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Dear
Servant:
With great pride and awesome humility, I watched
the inauguration of the 44th president of the
United
States of America, Barack
Hussein Obama. This is a day of celebration and thanksgiving
before God. God has been faithful and has allowed us to see
what most believed that we would never see, a black President
of the United States. I
encourage everyone to take time, in your own personal way, to
say thank you to God. It can be public or private, but each of
us must give God all the praise and all the thanks. This is a
day of thanksgiving!
After we say thank you, let us prepare ourselves
for the sacrifices that our new leader must inevitably ask of
us. The circumstances that our new leader must deal with, i.e.
the economy, two wars, etc. inexorably will require different
priorities and spending habits of us. I am prepared to do my
part. I wait to follow his
lead.
UMOJA
2009
THE BLVD is
celebrating its tenth year of the production Umoja (Swahili
for unity, pronounced “oo-moh–jah”) with a powerful journey
while imagining the possibilities. Join me at this
Broadway-like production on March 13th at
7:30PM, March 14th at 6:00PM, or Sunday March
15th at 4:00PM. Tickets are on sale in the
Bookstore for a
limited time at $10.00 each. This production will
bring you to laughter, tears and possibly self-examination of
where you are today and where you can be tomorrow. Get your
ticket today.
CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE
STUDY
We have had great attendance at our Church Wide Bible
Study classes on Sundays and
Wednesdays. We will continue to meet every Sunday at 8:30AM in
the Fellowship Hall and Wednesday at 7:00PM
in the Sanctuary throughout the month of January. If
you have attended these classes, blog me and share your
experience; I am waiting to hear from you. Your comments may
encourage others to come out and participate in our Bible
study. See you Sunday.
CHANGE WE CAN
BELIEVE
I will continue our sermon series “Change We Can
Believe” that is designed to help you with any goals you
have (lose weight, save money, eat right, get fit, help
others, read the Bible more, quit bad habits, etc.). This
series will give insight to allowing God to direct you
with any needed CHANGES in your life.
I am looking forward to sharing with you again this Sunday on
the awesomeness of our God. Click here for more
information about our upcoming sermon and Bible study
series.
With much thanksgiving to
God,
Pastor Frank
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DR. FRANK A.
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SPIRITUAL
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EXTREME MAKEOVER: CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE
STUDY
Each Sunday and Wednesday through January
28th, Pastor Thomas and Pastor Pitts will be
leading our entire church through the book, “Pursuing
Spiritual Transformation: The Life-Giving Power of Community”
every Sunday at 8:30AM and Wednesday at 7:00PM. Purchase your
copy today in the bookstore. For more information, contact Pastor Janae
Pitts at 901.272.5630.
Click here for the Bible Study
Schedule.
NURSERY
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The MBCC Nursery is in critical need of
volunteers to serve during Sunday morning worship service.
Without an adequate volunteer base we will not be able to
provide quality service for our children; subsequently we may
have to turn children away. For additional information,
Reverend Nakeesha Weston at
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MEN OF POWER
AND PROMISE
The Men of Power and Promise will rehearse on Tuesday,
January 27, 2009 at 6:30pm in the Adult Choir Room
(M206). For
additional information, contact the Music Ministry office at
901.272.5614.
THE BLVD’S
WRITER’S EXHIBIT
Are you a published author? Are you interested in
presenting your writings to the Congregation? If so, we invite
you to participate in THE BLVD’s “Writer’s Exhibit” on Sunday, February
8th immediately after service. Please contact Jackie Sharif at
901.272.5643 for more information. Hurry, interest deadline is
5:00PM Wednesday, February
4th!
ON
SALE “AND TOGETHER WE RISE”
(SUPPORT OF SICKLE CELL FOUNDATIONS)
In support of Sickle Cell Disease, a limited number of
lithographs titled “And Together We Rise”
by artist Ephraim Urevbu of Art Village Gallery
are available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the
purchase of these lithographs will be donated to the Sickle
Cell Foundations we are supporting. Please visit the
Bookstore to purchase your
lithograph.
MBCC JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
Click here for full
details about employment opportunities with MBCC. For more
information, please email Eva Anderson, Director of Human Resources or call 901.272.5612.
