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CARE
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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD
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Dear
Fellow Servant,
“When
I say 100 you say 10…”
I
am so excited to hear that you are enjoying the sermon series,
Life in the Key of
G. So far we have presented Grace, Gifts and Giving in this
series. Sunday brought some promised “special guests” that
were exclusively performing at THE BLVD East and THE BLVD
Midtown. Did you enjoy them? One person sent the message on
our Facebook Fan page “ENCORE…ENCORE”. We will have to check
their availability! In the meantime you can see the photos on
the fan page. In addition last Sunday, we were presented with
a record number of credit cards to cut up and destroy. You
know that made me happy. Most importantly, I am grateful that
you are putting action to the series by supporting the church
“A Little Bit More” in tithes and offerings which is an
appropriate segue to this week’s message: Gratitude. What are
you grateful for and how do you show your gratitude to
God?
As a special reminder:
THE BLVD East is meeting at the Hilton on Sunday, May 30
located at 936 Ridge Lake Blvd. The location temporarily
changes but the time (8:30am) and the awesome worship remain
the same! Make plans to meet us at the Hilton.
I
also want to remind you that we are still praying for those
affected by the recent floods in this area. If you know of a
church member who has been affected please have them contact Pastor Law at
901.272.5603.
Summer
is coming. This is good and bad depending on who you tell. We
have some exciting programs coming this summer at THE BLVD
including our Sons and Daughters in June on Wednesday nights
(7pm), our Umoja Summer Youth Institute (starting June 1), a
powerfully honest series that tackles human desires and a few
more opportunities to keep you “saved through the summer” and
in the FIRST CLASS line with God! Stay tuned for
details.
In
the meantime, I encourage you to continue to do the right
things in your relationships with everyone. Bless the people
that curse you. Pray for the people who spitefully use/abuse
you. Speak to people even when they don’t speak to you.
Protect somebody’s reputation when they won’t protect yours.
Keep people’s confidence when they spread your business
everywhere. Be Generous.
Have
a safe and blessed Memorial Day Monday. But first, come to
worship service this Sunday!
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS
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SPIRITUAL LIFE | |
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STEPHEN
MINISTRY
Stephen Ministry Classes begin
Sunday, June 6. If you feel called to minister to persons in
crisis or distress, contact Pastor Virzola
Law at 901.272.5603 or Reverend
Sheilah Easterling-Smith at 901.516.5617. In-depth training is
available at a cost of $50, which includes books and class
materials. Interested persons may sign up after worship May 23
and 30.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN (THE BLVD
EAST AT HILTON)
Sunday, May 30 THE BLVD East
will again meet at the Hilton hotel located at 936 Ridge Lake
Blvd. Please come and enjoy a powerful Word of God in a very
pleasant atmosphere. Worship service is at 8:30am in the
Southeast Ballroom located on the lower
level.
THE FAITH-FILLED FIVE LIVE
AT THE BLVD
THE BLVD welcomes five
anointed preachers back home in June for our Annual Sons &
Daughters of THE BLVD Family Reunion. Each Wednesday night at
7:00pm beginning June 2 come out and enjoy a powerful message
that is sure to bless your soul and revive your spirit. Rev.
Thomas Murray (June 2), Dr. Cozette Garrett (June 9), Pastor
Dan Henley (June 16), Min. Jason Pearson (June 23) and Rev.
Gene Lawson (June 30).
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY:
PROJECT INSPIRIT
THE BLVD
Pastoral Care Ministry in partnership with the
University of Memphis is implementing Project
INSPIRIT, a study on faith and spirituality during the
grieving process. For more details, stop by the Information
Desk at THE BLVD East, and the Project INSPIRIT Table in the
Montgomery lobby at THE BLVD Midtown following Sunday
worship.
SHORT-TERM
STUDY
Living a Generous
Life, a short-term Bible Study, meets Wednesdays from
6:00pm – 7:00pm in Room 08A. Contact Bettye
Boone at 901.272.5650 for more
details. The book is free!
