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Greetings
Fellow Servant: We
are entering into a season of reflection. Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks
the beginning of Lent. Lenten guides are available
in our Bookstore starting today and we will offer the sign of the
cross following our Midweek Service tonight. As
we move toward worship this Sunday, we give honor to God for
how the body was blessed on last Sunday and for the word that Dr.
Carolyn Showell offered at both campuses. We thank God for the
experience. Even in the
rain, those of you who pressed your way were indeed richly blessed!
Our Ministry Fair was a success
as well. If you missed
the fair, look for ministry guides at both campuses to get connected
or click here to download a
brochure! Have
you heard about our new Midweek Worship Series? Worshippers are still
excited about how Pastor Kennebrew and Pastor Weston kicked off our
Tag Team Preaching series
entitled: Go Tell It! Our speakers for tonight
will not be revealed until the preaching hour – so don’t miss it!
Meet us at our Midtown
Campus at 7:00pm. There
is so much great energy swirling around and it is spilling over into
the city! Memphis is buzzing about our Feb 24th service
at our Midtown Campus at
10:00am that will feature Kurt Carr! Worshippers from both
campuses are encouraged to meet us at Midtown for this special
service! See the announcements below for details about how you can
participate in this service. Let’s
keep showing Memphis that great things are happening at The BLVD!
Have you heard that our
Sanctuary Choir is partnering with Memphis Symphony Orchestra this
weekend at the Canon Center.
Tickets start at $15 and are available at www.memphissymphony.org. Let’s support our choir and
music ministry! Join
me in the Midtown Sanctuary early tomorrow morning at 6:30am
for prayer! I am aware that it is
Valentine’s Day, but what better way to show love than to spend time
with God, the One who loves us so much? Access our prayer guide by
clicking here. We’ve
been praying for Pastor J. Lawrence Turner and his wife Sister
Bridgett all month as they waited for the birth of their first
child. Baby Turner, a bouncing baby
boy, made his arrival on Saturday morning, February
9th. As
we continue to pray as one family, let’s continue to expect new
birth, new life and revival right here at The BLVD! I
look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday! Pastor Bell
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CHURCH-WIDE
PRAYER BLVD
Servants are encouraged to gather for prayer on Thursdays at 6:30
a.m. in the Midtown Sanctuary.
We ask that you join us as we discern together, God’s plan
for ministry at THE BLVD.
THE
LENTEN SEASON BLVD
BABY DEDICATIONS BLVD
Dedications are held on the Fifth Sunday of each month during
worship service at BLVD EAST (8:30 a.m.) and BLVD Midtown (10:00
a.m.). Please forward all questions and/or concerns To Audrey
Storks or Pastor
Virzola Law at 901-272-5602.
FEBRUARY
MIDWEEK WORSHIP SERIES: “GO TELL IT” THE BLVD’s staff pastors and preachers will be featured in a tag-team preaching series “Go Tell It,” for the month of February. Each week we will be surprised with a preaching duo. Come out and enjoy the series as our very own share the Word. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MEMPHIS
GOSPEL CELEBRATION The
Memphis Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Black History Month and
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 7:30PM at
the Cannon Center.
The concert will feature the rich diversity of gospel music
vibrant voices, “Sounds of Celebration” from throughout the Memphis
community to include the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
Sanctuary Choir.
Tickets are $15, $5 for students. Click
here for additional information. KURT
CARR AT THE BLVD BLVD
MARRIED COUPLES PRAYER BREAKFAST We
are inviting all married couples to join in a time of prayer and
fellowship together, Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. at the BLVD Midtown Fellowship Hall. We want to declare 2013 a
blessed year for marriage as we rekindle our love for God and each
other. You may sign up
after Sunday’s worship service in the East and Midtown Lobbies. For additional information,
contact Pastor Virzola Law at 901-272-5603. Donations are
welcome. CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION MEETING All
Christian Education Teachers (Disciple Bible Study and Sunday) will
meet Saturday, February 23, 2013, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in
Room 05A, Midtown Campus to review Christian Education Goals. For
more information, you may contact Pastor Nadine Burton at
901-272-5653. MARCH
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Robateau-Epps family of Park Avenue Christian Church,
Dr Alvin O’Neal Jackson, Senior Pastor, is offering a $10,000
scholarship opportunity to a highly qualified student in pursuit of
educational excellence. The Robateau-Epps Fund continues a 100-plus
year old family tradition of supporting the progressive of students.
