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Happy Valentine's Day!
Remember,
"...and now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the
greatest of these is love." I Corinthians 13:13
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“SAY WHAT YOU NEED TO
SAY”
This
Sunday, I will be targeting my sermon series to women. “Say
What You Need to Say” will teach you how to be in right
relationship with God so that we can truly be family to others
even if they are not family to you. This, in turn, helps make
our relationships whole. Don’t forget to invite your
relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers to share in this
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CHURCH-WIDE
BIBLE STUDY
Our
Wednesday Night
Worship continues in February with a new teaching series:
"Sex and the
City." Join me and Pastor Janae Pitts 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
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2009 UMOJA - A CELEBRATION OF
UNITY
Umoja
is back and better than ever! This year we are celebrating our
10th anniversary of the Umoja production, and I am
excited. This year’s production will have the largest
multi-cultural cast ever with new scenes, new dances,
elaborate costumes, dramatic actors, phenomenal music and
much, much more. Umoja (Swahili for unity, pronounced
“oo-moh–jah”) will take you on an inspiring journey from AFRICA TO 1600
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Playbills
are available for you to share with family, friends, neighbors
and co-workers to let them know that Umoja is coming. Join us
on Friday, March 13th at 7:30PM, Saturday, March
14th at 6:00PM, or Sunday, March 15th at
4:00PM. Tickets are on sale at the church Monday through
Thursday, from 8:30AM to 8:30PM; Friday, from 8:30AM to
5:30PM; Saturday, from 8:30AM to 4:00PM and Sunday, from
9:00AM to 3:30PM.
We’ve
discounted the original price of $15.00 to just $10.00 per
person for a limited time only! Get your tickets today.
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NEW!!! 2009
UMOJA MERCHANDISE COMING
SOON!
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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.
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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.
MAKING A
DIFFERENCE: STEPHEN’S MINISTRY
NETWORK
Come join a network of servants who are
learning to help people after a crisis by: sharing the word of
God, building up one another in faith, and walking with others
to help them experience the love of God. Sign up by the
bookstore after church to learn more about this world-changing
ministry. You can make a difference in another person's life
and watch God change things. For more information, contact Pastor Virzola
Law at
901.272.5603.
PREPARING
FOR LENT
The Lenten Season (Feb. 25-April 12)
is upon us, and it is time to prepare for the transformation
God has for you this year. Getting ready for Lent
involves some thinking, praying, and setting the stage for the
changes that we hope to introduce into our lives in the weeks
ahead. Let's even imagine that God is going to help
transform our lives, with greater freedom, greater joy, deeper
desires for love and
service.
If you have a spouse, children, some
close friends, or distant e-mail companions, you can begin now
to talk about how you will support each other in this Lenten
journey. Ash Wednesday is a great place to start with our
planning. "What are we going to eat?" We shouldn't
be embarrassed if we really haven't fasted in a long time, or
perhaps ever before. We can plan to intentionally
have only one full meal on Ash Wednesday. We can make
that meal very meaningful and symbolic. Getting
ready, means getting your house ready, too. And, it can
mean lots of choices. What
are you going to give up so you can take on a spiritual
discipline? What
changes are you willing to make to grow closer to God? What time are you
willing to set aside to deepen your walk with Jesus? These
questions can help you get
started.
We will
have a weekly Lenten Guide, “Journey with
Jesus,” starting Ash Wednesday, February
25th.
Be sure to get a copy to guide you through the Lenten
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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.
UMOJA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you
looking for a way to serve at THE BLVD? If the answer is yes,
consider becoming a volunteer for Umoja 2009 (March 13 – 15).
Volunteer opportunities include: stage hand, seamstress, prop
assistant, carpenter, to name a few. Join us for our first
informational meeting immediately following today’s worship
service in Room 07A.
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.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
THE BLVD understands that a big part of living better
is TO know and understand the value of the past. Join us this
Sunday, February 15th in worship as we continue to
celebrate African American heritage month. Help us celebrate
by wearing your finest African attire to worship on Sunday.
Come to worship and renew your mind, uplift your heart and
affirm family ties.
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 Presentation
Schedule is below:
Feb. 7th: Yes We Can – Out of
Africa 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.
T-BALL,
COACH-PITCH, BASEBALL
Join the Cats Program! If your child is interested in
playing t-ball, coach-pitch, or baseball, Montez Morgan would
love to have them on our team. For more information please
contact him at 901.368.3811. The season begins soon so call
today!
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.
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
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SUNTRUST $20,000
CHALLENGE
YES WE DID! We were challenged to help
raise $20,000 for our Children and Youth Renovation project by
opening up an account at SunTrust and completing all the
requirements for charitable funds. I am proud to announce that
we raised $20,700 for our Children and Youth Renovation
project. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT…and YES WE
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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 service.
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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
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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.
NEW CD/DVD
PRICES
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. You can go online after each
worship service and complete a short survey. The survey is
open for you until 11AM each Monday. We would love to hear
from you. Please click on the following link www.mbccsurvey.org and share your
comments.
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Sundays (8:00AM – 10:00AM and 12:00PM
– 1:00PM)
UPDATE
YOUR MEMBER PROFILE
If
you’ve recently moved, changed your address, phone number, or
e-mail address…we want to hear from you! Click here and complete the short online form to
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