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Dear
Fellow Servant, Fall
is here! The
weather is changing and the record-breaking temperature days
of summer have cooled and turned into what we in the South
call football and fair weather. With football you are on your
own but we have a fair planned for the entire family this
Saturday, October
2 right here on the grounds of THE BLVD Midtown. The Community
Care-A-Soul is not only an opportunity for you to come out
and have fun with your church family, it is also an
opportunity for us to show love and care to our neighbors in
the Midtown community. Please plan to stop by during the
day. The
activities begin at 8:30AM with a walk to bring awareness to
homelessness by the Community Alliance for the Homeless. At
10:00AM, Baptist Operation Outreach in conjunction with
Memphis Healthy Churches is sponsoring a health fair to make
sure you are in your best shape. Then at 11:00AM the Community
Care-A-Soul kicks off with free food, entertainment,
games, prizes and activities for everyone. I will be out early
and I hope to see you there. Be sure and park on the
Montgomery side of the church because the carnival is on the
Bellevue side and it will be blocked to thru
traffic. Sunday, October 3, we
close out the Baggage
Check series. I sincerely hope it has been a blessing to
you. One thing is true: we all have baggage. No matter how
rich, poor, educated, fit or famous we are, we have it. The
saving grace for Christians is that we also have a God who can
handle whatever baggage we carry on our own. Come to either THE BLVD East at
8:30AM or THE BLVD
Midtown at 10:00AM and plan to leave your baggage at the
altar. The
following Sunday, October 10, is a
Sunday of celebration! It’s what we affectionately call Pink Sunday, which is
the Sunday we celebrate victory over cancer. It started
specifically targeting breast cancer but we know that cancer
of all types need to be defeated. We are asking all of you
who have proclaimed the victory over this dreadful disease,
whether you have been diagnosed as cancer-free or you are by
faith claiming it, to send a high resolution photo and either
the number of years you have been cancer-free or the number of
years that you have survived to our Marketing & Communications Dept via
email. On Pink Sunday we will
celebrate the survivor in you! If
I had to pick a pastor to preach a word that will encourage
and ignite the fire, I can tell you that Bishop Vashti
McKenzie is the one or as the youth today say, “she is the
truth”. Bishop McKenzie will be bringing the word at both
locations on Pink Sunday. Make it your business to be at THE
BLVD for worship Sunday October 10 because there will be a
blessing with your name on it! Before
I close today’s letter, I want to commend Pastor Reggie Bell
for the awesome work he is doing with Wednesday Night Worship.
I am overjoyed that more and more of you are coming out and
taking part in this worship experience. The current series is
The Gospel According
Madea and it is a great one. Come out each Wednesday in October at
7:00PM. Don’t forget you can watch us live every Sunday at
10:00AM and Wednesday at 7:00PM at www.theblvd.org. Finally,
I invite you to come and celebrate Preaching With Sacred
Fire, my newest book at my next book signing at THE
BLVD, Sunday October
17. I am signing copies at THE BLVD East before
worship at 8:00AM. I am hosting a book signing the same
day at THE BLVD
Midtown at 12:15PM. Copies of Preaching With Sacred Fire
are available now in bookstores around the city and in our
own MBCC bookstore as well as online. You can also visit my
website www.preachingwithsacredfire.com
for all of the details and information about the book
including future events across the country. Purchase
your copy by Sunday October 10 and get it Fast Track signed.
This means that Sunday, October 17 your book will be waiting
for you already signed and inscribed. I
went a little long this week only because there are so many
great things happening and I, for one, am glad about
it! God
bless you. I love you and I hope to see you
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SHORT TERM & LONG TERM
BIBLE STUDIES Participate in the new and exciting short term and yearlong Bible studies classes for men, young adults, and special interests. For more information, visit our website or stop by the Christian Education table in the lobby immediately following Sunday morning worship. NEW SHORT TERM BIBLE
STUDY Speaking the Truth In Love is an engaging and thought provoking study. It will help you assert yourself in Christ-like form as you face challenging moments in your life and relationships. This class will offer biblical scriptures that confirm Jesus’ assertiveness. Come join us. Sundays at 8:30AM in FH-05. Facilitators: Reverend Gwen Henderson and Minister Sharis DeBerry. For more information, email Christian Ed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2010 COVENANT MEMBERSHIP
RENEWAL We
want to stay connected with each of our members in order to
provide relevant ministry. The 2010 Membership Covenant
Form is
available throughout the month of September at THE
BLVD Midtown CIC or THE BLVD East Guest Services Center.
