	This Week's

	SPIRITUAL LIFE
	NEWS AND EVENTS
	STEWARDSHIP
	NEXT GENERATION
	CARE AND PRAYER
	MEDIA

MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Dear Fellow Servant:

Thanks so much to the persons who emailed and commented on my sermon on Sunday, we truly had a rejuvenating Resurrection Day remembering that He died and rose just for us. Your comments let me know how my sermon connects with you, keep the comments coming by emailing or blogging me. Blog me at www.theblvdblog.org and share your thoughts. I am looking forward to reading your blog.

Please listen to this week’s video message by clicking on my image below to watch my message, then click “Watch Video” tab next to my photo on our website.

MEMORIAL NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

Honor the faithful life of someone you loved, admired or respected by making a Scholarship donation in their name for MBCC members who are graduating from high school or those who have decided to go back to college later in life. The deadline for all Named Scholarship funds is Thursday, April 30^th. Please obtain an information packet from the CIC Desk. Click here or contact PastorNeko Sharkey at 901.272.5638 for additional information.

See you on Sunday,

Pastor Frank

DR. FRANK A. THOMAS Senior Servant

SPIRITUAL LIFE |

MAY 7^th: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Many Christians throughout the USA will engage in seven days of prayer starting on May 1st in preparation for the National Day of Prayer on May 7th. With “Hope” as the theme, we will focus as follows: Day 1 – Government, Day 2 – Military, Day 3 – Media, Day 4 – Business, Day 5 – Education, Day 6 – Church and Day 7 – Family. Invite family and friends to be a part of the national prayer focus.

CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE BLVD!

In support of the 2009 – 2010 Thematic Goal: ...transforming THE BLVD by reclaiming the family one member at a time,” the Women’s Ministry is gearing up for a wonderful year of worship, Bible Study and fellowship with a Ministry Kick-Off Saturday, April 25th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM in the Fellowship Hall. More information is available on Sunday at the sign-up tables in the Bellevue and Montgomery lobbies, in the CIC or online.

OWN A PIECE OF CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY!

A packaged set of sermons preached by Dr. Joseph Lowery at THE BLVD will be available in the Bellevue lobby and Bookstore lobby following Sunday worship service. CD’s are $20 each and DVD’s are $40 each.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY

Are you participating in a regular diet of Bible Study? The Christian Education Ministry wants 1,000 servants in Bible Study. Participate in one of the new 4-week studies in April and May for the busy Christian who’s looking for a focused, interactive, and relevant Bible Study. Sign up Sunday at the Christian Education information table in the Montgomery and Bellevue lobbies, or contact Pastor Janae Pitts at 901.272.5630. Click here for a description of new classes starting soon!

NEWS AND EVENTS |

Calling all Golfers

It’s that time of year again! The 2009 Annual Operation Feed Charity Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, May 7^th at Wedgewood Golfers’ Club at 5206 Tournament Dr. in Olive Branch, MS. Lunch will be served from 11:00AM – 12:45PM, the range opens at 12:00PM and the Shotgun Start begins at 1:00PM. This year the sign-up form is web based. Click here for additional information and to sign up. Come join us for a fun day of golf, good food and great prizes. The children will thank you.

BLESSING BOXES

Blessing Boxes is a national project involving Disciple Women who collect change to support missions stateside and overseas. We are asking the women of THE BLVD to support this effort by saving loose change to fill up the Blessing Boxes, which can be picked up from MJ Cooper on Sundays after worship in the CIC or Monday through Wednesday at the Security Desk after 5:30PM. The deadline for all donated monies, which will be collected by MJ Cooper, is Sunday, May 3^rd.

NAMED SCHOLARSHIP DONORS

The deadline for all Named Scholarship funds is Thursday, April 30^th. Please obtain an information packet from the CIC Desk. Click here or contact Pastor Neko Sharkey at 901-272-5638 for additional information.