SHORT TERM BIBLE
STUDY
Join us as we “Go Deep” in our Christian
Education Short Term studies. Choose from Status Updates, Saved
Without A Doubt, Having A Relationship With God, Go Fish, and
Living A Generous Life. We have created several new
opportunities for the busy person to study relevant Bible
topics in a convenient location near you. Sign up today. Space
is limited. Registration forms are available with our greeters
and in the back of the pew. For more information, contact
Pastor Janae
Pitts-Murdock at
901.272.5630. Download the Short Term Bible Study
form,
fill it out and return to
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HOLIDAY CLOSING
THE BLVD,
Memphis Academy Science and Engineering (MASE) and Jessie
Mahan Daycare Center observe Memorial Day, Monday, May
31. Offices are closed and all activities
cancelled.
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT PROGRAM
(ADP)
Do you want to make sure your church gets your tithes
and offerings even when you are absent? If so, sign-up today
for the church’s ADP. Please visit the ADP sign-up table in
the Montgomery lobby after Sunday worship to ensure that your
gift continues while you are away.
SERVICE
PROJECT
October 2010 will be coined as our month of service at
THE BLVD. If you are interested in developing an all church
service project and service projects around town, contact Pastor Denise Bell
at 901.272.5605.
ADULT
SCHOLARSHIP
Are you working on a new career path and considering
further education? Have you started school and funding is
holding up your progress? THE BLVD cares about you. We invite
you to fill out an adult application packet and submit it by
the May 30 deadline. Pick up an application packet from the
CIC. Email Pastor Virzola Law for more
information or call 901.272.5603.
WOMEN’S
MINISTRY BLESSING BOXES
THE BLVD Midtown Women’s Ministry Blessing Boxes is a
National Disciples of Christ (DOC) Women's ministry project
that supports missions at home and overseas. Ladies, if you
save coins, Blessing Boxes Ministry needs your help. Gather
your change and bring it to the Midtown CIC after Sunday
worship during the month of May. MJ Cooper will be available
to receive donations. During the week, MJ will receive
donations after 5:30pm.
WELCOMING SYSTEM
If your gifts include passion and a warm and hospitable
attitude, we need you to be a part of our Welcoming System and
Guest Services Ministry. For additional information, contact Pastor Denise Bell
at 901.272.5605.
BLVD LADIES NIGHT OUT
Ladies, you are invited to Ladies Night Out,
sponsored by The Chosen Vessels Women's Ministry. Meet us at
the Midtown campus in the MLK Seminar Room, Friday, June 18 at
5:30pm for a movie and discussion. Invite a friend and bring
your own refreshments. Adults only
please.
2010 DISCIPLES WOMEN
QUADRENNIAL ASSEMBLY
2010
Disciples Women Quadrennial meets in Greensboro,
NC, June 23 – 27. Our own Reverend Sheilah Easterling-Smith
and Minister Darnita Brassel are presenters. Registration is
$400. Click here to download
application.
RECRUITMENT AND
TRAINING
We are implementing a new
Recruitment and Training Ministry. If your gifts are vision
casting, planning and implementing, contact Pastor Denise Bell
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MBCC SUMMER
INSTITUTE FOR AGES 12 – 18
Umoja
Summer Youth Institute for students ages 12 – 18 starts June
1. The 8-week institute is only $200 per student and includes
daily meals, T-shirt, fun, and amusement park trip. Register online today.
Registration forms are also available at Student Ministry
information counters in THE BLVD Midtown Bellevue and
Montgomery lobbies.
SUMMER TRIP TO MAGIC
SPRINGS AMUSEMENT PARK
We
invite all middle, high school, and college students to a full
day of fun at Magic Springs/Crystal Falls in Hot Springs,
Arkansas on June 19. The cost is $60 per person. Reserve your
seat by June 16. See Student Ministry Information Stand or Pastor Neko Sharkey for full
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CARE AND
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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
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.
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