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Dear Fellow Servants,
I’ve received so many powerful testimonies and
responses to last Sunday’s premiere sermon for our latest
series, THE SEARCH FOR OZ: THE KINGDOM OF GOD
IS WITHIN YOU. If you missed last week’s worship
experience, you must get a copy of the CD or DVD. You can
pre-order the entire series! Secure yours after worship
service on Sunday.
I’m excited about the move of
God on this coming Sunday as we will continue the series with
“The Search for a Brain (Wisdom)” derived from 2 Chronicles 1:1-12.
Please get
to church on time—10AM or before—to receive the blessing that
God wants to give you through this awesome worship experience.
Just remember, God has already placed within you everything
you need—wisdom, courage, love, acceptance, a safe dwelling
place—and more!
I WILL TRUST IN GOD
AGAIN
“I Will Trust in God Again” (Proverbs
3:5-6) is the focus for our current MIDWEEK SERVICE every
Wednesday at 7PM in the MLK Seminar Room, as well as for our
FALL FESTIVAL OF PREACHING,
September 22 – 24 at 7PM nightly. The guest preacher for all
three nights will be Dr. Ralph D. West, Pastor and Founder
of The Church Without Walls inHouston, Texas. Click below to
view special videos for “I Will Trust in God
Again”.
Fall Festival of
Preaching
A
Special
“Trust” Testimony
Special youth and children's worship
services will be held during our Festival of Preaching service
on Wednesday, September 24th at 7PM. Also, limited
childcare will be available, so bring the whole family and
invite friends! There's something great in store for
everyone.
If
you are an aspiring artist, accomplished artist or maybe you
love to sing to praises to God, join V. MICHAEL MCKAY for an
exclusive musical workshop/rehearsal at 6PM each night of the
Fall Festival of Preaching. Yolanda Adams, Tramaine Hawkins
and Albertina Walker have all recorded his songs. This
one-time opportunity is open to the Memphis
community. This special community choir will sing each night
during the worship services. For more information call
901.272.5614.
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.
With a Servant’s
Heart,
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DR. FRANK A.
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SPIRITUAL
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24-HOUR UNITY DAY OF
PRAYER
There will be a 24-Hour Unity Day of Prayer
beginning Thursday, September 11th at 6AM, ending
Friday, September 12th at 6AM, prayer focus: “World Peace” and
“Changed Lives.” Sign up on Sunday, August 31st to
commit to one hour of prayer at home, at work, at church or in
the community. We invite you to join us at THE BLVD at 6AM
September 11th for the kick-off of the vigil or 6AM
September 12th for the close-out. Join us as we
surround the world with our prayers. For more information,
email Pastor Virzola
Law
(901.272.5603).
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BIBLE
FAIR
If you
missed the Bible Fair, don’t worry we’ve extended class registration just for you! Here are your
opportunities: Sunday,
August 31st in the Bellevue or Montgomery Lobby after Sunday
worship and Wednesday, September 3rd after
Wednesday Night Worship. Topics range from
“Respectable Sins” to “Christianity in the New Millennium”.
Introductory level classes such as Disciple I and advanced
classes such as Precept Bible Study are
available. Advanced purchase of course materials is
required. Click below for a complete description of our Fall
Christian Education
offerings.
Youth Classes
(All) Weekday
Classes
Weekend
Classes Special Needs
Classes
For more
information, email Brenda Dupree, Christian Education Commission
Chairperson, or Pastor Janae Pitts (901.272.5630).
2009 MBCC SERVANT LEADERSHIP
NOMINATIONS
Nominations for 2009 Church Officers,
Diaconate, Trustees, and Elders can be made using the
nomination forms available in the front foyer (Bellevue side)
and the CIC. Please return completed forms to the “drop boxes”
located in the front foyer and the CIC. Deadline is Sunday,
September 28th. You may sign up
online.
If there are any
questions, please see Stacie Arbor, chairperson, or any of the
following committee members: William Wilburne, Kim
Collins, LaVelle Fitch, Vera Dockery, Audrey Lott,
Cathy Haynes,
Roland
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MUSIC MINISTRY OPEN
HOUSE
The MBCC Music Ministry will host an Open House on the
following Sundays: August 31st, September
7th and September 14th. Music Ministry
representatives will be available in the bookstore lobby to
answer questions relating to membership. For additional
information, contact the Music Ministry office at
901.272.5614.
TENNESSEE REGIONAL
ASSEMBLY
The 2008 Tennessee Regional Assembly will be held
October 24-26. All Disciples will gather together at
Fall Creek Falls State
Park located at 2009 Village Camp
Rd., Pikeville, TN
to worship God,
enjoy special speakers and appreciate God’s nature. The theme
of the event will be “Caring for the Earth”. Click here to
register.