Click here for our community job
postings. For other postings click here. | |
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MBCC
FINANCIAL “U” REGISTRATION
Want a little help to navigate your
financial situation and to understand how you can better
manage your finances including credit and debt? Register
for the MBCC Financial University. See
Bettye Boone on Sunday near the bookstore for
registration information. Seating is limited. For course descriptions, locations
and other pertinent information, please click
here.
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KROGER/SCHNUCKS CARD: BEGIN LOADING
AGAIN!
The holidays may be over but 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 Betty
Boone at 901.272.5650 during
the week at the church to get a card. Your support is
greatly
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HIGH SCHOOL
& MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY JANUARY
2009
The Refuge High School & Overcomers Middle School
Ministries of MBCC will implement alternative Church-wide
studies for youth on “Extreme Makeover”. High School classes
will be held at 8:30AM in the FLC TV Lounge. Middle School
classes will be at 8:30AM in the Arts & Craft room. Wednesday Night FLAVA
and
SPARKS
will keep the same
schedule. Jendayi Eshe will also maintain the original
schedule. For additional information, contact Pastor Neko Sharkey
at 901.272.5638.
JENDAYI ESHE: GIRLS RITES OF
PASSAGE
Mrs. Camille Curry would like to meet with all Jendayi
Eshe´ participants & their parents immediately following
service on Sunday, January 25th. in Room 04N. The Jendayi Eshe´
Induction Ceremony will be discussed at this meeting. Jendayi Eshe´ is
preparing for its Annual Retreat on February 6, 2009. Please attend so
that we can share vital information.
“KEEPING IT REAL” SEXUALITY BIBLE STUDY FOR
TEENS
The Refuge High School Ministry will initiate a
faith-based dialogue on teenage sexuality, using the book,
“Keeping It Real” Sexuality Course. Classes will
convene each Sunday at 8:30 am in the FLC TV lounge. This is the official
Bible Study segment for High School students of The BLVD. All
high school students are welcome and expected to attend this
dynamic curriculum and study. Parental
orientation will be offered to all interested parents on
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 6:00 PM -6:50 pm in Room the
Conference Room -
03A. For
additional information, contact Pastor Neko Sharkey at 901-272-5638 or
sharkey.neko@theblvd.org.
HIGH SCHOOL ADULT LEADERSHIP TEAM (ALT) /PARENT
ADVISORY TEAM (PAT)
Anyone interested in becoming an adult leader in one of
the following capacities: educator, playwright, dance
coordinator, chaperone, community resource, or computer
professional) for our teenagers, you are invited to attend
periodic Wednesday meetings at 6:00pm (before Bible Study)
with Pastor Neko
Sharkey. If you are a parent
with children in high school, you are invited to share at
these meeting as our Parent Advisory Team. This is your
opportunity to stay abreast of information, offer ideas, and
voice concerns, as Pastor Neko desires to “bring the family
back to the table” in leadership over our children. You
make obtain a copy of the 2009 ALT/PAT Meeting Schedule
from the Church Information Center or see Pastor
Neko
Sharkey.
MBCC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are a High School senior and are a member of
MBCC, please fill out a Senior Information Form located at the
Montgomery Lobby Security Desk as we begin our scholarship and
college preparation processes. Pastor Neko Sharkey
would like to meet
with all Scholarship Committee members at 6:00 PM on February
11, 2009 in Conference
Room 03A. If you have
additional questions, contact Pastor Neko Sharkey
at 901-272-5638 or
sharkey.neko@theblvd.org.
PEE-WEE
DISCIPLES
Our “Pee Wee Disciples” nursery (ages 6 weeks to 5
years) is open every Sunday from 7:00AM – 2:00PM, and every
Wednesday from 6:30PM – 8:00PM during our Midweek service. The
nursery is a wonderful environment for your child to learn and
grow while you enjoy worship service. | |
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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
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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
Effective January
11, 2009, 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. Click here after each worship service to give us your
feedback by completing a short survey. You have until 11AM
Monday morning to share your comments. Let us hear from you.
Click and comment!
NEW BOOKSTORE
HOURS
Sunday (8AM
– 10AM and 12PM – 1PM); Wednesday (3:30PM –
7:30PM)
UPDATE
YOUR MEMBER PROFILE
If you've
recently moved, changed your address, phone number or email
address we want to hear from you!
Click
here
to complete a short online form to update
your information.
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