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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Dear Servant:

I am trying different communications tools to help improve my overall communications with you. In addition, I want your feedback on how well I am doing keeping you informed on the things you would like to hear from me. This week I prepared an eNews video message for you. Please click on my image below to watch my eNews video message, then click “Watch Video” tab next to my photo on our website.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH RENOVATION PROJECT UPDATE

Our Children and Youth Renovation Project is on the way. Have you made your donation or pledge to our Children and Youth Project fundraising? We need your support, so please make a pledge, and bring your offering for this much needed project. Our children are our future and this project really depends on your sacrifice to be successful.

Our kids’ project theme is “Believe in Me”. So, let’s demonstrate to our children and youth that we indeed BELIEVE IN THEM. You can still help complete this project on time with your prayers and financial support.

You can support the project by pledging, making a cash contribution during the “special” offering or purchasing an item from the gift registry (click here for more information). Those members who sacrifice at least $100 in cash or in gift value will have their name included on the Children and Youth temporary “Wall of Support” board.

Information tables will be located in both lobbies after service to fully explain what you can do to support this project and the various giving levels. PLEASE come prepared to make the sacrifice to ensure our children’s future.

2009 SHORT-TERM BIBLE STUDIES

We are having a Bible Study Class Challenge with a goal of 1,000 people in Bible Study. If you are not in a Bible Study Class, I need you to sign up for a class on Sunday. I want to see 1,000 BLVD servants in Bible Study. Remember “In Times like These, We Need the Bible” and Bible Study to feed our spirits. Participate in one of the new 4-week studies starting soon for the busy Christian who’s looking for a focused, interactive, and relevant Bible Study. We have classes that meet a variety of schedules and interests. Feed your spirit! Get in a Bible Class! Click here for a listing of classes. Sign up and get more information on Sunday at the Christian Education information table in the Montgomery and Bellevue lobbies, or contact Pastor Janae Pitts at 901.272.5630.

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

Remember to continue to fast and pray during this Lenten season. Our Lenten Devotional Guide “Follow Me” will provide you with thoughtful insights and practical guidance to help with your daily meditation and prayers. Please click here to obtain a copy of our Lenten Devotional Guide and/or get a copy in the Bookstore.

“CSI: CALVARY” – CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

I was our CSI Calvary lead crime scene investigator on Wednesday who helped us uncover the key clues about Jesus’ death. We need your help as we lead our own biblical crime scene investigation following every clue, every lead, and every suspect. Who knows what each week will uncover! We will not stop until we have solved our own Calvary mystery. Please join us each Wednesday at 7:00PM as we lead our own biblical crime scene investigation following every clue, every lead and every suspect.

PALM SUNDAY

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery will be our guest preacher on Palm Sunday. Dr. Lowery did a fabulous job with the 44^th Presidential Inauguration closing prayer. He is the founder of Southern Christian Leadership Conference where he served for many years. He was ordained and pastored in the United Methodist Church until his retirement in 1992. Our musical guest artist will be Victor Simonson who was the assistant musical director of the Color Purple Play by Oprah Winfrey. Invite your family and friends to hear the profound preaching of Dr. Lowery and psalmist Victor Simonson on Palm Sunday, April 5 at 10:00AM.

Blog me at www.theblvdblog.org and share your thoughts. I am looking forward to reading your blog.

See you on Sunday,

Pastor Frank

DR. FRANK A. THOMAS Senior Servant

SPIRITUAL LIFE |

PASTOR FRANK THOMAS AT OLIVET FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Frank will be preaching in a Shepherd’s Week Revival at Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 31^st at 7:00PM. The MBCC Sanctuary Choir will render music. Olivet Fellowship is located at 4450 Knight Arnold Road.

MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMEMORATION

On Thursday, April 9^th at 7:00PM, THE BLVD will commemorate the supper Jesus shared with his disciples before the crucifixion; washing their feet an instituting the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Join in the Passion of Christ as we experience vividly, through drama, the desolation and abandonment of the long night in Gethsemane and what followed. Come; follow the final nights of Jesus as we prepare for Resurrection Sunday.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY

Are you participating in a regular diet of Bible Study? The Christian Education Ministry wants 1,000 servants in Bible Study. Participate in one of the new 4-week studies in April and May for the busy Christian who’s looking for a focused, interactive, and relevant Bible Study. Sign up Sunday at the Christian Education information table in the Montgomery and Bellevue lobbies, or contact Pastor Janae Pitts at 901.272.5630. Click here for a description of new classes starting soon!

LENTEN GUIDE AND CALENDAR

Lenten Guides are now available in the bookstore. Join the Church in prayer and fasting for Lent as they are considered “Little Easters.” For additional information contact you may contact Pastor Virzola Law at 901.272.5603 or click here to review the Fasting Calendar.

NEWS AND EVENTS |

COMBINED CHOIR REHEARSALS

In preparation for Palm Sunday (April 5^th), there will be two combined choir rehearsals involving the Sanctuary Choir and Voices of Triumph. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, April 2^nd at 6:30PM, and the second rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday, April 4^th at 11:00AM. Both rehearsals will convene in the Adult Choir Room, M206. For additional information, contact the Music Ministry office at 901.272.5614 or 901.272.5617.

