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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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Dear
Fellow Servant:
I
pray that this week has shaped up to be an
amazing week for you. As you recall on Sunday we
entered into a gossip free zone where we are
abstaining from all negative speech. It may not
be easy shifting to a life from the inside
out...but it's what God desires for your life!
Let's keep at it!
I
am so grateful for all of you who continue to
pour out your love and kindness towards me and
my family! This is my creative journey and I am
so grateful for the 13 years that this journey
has allowed me to worship and serve with you!
This journey has awakened my desires to teach
and also, to write books!
So,
I am elated to announce that my latest book is
finally here! As we deal with the transition of
this church, I want to help you deal with
another transition. Is the economy burdensome
for you? Have you had about all you can take?
Let me show you the Christian way out of the
Great Recession with my new book, American
Dream 2.0.
Join
me Sunday, Aug 5th for an official
book signing! I'd love to personalize a copy and
take a photo with you, immediately after service
at the Midtown location and immediately before
service at the East campus! More information
will be made available as we approach the
date.
This
book signing will follow our N3
Conference, Aug 1 – 3 & if you
have not registered please visit our
website and
do so today! We would appreciate your
willingness to serve as volunteers and you may
also register for this as well! Here is a
registration link, for your convenience: http://www.theblvd.org/membership.aspx.
Let's
also remember to gather for our N3 Prayer Vigil
from 6:00am to 6:00pm in the chapel on July 31!
Prayer is always essential and it is extremely
critical at this
juncture.
Let's
keep praying for our church and for one
another!
Thanks
for all that you do to ensure that great things
are happening at The
BLVD!

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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.
SUMMER
BREEZE WORSHIP INITIATIVE
“Summer
Breeze” is an abbreviated order of worship where we will experience
powerful preaching, praise, through Sunday, August
26. Join us each Sunday in worship
and wear your casual attire. Contact Veda Bankhead at
901.272.5621.
N3
CONFERENCE PRAYER VIGIL
THE
BLVD is praying around the clock (6:00AM – 6:00PM) Tuesday, July 31
in the Midtown Chapel.
Join us in the Chapel as we prepare to hear a transforming
Word from God concerning the next level in the areas of: victorious
living, stronger relationships, transformation in our families,
schools and communities, government (city, state, local) and world
peace. Prayer Vigil
sign-ups are in the East and Midtown Lobbies following Sunday
worship
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| NEWS AND EVENTS |
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THE BLVD’S WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE ON TBN
(TURNER BROADCASTING NETWORK)
THE BLVD’S June 10 worship
service will broadcast on the *TBN local station as
follows:
DATE
TIME
Friday, July 27
10:00AM
Saturday, July 28
1:00AM
Thursday, August 2
1:00AM
You may access the broadcast via the following
providers:
SERVICE PROVIDER
CHANNEL
Comcast Cable Basic
10
Comcast Cable Digital
11
AT&T U-Verse
40
Digital
Turner-Channel
40.1
Millington Digital
Cable
540
Millington Basic
Cable
40
*The TBN local station
does not appear on any satellite systems. Contact Veda Bankhead at 901.272.5621.
CHO BLOOD DRIVE
The Christian Health
Organization is sponsoring a blood drive, Sunday, July 29,
9:00AM until 2:00PM in the Midtown Fellowship Hall. Donors are asked to do
the following before donating:
- Drink plenty of
water.
- Never donate on an empty
stomach. Eat a good breakfast prior to
donating.
- Bring a picture
I.D.
- Be prepared to answer
questions about recent travel history or medications you may
be taking.
Be sure to eat foods rich
in iron the weeks leading up to donating blood. A list of iron-rich
foods is available at 1.888.LIFEBLOOD.
Contact Genwyl
Glover or Patria Johnson at
901.647.6060. Refer to Blood Drive insert in Sunday’s Bulletin
for additional information
CHOSEN VESSELS WOMEN’S MINISTRY: MORNING AT THE
MOVIES
The Chosen Vessels Women’s
Ministry is hosting a private showing of the movie, "SPARKLE,"
Saturday, August 18, 9:30AM at the Malco Paradiso. Ticket
Cost: $12 (popcorn and drink included). Tickets are available
after Sunday worship service at the East and Midtown
Campuses. Great
fun, fellowship and more. Contact: Pastor Virzola Law at 901.272.5603. Get your ticket(s) soon;
seating is limited.
