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NEXT
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CARE
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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD
CHRISTIAN CHURCH |
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Dear
Fellow Servant,
It’s
Wednesday. This means it’s the first day of our new Bible
Study series called FamiLIES. Pastor Reggie
Bell is leading this study and I am asking you to support him
by coming out tonight at 7PM. Bring the entire
family. The format he has set up for this study is a new one
with a weekly skit, followed by Biblical applications and then
an open forum for Q&A. Each week he tackles a
misconception that exists in and has the ability to destroy
the family when not addressed.
As
you know, I am away for the next couple of weeks in Africa. I
was “informed” that I should not announce when I am going to
be away because it has an effect on attendance. Since I know
that this is NOT TRUE at THE BLVD, I am banking on you showing
up this Sunday and next Sunday. Pastor Reggie Bell is taking
on the next sin in our Seven Deadly Sins
series: PRIDE.
Come out Sunday to
either our 8:30AM
worship service at our East Campus inside
Opera Memphis or in Midtown at 10:00AM. Remember
that the 10:00AM worship is also streamed live at www.theblvd.org for those who
are not able to physically attend.
I
hope you are getting excited about the N3 Conference coming to
THE BLVD August 30
– September 1 nightly. The conference theme is Next Level…New Me…No
Limits! In essence the conference is designed to help
you reach the next level in your spiritual journey, unveiling
the new you and uncovering the truly unlimited power a God who
is able to do exceeding abundantly above all! There will be
Empowerment sessions and meals nightly for the low price of $1
per person ($5 for families of five or more). Activities
begin at 5:15PM. Worship begins at 7PM with special guest
preacher, Bishop
Rudolph McKissick.
If
you are reading this on Wednesday, you are reading on President Obama’s
birthday. The best thing we can do in honor of his
birthday is pray that he allows God to lead him and order his
steps as the Commander-in-Chief of this great country.
Secondly you can get out and vote. Voting is August 5, 2010.
If you have not already voted please exercise your
right.
Finally
in closing, I want to remind you that your health is your
wealth! Be
careful in this heat. The heat index at this level means BE
NOSEY! Check on the elderly, the children and pets in your
neighborhood. It could make the difference between life and
death.
God
bless you. Don’t forget to come out Sunday!
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS
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SPIRITUAL LIFE | |
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WIN A $100 GIFT
CARD
The Christian Education
Ministry is getting a facelift and inviting each of you to
participate! Take this opportunity to learn more about the
Christian Education Ministry and enter to win a $100 gift
card by submitting a new name for the ministry. The
winning name will be innovative, three words or less
(including articles and prepositions), consistent with the
mission and purpose of THE BLVD’s Christian Education
Ministry, and spiritually stimulating. All entries must be
submitted by Sunday, August 8 to the Christian
Education Suggestion Box in the Midtown CIC, THE BLVD East
Lobby, or submit your entry via
email. For more information,
contact Pastor Janae
Pitts-Murdock at 901.272.5630.
ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS!
ATTENTION BIBLE STUDY
LEADERS!
We’re gearing up for this
year’s church revival entitled, “N3: Next Level. New Me. No
Limits.” Get your ministry and Bible class registered for the
Attendance Challenge. We want to fill the sanctuary each
night! Prizes will be given to the registered ministries and
classes with the best cumulative attendance all three nights.
To register your ministry or Bible class, stop by the N3
Conference Registration table in the Montgomery lobby,
email Pastor
Pitts-Murdock, or call 901.272.5630 with
the total number of people in your ministry or Bible class.
Registration begins Sunday, August 15. Ministries and Bible
classes must register to win!
SHORT TERM & LONG
TERM BIBLE STUDIES
Participate in the new and
exciting short term and year-long Bible studies that begin
late August! There are classes for men, young adults, and
special interests. For more information, visit our
website or stop by the Christian
Education table in the lobby beginning Sunday, August
8.
THE POWER OF PRAYER &
PRAISE
THE BLVD Board of Elders
invites you to join us in prayer Friday, August 27 from 7:00pm
until Midnight in the chapel at the Midtown campus. The prayer
focus is: Acts of Praise. Please RSVP to Elder Shadyne
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CHOSEN
VESSELS WOMEN’S MINISTRY
The
Chosen Vessels Women's Ministry is hosting a Girlfriends
Getaway to Dallas, TX on September 30 – October 3. Payments
are due Sunday immediately after worship in THE BLVD East
Welcome Center and THE BLVD Midtown CIC. There are a few seats
remaining. For more information, please send us an
email.
SERVICE
PROJECT
October
2010 is our month of service at THE BLVD. If you are
interested in developing an all church service project and
service projects around town, contact Pastor Denise Bell at
901.272.5605.
WELCOMING
SYSTEM
If your
gifts include passion and a warm and hospitable attitude, we
need you to be a part of our Welcoming System and Guest
Services Ministry. For additional information, contact Pastor Denise Bell at
901.272.5605.
RECRUITMENT AND
TRAINING
We are implementing a new Recruitment and
Training Ministry. If your gifts are vision casting, planning
and implementing, contact Pastor Denise Bell at
901.272.5605.
AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT PROGRAM (ADP)
Do
you want to make sure your church gets your tithes and
offerings even when you are absent? If so, sign up Sunday for
the church’s ADP. Please visit the ADP sign-up table at THE
BLVD East Welcome Desk and in THE BLVD Midtown Montgomery
Lobby to ensure that your gift continues while you are
away.
THE BLVD CONGRATULATES
BRIA’ SANDERS!
BLVD
Member and Memphis City (Cordova Middle) Schools student Bria‘
Sanders won the inaugural Golf Digests Scholars Program
contest and has been awarded a four year scholarship to the Hank Haney International
Junior Golf Academy. Congratulations Bria’ on your
accomplishments. Visit Bria’s website for more
information.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
to Dr. Freda Williams who has been voted the new Memphis City
Schools board president. Dr. Williams is a faithful member of
THE BLVD. Let us keep her in our prayers as she takes on this
huge responsibility with the lives of our future
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COLLEGE STUDENT
REGISTRATION
If
you are currently in college, THE BLVD would like the
following information for the Fall Semester: your name,
institution, major and current year of study so that you may
benefit from programs such as Adopt- A-College Student and
Semester Care Packages. Please register at THE BLVD Midtown
Security Desk or email Pastor Neko
Sharkey.
STUDENT MINISTRY
SERVANT LEADER / VOLUNTEER
RECRUITMENT
August
is recruitment month for student ministry calendar year
2010-2011. If you desire to be trained to serve students ages
12-18, we need you. If your gifts include teaching, mentoring,
leadership, tutoring coordinating activities or chaperoning,
please fill out the Student Servant Leader
Interest Form and return to the Midtown Security Desk to
the attention of Pastor Neko Sharkey. Forms are located at the
Student Ministry kiosks, the Midtown security desk and www.theblvdstudents.org.
MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
Middle school and high
school is canceled until the fall. Check your weekly bulletin
and eNews for schedule update.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY
DRIVE EXTENDED!
In
an effort to build a surplus of supplies for students
throughout the year, THE BLVD is collecting school supplies
through the end of August and beyond! The "official"
distribution will happen Sunday, August 8 after worship
service in the Family Life Center at BLVD-Midtown. However, do
not let that stop you from giving throughout the school year.
Visit our student website or
contact Pastor Neko Sharkey, Pastor Nakeesha Weston or
Minister Chris Watson at 901.272.5606 for questions or
inquiries. Let’s store up the
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CARE AND
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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
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