GREETERS MEETING

The MBCC Greeters will meet on Saturday, April 25^th at 12:00PM in Room 07A.

GREETERS MINISTRY ATLANTA TRIP

The MBCC Greeters Ministry is sponsoring a trip to the Atlanta Aquarium on June 27 – 28. Anyone interested in making this trip with the Greeters should contact Charlesetta Gipson with TRAVEL EAZE or Elfreda Bledsoe at 901.210.8381.

DAVE RAMSEY VIDEO TELECONFERENCE “TOWN HALL FOR HOPE”

Tired of hearing the fear, doom and gloom that’s filling the airwaves about the economy? Are you unclear about where the economy is heading and what you need to be doing right now? Then the “Town Hall for Hope” video teleconference is for you. The Town Hall for Hope is a FREE nationwide video teleconference conducted by Dave Ramsey, TV host of the Dave Ramsey Show and best selling author of “The Total Money Makeover.” This conference will be held at THE BLVD on Thursday, April 23^rd at 7:00PM. The conference will also be seen via telecast by thousands of people in locations throughout the country. Dave Ramsey will share with the audience information about the financial crisis, current economic conditions, your money matters, what you can do now to begin to rekindle your hope and security and share with us how we can stand together to re-ignite the fire of hope which is in Christ our Lord. This event is FREE but registration is required. Register online or call 901.272.5650 to register by phone. For additional information contact Bettye Boone.

MBCC MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATON

The MBCC Men’s Golf Association presents its Spring Tournament on Saturday, May 2^nd at Fox Meadows Golf Course, 3064 Clark Road. Shotgun Start is at 8:30am (Four Men, Best Ball). The cost is $50 per person, which includes fees, food and prizes. You may sign up in the bookstore lobby following today’s worship. The deadline for sign-up is Sunday, April 26^th. For additional information, contact Rick Bobo at 901.230.2384 or James Shell at 901.634.7948.

MEN’S MINISTRY COOK-OFF RESCHEDULED

The Men’s Ministry Cook-Off has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 26^th immediately following the morning worship service in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more persons. Funds from the cook-off will be used to support the Men’s Ministry Angel Tree program. Angel Tree provides gifts to 100+ children whose parents are incarcerated. Come join us for excellent food and fellowship.

MEN OF POWER AND PROMISE

The Men of Power and Promise will rehearse on Monday, April 27^th and Monday, May 4^th in preparation for Mother’s Day. Both rehearsals will convene at 6:30PM in the Adult Choir Room. For additional information, contact the Music Ministry at 901.272.5614.

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|

MEMBERS BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND EXPO COMING SOON!

Do you have a business you want to let others know about in the church? Would you be interested in having your name in the Members Business Directory and/or participating in a Member Expo at the church? We hope your answer is “YES” because we are planning to update our Member Business Directory, host a Member Business Expo and spotlight Member Businesses in the church. Participation requires you to provide information about your business and give us feedback on what we can do to highlight and market your business products or services to our members. We want THE BLVD family to support THE BLVD members’ businesses so that they can continue to thrive. To learn more, contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650. We want to help your business continue to be successful in these challenging economic times. Contact us today!

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 |

CHILDREN AND MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION RELOCATION

Due to the current renovation project in the Discipletown area, a list of temporary classroom sites has been compiled. Click here for dates and classroom assignments.

INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY ACTIVITIES TEAM

Would you like to become part of a team that brings life to our Senior Servant’s vision, “Transforming THE BLVD by reclaiming the family one person at a time?” If your answer is yes, Pastor NaKeesha Weston would like to invite you to join her as part of the Intergenerational Family Activities Team. This team will serve to bring life to our Senior Servant’s vision, “Transforming THE BLVD by reclaiming the family one person at a time. If you are interested in being a part of this team, please pick up a form in the CIC, complete it and leave it in the CIC mailbox. For additional information, contact Pastor Weston at 901.272.5637.

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.

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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