Please take a moment to complete the form reaffirming your
membership at THE BLVD. You may return it to the church by
mail, drop it off at the Membership Commission sign-up tables
at both locations following worship, leave it at THE BLVD
Midtown Security Desk or fax it to 901.725.1961. The form is
also available online. THE BLVD COMMUNITY
CARNIVAL AND WELLNESS EXPO: WALK. LIVE.
LOVE. BLVD
servants, here’s the volunteer opportunity for which you’ve
been waiting! The Social Concerns Ministries,
THE BLVD Elders, and the Community Alliance for the Homeless
are hosting a community carnival, health and wellness expo,
Walk. Live. Love. Saturday, October 2 in THE BLVD Midtown
Bellevue Parking Lot. THE BLVD will be bubbling with
excitement as we reach out to the community. There will be
food, fun, fellowship, exercise, and health screenings. We
need volunteers to sign up at BLVD East and Midtown
lobbies. ITEMS NEEDED FOR WALK.
LIVE. LOVE. COMMUNITY EXPO We
are asking BLVD servants to donate travel-size toiletries for
the Saturday, October 2 community expo. The list includes
combs, deodorant, lotion, mouthwash, soap, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, washcloths and wet wipes. Please place donated
items in the Walk, Live, Love Community
Expo boxes in THE BLVD East and Midtown lobbies. For
additional information, contact Patria Johnson at
901.260.8511. PASTOR FRANK’S BOOK
SIGNING Pastor Frank will be
signing copies of his new book, “Preaching with Sacred Fire”
on October 17 at both locations (8:00AM THE BLVD East and
12:15PM THE BLVD Midtown). Beat the rush and purchase your
book on October 10 and pick up your autographed copy in the
Fast Track line on October 17. THE BLVD CELEBRATES PINK
SUNDAY THE
BLVD is celebrating “Pink Sunday,” praising God for victory
over cancer, on Sunday, October 10. All cancer survivors (male
and female) are encouraged to proclaim “victory in Jesus” by
emailing photos and the number of cancer free years to Joyce McKinney. We are
recognizing all forms of cancer. CHOSEN VESSELS SUPPORTS
SIMM IN FIGHT AGAINST INFANT MORTALITY Memphis
leads the nation in infant mortality with zip code 38108
leading in premature deaths. Sisters in Motion Memphis (SIMM)
an African American women’s group shares interests in fitness,
fellowship, and a desire to preserve our future. Chosen
Vessels Women’s Ministry is proud to support SIMM in their
Annual 5K Walk/Run “Project 38108” in Overton Park, Saturday,
October 16 at 9:00AM. Families, Bible Study classes and
individuals are encouraged to join in this effort. Register
after worship at THE BLVD East and THE BLVD Midtown. For
information and registration, visit www.sistersinmotionmemphis.org. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
NEEDS THE BLVD Got
Skills? It doesn’t matter. Habitat for Humanity needs THE
BLVD’s help in developing their first subdivision, Trinity
Park. We have committed 10 volunteers for October 23 (7:30AM –
12:30PM). Please sign up on Sunday after worship at the East
and Midtown. Email Pastor Denise Bell for additional
information. NEW
DIRECTION CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOSTS CAREER
CONFERENCE NDCC
announces its “Back 2 Work 2010” Career Conference, 10:00AM –
2:00PM, October 13 – 14 at its Hickory Hill campus, located at
6120 Winchester Road. The event is free to companies to
participate, but registration is required at www.n2newdirection.org/Back2Work.
