIA (1070 AM) at
10:30AM.
CHANGE
WE CAN BELIEVE IN
CD’s
& DVD’s will be available for sale this Sunday, February
1st. Prices are $15 for 3 CD’s, and $35 for 4
DVD’s.
NEW
CD/DVD PRICES
Effective January
11, 2009, you can purchase CD’s and DVD’s from the media sales
stations and Chalice bookstore for $5 (CD) and $10(DVD).
These products include the Sunday sermon in an unedited form
and do not always include music. Help us spread a word
of hope and encouragement by giving someone a copy of a CD or
DVD today!
WEEKLY WORSHIP
SURVEY
We need you!!! Share your comments
and feedback with our Worship Design team each week
concerning your weekly worship experience. Click here after each worship service to give us your
feedback by completing a short survey. You have until 11AM
Monday morning to share your comments. Let us hear from you.
Click and comment!
BOOKSTORE
HOURS
Sundays from 8:00AM – 10:00AM and 12:00PM –
1:00PM
UPDATE
YOUR MEMBER PROFILE
If you've
recently moved, changed your address, phone number or email
address we want to hear from you!
Click
here
to complete a short online form to update
your information.
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