Greetings fellow Servants!

I am, as I write, taking a moment to reflect on the weather this past week and applying it to life in general. There was a storm. The force of it caused power to go out all over Greater Memphis and some are still recovering today. Our usual comforts were taken away and we had to rely on other resources to get by until we could regain our comforts.  We did not lose our heads because we knew the situation before us was temporary and that we would recover. We took care of ourselves, our neighbors and we made it. I said that to say, there are times when life will force us to make adjustments to our regular schedule. It’s alright. Last week, the storm may have caused you to miss Sunday service and in essence, our tithes and offerings were severely affected. As we recover this week taking care of our personal duties, please remember to take care of God’s house as well. We must have the faith to believe that even in our darkest times, the One who holds all of the power, restores it.

That being said, what a month it’s been. June has come and is now almost over. We have experienced so far this month some amazing pastors during our Sons & Daughters of THE BLVD Family Reunion.  Last Wednesday was no exception. Not only did Dr. Rosalyn Nichols bring a powerful message, she also brought a beautiful song to accompany the word as a sweet sound in His ear. We were all moved and grateful to be in the place. Next week, we close out the series with none other than Dr. Stacy L. Spencer of New Direction Christian Church. Dr. Spencer, for those of you who may not know, was once the Youth Pastor here at THE BLVD. He grew here and now he is allowing God to do a work in him that has brought him national attention and brought thousands to Christ. Don’t miss the finale to our Sons & Daughters Family Reunion Series this Wednesday, June 24^th at 7:00PM.

I hope you take some time to review the eNews information and where possible, participate. Volunteer, be part of a ministry, give of yourself, give of your gain and watch how the blessings come back to you.

Have a blessed week.

Pastor Frank

SERVANTS MINISTRIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Have you connected your passion to influence others with your responsibility to serve? Urgent volunteer opportunities are available in Christian Education and New Servants ministries. Pastor Janae Pitts invites you to participate in transformational ministry as an Instructor or an Ambassador. For more information, contact Pastor Janae Pitts at 901.272.5630.

MEMBER BUSINESS EXPO

THE BLVD will host a Member Business Expo on Sunday, June 28^th from 12:30PM – 2:30PM in the Fellowship Hall to showcase businesses in our congregation. You will be able to acquire information on dental services, house cleaning services, lawn care, the travel industry, to name a few. Please come out and support the Member Expo. Refreshments and entertainment will be available.

NAMED SCHOLARSHIP DONORS UPDATE

The following Named Scholarship donors were omitted during the Scholarship Sunday presentation: The Felicia Clark Scholarship ($1,000) from her family, the Gwen Sneed Scholarship ($1,000) from her family and the MBCC Stewardship Committee Ministry and the Brotherhood Security Ministry Scholarship ($1,000).

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 11:00AM 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 MEMBERSHIP 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 form  to receive the latest and the greatest information from THE BLVD!