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Dear Fellow Servant:
I wish you a blessed Holy Week; this
is the week of our Lord and Savior’s death, burial and
resurrection. We will have our normal Easter Sunday service
where we will continue our path of discovery with our CSI:
CALVARY series that will be off the chain. We are going to
find out who is responsible for Jesus’ death; you don’t want
to miss this sermon. Please click on my image below to watch my eNews
video message, then click “Watch Video” tab next
to my photo on our website.
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CHILDREN
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Our
children are our future and this project really depends on
your sacrifice. Our children were extremely excited about the
“Ribbon Cutting” on last Sunday. If you have not seen the
area, please take the time to visit it after church. It looks
awesome, but we are not done! I am asking everyone who has not
made a pledge or given an offering to please do so today. The
renovations are going well and we do not want any reason to
hinder the progress moving forward. Our kids’
project theme is “Believe in Me”. So,
let’s demonstrate to our children and youth that we indeed BELIEVE IN THEM.
Don’t let them down – Give Today!
You can support the project by pledging, making a cash
contribution during the “special” offering or purchasing an
item from the gift registry (click here for more
information). Those
members who sacrifice at least $100 in cash or in gift value
will have their name included on the Children and Youth
temporary “Wall of Support”
board.
PLEASE come prepared
to make the sacrifice to ensure our children’s
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SHORT-TERM BIBLE STUDIES |
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We
are having a Bible Study Class Challenge with a goal of 1,000
people in Bible Study. If you are not in a Bible Study Class,
I need you to sign up for a class on Sunday. I want to see
1,000 BLVD servants in Bible Study. Remember “In Times Like
These, We Need The Bible” and Bible Study to feed our spirits.
Participate in one of the new 4-week studies starting soon for
the busy Christian who’s looking for a focused, interactive,
and relevant Bible Study. We have classes that meet a variety
of schedules and interests. Feed your spirit! Get in a Bible
Class! Click here for a listing of
classes. Sign up and get more information on
Sunday at the Christian Education information table in the
Montgomery andBellevue
lobbies, or contact Pastor Janae Pitts at
901.272.5630.
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“IN TIMES LIKE THESE WE NEED THE
BIBLE”
CHURCH-WIDE
BIBLE STUDY |
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Many of you are asking does the Bible
have the answers for the conditions of today’s world; or how
can the Word of God translate into my house and utility
payments, medical bills or assure me that my break through is
right around the corner? These and other questions will be
addressed during our new preaching series “In Times Like These
We Need The Bible” starting Wednesdays April 15 through May
13th at 7:00PM. Come out and let’s study together
the pressing issues of these times.
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TOWN HALL
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CONFERENCE
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Are
you tired of hearing about the impact of the economy on jobs?
Have you or your family members’ jobs been affected by the
economy’s downfall? Are you unclear about where the economy is
heading and what you need to be doing right now? If your
answer is yes, I am inviting you to come to a FREE nationwide
“Town Hall For Hope”
video conference by TV host Dave Ramsey on Thursday, April
23rd,
at 7:00PM at THE BLVD. Dave Ramsey will share information
about the financial crisis, current economic conditions, your
money matters, and what you can do now to begin to rekindle
your hope and security. He will also share with us how we can
stand together to re-ignite the fire of Hope which is in
Christ our Lord.
Blog
me
at www.theblvdblog.org and share
your thoughts. I am looking forward to reading your
blog.
See
you on Sunday,
Pastor Frank
*We
apologize for the delay in receiving this week's eNews from
THE BLVD, due to technical difficulties we have
experienced with our Internet Service
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DR. FRANK A.
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SPIRITUAL
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MAUNDY THURSDAY
COMMEMORATION
On Thursday, April 9th at
7:00PM, THE BLVD will commemorate the supper Jesus shared with
his disciples before the crucifixion; washing their feet an
instituting the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Join in the
Passion of Christ as we experience vividly, through drama, the
desolation and abandonment of the long night in Gethsemane and
what followed. Come; follow the final nights of Jesus as we
prepare for Resurrection
Sunday.
CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION MINISTRY
Are you
participating in a regular diet of Bible Study? The Christian
Education Ministry wants 1,000 servants in Bible Study.
Participate in one of the new 4-week studies in April and May
for the busy Christian who’s looking for a focused,
interactive, and relevant Bible Study. Sign up Sunday at the
Christian Education information table in the Montgomery and
Bellevue lobbies, or contact Pastor Janae Pitts at 901.272.5630.
Click here for a description of new classes
starting soon!
CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE
BLVD!
