Dear Fellow Servants:

One of our slogans at THE BLVD is “Great things are happening at THE BLVD.”  If you need evidence, check out this week’s events.

One of the most exciting events is the grand opening of our brand new Children and Youth space (September 6).  If I could make fireworks go off in this note I would because it is truly a blessing and one you will need to see with your own eyes.  We want everyone to come and take the tour this Sunday directly following the worship service.  The good news doesn’t stop there.  Between our pledges collected to-date and our offerings we have received 94 percent of the funds needed to complete this project.  My question now becomes are you in the 94 percent or are you in the 6 percent?  I know we can make it 100% this Sunday.  And by the way, I want to thank the parents who signed up to volunteer with Pastor Weston last Sunday.  There is still room for more but I am giving praise for the faithful few who obeyed the call.

Last Sunday (August 30), I mentioned you to the city via an op-ed in the Commercial Appeal.  Few days go by at THE BLVD without my mentioning the importance of health.  I decided to share my views with the rest of the city as well.  If you have not had the opportunity to read the article in last Sunday’s paper, you can get a look by clicking here.

We are getting closer and closer to birthing our new child: THE BLVD East.  This is a great opportunity for all of us to evangelize as I said last Sunday.  Have you invited anyone to come and worship with us at THE BLVD East? Sunday September 27 at 8:30 a.m. the Clark Opera Memphis Center ought to be so full that we have to turn people away simply because every member of THE BLVD invited a friend, family member, or neighbor to just come and worship.  This new worship center will be just as much a part of our family as our current worship facility.  We must prepare the way for souls to be saved. Believe me when I say God is getting ready to do something profound with our ministry and there will be visible effect.  I can’t wait to see this wonderful change!

With a Servant’s Heart,

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REGISTRATION

Are you interested in learning more about the Bible and how you can apply Scripture to your life? Register NOW for any one of our short term or ongoing Bible Studies. Click here for course descriptions or go to the Christian Education table in the Bellevue or Montgomery lobby. For more information, contact Pastor Janae Pitts.

PRAYER REQUESTS

THE BLVD Prayer Ministries would like to partner with you to make your requests known unto God: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7. (NIV) Please share your prayer requests with us by placing them in the Prayer Box in the Montgomery Lobby outside of The Chalice Bookstore. Request. Forms are available on top of the Prayer Box, in the pews and in Bible Study Classes. You may also submit requests by clicking here.

KROGER/SCHNUCKS CARD: BEGIN LOADING AGAIN

Kroger Schnucks cards are available for purchased here at the church from Bettye Boone. If you are a current cardholder, continue re-load your card to make your Kroger/Schnucks purchases. We still need your support to assist our Children and Youth programs. For additional information, you may email Bettye Boone or call her at 901.272.5650.

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 interest.

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 11:00AM 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!