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SPIRITUAL LIFE

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NEXT GENERATION

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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
 

Dear Fellow Servant,

Last night the Mwangaza Children’s Choir was truly an enriching, educational and engaging experience. If you missed it, you missed a concert filled with hope and promise. Thank you to THE BLVD team for making the group from Uganda feel welcomed.

Sunday we continue the sermon series, Life in the Key of G based on our Generosity to God. This week we cover Gifts.

I was reading an article about gifts in the Viewpoint section of the Commercial Appeal that resonated with me. The story hit close to home with some familiar tones. It was about a woman who graduated from LeMoyne College in 1940. When she died, she left gifts totaling nearly $500,000.00 to the college. The significance of this is that just a few years ago, LeMoyne was on the brink of closing its doors.  People had given up on the institution thinking that it had seen its best days…Oh but God! (This will preach!). God had a comeback in store in the form of an alumnus who remembered that LeMoyne was the place that got her started on a path to the good life she enjoyed. LeMoyne was there for her and opened her eyes to a world beyond Senatobia, MS (her hometown). In her mind, she had an obligation to make sure that she gave a generous gift to the life of the college because the college had given life to her dreams. Her gift was the largest one in the college’s history.

This story begs the question: What gifts do you offer to God? Hasn’t God been that good to you? Perhaps yours is not a half million dollar gift but as you have been blessed, remember to share your blessing with God’s House. Come Sunday and let’s talk about our Gifts.

I recorded 15 Minutes of Faith this week. My topic was the Oprah Effect. We put so much power in the hands of humans who eat sleep and breathe just like us. We wait in lines to get a glimpse and we run out to purchase products at their mention. It would be wonderful if we would do the same when it came to God. I won’t go deep into it now but please feel free to catch 15 Minutes of Faith every Wednesday night on 95.7 Hallelujah FM at 6pm and if you miss it, you can hear the replay on our website at any time.

Although nothing tops being in the house of God in the midst of other believers and getting the full worship experience, you can view both our Wednesday night service (7pm) and our Sunday service (10am) live on the website weekly. Come out Wednesday, May 19 to our Mid-Week Worship with the continuation of the What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do series with Pastor Reggie Bell. As I stated earlier, you can watch online but there is nothing like being here live to explore such a thought-provoking subject as this!

I want to see you this weekend! And bring a friend or two to worship with you!

  
DR. FRANK A. THOMAS Senior Servant
 

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ORDINATIONS AT THE BLVD MIDTOWN

THE BLVD Midtown is elated to announce the Service of Ordination for Carla Norton, Kimberly Johnson and Kenneth Brown, Sunday, May 16 at 1:00pm in the sanctuary. Come and witness this great occasion, celebrating the gifts of three wonderful people who have said, “Yes!” to ministry and vocation.

 

SHORT TERM BIBLE STUDY

Do you have just one hour to spare for the next 6 weeks? Join us as we “Go Deep” in our Christian Education Short Term studies. Choose from Status Updates, Saved Without A Doubt, Having A Relationship With God, Go Fish, and Living A Generous Life. We have created several new opportunities for the busy person to study relevant Bible topics in a convenient location near you. Sign up today. Space is limited. Registration forms are available with our greeters and in the back of the pew. For more information, contact Pastor Janae Pitts-Murdock at 901.272.5630. Download the Short Term Bible Study form, fill it out and return to Pastor Janae.

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MEN OF POWER AND PROMISE

The Men of Power and Promise will meet on Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00pm in the adult choir room (M206). Men, we need your full support. For more information, email Leo Davis, Jr. or call 901.272.5614 or 901.272.5617.

 

THE BLVD BABY DEDICATION

The next Baby Dedication is Sunday, May 30 during 10:00am worship. Infants up to 24 months may participate. Submission forms are available in THE BLVD Midtown CIC or online. The deadline for all submissions is Sunday, May 16.

