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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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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 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 NEW stories of interest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 time for
the screenings is 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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