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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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Dear
Fellow Servant:
Are
you moving with us
into 2012? Did you pray and fast on Wednesday
from 6:00AM to 6:00PM? I am excited about us
moving to the next level as a congregation. When
we pray as THE BLVD family, we will see the hand
of God in the life of our ministries, our
worship and our personal lives. So if you have
not started, think about moving with us and “Look
Again” at life’s situations through the
channels of prayer and fasting. Remember, we
will meet again next Wednesday at 6:00PM in the
Chapel to see what
God reveals to us. Click
here to read the information on our 2012
“Next
Level Corporate Fast”
program.
Additionally,
our prayer and fasting will also help us to
continue our move from mediocrity
to greatness
for God. In 2012 let us remember to improve
our serve, encourage and uplift one another, and
also to be gentle to each other. Think of all
the wrong that you do and how it hurts God, but
we still receive gentle care from
Him.
In
sharing results of our Fast, I received the
following testimony this week that I just had to
share with you:
“The
sermon blessed me so much!!! Yes, I fasted today
(we had a business lunch), I prayed before
lunchtime asking God to help me with my fast. I
drank water & tea and kept on talking and
listening like nothing was going on. This
morning, on the way to work, I kept listening to
the book Philippians, especially chapter
4:6&7. When I got to work, I talked to a
young lady about positive attitude and allowing
the God in her to shine forth. I tell you, after
that talk I got to my office (didn't even close
the door) and just went into praise deep in my
soul!!! OMG!!! What a time. Then, I went to Walk
Away the Pounds in the Family Life Center at
6pm. The instructor asked any who fast to at
least eat a piece of fruit. Pastor, when I ate
that banana, it was SO good to my soul!!! LOL,
thank you for calling this fast for us to Look,
Pray & Fast, and LOOK
again!!!!!”
Our
Midweek worship service resumes next Wednesday,
January 18, at 7:00PM. You really don’t want to
miss my new Midweek Sermon Series “Is God
Pleased with My Sex Life?” Some of the
topics will be: Why do single people have to
wait to have sex? How do I control my appetite
for sex after divorce? Is it okay for me to
masturbate? Can I be Christian and gay? Make
sure you are in the house for answers to these
and other questions. I am looking for you to
attend, and invite others to attend this special
sermon series for ADULTS
ONLY in person or via live
streaming.
Even
though your children cannot join us in the
Sanctuary on Wednesdays, during this sermon
series, don’t leave them at home. Bring your
children with you so they can participate in FLAVA
and Kidz
Klub. They will be in a wholesome atmosphere
learning how to live in a world that presents so
many choices to them. FLAVA is
for grades 7 through 12 and Kidz Klub
is for grades 1 through 6. Their curriculum
is a high energy bible study that builds
character and teaches life skills. Let’s prepare
our children so that they can stand on the Word
of God when life’s challenges confront
them.
On
Monday, January 16, the offices will be
closed and all activities are cancelled in
observance of Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday.
Offices will re-open on Tuesday, January
17.
What
apps did you download this week and share with
others? This Sunday, we will continue our “iHope”
sermon series. This
week’s sermon topic will be “Words with
Friends.” Don’t miss this Sunday as we
download another application on the one true “Hope”, Jesus
Christ.
Have
a safe and blessed weekend,
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS
Senior Servant
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SPIRITUAL LIFE |
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THE BLVD 2012 NEXT LEVEL
PRAYER MINISTRY
THE BLVD is focusing on the
power of prayer to transform our lives, our church and our world in
2012. As a congregation we will fast on Wednesdays from 6:00AM –
6:00PM throughout 2012 or until God says something different. Join us for prayer in the
Midtown Chapel Wednesday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 25,
6:00PM – 6:45PM and experience an amazing move of God through the
power of prayer and fasting.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
SERVICE
Stephen
Ministry is a Christian are 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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MINISTRY
LEADERS & SERVANT VOLUNTEERS
Our first INSPIRE all
hands meeting for all ministry leaders and servant volunteers
is 9:00AM, Saturday, January 14. INSPIRE is our opportunity to
gather all servant volunteers to stimulate higher levels of
spiritual movement and share critical information to move our
ministries from Mediocrity to Greatness for God. Come be
inspired to grow spiritually, inspired to serve passionately,
and inspired to lead successfully. For more information,
contact Pastor
Janae Pitts Murdock at
901.272.5630.
SAVE THE
DATE
We
are starting a volunteer revolution for BLVD East servants
called EMERGE, Saturday, February 4 at Clark Opera Memphis
from 8:30AM – 12:00PM, brunch included. This will be a day of
amazing worship to include, powerful prayer, a powerful
message and celebration. We will celebrate current leaders,
identify new leaders and provide networking and training to
promote excellence in your individual ministry
area.
BLVD EAST BRIDGE LIFE
GROUP
THE
BLVD East Life Group is requesting persons ages 25 – 40 to
contact Pastor
Virzola Law at
901.272.5603.
MAINTAIN CAMPAIGN
WEIGH-OUT
The Maintain Campaign
“Weigh-out” finale
ends Sunday, January 15 in the Family Life Center at 12:30PM.
The weigh-out is for everyone who weighed in and
participated in the Maintain Campaign, Contact Helen
Darling at 901.272.5640. Remember
the Weigh-out is
ONLY for persons who weighed in.