Calling all Women of THE BLVD! The
Women's Ministry is gearing up for a wonderful year of
worship, Bible study and fellowship. The official Women's
Ministry Kick-off will be held on Saturday, April
25th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM in the Fellowship
Hall. Women will be uplifted by praise,
worship, personal testimony and fellowship. You will also
learn more about the components of the Women's Ministry and
how they directly support the 2009 – 2010 thematic goal of
"...transforming THE
BLVD by reclaiming the family one member at a
time". We're reaching out
to reclaim you! Don't miss this opportunity to
celebrate our sisterhood in Christ and create new friendships.
Visit the Women's Ministry table near the Bellevue and
Montgomery entrances to sign up and get more
information.
HOLY WEEK
REMINDER
As we enter Holy Week, we are asking
everyone to choose the Fast that challenged you most during
Lent and make it a part of your Fast during Holy
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PASTOR
FRANK SELECTED TO SERVE ON NEW STATEWIDE ACCESS TO JUSTICE
COMMISSION CREATED BY TENNESSEE SUPREME
COURT
On
Friday, April 3, 2009, the Tennessee Supreme Court announced
the creation of a new statewide Access to Justice Commission
to help address the growing civil legal needs crisis in
Tennessee. The ten-member Commission is chaired by Margaret
Behm, a Nashville lawyer with Dodson Parker Behm &
Caparella, PC who has been a leader in the legal community in
Tennessee. She is joined by Dean Douglas A. Blaze of the
University of Tennessee College of Law; Kathryn Reed Edge of
the law firm of Miller & Martin PLLC; Francis S. Guess,
executive vice-president of The Danner Company; George T.
“Buck” Lewis of the Law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman,
Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC; A. Gregory Ramos of the law firm
of North, Pursell, Ramos & Jameson, PLC; D. Billye Sanders
of the law firm of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP;
Maura Abeln Smith, senior vice-president and corporate
secretary of International Paper; Dr. Frank Anthony Thomas,
Senior Servant of the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
in Memphis; and Bill Young of Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Tennessee. Click here to read more information.
Calling all
Golfers
It’s that time of year again! The 2009 Annual Operation
Feed Charity Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, May
7th at Wedgewood Golfers’ Club at 5206 Tournament
Dr. in Olive Branch, MS. Lunch will be served from
11:00AM – 12:45PM, the range opens at
12:00PM and the Shotgun Start begins
at 1:00PM. This year the sign-up form is web based.
Click here for additional information and
to sign up. Come join us for a fun day of golf, good food and
great prizes. The children will thank
you.
BLESSING BOXES
“Blessing
Boxes” is a national project involving Disciples Women who
collect loose change to support both at home and overseas
missions. We are asking the women of THE BLVD to support this
effort by saving your loose change to fill up of the Blessing
Boxes. You can pick up a Blessing Box from MJ Cooper in the
CIC on Sundays following worship service or during the week
(Monday – Wednesday) at the Security Desk after 5:30PM. Once
your box is full, please turn in all collected monies to MJ
Cooper. Deadline for receiving all donations is Sunday, May
3rd.
NAMED SCHOLARSHIP
DONORS
The deadline
for all Named Scholarship funds is Thursday, April
30th. Please obtain an information packet from the
CIC Desk. Click here or contact Pastor
Neko
Sharkey at
901-272-5638 for additional
information.
GREETERS
MINISTRY ATLANTA TRIP
The MBCC Greeters Ministry is sponsoring a trip to the
Atlanta Aquarium on June 27 – 28. Anyone interested in making
this trip with the Greeters should contact Charlesetta Gipson with TRAVEL EAZE or Elfreda
Bledsoe at
901.210.8381.
DAVE RAMSEY
VIDEO TELECONFERENCE “TOWN HALL FOR
HOPE”
Tired of hearing the fear, doom and gloom that’s
filling the airwaves about the economy? Are you unclear about
where the economy is heading and what you need to be doing
right now? Then the “Town Hall for Hope” video teleconference
is for you. The Town Hall for Hope is a FREE nationwide video
teleconference conducted by Dave Ramsey, TV host of the Dave
Ramsey Show and best selling author of “The Total Money
Makeover.” This conference will be held at THE BLVD on
Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00PM. The conference will
also be seen via telecast by thousands of people in locations
throughout the country. Dave Ramsey will share with the
audience information about the financial crisis, current
economic conditions, your money matters, what you can do now
to begin to rekindle your hope and security and share with us
how we can stand together to re-ignite the fire of hope which
is in Christ our Lord. This event is FREE but
registration is required. Register online or call 901.272.5650 to register by phone. For
additional information contact Bettye Boone.
