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Dear Fellow Servants, |
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Well, the National Convocation
is here! We’ll be blessed with four days of fun,
fellowship and worship with outstanding music, dynamic
preaching, and opportunities to learn how we can be better
disciples of Christ. Click here for the full
schedule of events. There
will be many activities for our young adults, youth and
children to attend during the 2008 National
Convocation…Click here for
details.
There’s
something for everyone. This year’s Convocation will enrich
and build your relationship with God, your family, your church
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I pray you will join us this Sunday at
10 a.m. for heart-felt worship, inspirational teaching, and a
warm, welcoming connection with THE BLVD family. We expect to
have visiting family members from the Convocation attending
our worship service. So, as always, welcome them with a warm
spirit and a friendly smile. |
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God delights in you and has an
incredible plan for your life…Come discover it at THE
BLVD!
Mark your calendars for important
activities and service opportunities below! Please forward our
eNews to your family and friends so that they are aware of
what’s happening at THE BLVD. Also, invite them to spend
Sunday with you in worship
service.
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With a Servant’s
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Pastor
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DR. FRANK A.
THOMAS Senior
Servant |
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SPIRITUAL
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MIDWEEK WORSHIP SUMMER
SABBATH
Wednesday Midweek Services will be suspended for the
month of July in honor of the seventh month Sabbath of rest
and reflection. All church members are encouraged to practice
the Six Marks of Discipleship and follow the scriptures and
meditations as they are listed on our website. For more
information, please call the church at 901.729.6222.
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THE SIX MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP: WHERE ARE
YOU?
How are things going in your practice of the marks of
discipleship? Are you aware of the six marks and what they
are? Do you know why THE BLVD has committed to a Six month
Spiritual Fitness Challenge as we learn more about these
spiritual benchmarks?
We at THE BLVD first read about the Six Marks of
Discipleship (daily prayer, weekly worship, Bible reading,
Christian service, relationships that encourage spiritual
growth, and giving in the spirit of generosity), in Michael
Foss’ book, Power
Surge. He uses Bible passages and real-life stories from
his experiences as a Pastor to describe how the Six Marks can
bring you closer to God. One hundred fifty people have
committed to increase their faith by taking the Six Marks of
Discipleship Challenge through November 16, 2008. For more
information contact PastorVirzola
Law at law.virzola@theblvd.org or
901.272.5603. |
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SERVANTS IN ACTION!
The
Pursuers Bible study class recently provided outstanding
service at The Neighborhood School's boys' dormitory.
Congratulations "Pursuers" on a job well done! |
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EAGLE SCOUT
PROJECT
Life Scout,
Armon white will be collecting can goods for Manna
Outreach. We
are asking the congregation to give generously. Collection
boxes are located throughout the church. For additional
information, please contact Armon White at
901.270.3418.
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OUTREACH
MINISTRY
As part of our Outreach Ministry at The Blvd we have
chosen to provide various products for the Hospitality
Hub & Manna House who provides a spiritual
sanctuary in Memphis for our homeless
neighbors, particularly persons who are newly homeless. Your
donation(s) can be left in the Church Information Center
(CIC). For additional information, please contact
Donna Fitchpatric at fitchpatric.donna@theblvd.org,
901.272.5602 or Jackie
Sharif
at sharif.jackie@theblvd.org, 901.272.5643. Donation Wish List:
hygiene products/KITS (bar soap, deodorant, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, feminine hygiene products), mosquito repellant,
wipes, reading glasses, socks, Bibles and books, blue pens,
men’s athletic shoes (gently used, all sizes, especially 9
through 14), women’s athletic shoes (gently used, all sizes,
especially 7 through 9), coffee, sugar, men’s blue jeans and
khakis (all sizes, especially 32 through 38), lip balm,
baseball caps, t-shirts (sizes: L, XL, and
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NEWS AND
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IT’S TIME
FOLKS, TO SAVE, SAVE, SAVE
As you know our economy is going through tremendous
change. We are experiencing high unemployment, higher gas,
food, and energy prices coupled with a high percentage of
personal and business bankruptcies’ due to debt. Whether your
debt is due to poor decisions concerning credit cards, a
medical emergency, unemployment over a period of time, or
other financial crises, it is now time for us to begin to
determine how we can pay off our debts and save for
emergencies and for our future. Beginning this week and over
the next few weeks, we will begin to provide tidbits of
information to help you review your own financial situation so
you can make good decisions about debt management and savings.
