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Dear
Fellow Servant, As
promised in my last communication to you, this week I want you
to take a quick survey about the N3 Conference. Click here to complete the
survey.
Also in closing out the N3 Conference I want to
congratulate the teams that won our Ministry/Bible Study
Challenge held during the conference. In
1st
place with the highest number of participants: The
Protectors In
2nd
place: Christian
Endeavors 1 In
3rd
place: The
Pursuers I
am told that on one night our winning team had 100%
participation. Thank
you to every ministry, Bible Study group and individual for
your participation and attendance during the conference. Many of you have asked
about how you can receive a copy of the N3 Conference CDs and DVDs. The complete set will
be available after worship this Sunday for purchase. Don’t wait. Get yours this
week. Sunday,
we kicked off our new Baggage Check Sermon
Series that runs through Sunday, October 3. I hope you embrace
that you are the hope of THE BLVD and that your gifts are to
be exercised in the community so that the community does not
suffer. You
cannot be hidden in the baggage. Come again this Sunday
and learn how to release your baggage voluntarily so that God
can make the best use of your gifts. Just like in the skit
from Sunday, God is taking us somewhere BLVD, and in order to
go there we have got to let go of some of the baggage! Check your baggage
this Sunday at either THE BLVD East
(8:30AM), or at THE BLVD Midtown (10:00
AM). For
those of you who do not reside in Memphis, don’t let the
distance stop you from tuning in. We have Live Streaming every
Sunday morning at 10:00 AM on our
website: www.theblvd.org Save
this date in your planner, PDA, etc.: Sunday September 26.
This is the day that I will be signing copies of my new book
Preaching with Sacred
Fire at THE BLVD Midtown in the bookstore at 1:00PM. I am very excited
about this book and I hope you come. I will share a few
excerpts, answer questions and autograph your copies for
you.
Finally,
today I want to close out with an invitation to you. Every year I try and
participate in the Tear Down the Walls
event comprised of people from all different walks of life and
beliefs. I want
to extend the invitation to all of you. Please go and
represent the love of Christ from THE BLVD. This year’s theme is
One Memphis, One
Love! Tear Down the Walls is Thursday, September 16 at the
Levitt Shell in Overton Park at
6PM. For all
of the details PLUS some free music downloads from last year’s
event and information on the wonderful Memphis area social
action organizations please go to: www.teardownthewalls.org/TDTWMemphis.html
God
bless you. I love
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BLVD EAST
CELEBRATION Make
sure you are in the house every Sunday at THE BLVD East.
Sunday, September 12 we will have a scavenger hunt where we
will get to know each other and our surroundings. Sunday,
September 18 we will enjoy a friendly Family Feud. Invite
family, friends and co-workers. Our goal is 200 guests for the
month. For additional information, contact Selina Burford. Help us out and
win! THE BLVD COMMUNITY
CARNIVAL AND WELLNESS EXPO: “WALK, LIVE AND
LOVE” BLVD
servants, here’s the volunteer opportunity for which you’ve
been waiting! The Social Concerns Ministries, THE BLVD Elders,
and the Community Alliance for the Homeless are hosting a
Community Carnival, Health and Wellness Expo, “Walk, Live and
Love” Saturday, October 2 in THE BLVD Midtown Bellevue Parking
Lot. THE BLVD will be bubbling with excitement as we reach out
to the community with food, fun, fellowship, exercise, and
health screenings. We need volunteers to sign up at BLVD East
and BLVD Midtown lobbies beginning Sunday, September
12. ITEMS NEEDED FOR “WALK,
LIVE AND LOVE” COMMUNITY EXPO We
are asking BLVD servants to donate travel-size toiletries for
the Saturday, October 2 Community Expo. We need combs,
deodorant, lotion, mouthwash, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes,
washcloths and wet wipes. Please place donated items in
Women’s Ministry Service Project boxes in THE BLVD East and
Midtown lobbies. For additional information, contact Patria
Johnson at 901-260-8511. CHOSEN VESSELS SUPPORTS
SIMM IN FIGHT AGAINST INFANT MORTALITY Memphis
leads the nation in infant mortality with zip code “38108”
leading in premature deaths. Sisters in Motion Memphis (SIMM)
an African American women’s group shares interests in fitness,
fellowship, and a desire to preserve our future. Chosen
Vessels Women’s Ministry is proud to support SIMM in their
Annual 5K Walk/Run “Project 38108” in Overton Park, Saturday,
October 16 at 9:00AM. Families, Bible Study classes and
individuals are encouraged to join in this effort.
