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CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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Dear Fellow
Servant:
Last
Sunday, we began our casual dress
at our Midtown campus, so remember we are
intentionally dressing down for the summer
months.
Our
July sermon series, “The Message
in The Music” had a great kick-off last Sunday as
I focused on the 70’s Generation. The 70’s
song lifted was a Heat Wave song - “Always and
Forever” and the sermon topic was
“Acceptance”; where there is acceptance, love can
blossom and love can flower, and somebody might be
together even in their old age singing “Always and
Forever”. That’s a brief synopsis of last
week’s sermon, don’t miss this week, your favorite
song might be the selected song. This sermon
series is a great series for family acceptance,
healing, forgiveness and love. Please consider
purchasing a CD or DVD to share with family and
friends?
Wednesday
evening, we began our new mid-week sermon series;
“How to
Make Good Godly Decisions” that will give us
answers and help us make better decisions. The
remaining sermon series’ topics will be July 13 – Financial
Decisions, July 20 – Career
Decisions, and July
27 – Spiritual Decisions. Join me for the remaining sermons
and learn how our families are impacted by these
life
occurrences.
If
you are not able to attend a worship service,
remember to log-on to www.theblvd.org.
Live streaming is available on our website. Also,
tune in to 15 Minutes of
Faith on Wednesdays, at 6:00PM on 95.7. Never
miss a worship experience, there’s a blessing just
for you.
We
are doing it again! Our N3
Conference, 3 nights of uplifting preaching, music
and empowerment sessions designed just for
you. Start inviting your family, friends, and
co-workers to this powerful conference with
sessions like, “What Makes you Stay? Before You
Say I Do; the ‘S’ Word; By God’s Grace: Successful
Single Parenting; Generation XXX, Sex and
Sexuality; and many more”. Make plans to be here.
Dinner will be served nightly, from 5:00PM to
5:45PM, for the low cost of $2.00 per person.
Registration starts Sunday, July
31.
The
Christian
Church General Assembly began today, Friday,
July 8. Our staff, Elders and lay persons will be
representing THE BLVD by leading workshops and
serving in different capacities. Thank you to all
BLVD attendees for your presence and servanthood
at this year’s General
Assembly.
Remember,
Sunday is the day of week for worship, and I will
always be looking forward to seeing
you.
Be
in the House,
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DR. FRANK A. THOMAS
Senior Servant
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SPIRITUAL LIFE |
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
SERVICE
Stephen
Ministry is a Christian care giving group specifically designed to
assist people through difficult times (i.e., bereavement, divorce,
job loss, etc.). If you are in need of this service, you may contact
Rev. Vivian Henry at 901.752.5379 or Pastor
Virzola Law at
901.272.5603. |
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BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY
DRIVE
It’s
that time of year again! THE BLVD Midtown is gearing up for
our annual Back to School Drive. We will be collecting school
supplies in the Bellevue and Montgomery Lobbies beginning
Tuesday, July 5 through Wednesday, August 3 as an outreach
effort for our children and youth in the community. Supplies
will be distributed Sunday, August 7 after worship service in
the Family Life Center. Supply lists are in the CIC in the CIC
at Youth Kiosks located in the Midtown Lobbies. Forward all
questions or inquiries to Pastor
Daniel White (901.272.5638), Pastor
Nakeesha Weston (901.272.5631) or
Minister Christopher
Watson (901.272.5606). Let’s fill up the SCHOOL
SUPPLY BINS!
MIDTOWN CAMPUS LANDSCAPING
PROJECT
We are in search of as many people as
possible to help with landscaping at the Midtown Campus. The
date is Saturday, July 16 from 7:30AM – 11:00AM. If you are
not actively involved in a ministry here at THE BLVD, please
join us; we need you. This promises to be a great time of
fellowship and fun. Sign up Sunday, July 10 in the Bellevue
and Montgomery Lobbies immediately after worship service. For
additional information, call Vera Banks at
901.272.5609.
