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Dear Fellow Servant,
It was my plan to come to you today exclusively
about the N3 Conference (Aug 30 – Sept 1). We are still
excited about what God is going to do during the conference as
we break bread together, learn and grow via the Empowerment
sessions together and worship together. We have a great
expectation for great next level ministry to be birthed, for
strongholds to be broken, new lives in Christ discovered and
victory realized in the unlimited power of God. There is a
song by Israel Houghton that speaks of us taking the limits
off of God and releasing Him to do all the wonderful things
that only He can do in our lives. I’m not going to preach here
but I am going to shout that “God is able to do exceeding
abundantly above all that we could ask or think, according to
the power that worketh in us” (Ephesians 3:20
KJV).
This scripture refers to the focus of my note to
you today. The power of prayer is the focus of my message
Sunday. Anyone who has experienced the power of prayer can
testify that prayer changes things. Right now in our own
church family we are seeing the amazing power of fervent
prayer. Many of you have been asking about our sister, Veda,
who fell ill last Sunday and was hospitalized. Although I am
not able to disclose her condition by law, I can say that God
is still performing miracles. He is still healing and hearing
prayers. Church, we must pray and believe that our prayers
will be heard and answered.
Friday night, I am encouraging everyone who is
reading this note to take at least 30 minutes to an hour out
of your night between 7PM and Midnight to meet us at THE BLVD
Midtown for a prayer vigil. This prayer vigil is for the
conference, for the church, for our children, for ministry,
for families, for evangelism, for every need that we have
being met. The vigil is in the chapel but I want to see
overflow into the hallways and throughout the
building.
Our victory is in our prayer and in our
praise. Come out
Friday and pray with us. Come out Sunday and hear my message
on the Power of Prayer and the amazing miracle God is doing in
the life of our sister. Let’s send a war cry so loud that it
breaks through to the clouds and to the
Heavens!
God bless you. I love you and I will see you Friday
and Sunday!
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS
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SPIRITUAL LIFE | |
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N3 CONFERENCE 2010, COMING
TO THE BLVD AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER
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Three nights of anointing with
Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr. (7:00pm); Three nights of
Empowerment Sessions on marriage, singleness, parenting,
health, spiritual grounding and transformational worship
(6:10pm) and three nights of Dinner for a Dollar (5:15pm). N3
nights, move your worship to the next level, uncover a new you
and unleash the unlimited power of God! Registration is Sunday
following worship service at both locations and
online.
WE NEED A HAND FROM
YOU
Help us spread the good news
regarding the N3 Conference. We are looking for volunteers to
take our handbills to the streets of Memphis. If you are
interested in volunteering a little of your time for the
greater good, please contact Pastor Virzola
Law at 901.272.5603.
ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS!
ATTENTION BIBLE STUDY
LEADERS!
We’re gearing up for this
year’s church revival entitled, N3: Next Level. New Me. No
Limits. Get your ministry and Bible class registered for
the Attendance Challenge. We want to fill the sanctuary each
night! Prizes will be given to the registered ministries and
classes with the best cumulative attendance all three nights.
To register your ministry or Bible class, stop by the N3
Conference Registration table in the Montgomery lobby,
email Pastor
Pitts-Murdock, or call 901.272.5630 with
the total number of people in your ministry or Bible class.
Ministries and Bible classes must register to
win!
SHORT TERM & LONG
TERM BIBLE STUDIES
Participate in the new and
exciting short term and year-long Bible studies that begin
late August! There are classes for men, young adults, and
special interests. For more information, visit our
website or stop by the Christian
Education table in the lobby immediately following Sunday
morning worship.
THE POWER OF PRAYER &
PRAISE
THE BLVD Board of Elders
invites you to join us in prayer Friday, August 27 from 7:00pm
until Midnight in the chapel at the Midtown campus. The prayer
focus is: Acts of Praise. Please RSVP to Elder Shadyne
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WORSHIP!
FELLOWSHIP! CELEBRATION!
THE BLVD EAST is
celebrating its first anniversary during the entire month of
September. There’s nothing like a party! However, what
about a month long party? Come celebrate with THE BLVD East
during the month of September as we thank God for one year of
service. You don’t want miss the powerful Word, fellowship,
and door prizes. Oh yes, don’t forget the FUN. It will make
you kick up your heels in holy laughter. A special gift will
be awarded to THE BLVD East servant and guest who brings the
most guest for the entire month. You don’t want to miss the
powerful Word and fellowship, door prizes and
fun.
