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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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Dear Fellow
Servant:
God’s
grace is a model for everyone to emulate in all
relationships. As I speak of emulating, I think of
God, our heavenly father, as we celebrate Father’s
Day. Let’s
remember our Heavenly Father on this Father’s
Day; join me in praising and thanking Him for
every gift He has given us, every dream, every
talent, every possession, every resource and hope
for the future. Our Heavenly Father gives us
opportunities to make our lives the best we
can.
To
my BLVD fathers and men who have stepped us and
been a father figure, Happy Father’s
Day.
God has given us the best model for being an
understanding, caring and awesome father; so let
us model our fatherhood after the blueprint He has
given us. Everyone who has a father, reach out in
some way to them this Sunday, you and your father
are still here to have this opportunity, it’s a
blessing for each of you. If your father is in the
city, invite your
father to church with you this Father’s Day, June
19. If your father is no longer with you,
share one of your special memories if you can, and
if not talk to your Heavenly Father who will bless
you. God is an awesome God and
Father.
We
are winding down our “Taste of
Memphis” midweek services. We have two
Wednesdays left with Rev. George L. Parks, Jr.,
Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, this
Wednesday, June 22, and Dr. Eugene Gibson, Olivet
Fellowship Baptist Church, Wednesday, June
29.
Also
included in our June guest preachers, is my own
father in the ministry, Dr. Jeremiah
A. Wright, Jr. on Sunday,
June 26. Dr. Wright is a preacher’s preacher
par excellence. He has been very instrumental in
my preaching career and it is a blessing for me to
have him at THE BLVD. Invite your family,
co-workers, and friends to worship with us on June
26 at our East location at 8:30AM and 10:00AM at
our Midtown location to hear our President’s
former pastor and one of the top 15 Pastors as
voted by Ebony magazine.
On
Sunday, July 3, we will begin a new sermon series
“The
Message in the Music”. We will look at
generational music and family values and discover
how the best songs of our generations carry the
message of love, wholeness, inspirational and
renewal.
Decisions
…... decisions …… decisions ……
I
will begin a new Midweek sermon series “How to Make
Good, Godly Decisions.” Some of the topics I
will address are: Is this a good deal? Should I
get married or stay single? Should I file
bankruptcy or consolidate my bills? Buy a new car
or fix my old car? Join me in July as I give some
fundamental decisions to these
questions.
I
am looking forward to seeing you this Sunday,
Father’s Day.
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS
Senior Servant
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SPIRITUAL LIFE |
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
SERVICE
Stephen
Ministry is a Christian care 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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PARKING LOT
ETIQUETTE
We
are asking that our members accommodate our guests by leaving
the newly assigned GUEST parking spaces open. We want to be as
friendly and inviting on the parking lot as we are in worship.
We are blessed with wonderful guests on a weekly basis and for
that we are thankful.
GOLDEN FRIENDS SPONSOR
HERITAGE AND DIVERSITY TOUR
THE
BLVD Golden Friends Ministry is sponsoring a Heritage and
Diversity tour of the historic Birmingham Civil Rights
Institute in Birmingham, AL, Thursday, June 23. The cost is
$54, which includes roundtrip coach service, mandatory
insurance and admission fee. Seats are available on a first
come/first serve basis. Depart: MBCC Parking
Lot, 5:00AM. Return: 8:00PM.
Contact: Elder Emily Jackson at 901.743.3407.
FINANCIAL “U” AT THE BLVD
EAST
Financial U begins at THE
BLVD East, Sunday, June 26, 10:30AM – 11:30AM in Discipletown
East. Join our Financial Advisor Alfred Applewhite who will
answer questions on Financial Planning to include, net worth, financial
goals, and budget planning. Class is limited to 15 people.
You may sign up at THE BLVD East Servant Volunteer Table
immediately following worship service or contact Evelyn Tyler
at 901.861.2702 for additional information.
2011 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLE OF
CHRIST
The 2011 General Assembly
of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ is July 9 – 13 in
Nashville, TN. Get a jump on the 2011 General Assembly. Add a
day on the front end of your trip to Nashville and take
advantage of learning opportunities offered in advance of the
General Assembly. Our own Senior Pastor, Dr. Frank A. Thomas
and President and General Minister Sharon Watkins and Bill
Thomas will lead in closing worship. Click here for additional
information and registration.
