	This Week's

	SPIRITUAL LIFE
	NEWS AND EVENTS
	STEWARDSHIP
	NEXT GENERATION
	CARE AND PRAYER
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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Dear Servant:

Oh Jesus! Your Lenten season fasting and prayers were quite evident this week. God showed up and we experienced powerful worship services Sunday morning and Wednesday night. Twelve new people joined THE BLVD on Sunday and I did not even preach. We had a real CSI experience Wednesday night, when several young guests who attended our worship service informed us that they were in worship at First Baptist Church of Maryville, Illinois when a man shot and killed their pastor (Pastor Fred Winters) on Sunday, March 8^th. You can view their testimony at the end of our Wednesday night worship service (click on Wednesday video link below). The young people were in Memphis this week serving and repairing elderly people’s houses with Service Over Self outreach group. Pastor Fred’s funeral service is today. So, let’s all be in prayer with First Baptist Church and the entire Maryville community.

This Sunday, I plan to preach the message “Speak The Truth In Love” from my “Say What You Need To Say” preaching series. See you here!

EXPERIENCE SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICES ON-LINE

If you missed attending worship services this week, we are making a portion of this past Sunday morning and all of Wednesday night worship services available for you on our website.

To access the videos, click here, then click watch the videos next to my photo and enjoy our worship services on-line.

Remember to continue to fast and pray during this Lenten season. Our Lenten Devotional Guide “Follow Me” will provide you with thoughtful insights and practical guidance to help with your daily meditation and prayers. Please click here to obtain a copy of our Lenten Devotional Guide and/or get a copy in the Bookstore.

“CSI: CALVARY”- CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

Every murder mystery begins with a dead body, suspects, and clues. We need your help! Join us each Wednesday as we lead our own biblical crime scene investigation following every clue, every lead, and every suspect. Who knows what each week will uncover! We won’t stop until we have solved our own Calvary mystery. Our new Wednesday Night Worship series “CSI: Calvary” started Wednesday, March 4^th at 7:00PMand will run through April 1^st.

I was our CSI Calvary lead crime scene investigator on Wednesday who helped us uncover the key clues about Jesus’ death. Please join us each Wednesday as we lead our own biblical crime scene investigation following every clue, every lead and every suspect.

2009 UMOJA – A CELEBRATION OF UNITY

I am excited about UMOJA 2009 and our first performance starts today at 7:30PM. I hope you have been spreading the word! This year's celebration promises to be a presentation that you don't want to miss! Click on the image above to view a video message from me about UMOJA, the best unity celebration and production of the Mid-South.

Join me on Friday, March 13^th at 7:30PM, Saturday, March 14^th at 6:00PM, or Sunday March 15^th at 4:00PM. Tickets are on sale at the church Friday from 8:30AM to 5:30PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM to 3:30PM.

In case you don’t know already…UMOJA TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR $15.00!!! This production will bring you to laughter, tears and possibly self-examination of where you are today and what you can do tomorrow. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY.

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NEW!!! 2009 UMOJA MERCHANDISE

IN THE BOOKSTORE, BELLEVUE LOBBY & MONTGOMERY LOBBY

Click here for more information.

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH RENOVATION PROJECT UPDATE

We have kicked off our long-awaited Children and Youth Project fund raising efforts. THE TIME IS NOW for all adult members to make a pledge and give a financial sacrifice to support our Children and Youth Renovation Project. Our kids’ backdrop theme is “Believe in Me”. Let’s all demonstrate to our children and youth that we indeed believe in them.

We are on our way, but we need everyone’s support to provide the total funding to acquire the proper tools and space the kids need to learn and grow.

If you were not in worship service the last three weeks, or you were not prepared to give or pledge, we will provide more direct opportunities in worship in the next two weeks. It is not too late. You can still help complete this project on time with your prayers and financial support.

You can support the project by pledging, making a cash contribution during the “special” offering or purchasing an item from the gift registry (click here for more information). Those members who sacrifice at least $100 in cash or in gift value will have their name included on the Children and Youth temporary “Wall of Support” board.

Information tables will be located in both lobbies after service to fully explain what you can do to support this project and the various giving levels. So come prepared to make the sacrifice to ensure our children’s future.

Blog me at www.theblvdblog.org and share your thoughts. I am looking forward to reading your blog.

See you on Sunday,

Pastor Frank

DR. FRANK A. THOMAS Senior Servant

SPIRITUAL LIFE |

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.