GREETERS MINISTRY ATLANTA TRIP

The MBCC Greeters Ministry is sponsoring a trip to the Atlanta Aquarium on June 27 – 28. Anyone interested in making this trip with the Greeters should contact Charlesetta Gipson with TRAVEL EAZE or Elfreda Bledsoe at 901.210.8381.

MBCC FINANCIAL UNIVERSITY CLASS REGISTRATION

Need help with managing your finances? Want to know where to place your money to keep it safe? Not sure how to handle bill collectors? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then you are invited to join others as they attend MBCC Financial U. Classes will meet on Saturdays from 9:00AM – 12:00PM in 05A. The schedule is as follows:

· Saturday, March 21----------------------------------- Managing Your Finances 101

· Saturday, March 28--------------------------------- Managing Credit and Debt 102

· Saturday, April 4--------------------------------------------------- Insurance Basics 101

· Saturday, April 11----------------------------- Savings and Investment Strategies

For class descriptions and registration information, contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650 or you may register online by clicking here.

MEN’S MINISTRY COOK-OFF RESCHEDULED

Due to the snow storm on Sunday, March 1^st, the Men’s Ministry Cook-Off has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 26^th immediately following the morning worship service in the fellowship hall. The cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more persons. Funds from the cook-off will be used to support the Men’s Ministry Angel Tree program. Angel Tree provides gifts to 100+ children whose parents are incarcerated. Come join us for excellent food and fellowship.

BENJAMIN L. HOOKS INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CONFERENCE

The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis is sponsoring a conference on Friday, April 3^rd at 6:00PM, with Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. delivering the keynote address. The conference will explore the historic election of Barack Obama to the presidency. All conference proceedings will take place at the Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall. All events are free and open to the public on a first come-first served basis. For additional information, please call 901.678.3974.

CONGRATULATIONS

Ann Crutchfield was selected to receive Medtronic’s 2009 Mission in Motion Momentum Award. The Momentum Award celebrates Medtronic’s employees who put Medtronic’s Mission in Motion through outstanding volunteerism, a strong commitment to the community and inspiring others to act. Medtronic believes that commitment to the community is the "right thing to do." In honor of Ann’s accomplishments, Medtronic will provide $1,000.00 to a nonprofit partner selected by Ann. “On behalf of your 38,000 Medtronic colleagues around the world, thank you again for making our community a better place to live and work!”

Ann is a faithful servant of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church who has served in the Manna Ministry since 2001. Each week, Ann and her mother (Ellen Nickelberry) oversee the operation of Manna Outreach which includes coordinating volunteers, food suppliers, and food basket recipients. Ann’s warmth and compassion is encouraging and inspires manna workers to come back week after week.

MBCC JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Click here to view employment opportunities within MBCC and our community. For more information concerning opportunities with MBCC, please email Eva Anderson, Director of Human Resources or call 901.272.5612.

STEWARDSHIP|

KROGER/SCHNUCKS CARD: BEGIN LOADING AGAIN!

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 Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650 during the week at the church to get a card. Your support is greatly appreciated.

NEXT GENERATION |

GIRLS RIGHTS OF PASSAGE: “WAIT” WATCHERS WANTED

The girls “Rites of Passage” ministry is in need of women (one for each girl) to serve as mentors for young ladies who are completing the “Rites of Passage.” For additional information or to sign up, please contact Pastor Virzola Law at 901.272.5603.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Scholarship application packets are available in the CIC for all 2009 high school graduates for the entire month of March. Direct all questions or inquiries to Pastor Neko Sharkey, 901.272.5638 or Brad Thomas.

INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY ACTIVITIES TEAM

Would you like to become part of a team that brings life to our Senior Servant’s vision, “Transforming THE BLVD by reclaiming the family one person at a time?” If your answer is yes, Pastor NaKeesha Weston would like to invite you to join her as part of the Intergenerational Family Activities Team. This team will serve to bring life to our Senior Servant’s vision, “Transforming THE BLVD by reclaiming the family one person at a time. If you are interested in being a part of this team, please pick up a form in the CIC, complete it and leave it in the CIC mailbox. For additional information, contact Pastor Weston at 901.272.5637.

YOUTH CHURCH SCHEDULE: MARCH 2009

Sunday, March 29^th – Worship Live @ Refuge City: Spiritual Warfare Sunday (Students are to wear some form of camouflage.) Refuge Ministry Plan at Tentative Calendar may be picked up from CIC. Please direct all questions or inquiries to Pastor Neko Sharkey at 901.272.5638. Children and Middle School ministry participants will follow the same March worship schedule.

CHILDREN AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The Children and Middle School ministries are offering some very exciting and innovative activities! Please click here to get a list of all activities.

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.

CARE AND PRAYER|

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 interest.

MEDIA |

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

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. You can go online after each worship service and complete a short survey. The survey is open for you until 11AM each Monday. We would love to hear from you. Click here to share your comments.

BOOKSTORE HOURS

Sundays: (8:00AM – 10:00AM and 12:00PM – 1:00PM); Wednesdays: (3:00PM – 7:00PM)

UPDATE YOUR MEMBER PROFILE

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