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Greetings My Fellow
Servant, This is Church Moderator, Brenda Greene.
I am writing Pastor Frank’s letter for the next week so
that I can tell you about a big celebration we are
planning for him in honor of his 30th
Ordination Anniversary, Sunday, February 13. We are
planning great things at both campuses to honor this
great man of God and we really want you to be a part of
the celebration. THE BLVD East
is hosting an early morning breakfast at
7:45AM followed by a powerful 8:30AM worship
service with guest preacher, the Reverend Dr.
Charles Booth, senior pastor at Mount Olivet Baptist
Church in Columbus Ohio and our musical guest is
Memphis’ own, Vincent Tharpe and Kenosis. Following
the East campus worship service, we head to THE BLVD Midtown
for our 10:00AM worship service where the Reverend
Dr. Charles Booth will bring the Word again and our
special musical guest is Stellar Award winner, Beverly
Crawford. During the services (at both locations) we
are making a special presentation to Pastor Frank from
THE BLVD family. Everyone knows that Pastor Frank is an
avid reader. We
want you to bring cards and notes expressing your
personal appreciation for him that he can refer to
for days, weeks and months to come. There is also a
special reception planned for him following the 10:00AM
service in the Fellowship Hall. Your presence will
surely bless him. Please make plans to be at THE BLVD on
February 13. We are also very excited about an
important trip we are planning in support of Pastor
Frank in June. It is a very
high honor to be invited to speak at the Annual Hampton
University Minister’s Conference. The conference is
in its 97th year and boasts such great
orators as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Jessie
Jackson and even President Barack Obama. Our own, Dr.
Frank Anthony Thomas will be added to that list in June
and we want as many of you as are able to be there when
he makes his mark. Check the eNews below for the details
including Early
Bird Specials that come with free transportation
to the conference for the first 40 people to pay the
$175 registration fee beginning February 13. If you
would like to know more about the conference you may
visit the website by clicking
here. I have one last heads up for this Sunday
also known as Superbowl Sunday. Wear your favorite
NFL team jersey to church as Pastor Frank closes out
the Champion: Winner Within Sermon Series. Always
remember, it doesn’t See you Sunday! Brenda
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS PREACHES AT HAMPTON
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NEW
SERVANTS BREAKFAST Every new servant who joined THE BLVD in 2010
is invited to a New Servants Breakfast on Saturday, February 5
at 10:00AM in the Midtown Fellowship Hall. Don’t miss this
time to meet the pastoral team, learn more about your new
church and fellowship with other new servants. Click here to RSVP or call
901.272.5630. PASTOR
FRANK THOMAS’ 30TH ORDINATION
ANNIVERSARY Join us at THE BLVD for Pastor Frank’s
30th Ordination Anniversary on Sunday, February 13.
This is a tremendous milestone and we want to celebrate our
pastor. We will host two receptions; the first reception is
before 8:30AM worship service at THE BLVD East (7:45 – 8:30AM)
and the second reception is after 10:00AM worship service at
THE BLVD Midtown. Boxes will be available at both receptions
for congratulatory cards. 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! A NEW PLAN – A NEW
VAN It’s been a long time coming BLVD but a change
has come. We have upgraded our transportation fleet beginning
with a new 25-passenger van/bus. It is the first of our fleet
upgrade and just one of the many ways we are bringing people
to Christ in 2011. Additionally, with this new bus comes a new
need for volunteers. If you have a CDL license and would like
to be a part of our transportation ministry please contact Charles Dickerson at
901.272.5633. FINANCIAL U
CLASSES It’s a new year and what better way to start
than by getting your finances in order? Financial U classes
are available on Saturdays beginning February 5 from 9:00AM –
12:00PM. Registration begins Sunday following worship service
in THE BLVD East lobby and THE BLVD Midtown Montgomery lobby.
Contact Bettye Boone for more
details. 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. For more information, contact Essie Clay. LIFE
GROUPS AT THE BLVD EAST Life Groups is a new ministry forming at THE
BLVD East to help us CONNECT as a family, grow in faith, and
SERVE each and the community as Disciples of Christ. Sign up
at one of the information tables following worship service.
For additional information, contact Pastor Virzola
Law. 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! BLVD MEMBER
RECEIVES BEALE STREET WALK OF FAME
HONOR THE BLVD
congratulates our own member Lewie Steinberg recipient of the
Beale Street Walk of Fame musical note. Lewie is the recipient
of a Grammy and numerous worldwide honors for his contribution
to the music industry. We praise God for Lewie Steinberg,
music industry CHAMPION! BLVD YOUTH MAKES ALL WEST
ORCHESTRA THE BLVD
congratulates one of our youth, Glenn Hill, II a
10th grader at Harding Academy High School,
selected to the All West Orchestra. Glenn, who began
playing the trombone 2 years ago, is one of five students from
Harding Academy selected to the All West Orchestra,
3rd Chair. Glenn’s additional accomplishments
include All West Band 2nd Chair Blue Band 2009, All
Southwest Tenor 2009 and Senior high band member as a
Freshman. Glenn is the son of Glenn Hill, Sr. and Earnestine
A. Hill and the brother of Grant A. Hill. THE BLVD family is
extremely proud of you and your accomplishments and we pray
for continued success in future endeavors. BLVD
MEMBER RECEIVES EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
AWARD THE BLVD
congratulates Regenia
Dowell, recipient of the 2010 Thomas C.
Lichterman Employee of the Year Award. UT Health Science
Center annually awards non-exempt, full time employees who
have contributed beyond the usual scope of their jobs to the
University. Regina is a Senior Research Assistant in
Medicine-Gastroenterology with 35 years of service at the UT
Heath Science Center. We congratulate Regina for her service
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