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Dear Fellow
Servants,
Last Sunday, we continued our
preaching series “The
Search for Oz” focusing on the Tin Man character who
proved he had all he needed to make a decision just as we do
when placed in a situation that requires a right now response.
Don’t miss a Sunday as we travel the yellow brick
road in search of a Brain, Courage, a Heart
and a Home; remembering that all
are within us because God has given us
everything we need. This Sunday, we will encounter the
Lion in search of courage; our scripture will be Psalms 31:
21-24. If you missed last week’s worship, the CD or DVD may be
purchased at the Receptionist Desk in the Montgomery Lobby
during the week or in the Bookstore on
Sunday.
The “I Will Trust God
Again” series is going well each Wednesday in the MLK Seminar Room at
7PM. Let’s remember to invite our family, friends and
neighbors to share in this series that will culminate our September 22 – 24, Fall
Festival of Preaching. Our guest preacher will be Dr.
Ralph D. West, pastor and founder of The Church Without Walls
in
Houston
Texas
along with
renowned recording artist V. Michael McKay and THE BLVD
Community Choir. There will be an exclusive music workshop
each night of the revival that will minister songs written by
V. Michael McKay and recorded by Yolanda Adams, Tramaine
Hawkins and Albertina Walker. Choir rehearsals will begin at
6PM each night; contact the Music Ministry at 901.272.5614 for
more information. Click here to view a special
video.
On Tuesday, September
23rd, we will host a family dinner for you
and your family starting at 5:30PM. The cost will
be $1.00 per
person; tickets can be purchased in advance in the
Bellevue and Montgomery lobbies following
Sunday service; for additional information, please contact
Pastor Pitts at 901.272.5630.
A special Youth Revival has
been added to our Fall Festival of Preaching on Wednesday, September
24th at 7:00PM. Let’s be intentional about
inviting and bringing our whole family, friends, and
neighbors; there’s something great in store for everyone!
Please read the activities and service
opportunities listed below and share them with your family and
friends to keep them abreast of what’s happening at THE
BLVD.
With a Servant’s
Heart,
Pastor
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DR. FRANK A.
THOMAS Senior
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SPIRITUAL
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TAKE IT TO THE
STREETS
Come join us in inviting our community to
the Fall Festival of Preaching! Monday, September
15th through Friday, September
19th, at 6PM, we will canvass our surrounding
neighborhoods, returning to the church at 7:30PM. We'll
meet again on Saturday, September 20th at
10AM, and we will return to the church at 12PM. Let's spread
the Good News in our community. Contact Pastor Virzola
Law
(901.272.5603) for additional
information.
24-HOUR UNITY DAY OF
PRAYER
There will be a 24-Hour Unity Day of Prayer
beginning Thursday, September 11th at 6AM, ending
Friday, September 12th at 6AM, prayer focus: “World
Peace” and “Changed Lives.” We invite you to join us at THE
BLVD at 6AM September 11th for the vigil kick-off
or 6PM September 12th for the close-out. Join us as
we surround the world with our prayers. For more information,
email Pastor Virzola
Law
(901.272.5603).
2009 MBCC SERVANT LEADERSHIP
NOMINATIONS
Nominations for 2009 Church Officers,
Diaconate, Trustees, and Elders can be made using the
nomination forms available in the front foyer (Bellevue side)
and the CIC. Please return completed forms to the “drop boxes”
located in the front foyer and the CIC. The deadline is
Sunday, September 28th. Click here for the registration form.
If there are any
questions, please see Stacie Arbor, chairperson, or any of the
following committee members: William Wilburne, Kim Collins,
LaVelle Fitch, Vera Dockery, Audrey Lott, Cathy Haynes, Roland
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NEWS AND
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ANNUAL
CHURCH PICNIC
Sign up this Sunday for our annual church picnic! The
picnic will be held on October 4th at
Shelby Farms from 9AM-3PM. Click here for more details.
 LOCAL RED CROSS SHELTER CALLS UPON
MID-SOUTHERNERS FOR HELP
Click here more
details.
ISAAC HAYES' MEMORIAL
SERVICE
At
the farewell memorial service for Isaac Hayes, Pastor Frank,
some of our Ushers and other MBCC members provided support to
mourners at Hope Presbyterian Church. An article in this month's Jet
Magazine has a photo of Pastor Frank, Al
Sharpton and Jesse Jackson as they reminisce over Hayes'
impact, along with other attendees’ photos. Many celebrities
gathered, paying respect to the Memphian artist who did not
forget his roots. Hayes’ music reached from coast to coast and
will be remembered in the
Memphis
community and around
the world for many years.
MUSIC MINISTRY OPEN
HOUSE
The MBCC Music Ministry will host an Open House on the
following Sundays: September 7th &
14th. Music Ministry representatives will be
available in the bookstore lobby to answer questions relating
to membership. For additional information, contact the Music
Ministry office at
901.272.5614.
