Dear Servant:

This week I prepared another 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.

We have an exciting week coming up, Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, we will have a reenactment of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, along with one of the greatest Civil Rights legends, the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery as our special guest preacher, and guest soloist, Victor Simonson who was the assistant musical director of the Color Purple Play by Oprah Winfrey. Our Maundy Thursday service on April 9^th at 7:00PM will commemorate Jesus’ visit with his Disciples in the Upper Room. Our Easter service on April 12^th will culminate our CSI: Calvary preaching/teaching series. We have a power-packed week ahead of us, so please invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to share in this experience with us.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH RENOVATION PROJECT UPDATE

Our children are our future and this project really depends on your sacrifice. Our children were extremely excited about the “Ribbon Cutting” on last Sunday. If you have not seen the area, please take the time to visit it after church. It looks awesome! But we are not done! I am asking everyone who has not made a pledge or given an offering to please do so today. The renovations are going well and we do not want any reason to hinder the progress moving forward.  Our kids’ project theme is “Believe in Me”. So, let’s demonstrate to our children and youth that we indeed BELIEVE IN THEM. Don’t let them down – Give Today!

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.

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 andBellevue lobbies, or contact Pastor Janae Pitts at 901.272.5630.

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

Next week is the last week of the Lenten season. Our Lenten Devotional Guide “Follow Me” is still available Please click here to obtain a copy of our Lenten Devotional Guide and/or get a copy in the Bookstore. God is an awesome God and we are His people, continue to pray and seek His face as you strive to strengthen you walk.

“CSI: CALVARY” – CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

I was our CSI Calvary lead crime scene investigator on Wednesday who helped to uncover the key clues about Jesus’ death. The investigation is nearing a close, but you don’t want to miss the final inquiries, so continue to come to the scene on Wednesday evening as we lead our own biblical crime scene investigation following every clue, every lead, and every suspect.  We are too close to stop, and we will not stop until we have solved our own Calvary mystery. Please join us Wednesday at 7:00PM.

WISHING COACH JOHN CALIPARI WELL

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 listing of classes.

CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE BLVD!

Calling all Women of THE BLVD! The Women's Ministry is gearing up for a wonderful year of worship, Bible study and fellowship. The official Women's Ministry Kick-off will be held on Saturday, April 25^th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM in the Fellowship Hall. Women will be uplifted by praise, worship, personal testimony and fellowship. You will also learn more about the components of the Women's Ministry and how they directly support the 2009 – 2010 thematic goal of "...transforming THE BLVD by reclaiming the family one member at a time". We're reaching out to reclaim you! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate our sisterhood in Christ and create new friendships. Visit the Women's Ministry table near the Bellevue and Montgomery entrances to sign up and get more information.

HOLY WEEK REMINDER

As we enter Holy Week, we are asking everyone to choose the Fast that challenged you most during Lent and make it a part of your Fast during Holy Week.

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

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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.

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

If you’ve recently moved, changed your address, phone number, or e-mail address…we want to hear from you! Click here and complete the short online form to receive the latest and the greatest information from THE BLVD!