 

SERVICE PROJECT

October 2010 will be coined as 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.

 

ADULT SCHOLARSHIP

Are you working on a new career path and considering further education? Have you started school and funding is holding up your progress? THE BLVD cares about you. We invite you to fill out an adult application packet and submit it by the May 30 deadline. Pick up an application packet from the CIC. Email Pastor Virzola Law for more information or call 901.272.5603.

 

WOMEN’S MINISTRY BLESSING BOXES

Women’s Ministry Blessing Boxes is a National Disciples of Christ (DOC) Women's ministry project that supports missions at home and overseas. Ladies, if you save coins, Blessing Boxes Ministry needs your help. Gather your change and bring it to the Midtown CIC after Sunday worship during the month of May. MJ Cooper will be available to receive donations. During the week, MJ will receive donations after 5:30pm.

 

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.

 

BLVD LADIES NIGHT OUT

Ladies, you are invited to Ladies Night Out, sponsored by The Chosen Vessels Women's Ministry. Meet us at the Midtown campus in the MLK Seminar Room, Friday, June 18 at 5:30pm for a movie and discussion. Invite a friend and bring your own refreshments. Adults only please.

 

2010 DISCIPLES WOMEN QUADRENNIAL ASSEMBLY

2010 Disciples Women Quadrennial meets in Greensboro, NC, June 23 through June 27. Our own Reverend Sheilah Easterling-Smith and Minister Darnita Brassel are presenters. Registration is $400. Click here to download application.

 

FINANCIAL COACHING/TEACHING OPPORTUNITY

Do you think you have what it takes to be a financial coach within God’s economy? What about the gift of teaching financial principles? If you have one or both gifts and are willing to share those gifts with God’s people, contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650. Bettye is available to discuss how you can be a blessing to others.

 

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.

 

WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE 2010

THE BLVD celebrates four extraordinary women recognized by the Tri-State Defender as 2010 Women of Excellence. We celebrate our own Linda Carter (Managing Director, Human Resources Support and Diversity for FedEx Express), Hughetta Dudley (President and CEO if Stragistics Technology, Inc.), Sally Johnson (Owner of Sally’s Hair Gallery and President of the Tennessee Beauticians Association), and Sharon Johnson Wheeler, Ph.D. (Director of Advancement Services, Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation). These women “demonstrate personal strength and integrity in their ability to move the city forward in its deep and rich culture, as well as advancing causes for the city, at large.” Fickling, P. (2010, April 1). [Tri-State Defender Women of Excellence]. Click here for the entire story.

 

GOT A TESTIMONY?

During these challenging times, has God been really good to you? If so, tell us about it. We want to hear what God is doing in the midst of the congregation during these difficult and challenging times. Contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650 to share your story.

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MBCC SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR AGES 12 – 18

The 2nd Annual UMOJA Summer Youth Institute for ages 12 – 18 starts June 1. Register your students today to participate in this fun filled 8-week institute. Students will be developed in Leadership, Performing Arts, Diversity, Health and Fitness. The cost is only $200 per student for the entire summer. WOW! Forms are available online or the Student Ministry Info counters in the Bellevue and Montgomery lobbies.

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 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.

MEDIA |

RADIO BROADCASTS

Our Sunday Broadcast is at 10:30am on WDIA 1070 AM, and our Wednesday Broadcast is at 6:00pm on WHAL 95.7 Hallelujah FM.

 

MAIL ORDER SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE AT MEDIA STATION

Sign up for a quarterly media subscription and receive a copy (CD or DVD) of each week’s Sunday sermon. The CD/DVD will be mailed to the address of your choice each week for 12 weeks; no lines, no waiting. With your subscription, you will receive a 20% savings and a free decorative CD/DVD case. CD subscriptions are $48 and DVD subscriptions are $96.

 

CD/DVD PRICES

You can purchase CDs and DVDs 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 until 11:00am each Monday. We would love to hear from you. Share your comments!

 

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