This Weeks

   
 SPIRITUAL LIFE
NEWS AND EVENTS
STEWARDSHIP
NEXT GENERATION
CARE AND PRAYER
MEDIA
COMMUNITY
 
MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
 


Dear Fellow Servant:

As I prepared last Sunday’s sermon, I thought about the economic and political crises that God’s people deal with every day. Our wealthy seem to be getting wealthier and others getting poorer. As we live through these crises, we have hope in Jesus Christ to offer to this dying world as we live out our 2011 Thematic Goal scripture “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit…” Matthew 28:19. If you were not here, please get a copy of the CD/DVD.

Our East campus has new colorful outside banners and yard signs that will help us “Attract” and bring more people to Christ each week. Our outside banner signs will be displayed on Sundays and our yard signs will be displayed throughout the week in front of the Clark Opera Memphis. Don’t forget to invite your family, friends and co-workers who live in the eastern part of the city to BLVD East each Sunday at 8:30AM.

I was interviewed for my book “Preaching with Sacred Fire” and preached a sermon on Trinity Broadcasting Network/WBUY TV (TBN) on last Friday, March 25. The broadcast will be aired this Friday, April 1 at 10:30AM on Comcast Basic Cable Channel 10; Comcast Digital on Channel 11; and Free Over Air Digital Signal 40.1.

Internationally renowned Dr. Allan A. Boesak, an articulate, passionate, and gifted orator and preacher, will be with us on Sunday, April 3 at both campuses, and on Monday, April 4. Monday will be a very special evening as we remember the anniversary of the date Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis. Dr. King fought for many liberties that we still enjoy today. Dr. Boesak, who has also fought for liberties, will be with us on Monday at 7:00PM. There is so much going on in our world today that we should always be mindful of what is happening everywhere, because you never know what will come knocking at our own door. Don’t miss an evening that is sure to be enlightening and encouraging. Doors open at 6:00PM.

When I think of this week’s Lenten Series focus, “The Body – The Practice of Serving”, I think of Jesus who sacrificed his life for us to have Eternal Life – freedom from bondage that destroys souls, takes away hope leaving one hopeless. Jesus’ life here on earth shows great examples of how to face and overcome every trial and tribulation. Let’s live out our Lenten Series focus this week as we "Practice serving by giving to someone when they least expect it”. Click here to view more information.

Go Get ‘Em and I’ll see you Sunday.

 
DR. FRANK A. THOMAS Senior Servant
  SPIRITUAL LIFE |

THE SEASON OF LENT

We are currently in the Season of Lent (a forty-day period before Easter, excluding Sundays) through Saturday, April 23, the day before Easter. Lenten Guides are available in THE BLVD Midtown CIC. Click here for additional information on Lent.

 

MAUNDY THURSDAY

THE BLVD celebrates Maundy Thursday April 21 at 6:00PM in the Fellowship Hall. Come experience worship service and The Christian Seder Meal (The Last Supper) as we remember Jesus’ final moments of Betrayal and Crucifixion. For more information contact Pastor Virzola Law at 901.272.5603.

 

HOLY WEEK FAST

THE BLVD congregation is fasting during Holy Week (Monday April 18- Saturday April 23) from 6:00AM – 6:00PM. Fasting is a personal spiritual discipline; therefore you must discern the ways in which you can participate. Set aside time to be alone with God and/or a prayer partner each day of Holy Week for maximum spiritual benefit. If you have a medical condition which requires regular meals, please adhere to your dietary needs. For more information, contact Pastor Virzola Law at 901.272.5603.

 

BIBLE STUDY CLASSES AVAILABLE

The Christian Education Commission (CEC) would like to invite you to join a Bible Study Class. Unsure of which class to join? Consider visiting different classes to decide on a class which suits you best. All Bible Study classes are listed on the back of the church bulletin. If you prefer to speak with a member of the CEC for assistance with a class selection, please email Pastor Pitts-Murdock.

 

DR. ALLAN BOESAK HONORS KING LEGACY

Monday, April 4 is the 43rd Anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of his legacy, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church welcomes another freedom fighter, Dr. Allan Boesak, South African anti-apartheid leader, author, and human rights activist as our guest preacher Sunday April 3 at 8:30AM at THE BLVD East and 10:00AM at THE BLVD Midtown. On the anniversary day, Monday, April 4 at 7:00PM, Dr. Allan Boesak will again grace THE BLVD Midtown pulpit for An Evening with Dr. Allan Boesak as a part of the Barbara A. Holmes Lectures in conjunction with Memphis Theological Seminary. Come and share in the dream, hear of the struggle and be inspired for the journey. This event is free to the public. Doors open at 6:00PM.

 

DR. FRANK A. THOMAS PREACHES AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MINISTERS’ CONFERENCE

Travel with Pastor Frank Thomas to Hampton, Virginia as he preaches three days at the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference, the most prestigious preaching event in the U.S. The conference convenes June 6 – 10. Come and enjoy a host of great preachers, great fellowship, and some sunshine. Cost includes conference registration, hotel accommodations, and luxury motor coach travel with snacks, conference shuttle service, and t-shirt. Very limited seating! Double Occupancy: $500 per person; Triple Occupancy: $400 per person; Quad Occupancy: $350 per person. The next installment ($100) is due April 17; Final balance is due May 1. For more information, contact Deborah Wellington at 901.272.5625 or stop by the Hampton information station in the Montgomery Lobby or in the rear of THE BLVD Worship Center.