LENTEN GUIDE AND CALENDAR

Lenten Guides are now available in the bookstore. Join the Church in prayer and fasting for Lent as they are considered “Little Easters.” For additional information contact you may contact Pastor Virzola Law at 901.272.5603 or click here to review the Fasting Calendar.

"GOD IS ABLE" BY LEO DAVIS

CD single release “God Is Able” is available in the bookstore immediately following our worship services on Wednesdays and Sundays. The cost is only $5.00 per CD.

BABY DEDICATION

The next Baby Dedication will be held on Sunday, March 29^th during 10:00AM worship. The deadline for all submissions is Sunday, March 15^th. Baby Dedication forms are available in the CIC. Once completed, leave the completed form in the mailbox located in the CIC or with an Usher, or click here to complete the form online.

NEWS AND EVENTS |

MBCC FINANCIAL UNIVERSITY CLASS REGISTRATION

Need help with managing your finances? Want to know where to place your money to keep it safe? Not sure how to handle bill collectors? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then you are invited to join others as they attend MBCC Financial U. Classes will meet on Saturdays from 9:00AM – 12:00PM in 05A. The schedule is as follows:

· Saturday, March 21----------------------------------- Managing Your Finances 101

· Saturday, March 28--------------------------------- Managing Credit and Debt 102

· Saturday, April 4--------------------------------------------------- Insurance Basics 101

· Saturday, April 11----------------------------- Savings and Investment Strategies

For class descriptions and registration information, contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650 or you may register online by clicking here.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY: GIRLS DAY OUT

The Women's Ministry of MBCC is sponsoring a Girls Day Out tour to the Freedom's Sisters exhibition at the National Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, March 28^th at 3:00PM. A group discussion will take place immediately following the tour. Stop by the Women's Ministry table after service today for more information.

KAHALA CANNON SELECTED AS VP

Memphis Urban League selects Kahala Cannon as its Vice President. Kahala is an active servant leader at THE BLVD serving as a Diaconate, Christian Education Leader, and a dedicated volunteer for Ticket Sales. Join us as we congratulate Kahala on her achievement and wish her success. Click here for more information.

DR. MAURICE TUCKER RECEIVES NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

We congratulate Dr. Maurice Tucker, Optimal Health Chiropractic, as winner of the Memphis Black Business Association (Benny) 2008 Outstanding New Business of the Year Award. Dr. Maurice Tucker and his wife Constance are relatively new members of THE BLVD and we join them in applauding their achievement.

MBCC MEMBER RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

MBCC member Bertha Rogers Looney, one of the Memphis State Eight, (the group of eight students who integrated the University of Memphis in 1959), received along with her peers, the Arthur Holman Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was given to the group in honor of their 50 years of dedicated service to the Memphis community. For additional information click here.

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 Christian Health Organization 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 901.272.5612.

STEWARDSHIP|

KROGER/SCHNUCKS CARD: BEGIN LOADING AGAIN!

It is still critical that you load your Kroger/Schnucks’ card in order to benefit our children’s/youth renovation project. If you have not loaded your card lately, please do so as soon as possible. Don’t have a card? Please come by the Security Desk on Sunday to pick-up a card or contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650 during the week at the church to get a card. Your support is greatly appreciated.

NEXT GENERATION |

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Scholarship application packets are available in the CIC for all 2009 high school graduates for the entire month of March. Direct all questions or inquiries to Pastor Neko Sharkey, 901.272.5638 or Brad Thomas.

YOUTH CHURCH SCHEDULE: MARCH 2009

The Youth Church Schedule for March 2009 is as follows:

Sunday, March 29^th (5^th Sunday) – Worship Live @ Refuge City: Spiritual Warfare Sunday (Students are to wear some form of camouflage.) Refuge Ministry Plan at Tentative Calendar may be picked up from CIC.

Please direct all questions or inquiries to Pastor Neko Sharkey at 901.272.5638. Children and Middle School ministry participants will follow the same March worship schedule.

CHILDREN AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The Children and Middle School ministries are offering some very exciting and innovative activities! Please click here to get a list of all activities.

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.

CARE AND PRAYER|

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 submitting NEW stories of interest.

MEDIA |

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. Click here to share your comments.

BOOKSTORE HOURS

Sundays: (8:00AM – 10:00AM and 12:00PM – 1:00PM); Wednesdays: (3:00PM – 7:00PM)

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 receive the latest and the greatest information from THE BLVD!

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