2102 REGIONAL
ASSEMBLY
The Christian Churches in Tennessee presents the
2012 Regional Assembly, October 19 – 21 at New Direction
Christian Church (Dr. Stacy L. Spencer, Senior Pastor), 6120
Winchester Road. This promises to be an exciting time in the
life of the Christian Church. You will be blessed with
inspirational speakers, exciting workshops, spirit filled
music. Click here for complete
details.
MEMPHIS FUTURE STARS FINISH 9TH IN
NATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
THE BLVD congratulates the Memphis future Stars
for finishing 9th in the 2012 Amateur Athletic
Union (AAU) Fifth Grade National Basketball Championship.
Click here for additional
details. | |
| STEWARDSHIP | |
PRECIOUS
STONES COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS
If
you have not picked up your Precious Stones commemorative gift, you
may pick it up Sunday at BLVD East and BLVD Midtown immediately
after worship service or Monday through Thursday at THE BLVD
Midtown. Contact Bettye Boone at
901.272.5650. |
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
It’s that
time again! THE BLVD’s
Children, Student and Outreach Ministries will collect school
supplies, Sunday, July 22 through Sunday, August 12. This year’s
effort supports Humes Middle School. Supply lists are located in
the Midtown CIC.
Contact: Pastor NaKeesha Weston at 901.272.5631.
Serve is what we
do!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SABBATICAL
The
BLVD Children’s Ministry will be on sabbatical during the month of
August. All Sunday and Wednesday activities are canceled. Regular activities resume,
September 9 at BLVD East and September 16 at BLVD Midtown. Contact
Pastor NaKeesha Weston at
901.272.5631. |
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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 OPPORTUNITIES
Become a part of an exciting prayer community by
utilizing Phone a Prayer. Schedule is as follows: 6:00AM Sunday through Saturday; 12:00PM Monday through
Friday; 8:00AM Saturday Prayer and Praise
session. Access
number: 218.844.8230 plus access code: 915673#. The Men’s Prayer
Call is Saturday, 6:30AM –
7:00AM. Access
number: 605.477.2100 plus access code: 1024438#.
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
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
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| MEDIA |
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RADIO
BROADCASTS
Our
Sunday Broadcast is at 10:30AM on WDIA
1070 AM, and our Wednesday 15 Minutes of Faith Program is at
6:00PM on WHAL 95.7 Hallelujah FM.
FIFTEEN
MINUTES OF FAITH
The Doctor
is in Wednesdays from 6:00PM until 6:15PM on WHAL 95.7
Hallelujah FM. Tune in to Fifteen Minutes of Faith with
Dr. Frank Anthony Thomas.
MAIL
ORDER SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE AT MEDIA
STATIONS
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
$90.
CD/DVD PRICES
You can purchase CDs and DVDs from the media
sales stations 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!
UPDATE YOUR MEMBER
PROFILE
If you've recently moved, changed your
address, phone number or email address...we want to hear from
you! Complete this short
form to receive the latest and
greatest information from THE
BLVD! | |
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FAVOR THE
WAIVER
Urgent need for Memphians to
support Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Transparent program to retain
its access to donor organs throughout the State of Tennessee instead
of being restricted in the number of organs it may receive.
Memphians will die from a restricted organ supply so complete the
waiver (located in the CIC) that will allow Methodist to
serve those in the community who need organs to live. Click here for additional
information.
SHELBY
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SCREENINGS
Shelby County Health Department
will be offering FREE dental screening and sealant placement
services this summer to children and teens ages 5 – 15 as part
of their summer outreach initiative. The two remaining times
for the screenings are Monday, July 2 – Friday, July 27 at the
Hickory Ridge Mall, Suite 492 and Monday, July 23 – Friday, August 3
at the Shelby County Health Department Auditorium. Information
on the screening is located in the CIC.
NATIONAL
COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN
The National Coalition of 100
Black Women, Memphis Chapter is offering a Financial Boot Camp
called My Sisters’ Keeper for women between the ages of 21 to
60 beginning each Tuesday, through August 7. Information
is available in the Midtown CIC.
MEALS ON WHEELS: VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Silver Angels is a home and
community based services program that provides warm meals to people
throughout Shelby County.
We need Meals on Wheels volunteers to fulfill the vital role
of getting these warm meals to the community members who need
them. For more
information about volunteering, please call our office at
901.725.3539. Thank you
for any help you can provide.
CRISIS CENTER NEEDS
VOLUNTEERS
The
Crisis Center, a United Way agency and partner with the UT Health
Science Center, is in immediate need of compassionate VOLUNTEERS for
our solely volunteer powered 24/7 Crisis hotline. Please sign up now
for the next volunteer training by sending
an email or calling 901.649.8572.
You may
also click here to visit their
website. |
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