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CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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In
case you haven’t noticed, we’re sprucing up the
place.
We are painting our Sanctuary, Vestibule
and the halls outside the Sanctuary. We
realize that this may cause some minor
inconvenience so we are asking for your support
during this project. In order
to give the painters as much uninterrupted time
as possible during the week, our midweek worship
has moved to the MLK Seminar Room. It is
because of your generosity that we are able to
make these upgrades. Thank you
for your continued support. Click here to see the
photos.
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Someone
needs blood every two seconds; 4.5 million
Americans will need a blood transfusion each
year.
One pint of blood can save up to three
lives.
African
Americans consume more blood than we give.
There is no substitute for human
blood.
Our Christian
Health Organization is sponsoring a blood
drive to support our community blood
need.
So, I need everyone who is physically
able to donate blood on Sunday, July 31, 2011,
at our Midtown Fellowship Hall after worship
service.
The actual blood donation usually takes
about 10 minutes. The entire process takes about
an hour from the time you sign in to the time
you leave.
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Our
NEXT LEVEL…NEW ME...NO LIMITS! N3
CONFERENCE 2011 will be on
Monday, August 29th through
Wednesday, August 31th. We
will have three nights filled with
uplifting preaching, music, and empowerment
sessions designed just for you. Our
guest preacher for all three nights will be the
Rev. Dr.
John E. Guns from Jacksonville,
Florida.
Our special musical guest on Wednesday
night will be national recording artist, VaShawn
Mitchell.
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Reservations
are required for dinner and for the Empowerment
Sessions. Dinner
will be provided each night for $2.00 per
person.
Dinner will be served from 5:00PM –
5:45PM.
Empowerment Sessions for the entire
family will be held from 5:50PM to 6:45PM! All
Empowerment Sessions are FREE!! Registration
begins Sunday, July 31 in the main lobbies
of our Midtown and East campuses.
Click here to register on-line
now.
So, bring your entire family, friends,
co-workers and neighbors to THE BVLD’s
N3 CONFERENCE 2011 to experience NEXT
LEVEL…NEW ME…NO LIMITS.
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Starting
Wednesday, August 3rd, Pastor Reggie
Bell
will be preaching and teaching on “BECOMING A
CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN”
during our Midweek Services.
Join Pastor Reggie on Wednesdays August
3rd through August 24th at 7PM if you desire to
be a better witness for Christ, or you want tips
on how to turn people on to Jesus without being
a turnoff.
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS
Senior Servant
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SPIRITUAL LIFE |
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
SERVICE
Stephen Ministry is a
Christian care giving group specifically designed to assist people
through difficult times (i.e., bereavement, divorce, job loss,
etc.). If you are in need of this service, you may contact Rev.
Vivian Henry at 901.752.5379 or Pastor
Virzola Law at
901.272.5603. |
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BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY
DRIVE
It’s
that time of year again! THE BLVD Midtown is gearing up for
our annual Back to School Drive. We will be collecting school
supplies in the Bellevue and Montgomery Lobbies through
Wednesday, August 3 as an outreach effort for our children and
youth in the community. Supplies will be distributed Sunday,
August 7 after worship service in the Family Life Center.
Supply lists are in the CIC in the CIC at Youth Kiosks located
in the Midtown Lobbies. Forward all questions or inquiries to
Pastor
Daniel White (901.272.5638), Pastor
NaKeesha Weston (901.272.5631) or
Minister Christopher
Watson (901.272.5606). Let’s fill up the SCHOOL
SUPPLY BINS!
CHO BLOOD
DRIVE
THE
BLVD Christian Health Organization is sponsoring its second
blood drive Sunday, July 31 from 8:00AM – 2:00PM in the
Midtown Fellowship Hall. Snacks will be available for blood
donors. Walk-ins are welcome. For additional information,
email Genwyl
Glover or call
901.335.6171.
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL
ARTICLES
On
July 27, 2011 The Commercial Appeal newspaper published a
great story about MBCC’s scholarships awards to 27 seniors Click her to read the
story.
Only
July 17, 2011, The
Commercial Appeal newspaper published a great editorial
article from Pastor Frank A. Thomas about “Leaders
Out of Touch With Our Needs” Click here to read the
article.
WOMEN’S
MINISTRY MOVIE OUTING
The
Chosen Vessels Women's Ministry is hosting a private viewing
of the movie, The Help
which features BLVD servants Flo Roach (cast) and Josh Miller
(crew). The viewing is Saturday, August 13 at 9:30AM at the
Paradiso Theatre, 584 South Mendenhall. Visit the Chosen
Vessels tables in lobby of the Midtown and East campuses each
Sunday through August 7 for additional information.
Click
here
to
view the movie trailer. The cost is $10 per person payable in
cash.
