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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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Dear Fellow
Servant:
Fourth
of July is
a
welcomed holiday
day, commemorating United States of America
declaration of independence from Great Britain on
July 4, 1776. As you spend time relaxing and
celebrating with family and friends, set aside
some prayer time for our military personnel who
are on foreign soil protecting this country on
Independence Day.
July
may mean longer days, but not at THE BLVD. July
brings "Summer
Breeze", the abbreviated Sunday worship
services and casual dress at our Midtown campus
starting this Sunday.
We
are beginning the month of July with new family
sermon series; I am looking for you Sunday and
Wednesday as we kick off these
series:
“The Message
in the Music” series will give insight into
how our family values are marked by generational
music. We will discover how the best songs of your
generation carry the message of love, wholeness,
inspiration, and renewal.
“How to Make
Good Godly Decisions” at our midweek service,
will give us answers and help us make better
decisions. This sermon series’ topics will
be:
July
6 – Relationship Decisions
July 13 – Financial
Decisions
July
20 – Career Decisions
July 27 – Spiritual
Decisions
Join
me for each series and learn how our families are
impacted by these life
occurrences.
If
you are not able to attend a worship service,
remember to log-on to www.theblvd.org.
Live streaming is available on our website. Also,
tune in to 15 Minutes of
Faith on Wednesdays, at 6:00PM on 95.7. Never
miss a worship experience, there’s a blessing just
for you.
As
we experience high temperatures, if you must be
outdoors, drink plenty of water, and
remember to check on the children, the elderly and
the pets.
Also, take some time to relax, heat can be
very draining.
Finally,
the offices
at THE BLVD are closed
Monday, July 4 for the holiday and
will reopen Tuesday July 5. I pray traveling
blessings for everyone who is traveling. If you
are in the city, I am looking forward to seeing
you Sunday.
With
a Shepherd’s heart,
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS
Senior Servant
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SPIRITUAL LIFE |
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
SERVICE
Stephen
Ministry is a Christian care giving group specifically designed to
assist people through difficult times (i.e., bereavement, divorce,
job loss, etc.). If you are in need of this service, you may contact
Rev. Vivian Henry at 901.752.5379 or Pastor
Virzola Law at
901.272.5603. |
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2011 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLE OF
CHRIST
The 2011 General Assembly
of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ is July 9 – 13 in
Nashville, TN. Our own Senior Pastor, Dr. Frank A. Thomas and
President and General Minister Sharon Watkins and Bill Thomas
will lead in closing worship. Click here for additional
information and registration.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY
DRIVE
It’s
that time of year again! THE BLVD Midtown is gearing up for
our annual Back to School Drive. We will be collecting school
supplies in the Bellevue and Montgomery Lobbies beginning
Tuesday, July 5 through Wednesday, August 3 as an outreach
effort for our children and youth in the community. Supplies
will be distributed Sunday, August 7 after worship service in
the Family Life Center. Contact Pastor Daniel White, Pastor
Weston or Minister Chris Watson at 910-729-6222 for questions
or inquiries. Let’s fill up the SCHOOL SUPPLY BINS!
CHO BLOOD
DRIVE
THE
BLVD Christian Health Organization is sponsoring its second
blood drive Sunday, July 31 from 8:00AM – 2:00PM in the
Midtown Fellowship Hall. Pre-registration will be held at East
and Midtown Campuses Sunday, July 17 and Sunday, July 24
immediately after worship service. Snacks will be available
for blood donors. Walk-ins are welcome. For additional
information, email Genwyl Glover or call
901.335.6171.
WOMEN'S
GET AWAY
Calling all ladies of THE
BLVD! Are you interested in fellowshipping with other BLVD
ladies? If so, here’s the perfect opportunity. The Chosen
Vessel’s Women’s Ministry is planning a trip to Nashville, TN
November 3 – 5. For more information, please visit the
registration table located in the lobby of the East and
Midtown campuses following Sunday worship service.
FAITHFUL
MERCIES
Faithful Mercies is a
Bible Study support group designed to help people cope with
spiritual, emotional and physical aspects of cancer. Meetings
are the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30PM – 6:45PM in
room 04A. Email Alice
Hayes for additional
information.
