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Dear Servant:
February is a time of
celebration! On Sunday,
February 1, 2009, we will kick off Black History month with a
powerful worship service. Be in the house; be
on time, as our phenomenal Sanctuary Choir begins our service
with a processional along with a guest soloist and our amazing
dance and drama ministries. During this month, we will reflect
on how far God has brought us and recognize the
accomplishments of our people. Let’s dress in African attire. God
has been good to us and He has allowed us to see fruits of our
ancestors, I will be looking for you to be in the house, and
don’t forget to invite your relatives, friends, neighbors and
coworkers to share in our month of
celebration.
CHURCH-WIDE
BIBLE STUDY
Our
Wednesday Night
Worship continues in February with my new teaching series:
"Sex and the
City." Join me each Wednesday as we teach relevant and
practical principles about our sexuality and the myths that
the secular society has created regarding it. God is concerned
with our spirits and our bodies, come and see what the Bible
says about them both!
We had great attendance at our Church
Wide Bible Study classes on Sundays and Wednesdays. Click here to view some of our
photos.
We completed our last lesson of our
Extreme Makeover series on Wednesday evening. I believe that
our Extreme Makeover Church Wide Bible Study and my sermons on
Friendships are changing our congregation to be more
welcoming, encouraging, and more of a family. I want you to continue your path to
spiritual transformation by participating in a weekly regimen
of focused and planned Bible Study. If you are not in a
Bible Study, click here for a list of our Christian Education
opportunities. If you have participated in the
Church-Wide Bible Study classes, blog me at www.theblvdblog.org and share
your experience; I am waiting to hear from
you.
UMOJA
2009
Get ready to
experience Umoja 2009. It’s new this year, it’s refreshing
with new scenes, new dances, new music, over 400 participants
and much, much more. Pick up and pass out
Umoja playbills to your family, friends, co-workers and
neighbors letting them know that Umoja is celebrating its
tenth year and they don’t want to miss it. It’s a
Broadway-like production that’s all the way live. Umoja
(Swahili for unity, pronounced “oo-moh–jah”) will take you on
a powerful journey where you will i-m-a-g-i-n-e the
possibilities. Join me on March 13th at
7:30PM, March
14th at 6:00PM, or Sunday March
15th at 4:00, PM. Tickets are on sale at the church
Monday through Thursday, from 8:30AM to 8:30PM; and Saturdays
from 9:00AM to 3:30PM. Tickets are $10.00 each for a limited time. This
production will bring you to laughter, tears and
possibly self-examination of where you are today and what you
can do tomorrow. Get your ticket
today.
“SAY WHAT YOU NEED TO
SAY”
Next Sunday, I will start
a new series, “Say What You Need To
Say”. I will be expanding on how we can be in right
relationship with God so that we can truly be family to others
even if they are not family to us, in turn making our
relationships whole.
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION PHOTOS &
SHORT STORIES
We plan to send out a special eNews
that will contain photos and stories from members who attended
the Presidential Inauguration in DC last week. Please drop off a CD/disk with
your Presidential Inauguration digital photos and/or short
stories (Microsoft Word document preferred) by the
Church’s Guest Services/Security Desk no later than Wednesday,
February 4th at
8:00PM.
There’s
a lot going on at THE BLVD, you don’t want to miss. Blog me at www.theblvdblog.org and share
your thoughts. I am looking
forward to reading your blog. See you on
Sunday.
Pastor
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DR. FRANK A.
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SPIRITUAL
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CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION
Are you participating in a regular diet
of planned and focused Bible Study? If your answer is no,
participate in one of our Bible Study classes. New studies
begin in February, March, and April! Click here for more information or contact Pastor Janae Pitts at
901.272.5630.
STEPHEN’S MINISTRY NETWORK: MAKING THE BLVD A MORE
CARING PLACE
Do you have the gifts of encouragement,
listening, compassion, caring, and support? If your answer is yes,
you are invited to become a part of the Stephen’s Ministry
network which includes more than 10,000 churches world-wide.