MBCC
FINANCIAL UNIVERSITY CLASS
REGISTRATION
Need help with managing your finances? Want to know
where to place your money to keep it safe? Not sure how to
handle bill collectors? If your answer is “yes” to any of
these questions, then you are invited to join others as they
attend MBCC Financial U. Classes will meet on Saturdays from
9:00AM – 12:00PM in 05A. The schedule is as
follows:
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Saturday, March 21-----------------------------------
Managing Your Finances 101
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Saturday, March 28---------------------------------
Managing Credit and Debt 102
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Saturday, April 4---------------------------------------------------
Insurance Basics 101
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Saturday, April 11-----------------------------
Savings and Investment Strategies
For class descriptions and registration information,
contact Bettye Boone at
901.272.5650 or you may register online by clicking
here.
MBCC MEN’S GOLF
ASSOCIATON
The MBCC Men’s Golf Association presents its Spring
Tournament on Saturday, May 2nd at Fox Meadows Golf
Course, 3064 Clark Road. Shotgun Start is at
8:30am (Four Men, Best
Ball). The cost is $50 per person, which includes
fees, food and prizes. You may sign up in the bookstore lobby
following today’s worship. The deadline for sign-up is Sunday,
April 26th. For additional information, contact
Rick Bobo at 901.230.2384 or James
Shell at
901.634.7948.
MEN’S
MINISTRY COOK-OFF RESCHEDULED
The Men’s Ministry Cook-Off has been rescheduled for
Sunday, April 26th immediately following the
morning worship service in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5
per person or $20 for a family of four or more persons. Funds
from the cook-off will be used to support the Men’s Ministry
Angel Tree program. Angel Tree provides gifts to 100+ children
whose parents are incarcerated. Come join us for excellent
food and fellowship.
ALEXANDRIA
CARLTON WINS FIRST PLACE IN ESSAY
CONTEST
We are proud to announce that Alexandria Carlton
(daughter of Al and Brenetta Carlton) won first place in the
Freedoms’ Sisters’ essay contest sponsored by The National
Civil Rights Museum. As first place recipient, Alexandria was
awarded a $5,000 savings bond. Congratulations
Alexandria!
MBCC JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to view employment
opportunities within MBCC and our
community. For more information
concerning opportunities with MBCC, please email Eva Anderson, Director of Human Resources or call
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MEMBERS BUSINESS
DIRECTORY AND EXPO COMING
SOON!
Do you have a business you want to let
others know about in the church? Would you be interested in
having your name in the Members Business Directory and/or
participating in a Member Expo at the church? We hope your
answer is “YES” because we are planning to update our Member
Business Directory, host a Member Business Expo and spotlight
Member Businesses in the church. Participation requires you to
provide information about your business and give us feedback
on what we can do to highlight and market your business
products or services to our members. We want THE BLVD family
to support THE BLVD members’ businesses so that they can
continue to thrive. To learn more, contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650. We want to help your
business continue to be successful in these challenging
economic times. Contact us today!
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KROGER/SCHNUCKS CARD: BEGIN LOADING
AGAIN!
It is still critical that you load your
Kroger/Schnucks’ card in order to benefit our children’s/youth
renovation project. If you have not loaded your card lately,
please do so as soon as possible. Don’t have a card? Please
come by the Security Desk on Sunday to pick-up a card or
contact Bettye
Boone at 901.272.5650
during the week at the church to get a card. Your support is
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INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY
ACTIVITIES TEAM
Would you like to become
part of a team that brings life to our Senior Servant’s
vision, “Transforming THE BLVD by reclaiming the family one
person at a time?” If your answer is yes, Pastor NaKeesha
Weston would like to invite you to
join her as part of the Intergenerational Family Activities
Team. This team will serve to bring life to our Senior
Servant’s vision, “Transforming THE BLVD by reclaiming the
family one person at a time. If you are interested in being a
part of this team, please pick up a form in the CIC, complete
it and leave it in the CIC mailbox. For additional
information, contact Pastor Weston
at 901.272.5637.
CHILDREN AND
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The Children and Middle School ministries are offering
some very exciting and innovative activities! Please click here to get a list of all
activities.
PEE-WEE
DISCIPLES
Our “Pee Wee Disciples” nursery (ages 6 weeks to 5
years) is open every Sunday from 7:00AM – 2:00PM, and every
Wednesday from 6:30PM – 8:00PM 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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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
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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.
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 11AM 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
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