NEWS AND EVENTS |

JOURNEY OF HOPE

Journey of Hope, a care group designed to assist persons as they journey through the stages of grief meets at THE BLVD Midtown each Tuesday at 6:30PM in room 08N. Contact Lillie Matlock.

 

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 5:30 – 6:45PM in room 04A. Email Alice Hayes for additional information.

 

NURSERY ENTRANCE CHANGE

Parents of nursery-aged children, beginning Sunday, April 10, we are moving the entrance from the outside to the inside. The new entrance into the nursery from the sanctuary is through the second set of double doors on the pipe organ side.

 

BLESSING BOXES

Blessing Boxes is a project supported by the National Church’s Women’s Ministry. We are asking THE BLVD women to save your loose change in support of outreach causes in the US and overseas. Mary Cooper will be on hand in THE BLVD Midtown Church Information Center after worship service March 27 – April 10 to receive your Blessing Boxes donations. Contact Pastor Virzola Law for additional information.

 

AARP DRIVING COURSE

Attention Seniors!!! Would you like to participate in the AARP Senior Driving Course and receive a discount on your automobile insurance? Classes will be held April Thursday, April 7 and Friday April 8 from 9:00AM until 1:00PM THE BLVD Midtown, room 04A. You can pick up registration material in the Montgomery Lobby March 20 thru April 3. Contact Jackie Sharif at 901.272.5643.

 

ADULT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Are you currently working on a new career path or making plans to further your education? Maybe you have started school and your funds are limited. THE BLVD may have just what you need. Stop at the back or the BLVD East Sanctuary or THE BLVD Midtown Church Information Center after worship service and pick up an application for the Adult Scholarship Program 2011 – 2012. The deadline for all applications is Thursday, April 21. Contact Pastor Virzola Law at 901.272.5603.

 

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

Would you like to honor a loved one by providing a scholarship in his or her name? The MBCC Scholarship Program is now accepting donations for Named Scholarship, minimum amount $500. The deadline for all donations is Saturday, April, 30. Applications are available in THE BLVD Midtown Church Information Center. Email Bettye Boone or call 901.272.5650 for more information.

 

EQUIPPING PROJECT TEAM

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your project management, human resource, administrative or training skills in a project that will directly impact the life of our church? If so, Pastor Janae Pitts-Murdock invites you to join the Equipping Project Team. Email Pastor Pitts-Murdock or call 901.272.5630 for more information.

 

GUEST RECEPTION AT THE BLVD MIDTOWN

THE BLVD Midtown Guest Reception is each 4th Sunday after worship in the Church Information Center. We serve light refreshments. Contact Cozette Garrett or call 901.272.5605 for additional information.

 

2011 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLE OF CHRIST

The 2011 General Assembly of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ is July 9 – 13 in Nashville, TN.  Get a jump on the 2011 General Assembly and add a day on the front end of your trip to Nashville and take advantage of learning opportunities offered in advance of the General Assembly. Our own Senior Pastor, Dr. Frank A. Thomas and President and General Minister Sharon Watkins and Bill Thomas will lead in closing worship. Click here for additional information and registration.

 

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. You belong! Join us online!

STEWARDSHIP |

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Are you in need of financial peace? Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace is just what the doctor ordered. Financial Peace is a 13-week (March 13 – June 5) journey towards financial peace of mind. The cost is $95 per person. Payment plan information is available from Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650.

NEXT GENERATION |

THE BLVD CHILDREN’S MINISTRY EASTER PROGRAM

THE BLVD Midtown Children's Ministry invites you to their annual Easter program, Sunday, April 17 (Palm Sunday) immediately following service in the sanctuary. Come and share as our children interpret the Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

 

THE 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.

CARE AND PRAYER |

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 NEW stories of interest.

MEDIA |

RADIO BROADCASTS

Our Sunday Broadcast is at 10:30AM on WDIA 1070 AM, and our Wednesday 15 Minutes of Faith Program is at 6:00PM on WHAL 95.7 Hallelujah FM.

 

FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FAITH

The Dr. is in Wednesdays from 6:00PM until 6:15PM on WHAL 95.7 Hallelujah FM. Tune in to Fifteen Minutes of Faith with Dr. Frank Anthony Thomas.

 

MAIL ORDER SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE AT MEDIA STATION

Sign up for a quarterly media subscription and receive a copy (CD or DVD) of each week’s Sunday sermon. The CD/DVD will be mailed to the address of your choice each week for 12 weeks; no lines, no waiting. With your subscription, you will receive a 20% savings and a free decorative CD/DVD case. CD subscriptions are $48 and DVD subscriptions are $90.

 

CD/DVD PRICES

You can purchase CDs and DVDs 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 until 11:00AM each Monday. We would love to hear from you. 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! Complete this short form to receive the latest and the greatest information from THE BLVD!

HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY |
 

TAMARA PRINCE-PARRISH AND BRIDGING SOULS PRODUCTIONS

Bridging Souls Productions presents BRIDGING THE HYBRID RAQS, April 29 – May 1, hosted by the talented actress and model Folami Uimana. This is a Celebration of Unity, Love, & Versatility in collaboration with Bridging Souls Productions, Hybrid Performance Group, and Memphis Raqs. Come and enjoy three exciting nights of dance (Modern, Belly, Hip Hop, African Fusion) presented by three of Memphis’ best. Performances are 8:00PM Friday and Saturday and 2:00PM Sunday at Evergreen Theatre, 1705 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN 38104. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. For ticket sales, contact Tamara Prince-Parrish at 901.240.7879 or visit the website.

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