This first article is a New Release from the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) reminding
Americans to save their Economic Stimulus check to compound
the benefit for the future. Go to http://mbccmemphis.org/enews/CPAs_Save.pdf for greater detail. If the nation’s organization of
CPA’s are telling us to save our economic stimulus check to
compound the benefit, it is worth considering. Next week, we
will take a look at financial goal setting and planning. | |
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DO YOU HAVE A SCHNUCKS’ OR
KROGER RELOADABLE CARD? IS YOUR CURRENT CARD WORKING? DO YOU
NEED ANOTHER CARD? Come to the
Schnucks’/Kroger table on Sunday to get a new card so you can
help us raise funds to support our children and youth
ministries. If you are going to shop at
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one of these stores anyway,
why not help your church receive a 5% rebate on what you load
on your card. So, join others in the congregation who are
helping to raise funds for our children and youth
ministries.
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GUESS WHAT!!! WE ARE ALMOST THERE –
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Because of your “SERVANT’S
HEART”, we are only $1100 from meeting our $20,000 SunTrust
Challenge. To date, we have raised $18,900 dollars for our
children and youth renovation projects. Thank you so very much
for your diligence, caring and sacrifice. Next to St.
Jude
Hospital
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received the most funds from the
SunTrust “My Cause” promotion than any other non-profit
organization in the city. This is a great honor. Only with
your cooperation and caring could this be done. BUT, WE ARE
NOT THERE YET. We are looking for just 11 members or friends
of members to help us accomplish our goal, and one
additional person to help us exceed our goal. So ask your
friend, your next door neighbor, one of your relatives, anyone
you know to help THE BLVD meet its goal. The process is simple
but the benefits will have a lasting impact on our children
and youth ministry programs. You (or your friend or family
member) only need to do the
following:
- Go to any SunTrust
bank (or sign-up at the church each Sunday) by
September 30, 2008 and open a personal or business
checking account. Deposit $25 into this account.
- Accept the Visa Check (Debit) card
when you sign-up and use it to make a purchase by November
15, 2008 – no minimum purchase amount
required.
- After your purchase, call
866.266.2802 or go online at www.suntrust.com/mycause then click “My Cause
Redemption” to make your $100 redemption to MBCC by
November 15, 2008.
Members, friends, clergy, and business
owners - WE CAN DO THIS because “everything works together for GOOD for
those who love the Lord and are called according to his great
purpose.” SO, HELP US MAKE THIS
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RITES OF PASSAGE
The Mississippi Boulevard Christian
Church 2008 Young Men’s Rites of Passage Program will be
accepting applications on Sunday, July 27th
immediately after morning worship. The Rights of Passage
Program is designed to help young men between the ages of 13
and 17 years transition to manhood. For more information
concerning the schedule, please contact Larry Killebrew at
901.485.4891. |
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COLLEGE STUDENT PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
NEEDED!
If you are a current or soon to be
college student within the MBCC family, we would like to
showcase you within our Young Adult Ministry (BRIDGE) web page
COMING SOON! We would like you to submit a professional “head
shot” photo of yourself A.S.A.P. along with the following
information: Full Name, School, Current Major & Degree
Seeking, Graduation Class & MBCC Scholarship received
(name only). Submit your photo and information in an envelope
to Pastor Neko Sharkey. If you do not have a photograph,
you may take one, free of charge, in the MLK Room immediately
following service on August 3rd. Thank you
for your expedient
cooperation. |
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CONVOCATION
EVENTS
Youth & Young Adults will have age
specific activities offered during the 20th
Biennial DOC Convocation at a “discounted” rate. Middle school
and high school students are being offered an “Events Only”
package for $25.00. Young Adult workshops are priced at
regular convocation prices; however, the young adult events
are open to the public and have individual entrance prices.