Registration starts Sunday, September 12 after worship at THE
BLVD East and THE BLVD Midtown. For information and
registration, visit www.sistersinmotionmemphis.org. TEAR DOWN THE WALLS
COMMUNITY-WIDE PICNIC AND CONCERT You
don’t want to miss the upcoming Tear Down the Walls “One
Memphis, One Love” concert at the Overton Park Levitt Shell,
Thursday, September 16. The evening starts with a community
picnic at 6:00PM followed by an extraordinary interfaith,
community-wide gathering of youth, community choirs,
musicians, soloists, civic and human rights activists
including: Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Dr. Craig Strickland, Dr.
Frank Thomas, Dr. Stacy Spencer, Rev. Rick Kirchoff, Rev.
Marilynn S. Robinson, Rev. Steve Montgomery, Rev. Johnny
Jeffords, Rev. Roz Nichols, Pastor Keith Norman, Very Rev.
William E. “Andy” Andrews III, Rev. Cheryl Cornish, Father
John Pitzer, and Rev. Greg Diaz. This is a great way to unite
our communities. Visit Tear
Down The Walls
for additional information. SEPTEMBER
IS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH THE
MBCC CHO BLOOD DRIVE MBCC
2010 CENSUS We
want to stay connected with each of our members and provide
ministry that is relevant to the lives that our members lead.
In a few days you will receive the 2010 Membership
Covenant Form in the mail. Please take a moment to
complete the form and reaffirm your membership at THE BLVD.
You can mail the form back to the church or drop it off at the
Membership Commission sign-up tables at both locations
following worship during the month of September. You may also
drop it by Guest Services in the Montgomery lobby, or fax it
to 901.725.1961. 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. CHRISTIAN
CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) REGIONAI
ASSEMBLY The 2010 Regional Assembly
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is October 22 –
24 at Woodmont Christian Church, Nashville, TN. Our own Pastor
Denise Bell is one of the special guest speakers. Click here for additional
information. NOMINATION
COMMITTEE ACCEPTING RECOMMENDATIONS The Nomination Committee is
accepting recommendations for members to serve in various
capacities at THE BLVD. Nomination forms and information on
duties and roles are available at both our East and Midtown
campuses. For additional information, call
901.272.5630. 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. ARE
YOU A BFF? THE BLVD Facebook Family is
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THE BLVD CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY SUPER SUNDAY Children’s
Super Sunday is October 24 and we want this to be the best!
Our rehearsals are on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday rehearsals
begin September 12 and Saturday rehearsals begin September 18.
We need your to help make this Children’s Super Sunday the
best ever. Please contact Pastor Weston, call 901.272.5631,
or visit the Children’s Ministry Kiosk for more
details. GIRL SCOUT
REGISTRATION Girl
Scout Registration is Saturday, September 18 from 10:00AM
until 12:00PM in THE BLVD Midtown Nursery Building lobby.
Girls in grades K-12 and adult volunteers are encouraged to
register. For more information, contact Nettie
Crawford or call 901.774.0731. CUB SCOUT AND BOY SCOUT
SIGN-UP THE
BLVD Midtown Cub Scouts (grades 1 – 5) and Boy Scouts (ages 11
– 18) are receiving sign-ups immediately following worship
service. Boy Scouts in uniform will be available in both
lobbies with sign-up information. For additional information,
contact Mr. Elzie Rosebud at 901.277.0983. 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. BLVD EAST STUDENT
MINISTRY INVENTORY Middle
school, high school, and college students at THE BLVD East, WE
NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.
Help us create a relevant student ministry for THE BLVD
East by completing the Student Inventory Form at www.theblvdstudents.org (click on
the East link). You may also contact the East Student Ministry
Representative Rachel Thomas for additional
information. THE BLVD MIDTOWN STUDENT
MINISTRY RELOADED The
break is over and Student Ministry activities for grades 7–12
are returning this month. Don’t be left out. Get
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