THE MAINTAIN CAMPAIGN
CONTINUES
The
Maintain Campaign is moving ahead and everyone is excited and
energized. THE BLVD is providing fun-filled and engaging
classes, FREE OF CHARGE, to help everyone remain motivated and
focused. The list
of classes is as follows; Be Fit – Tuesday,
6:00PM – 7:00PM; Walk away the pounds – Wednesday
6:00PM – 6:45PM; Line Dancing, Thursday – 6:00PM –
7:00PM; Zumba 1st and 3rd Sundays
after worship service (12:30PM – 1:30PM). All classes will
be held in the FLC multipurpose room or in the gym. For
additional information; contact Helen
Darling at
901.272.5640.
WOMEN’S RETREAT EARLY
BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED
Saturday, February 25
will be a powerful time for THE BLVD WOMEN. The Chosen Vessels
Women's Ministry is sponsoring an exciting Retreat; “Precious
Jewels: Women of Holiness Shining & Sparkling in God's
Eyes.” A small early bird registration fee is required by
Sunday, January 15. Pastor Linda Willis of New
Life in Christ Fellowship Church, Olive Branch, MS; an
astounding Pastor, author and teacher of God’s Word, is our
guest speaker. Stop by the lobby
registration tables on Sunday and sign up to reserve your
space. The women at THE BLVD are doing great
things!
MISSION TRIP
2012
THE
BLVD has scheduled a Mission Trip to Nicaragua, May 17 – 23.
Contact Debbie DeWitt
or Pastor Virzola
Law 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. Contact Essie Clay for more
information.
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 Clarence
Boone at 901.355.1603 for
additional 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!
FUTURE
STARS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS
TOURNAMENT
The
BLVD congratulates the Memphis Future Stars 5th/6th
grade girls’ basketball team on winning the Memphis Athletic
Ministries (MAM) Christmas tournament for the 12 and under
girls. Neveah Tot was the tournament’s
Most Valuable Player. Alaina Price and Kaylan Morris made the
All-tournament
team. We have two girls’ teams (3rd/4th
grades and 5th/6th
grades)
that
have grown from 10 girls to 22 girls and we
have a waiting list. Both teams
competed in the East Shelby Church Recreation Association with
a 4-0 record (5th/6th
team) and 3-1 record (3rd/4th
team). Our 5th/6th
grade team competed against the following teams to win
the tournament: Evangelical Christian School – Lady Eagles
6th graders, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
– Lady Timberwolves 5th graders, and Tipton
Rosemark Christian Academy – Lady Rebels 6th graders. Our
goal is to increase the awareness of girls’
basketball with the hopes of boosting self-esteem and
contributing to a healthy lifestyle. If you have a
3rd,
4th or 5th grade young girl interested
in basketball please contact Helen Darling, FLC Director or Cassandra Price.
Click here to view the team’s
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FINANCIAL U CLASSES
Interested
in starting the year off with a new plan for managing your finances
and increasing your wealth? If you are, then join others as we learn
together how to manage our finances and increase our wealth in 2012
through the MBCC Financial U program. Classes begin Saturday,
February 3 at the Midtown campus. You can register each Sunday after
services or through the week by picking up a registration form in
the Church Information Center (CIC) and dropping the form into the
class registration box in the CIC. If you have questions, please
contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650. Classes
are open to the public so tell your family and friends about these
FREE classes. |
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JOB ASSISTANCE
Are you or someone you know looking for a Job? If
so, visit www.theblvd.org for information
on job opportunities. If you do not have access to the internet,
stop by the Church
Information Center and browse through the Job Information
Binder for a list of job opportunities. There may be a job for you
or someone you know.
FINANCIAL U CLASSES
Interested
in starting the year off with a new plan for managing your finances
and increasing your wealth? If you are, then join others as we learn
together how to manage our finances and increase our wealth in 2012
through the MBCC Financial U program. Classes begin Saturday,
February 3 at the Midtown campus. You can register each Sunday after
services or through the week by picking up a registration form in
the Church Information Center (CIC) and dropping the form into the
class registration box in the CIC. If you have questions, please
contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650. Classes
are open to the public so tell your family and friends about these
FREE
classes. |
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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
with an 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#.
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
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. |
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MEMPHIS CITY
SCHOOLS HIRING COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR TUTORING
INITIATIVE
Memphis
Literacy Corps is one of the reform initiatives by Superintendent
Kriner Cash. Memphis City Schools intends to hire college
students paying $10 per hour to tutor children, grades 3 – 5,
who have already fallen behind their peers and are overage for their
grade. Memphis City Schools will pair the students with local
college students for 10 weeks of intensive, individualized tutoring
during the time period immediately preceding the administration
of the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) test.
Tutors will be trained to teach specific literacy routines to
increase reading proficiency, including a skill specific
mini-lesson each day. The recruiting period is December 1, 2011 –
January 25, 2012. Use this link to complete the MLC application: Memphis Literacy Corps 2012 Tutor
Application.
A DAY OF
SERVICE: WHAT IS YOUR SERVICE?
The
National Civil Rights Museum is providing service opportunities
through the King Holiday Weekend Food Drive. Those who bring canned
food items receive a $1.00 discount off the $3.00 reduced admission
on Monday, January 16. Lifeblood will be present to receive blood
donations. Each donor will receive a free admission voucher good for
up to four people. Contact Connie Dyson, Communications Coordinator,
at 901.521.9699, extension 292. Click here for a list of
activities. |
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