LIFE
GROUPS AT THE BLVD EAST
Life
Groups is a new ministry forming at THE BLVD East to help us
CONNECT as a family, grow in faith, and SERVE each and the
community as DISCIPLES OF CHRIST. Beginning Sunday, September
5, sign up at one of the information tables following worship
service. For additional information, contact Pastor Virzola
Law.
THE BLVD BABY
DEDICATION
The
next Baby Dedication is Sunday, August 29 during 10:00am
worship at THE BLVD Midtown. Infants and toddlers up to 24
months may participate. Please complete the Baby Dedication
Form located in THE BLVD Midtown Church Information Center and
leave it in the mailbox or sign up online.
CHRISTIAN
CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) REGIONAL
ASSEMBLY
The 2010 Regional Assembly
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is October 22 –
24 at Woodmont Christian Church, Nashville, TN. Our own Pastor
Denise Bell is one of the special guest speakers. Click here for here for additional
information.
NOMINATION
COMMITTEE ACCEPTING RECOMMENDATIONS
The Nomination Committee is
accepting recommendations for members to serve in various
capacities at THE BLVD. Nomination forms and information on
duties and roles are available at both our East and Midtown
campuses. For additional information, call
901.272.5630.
SERVICE
PROJECT
October
2010 is 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.
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.
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 at
901.272.5605.
ARE
YOU A BFF?
THE BLVD Facebook Family is
open to you. Join us
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CUB SCOUT AND BOY SCOUT
SIGN-UP
THE
BLVD Midtown Cub Scouts (grades 1 – 5) and Boy Scouts (ages 11
– 18) are receiving sign-ups immediately following worship
service. Boy Scouts in uniform will be available in both
lobbies with sign-up information. For additional information,
contact Mr. Elzie Rosebud at 901.277.0983.
COLLEGE STUDENT
REGISTRATION
If
you are currently in college, THE BLVD would like the
following information for the Fall Semester: your name,
institution, major and current year of study so that you may
benefit from programs such as Adopt- A-College Student and
Semester Care Packages. Please register at THE BLVD Midtown
Security Desk or email Pastor Neko
Sharkey.
BLVD EAST STUDENT
MINISTRY INVENTORY
Middle
school, high school, and college students at THE BLVD East, WE
NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.
Help us create a relevant student ministry for THE BLVD
East by completing the Student Inventory Form at www.theblvdstudents.org (click on
the East link). You may also contact the East Student Ministry
Representative Rachel Thomas for additional
information.
THE BLVD MIDTOWN STUDENT
MINISTRY RELOADED
The
break is over and Student Ministry activities for grades 7–12
are returning in September. The schedule is as
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Start
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Refuge
City Student Worship |
1st,
3rd & 5th Sundays |
Sunday,
September 5 |
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Student
Bible Studies |
Weekly |
Sunday,
September 12 |
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FLAVA/Rites
of Passage |
Wednesdays |
Wednesday,
September 15 |
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Don’t be left
out. Get connected!
Visit the student ministry website for
details.
STUDENT MINISTRY
SERVANT LEADER / VOLUNTEER
RECRUITMENT
August
is recruitment month for student ministry calendar year 2010 –
2011. If you desire to be trained to serve students ages 12 –
18, we need you. If your gifts include teaching, mentoring,
leadership, tutoring coordinating activities or chaperoning,
please fill out the Student Servant Leader
Interest Form and return to the Midtown Security Desk to
the attention of Pastor Neko Sharkey. Forms are located at the
Student Ministry kiosks, the Midtown security desk and online.
THE BLVD CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY SUPER SUNDAY
Children’s
Super Sunday is October 24 and we want this to be the best!
Our rehearsals are on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday rehearsals
begin September 12 and Saturday rehearsals begin September 18.
We need your to help make this Children’s Super Sunday the
best ever. Please contact Pastor Weston, call 901.272.5631,
or visit the Children’s Ministry Kiosk for more
details.
MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
Middle school and high
school is canceled until the fall. Check your weekly bulletin
and eNews for schedule update.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY
DRIVE EXTENDED!
In
an effort to build a surplus of supplies for students
throughout the year, THE BLVD is collecting school supplies.
Visit our student website or
contact Pastor Neko Sharkey, Pastor Nakeesha Weston or
Minister Chris Watson at 901.272.5606 for questions or
inquiries. Let’s store up the
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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
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