CHO BLOOD
DRIVE
THE
BLVD Christian Health Organization is sponsoring its second
blood drive Sunday, July 31 from 8:00AM – 2:00PM in the
Midtown Fellowship Hall. Pre-registration will be held at East
and Midtown Campuses Sunday, July 17 and Sunday, July 24
immediately after worship service. Snacks will be available
for blood donors. Walk-ins are welcome. For additional
information, email Genwyl Glover or call
901.335.6171.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
MEETING
The Chosen Vessels Women’s
Ministry would like to meet with all women of THE BLVD,
Sunday, July 17 in the sanctuary at East and Midtown
immediately following worship service. We will discuss our
Fall trip to Nashville and other planned activities. Forward
all inquiries contact Pastor Virzola
Law at
901.272.5603.
WOMEN'S
GET AWAY
Calling all ladies of THE
BLVD! Are you interested in fellowshipping with other BLVD
ladies? If so, here’s the perfect opportunity. The Chosen
Vessel’s Women’s Ministry is planning a trip to Nashville, TN
November 3 – 5. For more information, please visit the
registration table located in the lobby of the East and
Midtown campuses following Sunday’s worship
service.
VOLLEYBALL
RECRUITMENT
Calling all Athletes!
The MBCC Volleyball League is looking male and female players,
who can commit to one night of practice and a weekly game on
Friday night for 10 weeks. Forward all questions and inquiries
to June Johnson at 901.729.6222.
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 5:30PM – 6:45PM in
room 04A. Email Alice
Hayes for additional
information.
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!
BLVD
MIDTOWN YOUTH RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Garrett
Allen Booker, son of Thomas and Dr. Janice Booker, is an honor
graduate of Christian Brothers High School and recipient of
the Don A. Lee Memorial Scholarship Award. Garrett will
receive a $1,000.00 scholarship for his commitment to academic
excellence and community service. Booker serves with THE
BLVD Multimedia Ministry, NAACP, Jack and Jill of America, and
the Leadership Academy, sponsored by The Shelby County Chapter
of The Links, Incorporated. A longtime member of the Boy
Scouts of America, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in
2010. Booker will attend Barry University in Miami Shores, FL,
where he will major in the five-year Sports Management Program
and minor in Marketing.
Congratulations Garrett, we are proud of your
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THE BLVD’S CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AWARDS
DAY
The BLVD’s Children’s Ministry invites you to our
First Annual Awards and Fun Day, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 11:00AM,
Midtown Campus. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of our
children and volunteers. Email all questions and inquiries to Pastor Nakeesha Weston.
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. |
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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
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SANDERS WINS MEMPHIS JR GOLF
CHAMPIONSHIP
THE BLVD congratulates
Bria Sanders of Cordova, TN, who won the Memphis Junior Golf
Championship at Windyke Country Club with an impressive final round
of 76. This was her first event since returning from the Hank Haney
International Golf Academy (IJGA) in Hilton Head Island, SC. Bria
was recently selected to the 2010 – 2011 All International Junior
Golf Tour (IJGT) Team, girls Fourteen and under (14-U)
division.
Congratulations Bria!
MBCC MEMBER PRODUCES PLAY
We congratulate Mr. Kerry
Watkins in the production of the play “Sistahs.” This play
is about 4 sisters who come home for Father’s Day only to find that
family relationship issues and the truth surrounding their mother’s
death are in the forefront. The play is scheduled for Saturday, July
9 at 7:00PM, Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center, 60 Perkins
Extended at Walnut Grove, Memphis, TN. Click here for ticket information.
MBCC MEMBER CELEBRATES FIRST
BOOK
THE BLVD Family celebrates with Ms. Jetta Remonia
Owens (MBCC Choir Member) and co-author Debra Walter on the
completion of Jetta’s first book “To Cripple a Butterfly.” Click here for additional information and a synopsis
of the book. |
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