Please contact Pastor Neko Sharkey at 901-826-0420 and/or
sharkey.neko@theblvd.org for registration, more information,
and a copy of the convocation
packet. |
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YOUNG ADULTS…WE NEE D TO HEAR FROM
YOU!!!
THE
BLVD’s Young Adult Ministry (BRIDGE) has released a survey to
get feedback from YOU! We want to make our Young Adult
Ministry beneficial and relevant. We need all young
adults to take this brief survey by Friday, August 1, 2008.
Click on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=SS9gUg_2bff_2bCglCZ4pSwsQA_3d_3d) to take the survey, or pick up a hard copy of the
survey from one of the designated locations within the lobby
areas after Sunday worship and leave the completed survey at
the receptionist’s desk for Pastor Neko Sharkey by Friday,
August 1, 2008. |
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JULY YOUTH CHURCH (AGES
14-19)
There will be a City-Wide Youth Church
Service at the Cook Convention
Center on
Sunday, July 27th at 9:00 AM as part of
the DOC Convocation 2008. Shuttle Bus services will be
provided from the MBCC East Parking Lot from 7:30 am – 8:45
am. Buses will return to MBCC from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Contact
Pastor Neko Sharkey at 901.826.0420 and/or sharkey.neko@theblvd.org for more information, questions
and/or
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BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT
2008
The MBCC Women’s Ministry asks
if you would prayerfully consider helping make the return to
school a positive experience for students in need. Please sponsor a child
by purchasing the following uniform tops and school supplies.
There are several opportunities for age-appropriate school
supplies and uniforms, Kindergarten through 12th
grade: White Shirt
(Polo or Peter Pan collar – all sizes), Composition
Tablets, Black
& Blue Ink Pens, Pencils, Back Packs, Crayons, Notebook
Paper, Uniform Shirts (White and Blue), Markers, Rulers, Folders with
prongs, and Notebooks. Drop-off areas:
Montgomery and
Bellevue
entrances. We need volunteers to help with distribution
and hospitality on Sunday, August 10th. For additional information,
contact Minister Chris Watson at watson.christopher@theblvd.org,
901.272.5606 or
Minister Carla
Norton
at
norton.carla@theblvd.org, 901.272.5631.
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PEE-WEE DISCIPLES
Our “Pee Wee Disciples” nursery (ages
6 weeks to 5 years) is open every Sunday from 7
a.m. until 2 p.m., and every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. until 8
p.m. during our Midweek service. The Nursery is a
wonderful environment for your child to learn and grow in
while you enjoy worship service. | |
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CARE AND PRAYER
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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 clicking
onto this link to view our current sick and bereaved list
http://www.mbccmemphis.org/files/news.asp. Continue to keep our sick and bereaved
in your thoughts and prayers. |
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SHARE YOUR STORY
If you or someone you know has recent
news on achievements, community involvement, or overcoming
odds, go to http://www.mbccmemphis.org/files/contact.asp 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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RADIO BROADCASTS
Every Sunday morning, you can listen to
us on WLOK (1340 AM) at 8 a.m.; and WDIA (1070
AM) at 10:30 a.m. |
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SERMON CDs
Purchase your copy of sermon
CD’s for $10 on Sunday’s after our worship celebrations at two
locations: Front lobby (Bellevue side) and in front of the
Chalice bookstore (Montgomery side). You can
also purchase copies during the week in our bookstore. |
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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 to
give us your feedback by completing a short survey at
www.mbccsurvey.org. You have until 11 a.m. Monday morning to
share your comments. Let us hear from you. Click and
comment! |
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BOOKSTORE SUMMER HOURS
Sunday
(8 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.)
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UPDATE YOUR MEMBER PROFILE
If you’ve recently moved, changed your
address, phone number, or e-mail address…we want to hear from
you! Click on this link http://www.mbccmemphis.org/files/addressChange.asp and complete the short
online form to receive the latest and the greatest information
from THE BLVD! | |
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