NEW MBCC PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
We are now
completing our Pictorial Directory. We would encourage
all families who did not have their picture taken last year to
make an appointment. Families can click here to sign up online by entering the MBCC phone number 9017296222 or
you can call 800-866-2263 TODAY from 8AM to 8PM and to
make an appointment. There will be one last sign-up at the
church this Sunday, August 31st. If there
are any changes in your family (i.e., new child, marriage,
etc.), you make take your picture again in order to have a
current photo for the directory. We don’t want any family left
out of the MBCC picture!
MBCC CHRISTIAN HEALTH
ORGANIZATION
The CHO in collaboration with the Social Concerns
Commission is reaching out to the homeless in our community.
Please donate adult size white cotton tube socks and roll-on
or stick deodorant. Please place all donations in boxes
located in the Bellevue and Security desk
lobbies by Sunday, September
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KROGER/SCHNUCKS FUNDRAISING
ACTIVITY
In last week’s E-news we indicated that we had
raised $3500 from the combined Kroger and Schnucks’
re-loadable card fundraising activity. Again, we thank you for
your faithfulness in loading and re-loading your Kroger and
Schnucks’ cards. This activity has been underway for seven (7)
months with us averaging about $500 per month. We believe with
your help and assistance, we can raise this monthly amount to
$800 or more per month. We believe we can accomplish this goal
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Continuing to believe God for the success of this program.
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Contacting current cardholders using email or regular mail to
remind them to take their card with them and load the card
before shopping.
v Issuing
cards to those who do not have
them.
v Issuing
new cards to current cardholders whose current card is no
longer usable
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Re-emphasizing the importance of this fundraiser to members of
the congregation
This fundraising activity
benefits the ministries of our future leaders, children and
youth. Whatever we can do today to help their tomorrow is
effort worth doing. Therefore, we believe that with the help
of God and the continued faithfulness of our congregation, the
current $500 per month will be increased $800 and more. If you
do not have a MBCC authorized Kroger or Schnucks’ card, get
one on Sunday or come by the church during the week to get
your card so you can start loading and re-loading your card.
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$20,000 CHALLENGE–KEEP UP THE GOOD
WORK, WE'RE GETTING
THERE
Thank you so much for coming forward to
meet our $20,000 “My Cause” challenge. One more person came forward
so we are now down to needing only 9 people to make this
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you have not joined the fun,
you still have time to do so. Please visit our SunTrust Bank
table on Sunday to complete an application for a checking
account or business account or you can visit any SunTrust bank
to open an account. The Lord continues to bless us so we know
the goal is reachable and achievable. So join with other MBCC
members who have opened accounts to make our children and
youth ministries their cause. The process is simple. The
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NEW YOUTH LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
SCHEDULE
In an
effort to help conserve travel expenses during the week and
develop a more Biblically based youth ministry, student
leadership of the MBCC Youth Department will NOW have
official leadership meetings on Sunday Morning as part of
their regularly scheduled Bible Study @ 8:30 am in Room
08A. All high school youth from 9th to
12th grade are welcome and expected. Sunday Bible
Study & Leadership meetings are mandatory for all youth
leaders. In the event youth need more time to prepare for
ministry activities such as skits, etc., they may be asked to
come on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday as
needed.
GIRL’S
RITES OF PASSAGE
The
Women's Ministry invites girls, 9th –
12th grades to join the Jendayi E’she Rites of
Passage Ministry. We are currently looking for young ladies
interested in learning more about themselves and how they fit
in God’s master plan. Through this 3 month journey we will
explore: spirituality, self, relationships, and personal
history. There will also be a group Bible study, service
projects, and field trips. Due to space, only a limited number
of young ladies can participate. Sign up today after
church. Deadline to sign up is Sunday, September
7th. For more information come to the
table after church or email Pastor Virzola Law
(901.272.5603).
PEE-WEE
DISCIPLES
Our “Pee Wee Disciples” nursery (ages 6 weeks to 5
years) is open every
Sunday from 7AM – 2PM, and every Wednesday from 6:30PM – 8PM
during our Midweek service. The Nursery is a wonderful
environment for your child to learn and grow in while you
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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. 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 to 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.
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.
WEEKLY WORSHIP
SURVEY
We need you!!! Share your comments and
feedback with our Worship Design team each week concerning
your weekly worship experience. Go 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
e-mail address we want to hear from you! Click here to complete the online form to receive the
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