TENNESSEE REGIONAL
ASSEMBLY
The 2008 Tennessee Regional Assembly will be held
October 24-26. All Disciples will gather together at
Fall Creek Falls State
Park, located at 2009 Village Camp
Road in Pikeville, Tennessee to worship
God, enjoy special speakers and appreciate God’s nature. The
theme of the event will be “Caring for the Earth.” To
register, click here.
NEW MBCC PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
We are in
the process of completing The MBCC Pictorial Directory in 2008.
We would encourage every family who has not taken a picture
to make an appointment by calling 800-866-2263. Also, any
families with changes (i.e., new baby, marriage, need of newer
photo, etc.) are encouraged to make a new appointment. We
don't want any family at MBCC to be left out of the 2008
Pictorial Directory!"
MBCC CHRISTIAN HEALTH
ORGANIZATION
The CHO in collaboration with the Social Concerns
Commission is reaching out to the homeless in our community.
Please donate adult size white cotton tube socks and roll-on
or stick deodorant. Please place all donations in boxes
located in the Bellevue and Montgomery
lobbies by Sunday, September 21st. For
additional information, contact Genwyl Glover at 901.523.8990
(day) or 901.873.1189 (evening).
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
BLVD member, Genwyl S. Glover is making a difference in
the community. Click here for the
Commercial Appeal
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CALLING ALL NIKE
EMPLOYEES
Do you work for Nike? If so, please email
Bettye
Boone at
901.272.5650 to find out how you
can help your church at no cost to
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KROGER/SCHNUCKS FUNDRAISING
ACTIVITY
In
last week’s E-news we indicated that we had raised $3500 from
the combined Kroger and Schnucks’ re-loadable card fundraising
activity. Again, we thank you for your faithfulness in loading
and re-loading your Kroger and Schnucks’ cards. This activity
has been underway for 7 months with us averaging about $500
per month. We believe with your help and assistance, we can
raise this monthly amount to $800 or more per month. We
believe we can accomplish this goal through our combined
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continuing to believe God for the success of this
program.
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contacting current cardholders
using email or regular mail to remind them to take their card
with them and load the card before
shopping
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issuing cards to those who do not have
them.
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issuing new cards to current cardholders whose
current card is no longer
usable
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re-emphasizing the importance of this fundraiser to
members of the congregation
This fundraising activity
benefits the ministries of our future leaders, children and
youth. Whatever we can do today to help their tomorrow is
an effort worth doing. Therefore, we believe that with the
help of God and the continued faithfulness of our congregation,
the current $500 per month will be increased to $800 or more. If you
do not have an MBCC authorized Kroger or Schnucks’ card, get
one on Sunday or come by the church during the week to get
your card so you can start loading and re-loading your card.
Thanks again for your support! |
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$20,000 Challenge: Almost There We
Need 8 More
We are
almost there! Sign-up for a SunTrust personal or business
account following Sunday’s worship service at the SunTrust
table, or go to your nearest SunTrust Bank to open an account
so that MBCC can reach its goal. The Lord
continues to bless us so we know the goal is reachable and
achievable. So join with other MBCC members who have opened accounts making
our children and youth ministries their cause. The process is
simple. The rewards are
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GIRL’S
RITES OF PASSAGE
The Women's
Ministry invites girls, grades 9-12 to join the Jendayi
E’she Rites of Passage Ministry. We are currently
looking for young ladies interested in learning more about
themselves and how they fit in God’s master plan. Through
this 3 month journey we will explore: spirituality, self,
relationships, and personal history. There will also be a
group Bible study, service projects, and field trips. Sign up today
after church, a limited number of young ladies may
participate due to space. The deadline to
sign up is Sunday, September 7th. For more
information come to the table after church or contact Pastor Virzola Law
(901.272.5603)
PEE-WEE
DISCIPLES
Our “Pee Wee Disciples” nursery (ages 6 weeks to 5
years) is open every
Sunday from 7AM – 2PM, and every Wednesday from 6:30PM – 8PM
during our Midweek service. The Nursery is a
wonderful environment for your child to learn and grow while you
enjoy worship
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CARE AND PRAYER
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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. 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 to 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. | |
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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.
SERMON
CDs
Purchase your copy of sermon CD’s for
$10 on Sunday’s after our worship celebrations at two
locations: Front lobby (Bellevue side) and in front of the
Chalice bookstore (Montgomery side). You can
also purchase copies during the week in our
bookstore.
WEEKLY WORSHIP
SURVEY
We need you!!! Share your comments and
feedback with our Worship Design team each week concerning
your weekly worship experience. Go 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!
NEW BOOKSTORE
HOURS
Sunday (8AM
– 10AM and 12PM – 1PM); Wednesday (3:30PM –
7:30PM)
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 to complete the online form to receive the
latest and the greatest information from THE
BLVD! | |
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