Click here for additional
information. BUSINESS
EXPO Are you
interested in displaying your business or business products to
THE BLVD Congregation? If the answer is yes, then you should
sign up for THE BLVD’s Business Expo on November 14. The Expo
will be located in THE BLVD Midtown Fellowship. Register on
Sunday in THE BLVD Midtown Montgomery lobby to confirm your
participation. Contact Bettye Boone or call
901.272.5650. Registration fee is $30. FINANCIAL U
CLASSES It’s that
time again; time to review finances, begin a savings plan and
reduce debt. You can learn how by attending Financial U
classes. Sign up on Sunday for classes following worship
service in THE BLVD Midtown Montgomery lobby. Contact Bettye Boone or call
901.272.5650. CHRISTIAN
CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) REGIONAL
ASSEMBLY The 2010 Regional Assembly
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is October 22 –
24 at Woodmont Christian Church, Nashville, TN. Our own Pastor
Denise Bell is one of the special guest speakers. Click here 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 & women of
all ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds. Meetings are
Thursdays at 7:30PM in THE BLVD Family Life Center. For more
information, contact Essie Clay. LIFE
GROUPS AT THE BLVD EAST Life
Groups is a new ministry forming at THE BLVD East to help us
CONNECT as a family, grow in faith, and SERVE each and the
community as Disciples of Christ. Sign up at one of the
information tables following worship service. For additional
information, contact Pastor Virzola
Law. CHRISTIAN
CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) REGIONAL
ASSEMBLY The 2010 Regional Assembly
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is October 22 –
24 at Woodmont Christian Church, Nashville, TN. Our own Pastor
Denise Bell is one of the special guest speakers. Click here for additional
information. SERVICE
PROJECT October
2010 is our month of service at THE BLVD. If you are
interested in developing an all church service project and
service projects around town, contact Pastor Denise Bell at
901.272.5605. WELCOMING
SYSTEM If your
gifts include passion and a warm and hospitable attitude, we
need you to be a part of our Welcoming System and Guest
Services Ministry. For additional information, contact Pastor Denise Bell at
901.272.5605. RECRUITMENT AND
TRAINING We are implementing a new Recruitment and
Training Ministry. If your gifts are vision casting, planning
and implementing, contact Pastor Denise Bell at
901.272.5605. BRIA SANDERS FEATURED IN NATIONAL
PUBLICATION THE
BLVD celebrates with Bria Sanders who continues to excel in
the classroom and on the golf course. Click here for the article in the
fall issue of ESPN RISE. ARE
YOU A BFF? THE BLVD Facebook Family is
open to you. Join us
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THE BLVD CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY SUPER SUNDAY Children’s
Super Sunday is October 24 and we want this to be the best!
Saturday and Sunday rehearsals have begun. We need your to
help make this Children’s Super Sunday the best ever. Please
contact Pastor Weston, call 901.272.5631,
or visit the Children’s Ministry kiosk for more
details. KIDZ
KLUB THE
BLVD is excited to announce KIDZ KLUB, a midweek program for
children grades 1st – 6th. KIDZ KLUB will provide high-energy
fun and Bible exploration, which will develop life skills and
relationships. KIDZ KLUB meets every Wednesday in Discipletown
from 7:00PM until 8:00PM. For additional information, contact
Pastor Weston. COLLEGE STUDENT
REGISTRATION If
you are currently in college, THE BLVD would like the
following information for the Fall Semester: your name,
institution, major and current year of study so that you may
benefit from programs such as Adopt- A-College Student and
Semester Care Packages. Please register at THE BLVD Midtown
Security Desk or email Pastor Neko
Sharkey. BLVD EAST STUDENT
MINISTRY INVENTORY Middle
school, high school, and college students at THE BLVD East, WE
NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.
Help us create a relevant student ministry for THE BLVD
East by completing the Student Inventory Form at www.theblvdstudents.org (click on
the East link). You may also contact the East Student Ministry
Representative Rachel Thomas for additional
information. THE BLVD MIDTOWN STUDENT
MINISTRY RELOADED The
break is over and Student Ministry activities for grades 7–12
are returning this month. Don’t be left out. Get connected! Visit the student ministry website for
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