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Dear Fellow Servant, I believe the older I get the more sensitive I
become changing seasons.
As a child, I welcomed summer not because of the
weather, but because of the freedom it brought. There were many
liberties we enjoyed as children that have faded with
age. The health
scares, sicknesses and diseases make us trade our liberties
for fear. Although we in the Disciples of Christ believe that
we must be prepared, we also know that we must not yield to
sensationalism.
Our General Minister and President, Sharon E. Watkins,
released a statement that I found encouraging with regards to
H1N1 preparedness where she stated: “As we
strive to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world,
it is important that we proclaim hope when people live in
fear. Likewise,
as we seek to engage in ministry that meets the real needs of
people in their day-to-day circumstances, we must take the
advice of those trained in medicine, public health and health
advocacy. It is
important that we combine common sense with our compassion for
one another.
Preventing a crisis is as important in ministry as
caretaking is in the midst of one.” You can read the entire letter by clicking here. Also
know that we, at THE BLVD care about your health and are
taking necessary precautions to provide a safe environment for
all. Donnie
McClurkin is coming back to THE BLVD for another spirit-filled
evening during our Holidays at THE BLVD Celebration on
December 13th. Tickets go on sale
this Sunday at both locations. This year we are also
trying something new with Optional Packages that include valet
parking, reserved seating and some other perks. There are a
limited number of these packages so get your tickets
early. We are also gearing up for our Annual Founder’s Day
celebration.
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church will recognize
88 years in this community! What a wonderful
blessing. 88
Years and Still Standing! Sunday, November 1st, we
will come together as one body at THE BLVD Midtown and
celebrate. Our
special guest artist on Founder’s Day is a musical genius,
David Frazier. If
you don’t know his name you know his music. He is the man holding
the pen for several top gospel hits including today’s church
anthem, I Need You To Survive and many more. Join us on
Founder’s Day! This Sunday, we have a special treat for you in the
form of a visionary and man of God who is no stranger to THE
BLVD, the Reverend Dr. Claude Alexander, Jr. Dr. Alexander is the
senior pastor of University Park Baptist Church (also known as
The Park), an 8000+ member church in Charlotte, North
Carolina. They
are one church in three locations. Sound familiar? He is a wonderful and
anointed preacher of the Gospel with a message that is
broadcast nationally on The Word Network, The Inspiration
Network and XM Radio.
Last year, he was consecrated as a Bishop and I hope
you are ready for the word he will bring in both locations of
THE BLVD this Sunday.
I am told that traditionally, we have a lower
turnout on Sundays that “the Pastor” isn’t preaching. I would like to
believe that we are not followers of man, but of God and that
we will forsake not assembling together. Come out and let’s
show our guest preacher, Bishop Claude Alexander, our support
and receive the powerful word that will bless you individually
and us as a body. Tell
us what you think about our Annual
Church Family Picnic See you Sunday! |
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PRAYER
REQUESTS THE BLVD Prayer Ministries would like to partner with you in your prayer requests. You may share you prayer request with us by placing them in the Prayer Box in the Montgomery lobby outside the Chalice Bookstore. Request forms are available above the Prayer Box, in the pews and in Bible Study Classes. You may also submit requests by clicking here. CARE GROUP MINISTRY
SESSIONS The Care Group ministry is offering eight Grief Care
sessions for members who are bereaved, and
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THE BLVD
EAST THE
BLVD East with its dynamic, inspirational, intellectually
stimulating and a contemporary worship asks that you Invite
friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances to
join us on Sundays at 8:30AM for worship. Click here to download an information
form. If you would like to serve at THE
BLVD East, complete the Servant Opportunities form
and place it in the offering tray. GREETERS
MEETING THE
BLVD Greeters will meet Saturday, October 24th at
12:00PM in room 07A. FOUNDER’S
DAY: 88 YEARS AND STILL STANDING THE
BLVD East and THE BLVD Midtown will join at the Midtown
location, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd. on Sunday, November
1st, for one worship service in celebration of our
88th Founder’s Day. Worship service begins at
10:00AM. Service at THE BLVD East will resume on Sunday
November 8th. MEN’S MINISTRY ANGEL TREE
PROJECT THE
BLVD Men’s Ministry is asking all BLVD men to donate
twenty-five dollars to the Angel Tree project which helps
provide Christmas gifts for children with one or both parents
incarcerated. Stop by the Men’s Ministry table in the lobby
outside the Chalice bookstore following Sunday worship to get
additional information and make a donation. WOMEN’S MINISTRY DOVE
TREE PROJECT THE
BLVD Chosen Vessels Women’s Ministry is supporting this year’s
Dove Tree Christmas Outreach project. Dove Tree provides
Christmas gifts for children and families of Hope House, a day
care center for children affected by HIV/AIDS. Doves may be
adopted beginning Sunday, November 8th from the Dove Tree
located in the Church Information Center (CIC). For additional
information, contact Pastor Law at
901.272.5603. “THINK
PINK” BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FACT Male
breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all cases of
breast cancer, and is usually detected in men between 60 and
70 years of age. Approximately 1500 cases of breast cancer are
diagnosed in men each year in the United States and about 400
men die from the disease annually. Breast cancer is about 100
times as frequent among women as among men, but the survival
rate is equal in both sexes. Click here for more information on breast cancer
in males. Have you had your mammogram this
year? ZUMBA Zumba
meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
The cost is $4 person session or $12 per month, cash only.
Bring a bottle of water and a towel. For additional
information, contact Pastor Virzola Law
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901.272.5603. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CHILDREN’S
SABBATH Sunday,
October 25th THE BLVD Midtown will host Children’s
Sabbath. The worship service will celebrate children from
cultures the world over. For additional information and
sign-up opportunities, contact Pastor Weston at 901.272.5631. MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
LOCK-IN AT INCREDIBLE PIZZA On
Friday, October 30th, THE BLVD Middle School
Ministry, in partnership with New Direction Christian Church,
presents The Ex-Cape Lock-In. The lock-in is
from 9:00PM – 6:00AM, beginning at New Direction Christian
Church, 6120 Winchester Road and ending at Incredible Pizza,
1245 North Germantown Parkway. The deadline for registration
is Sunday, October 25th. For more information,
contact Pastor Weston at
901.272.5631 or Pastor Sharkey at
901.272.5638. HALLELUJAH
NIGHT CONCERT FEATURING TYE TRIBBETT In
partnership with Pastor Gene Lawson, THE BLVD High School and
Young Adult Ministries present Hallelujah Night
Gospel Concert featuring Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing,
Saturday, October 31st
at
7:00PM at Christ The Rock, 8800 Winchester Road. Tickets are
$20 in advance. Purchase your ticket from THE
BLVD Bookstore on Wednesday evenings before Midweek service
and Sundays before and after 10:00AM worship. Free activities will be
provided for children ages 4 – 8 years start at
6:30PM. MIDDLE & HIGH
SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY Bible
Study classes for all middle and high school students are in
session from 8:30AM – 9:45AM every Sunday. We are currently
studying Rites of Passage Curriculums, which is a requirement
for all BLVD Midtown middle and high school students. Please
attend as we strive to achieve excellence for the whole
family. DISCIPLETOWN AND
OVERCOMER’S VILLAGE Discipletown
and Overcomer’s Village programming has begun its fall
semester! This newly renovated space has fresh and exciting
programming your child will not want to miss! Click here to review the Programming
Schedule. CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY The
Children's Ministry (Discipletown & Middle School) is
currently offering several opportunities to unleash your
passion to serve and change the life of a child! Please
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