CALLING ALL
DANCERS!
THE
BLVD East invites all persons (adults and children) interested
in becoming Praise Dancers to sign up following the June 19
worship service at the East Information Table. Experience is a
plus but not necessary. For additional information, contact Tamara Prince
Parrish (901.240.7879) or
Candy’ce
Washington
(901.240.35398).
FAITHFUL
MERCIES
Faithful Mercies is a
Bible Study support group designed to help people cope with
spiritual, emotional and physical aspects of cancer. Meetings
are the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30PM – 6:45PM in
room 04A. Email Alice
Hayes for additional
information.
GUEST RECEPTION AT THE
BLVD MIDTOWN
THE BLVD Midtown
Guest Reception is each 4th Sunday after worship in
THE BLVD Midtown Bookstore. We serve light refreshments.
Contact Cozette
Garrett or call 901.272.5605 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. For more information, contact Essie
Clay.
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 Essie Clay for more
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!
BLVD
EAST YOUTH RECEIVES RECOGNITION
BLVD
East Youth and Arlington Middle School Student, Taylor
Washington, attended the Duke TIP State
Recognition Program at Vanderbilt University. The
ceremony recognized 7th graders who scored above average on
the ACT. Taylor scored above
average in all subcategories. With a reading score
of 24, Taylor is in the 30th percentile of high
school students and 15th percentile of
7th graders in the US taking the test. We congratulate Taylor
on this awesome achievement.
CONGRATULATIONS FUTURE STARS BASKETBALL
TEAM
This
weekend the Lady Memphis Future Stars were crowned the
Youth Basketball of America (YBOA) 4th Grade State
Basketball Champions, undefeated 3-0. This young girls’
basketball team was birth out of THE BLVD two years ago under
the coaching staff of Cassandra
Carter-Price and Glenda Jones, and was known then as the
Memphis Spirits. The current
coaching staff is Cassandra Carter-Price, Helen Darling
and Vincent Morris.
There is very little fundamental basketball training for girls
in the primary grades,
the age when they are most impressionable and open for
development. Our goal is to increase the awareness of girls’
basketball with the hopes of boosting self-esteem and
contributing to a healthy lifestyle. We
are asking for everyone’s prayers as the girls prepare to
travel to Orlando, FL
for the National Championship, July 10 – 16. Click here to view team
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BLVD EAST
STUDENT LIFE GROUP
THE BLVD East Student Life Group (AKA Connect East)
is meeting Friday, June 24, 7:00PM – 10:00PM at the Cordova Bowling
Center, 7945 Club Center Cove, Cordova, TN, 6:45PM – 10:00PM. Join us for an evening of
food, music, door prizes, group discussion, and bowling. Don’t
forger to bring a friend. This is a “must attend” event. Email Carla
Johnson or Pastor
Daniel White.
THE BLVD EAST CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEEDS
VOLUNTEERS
THE BLVD
East Children’s Ministry needs volunteers (grandparents,
parents and others) to work with nursery (2 – KK) and Discipletown
(grades 1 – 6) children. Please sign up today at the volunteer
servant table. Email Diane Young or call Pastor NaKeesha Weston at
901.272.5631 for additional information. The Children’s
Ministry is looking for you!
BLVD EAST
STUDENT MINISTRY INVENTORY
If
you are a student (grades 7 – 12) attending THE BLVD East, please
forward your name, age and contact information to Rachel
Thomas. |
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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, 8:00AM
Saturday prayer and praise followed by 9:00AM Men’s Hour of Power.
Access all sessions by calling 218.844.8230 plus access code:
915673#.
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
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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
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MBCC MEMBER CELEBRATES FIRST
BOOK
THE BLVD Family celebrates with Ms. Jetta Remonia
Owens (MBCC Choir Member) and co-author Debra Walter on the
completion of Jetta’s first book “To Cripple a Butterfly.” Click here for additional information and a synopsis
of the book.
CELEBRATING WITH FLORENCE “FLO”
ROACH
THE BLVD Family celebrates with Flo Roach, writer and
narrator of MBCC’s Umoja productions, as she stars in a one-woman
show paying tribute to all men who do the right thing by their
children and women. This explosive production is Saturday, June 18
at 7:00PM, The University of Memphis Rose Theater. For additional
information, call
901.331.3515. |
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