WATSA
Wholistic Approach To Substance Abuse is a Christ-centered
recovery support group for addictions, co-dependency and
compulsive behavior. Meetings are Tuesdays at 6:00PM in 04N.
If you or someone you know is looking to drop the “baggage” of
addiction, discover how to do so through Bible Study, prayer,
and fellowship. For more information, contact Essie
Clay.
LOVE
CONNECTION
Love Connection/Cocaine
Anonymous is a citywide support group for men and women of all
ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds. Meetings are
Thursdays at 7:30PM in THE BLVD Family Life Center.
Contact Essie Clay for more
information.
ARE YOU A
BFF?
THE BLVD Facebook Family is
open to you. Get the latest news, get inspirational quotes and
get to know other like-minded people. You belong!
Join us
online!
BLVD
MIDTOWN YOUTH RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Garrett
Allen Booker, son of Thomas and Dr. Janice Booker, is an honor
graduate of Christian Brothers High School and recipient of
the Don A. Lee Memorial Scholarship Award. Garrett will
receive a $1,000.00 scholarship for his commitment to academic
excellence and community service. Booker serves with THE
BLVD Multimedia Ministry, NAACP, Jack and Jill of America, and
the Leadership Academy, sponsored by The Shelby County Chapter
of The Links, Incorporated. A longtime member of the Boy
Scouts of America, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in
2010. Booker will attend Barry University in Miami Shores, FL,
where he will major in the five-year Sports Management Program
and minor in Marketing.
Congratulations Garrett, we are proud of your
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BLVD
EAST CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
THE BLVD
East Children’s Ministry needs volunteers (grandparents,
parents and others) to work with nursery (2 – KK) and Discipletown
(grades 1 – 6) children. Please sign up today at the volunteer
servant table. Email Diane Young or call Pastor NaKeesha Weston at
901.272.5631 for additional information. The Children’s
Ministry is looking for you!
BLVD EAST
STUDENT MINISTRY INVENTORY
If
you are a student (grades 7 – 12) attending THE BLVD East, please
forward your name, age and contact information to Rachel
Thomas. |
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GATHER FOR PRAYER AT THE
BLVD
Gather for prayer at THE BLVD Midtown on Wednesdays
at 6:00PM (Intercessory Prayer) in
room 09A, Saturday at 9:00AM (Hour of Power) in the
Spiritual Officers’ Room and Sunday at 9:45AM (Time to Talk With God)
in the sanctuary.
PHONE A
PRAYER
Become a part of an exciting prayer community by
utilizing Phone a Prayer. Times are 6:00AM Sunday through
Saturday, 12:00PM Monday
through Friday, 8:00AM
Saturday prayer and praise followed by 9:00AM Men’s Hour of Power.
Access all sessions by calling 218.844.8230 plus access code:
915673#.
PRAYER
REQUESTS
THE BLVD Prayer Ministries would like to partner
with you in prayer. The Prayer Request Box is located in the
Montgomery lobby outside the Chalice Bookstore. Prayer Request cards
are available in the pews and in Bible Study Classes. You may also submit requests by clicking
here.
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 Pastor at 901.569.7729. Visit our
website to view our current sick and bereaved
members. Continue to keep our sick and
bereaved in your thoughts and prayers.
SHARE YOUR
STORY
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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
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| HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY | |
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MBCC MEMBER PRODUCES PLAY
We congratulate Mr. Kerry
Watkins in the production of the play “Sistahs.” This play
is about 4 sisters who come home for Father’s Day only to find that
family relationship issues and the truth surrounding their mother’s
death are in the forefront. The play is scheduled for Saturday, July
9 at 7:00PM, Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center, 60 Perkins
Extended at Walnut Grove, Memphis, TN. Click here for ticket information.
MBCC MEMBER CELEBRATES FIRST
BOOK
THE BLVD Family celebrates with Ms. Jetta Remonia
Owens (MBCC Choir Member) and co-author Debra Walter on the
completion of Jetta’s first book “To Cripple a Butterfly.” Click here for additional information and a synopsis
of the book. |
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