Visit www.eppsscholars.org to access application. JOB
OPPORTUNITIES If you need a job or know someone in need of employment, please check out the Job Opportunities listing binder located in the Church Information Center (CIC) or visit www.theblvd.org to access information on job fairs. Remember to share this information with others. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MIDTOWN
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE The
Midtown Children’s Ministry is hosting an Open House this Sunday,
February 17 during our Sunday School hour. We are asking all parents
who would like to sign up their children for Sunday School and/or
teach Sunday School to meet us in Discipletown (Room D 108) at 8:30
a.m. For more additional information, contact Pastor Nakeesha
Weston
at 901-272-5631. BLVD
STUDENT MINISTRY VALENTINE CELEBRATION BLVD
Student Ministry (grades 7-12) is hosting a Valentine Dance,
Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 7:00PM until 11:00PM at the Midtown
Fellowship Hall. Attire
is Dress-up (no tennis shoes or jeans). Free Admission, Free Food,
Lots of Fun… For additional
information, contact
Pastor Daniel White.
YOUNG
ADULTS BRIDGE LIFE GROUP Young
Adults (AGES 25 – 40) Bridge Life Group
meets each Tuesday from 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. to explore, discuss,
and encourage each other in the Word of God. We are Building Relationships Intricately Designed for God’s Expansion. Submit questions
and or/ inquiries to Selina.buford@hotmail.com
or white.daniel.@theblvd.org. THE
BLVD STUDENT MINISTRY: BOY SCOUTS & CUB SCOUTS
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PRAYER
REQUESTS ·
THE
BLVD Prayer Ministries would like to collaborate 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 ·
As
a church family, we would like to remember those among us who submit
their names and names of family members who requests prayer. We may not know the
particular need(s) however, as we approach the Throne of God on
their behalf, He sees and attends to their needs, individually. 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 OPPORTUNITIES Become
a part of an exciting prayer community by utilizing Phone a Prayer.
Schedule is as follows: 6:00AM Sunday through Saturday, 12:00PM Monday through
Friday, 8:00AM Saturday Prayer and Praise
session. Access
number: 218.844.8230 plus access code: 915673#. The Men’s Prayer
Call is Saturday, 6:30AM –
7:00AM. Access
number: 605.477.2100 plus access code: 1024438#. VISITATION
AND BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY If
your loved one is in the hospital, 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. 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. 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
interest. BLVD EAST MEMBER SHARES STEP BY STEP FOOTBALL TIPS FOR
WOMEN BLVD East member, author and former NFL star with Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints, Minister Reginald Jones has come to the rescue of women who complain about the amount of football their husbands watch during football season. He has provided instructions in a video presentation, “Step by Step Football Guide for Women.” Read the story. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COMMUNITY
HEALTH INITIATIVES ·
A
Sweet Life
is a 6-week intervention designed for African American adolescents,
ages 13-19 that are at risk for pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. The
program also consists of a 6-month follow-up session, which will
assess an individual’s ability to utilize knowledge and skills
gained during the 6-week group education/activity sessions. For more
information, contact the Shelby County Health Department (814
Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105) at 901-222-9621.
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Congregational
Health Promoter Classes are
Tuesday nights, March 5 through April 23, 2013, 6:00PM to 8:00 PM at
church Health center Wellness, 1115 Union Avenue. Classes include community
resources, nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, taking medications
properly, pre-natal & baby care/women’s issues, to name a few.
For more information, or to register, call 901-261-8833 or email
fco@churchhealthcenter.org,
or register online at ChurchHealthCenter.org. Deadline to register
is Tuesday, February 26, 2013. FAVOR THE WAIVER Urgent need for Memphians to support Methodist
LeBonheur Healthcare Transplant program to retain its access to
donor organs throughout the State of Tennessee instead of being
restricted in the number of organs it may receive. Memphians will
die from a restricted organ supply so complete the waiver
(located in the CIC) that will allow Methodist to serve those
in the community who need organs to live. Click
here for additional information. MEALS ON WHEELS: VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED Silver Angels is a home and community based services
program that provides warm meals to people throughout Shelby County.
We need Meals on Wheels volunteers to fulfill the vital role of
getting these warm meals to the community members who need them. For
more information about volunteering, please call our office at
901.725.3539. Thank you for any help you can
provide. CRISIS
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