THE BLVD has joined this organization and encourages your
support. Information will be available outside the bookstore
on Sundays and in the CIC during week. For questions or
concerns, contact Pastor Virzola
Law at
901.272.5603.
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NEWS AND
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THE BLVD’S
WRITER’S EXHIBIT
Are you a published author? Are you interested in
presenting your writings to the Congregation? If so, we invite
you to participate in THE BLVD’s “Writer’s Exhibit” on Sunday, February
8th immediately after service. Please contact Jackie Sharif at
901.272.5643 for more information. Hurry, interest deadline is
5:00PM Wednesday, February
4th!
MLGW SMART
PAY
Memphis
Light, Gas & Water has a program called “Smart Pay,” which
allows customers to pay a fixed amount for utilities each
month. To participate in Smart Pay, customers must have been
at their current address for a minimum of 12 months, must have
a good credit history with MLGW during the past 12 months and
must be current on your account and remain so while in the
program. For more details, click here.
MEN’S MINISTRY CELEBRATES AFRICAN
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
The Men’s
Ministry of MBCC will celebrate African American History Month
with a series of four presentations each Saturday from 9:30AM
– 11:30AM during the month of February. The presentation
schedule is listed below:
Feb.
7th: “Yes We Can – Out ofAfrica and into the White
House” – Shep Wilbun and James
Hudson
Feb. 14th:
“Yes We Can Part 2 - An Analysis of President Obama’s Victory”
– Shep Wilbun
Feb.
21st: A Study of “Barack the Magic Negro
and Sambo” – James Hudson
Feb.
28th: “The New Slavery” – Panel
Discussion
On Sunday
March 1st, the men will sponsor “AN ETHNIC FOOD
EXTRAVAGANZA: MEN’S COOK OFF.” Sign-up sheets for the Cook-Off
and Presentations are available at the table outside the
bookstore.
CHRISTIAN
HEALTH ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES NATIONAL “WEAR RED”
DAY
Friday,
February 6, 2009 is a day when Americans nationwide will wear
red to show their support for women's Heart disease awareness.
Heart disease
is the #1 killer of women. In fact, one in
four women die of heart disease, but heart disease can also
lead to disability and a significantly decreased quality of
life. Now is the
time to make wise choices; choose exercise over sitting, baked
over fried foods, limit salt and take meds as prescribed. The
Christian Health Organization (CHO) encourages everyone to
unite in this life-saving awareness movement
by showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, or tie, or red
dress pin. For more information, visit the National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute web
site.
THE HEART TRUTH
The
Heart Truth
is that heart disease is the #1 killer of American women. In
fact, one in four women die of heart disease, but heart
disease can also lead to disability and a significantly
decreased quality of life. Unfortunately, most women don't
know The Heart Truth. Although significant progress has
been made increasing awareness among women from 34 percent in
2000 to 57 percent in 2006, most women fail to make the
connection between risk factors and their personal risk of
developing heart disease. The Heart Truth is that women
don't take their risk of heart disease seriously or
personally. Women often fail to make the connection between
risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high
cholesterol, and their own chance of developing heart disease.
Now is the
time to make wise choices; exercise over sitting, choose baked
over fried foods, limit salt and take meds as prescribed. The
CHO encourages everyone to unite in this
life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red
dress, shirt, or tie, or red dress pin. For more information, visit the National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute web
site.
CALLING ALL
BUSINESSES!!
Are you interested in sharing information about your
business, products or services to an estimated 9,000 people?
If yes, please contact Bettye Boone at
901.272.5650 to learn about advertising your products or
services in the Umoja bulletin, or go by the Church
Information
Center to
pick-up a copy of the advertising/sponsorship package. This is
the time to let your product or service be known to
others.
