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SPIRITUAL LIFE

NEWS AND EVENTS
STEWARDSHIP
NEXT GENERATION

CARE AND PRAYER
MEDIA
MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
 


Dear Fellow Servant,

I have received quite a few notes, Facebook posts and emails about our Easter Sunday message. Didn’t God work some things out on Sunday? Aren’t you glad that some things are not microwavable? What a wonderful way to bring an end to our 40 Days of Love Sermon Series. God’s love is the greatest love of all! It was an extended series I know, but like the message on Sunday, some things just take time.

This Sunday I am going to talk to you about fishing. When was the last time you went fishing? Did you catch anything? Whether you did or didn’t I have some tips directly from the Word to make you an absolutely great fisher!

We are two weeks away from the first performance of Umoja 2010. I’m excited. Are you? Part of the cast appeared on Live @ 9 this morning and they did a terrific job! Side note: Those dancers and drummers have to be in good shape to perform like that. They are probably exercising and eating right. If the drums and the dance don’t elevate you to Catch the Spirit, then surely the all-new storylines, costumes and music will.

Umoja is in the air around THE BLVD. The creative team has done an excellent job with setting the atmosphere. On April 18 we are encouraging the congregation to show support for Umoja by wearing your Umoja gear. It can be old, new or borrowed. If you don’t have any and want to purchase, the new shipment is in. I took a peek at the new promotional material in the bookstore. I believe this will be a sellout year for our shirts, bags, backpacks, caps and other pieces. Beat the crowd and get your gear early. On the 25th we are going all out with African attire at THE BLVD Midtown. If you have never seen it, it almost looks like the wedding scene from Coming to America! It’s fun and it’s become a tradition at Midtown.

I also want to mention that there will be a brief update meeting this Sunday immediately following worship service for teachers and administrators regarding the Umoja matinee. If you were in the initial meeting I held in February along with Pastor Nakeesha Weston, please plan to attend.

That’s it for this week. As always I encourage you to bring or invite someone you love to church with you on Sunday. There is no greater expression of love, one for another, than sharing the Good News of Christ. Don’t forget to tune in weekly to our 15 Minutes of Faith program on 95.7 Hallelujah FM. If you miss it, you can hear the replay weekly. And finally, please become a partner with us via our Facebook Fanpage where we update regularly with the great things happening at THE BLVD.

See you Sunday!

  
DR. FRANK A. THOMAS Senior Servant
 

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GOD’S THREE HUNDRED: MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

The Men’s Bible Study, God’s 300 meets each Sunday at 8:30am in the 2nd floor conference room, across from the MLK Seminar Room. Contact Minister Christopher Watson for more information at 901.272.5606.

 

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.

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UMOJA 2010 IS LIVE AT THE BLVD

Today is a great day to get your Umoja tickets. The celebrated production of the Broadway-styled stage play, Umoja, is back at THE BLVD April 23-25. Tickets are only $10 for a limited time. Get your Umoja 2010 tickets Sunday immediately following worship service at Midtown in the Bellevue Lobby, Montgomery Lobby and the Bookstore. Tickets are available at the East campus in the main lobby. Tickets are also available during normal business hours all week at the Midtown campus. For tickets call 901.729.6222. Show times: Friday, April 23 – 7pm. Saturday, April 24 – 6pm. Sunday, April 25 – 4pm. Click here for additional information.

 

UMOJA MATINEE UPDATE

Thank you to all of the teachers and administrators who attended the Umoja matinee meeting on February 21 at THE BLVD Midtown. We have information to share with you on Sunday, April 11 about the matinee. If you are a teacher or administrator, please stay for a brief meeting with Pastor Nakeesha Weston Sunday immediately following worship in the sanctuary.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH NETWORK

Congregational Health Network is comprised of Methodist Health Network and THE BLVD. The two have partnered to provide information and care to persons who require additional support upon leaving the hospital. Learn more about this program by visiting the Methodist Health Network Table in the Montgomery Lobby following Sunday Worship or email Sheila Easterling-Smith or call 901-516-5617.

 

2010 ANNUAL OPERATION FEED CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

Golfers, it’s time for the 2010 Annual Operation Feed Charity Golf Classic. This year’s Golf Classic will be held at The Club North Creek, 8779 North Creek Blvd., Southaven, MS on Thursday, May 6. Lunch is 11:00am – 12:45pm. The range opens at 12:00pm and Shotgun start is 1:00pm. Mark your calendars for a great time, for a great cause. For additional information, contact Glenn Hill at 901-485-4213. Registration forms are available in the Midtown CIC or online.

 

NCBW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW), Inc., Memphis Chapter Scholarship Program is accepting applications. Interested ladies may pick up an application in the CIC. April 30 is the deadline for applications. For additional questions or assistance, please call 901.831.8739.

 

THE BLVD MIDTOWN TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY

Great things are happening at THE BLVD, come and see! Please help us spread the gospel by volunteering to be a part of THE BLVD Midtown Transportation Ministry. If you enjoy people, want to evangelize and have a valid driver’s license, this is the perfect ministry for your service. Help us reach others by volunteering today. For additional information, contact Minister Christopher Watson at 901.481.8908.

 

2010 DISCIPLES WOMEN QUADRENNIAL ASSEMBLY

2010 Disciples Women Quadrennial meets in Greensboro, NC, June 23 through June 27. Our own Reverend Sheilah Easterling-Smith and Minister Darnita Brassel are Presenters. Registration is $400. Click here to download application.

 

CONGRATULATIONS BRIA SANDERS

Congratulations to Bria Sanders, who will be featured in ESPN’s ESPN GIRL Magazine, Spring Issue. Bria is among 8 young female athletes who made the honor Golf Tour, to starting the Bria Sanders Foundation, to winning the Tennessee West District. Congratulations Bria!

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LOVE PROJECTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

The High School and Young Adult Ministry has adopted a Love Project, Health Kits for Haiti. Please obtain a Health Kits for Haiti packet, complete with instructions and deadlines from THE BLVD Midtown CIC, THE BLVD East Lobby or online.

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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 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 NEW stories of interest.

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RADIO BROADCASTS

Our Sunday Broadcast is at 10:30am on WDIA 1070 AM, and our Wednesday Broadcast is at 6:00pm on WHAL 95.7 Hallelujah FM.

 

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You can purchase CDs and DVDs 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!

 

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