WOMEN'S
GET AWAY
Calling all ladies of THE
BLVD! Are you interested in fellowshipping with other BLVD
ladies? If so, here’s the perfect opportunity. The Chosen
Vessel’s Women’s Ministry is planning a trip to Nashville, TN
November 3 – 5. For more information, please visit the
registration table located in the lobby of the East and
Midtown campuses following Sunday’s worship
service.
VOLLEYBALL
RECRUITMENT
Calling all Athletes!
The MBCC Volleyball League is looking male and female players,
who can commit to one night of practice and a weekly game on
Friday night for 10 weeks. Forward all questions and inquiries
to June Johnson at 901.729.6222.
FAITHFUL
MERCIES
Faithful Mercies is a
Bible Study support group designed to help people cope with
spiritual, emotional and physical aspects of cancer. Meetings
are the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30PM – 6:45PM in
Room 04A. Email Alice
Hayes for additional
information.
WATSA
Wholistic Approach To Substance Abuse is a Christ-centered
recovery support group for addictions, co-dependency and
compulsive behavior. Meetings are Tuesdays at 6:00PM in 04N.
If you or someone you know is looking to drop the “baggage” of
addiction, discover how to do so through Bible Study, prayer,
and fellowship. For more information, contact Essie
Clay.
LOVE
CONNECTION
Love Connection/Cocaine
Anonymous is a citywide support group for men and women of all
ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds. Meetings are
Thursdays at 7:30PM in THE BLVD Family Life Center.
Contact Essie Clay for more
information.
ARE YOU A
BFF?
THE
BLVD Facebook Family is open to you. Get the latest news, get
inspirational quotes and get to know other like-minded people.
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MONEY MATTERS
It’s
become an all-too-familiar headline – lay-offs and furloughs,
falling housing prices and rising consumer debt, declining retail
sales and increasing costs of living. Money – and the lack of it –
is a source of stress and frustration. And while people the world
over are working to stem the global financial situation we’re in,
folks at home are trying to gain some control over their own
financial situations, too. The Bible teaches us that “the people
perish because of a lack of knowledge.” Practicing positive, tried
and true money management techniques – and learning how to recognize
and avoid some “ripped from the headlines” consumer scams and
rip-offs – can help you weather tough economic times. Begin today to
educate yourself and your family about financial matters. The
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection
agency, created the website (Money Matters) to help you tackle some
money issues head-on. Visit
their website to learn more about managing your money
and various scams designed to separate you from your
money. |
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PEE WEE DISCIPLES PROMOTION PROGRAM
THE BLVD Midtown Nursery’s Pee Wee Disciples’
Promotion Program is Sunday, August 14 in the Chapel immediately
following worship service. If your child is entering first grade
this fall, this is a promotion exercise to celebrate their move to
Discipletown. Contact Pastor NaKeesha Weston or Annette Bowen at 901.272.5631 for more
information.
BLVD EAST CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEEDS
VOLUNTEERS
THE BLVD
East Children’s Ministry needs volunteers (grandparents,
parents and others) to work with nursery (2 – KK) and Discipletown
(grades 1 – 6) children. Please sign up today at the volunteer
servant table. Email Diane Young or call Pastor NaKeesha Weston at
901.272.5631 for additional information. The Children’s
Ministry is looking for you!
BLVD EAST
STUDENT MINISTRY INVENTORY
If
you are a student (grades 7 – 12) attending THE BLVD East, please
forward your name, age and contact information to Rachel
Thomas. |
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GATHER FOR PRAYER AT THE
BLVD
Gather for prayer at THE BLVD Midtown on Wednesdays
at 6:00PM (Intercessory
Prayer) in room 09A, Saturday at 9:00AM (Hour of Power) in the
Spiritual Officers’ Room and Sunday at 9:45AM (Time to Talk With God)
in the sanctuary.
PHONE A
PRAYER
Become a part of an exciting prayer community by
utilizing Phone a Prayer. Times are 6:00AM Sunday through
Saturday, 12:00PM Monday
through Friday, 8:00AM
Saturday prayer and praise followed by 9:00AM Men’s Hour of Power.
Access all sessions by calling 218.844.8230 plus access code:
915673#.
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
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SANDERS WINS MEMPHIS JR GOLF
CHAMPIONSHIP
THE BLVD congratulates
Bria Sanders of Cordova, TN, who won the Memphis Junior Golf
Championship at Windyke Country Club with an impressive final round
of 76. This was her first event since returning from the Hank Haney
International Golf Academy (IJGA) in Hilton Head Island, SC. Bria
was recently selected to the 2010 – 2011 All International Junior
Golf Tour (IJGT) Team, girls Fourteen and under (14-U)
division. Congratulations
Bria! |
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