MEN’S MINISTRY COOK-OFF
On Sunday,
March 1st, in the FELLOWSHIP HALL, immediately
following our Worship Service; the Men’s Ministry Cook-Off
will conclude our celebration of African American History
Month. You will enjoy the special food creations of 25 + men.
The cost is $5.00 per person or $20.00 for a family of four
(4) or more persons. The funds will be used to help support
the Men’s Ministry Angel Tree program. Through this program
the men provide Christmas Gifts to 100+ children of an
incarcerated parent. Come and join us for excellent food and
fellowship.
SERVANT IN
ACTION
Please click here to read the Commercial Appeal
newspaper article on how Dolores Flagg and
others who are making a difference in our community.
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
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MBCC
FINANCIAL “U” REGISTRATION
Want a little help to navigate your
financial situation and to understand how you can better
manage your finances including credit and debt? Register
for the MBCC Financial University. See
Bettye Boone on Sunday near the bookstore for
registration information. Seating is limited. For course descriptions, locations
and other pertinent information, please click
here.
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KROGER/SCHNUCKS CARD: BEGIN LOADING
AGAIN!
The holidays may be over but 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
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“KEEPING IT REAL” SEXUALITY BIBLE STUDY FOR
TEENS
The Refuge High School Ministry will initiate a
faith-based dialogue on teenage sexuality using the “Keeping
It Real” Sexuality Course. Classes will convene
each Sunday at 8:30AM in the FLC TV lounge. This is the
official Bible Study segment for High School students of THE
BLVD. All high school students are welcome and expected to
attend this dynamic curriculum and study. For additional
information, contact Pastor Neko Sharkey
at 901.272.5638.
HIGH SCHOOL ADULT LEADERSHIP TEAM (ALT) /PARENT
ADVISORY TEAM (PAT)
Anyone interested in becoming an adult leader in one of
the following capacities: educator, playwright, dance
coordinator, chaperone, community resource, or computer
professional) for our teenagers, you are invited to attend
periodic Wednesday meetings at 6:00PM (before Bible Study)
with Pastor Neko
Sharkey . If you are a parent with children in
high school, you are invited to share at these meeting as part
of our Parent Advisory Team. This is your opportunity to stay
abreast of information, offer ideas, and voice concerns, as
Pastor Neko desires to “bring the family back to the table” in
leadership over our children. You may obtain a copy of the
2009 ALT/PAT Meeting Schedule from the
Church
Information
Center
or
see Pastor Neko Sharkey.
MBCC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are a High School senior and are a member of
MBCC, please fill out a Senior Information Form located at the
Montgomery Lobby Security Desk as we begin our scholarship and
college preparation processes. Pastor Neko Sharkey would like to meet
with all Scholarship Committee members at 6:00PM on February
11th in
Conference Room 03A. For additional
information, contact Pastor Neko Sharkey
at 901.272.5638.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
VOLUNTEERS
Pastor NaKeesha
Weston would like to meet with all
Children’s Ministry Volunteers in the Fellowship Hall on
Sunday, February 1st immediately following worship
service. There is business of importance to be
discussed.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY RENOVATION
PROJECT
Persons who have children’s area design experience,
especially teachers and interior decorators, please join
Pastor NaKeesha
Weston on Wednesday, February
4th at 6:00PM in 03A. The purpose of this meeting
is to discuss the Children’s Renovation
Project.
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
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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. 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
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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.
CHANGE
WE CAN BELIEVE IN
CD’s
& DVD’s will be available for sale this Sunday, February
1st. Prices are $15 for 3 CD’s, and $35 for 4
DVD’s.
NEW
CD/DVD PRICES
Effective January
11, 2009, 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. Click 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!
BOOKSTORE
HOURS
Sundays from 8:00AM – 10:00AM and 12:00PM –
1:00PM
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YOUR MEMBER PROFILE
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recently moved, changed your address, phone number or email
address we want to hear from you!
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