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Dear Fellow
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Happy
Mother’s Day to my mother, my wife, all my MBCC mothers and
mothers around the world. There is nothing more precious
in life than a mother and her love. We will have a
special tribute to mothers this Sunday during worship
service. If you can, tell your mother this weekend that
you love her. Love you, Mom! |
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Mother's Day is here,
Bringing joy and pleasures new,
On this special day, Mother dear,
I want to remember
you.
I cannot give you costly gifts,
And I've told you
this before,
No matter what I give to you,
You give
back much, much more.
I'm giving you a pure, sweet rose,
Gathered in the early morn,
This rose you planted in
my heart,
The day that I was born.
In kindly, loving
thoughts of you,
And with the faith you still impart,
The rose I give to you today,
Is the love that's in my
heart.
~Author
Unknown~
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Last Sunday we launched our ALL NEW SUNDAY SERIES
focused on the Six Marks of Discipleship—Daily Prayer, Weekly
Worship, Daily Bible Reading, Service, Spiritual Friendships
and Giving. The
first “Mark” we highlighted was “Giving”. The sermon title was
“Pressed Down, Shaken Together and Running Over” (Luke
6:38).
I asked the congregation to “write down TEN THINGS YOU WANT TO DO
BEFORE YOU DIE”.
If you participated in this exercise, I hope that you
have begun to pray and ask God to manifest those things that
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If you didn’t attend Sunday’s worship
experience, take a few moments to ponder ten things you desire
to do before you take your last breath. The exercise proved to
be a productive one for me. You see, earning a PhD
was one of my desires, and God allowed it to come to
pass.
Please accept my deepest, sincerest
thanks to all of you who prayed and worked with me during this
endeavor, and those who celebrated with me as I graduated last
weekend. Thank you! Thank you! Thank
you!
I’m excited about what God is going to
do during our worship experience on Sunday! So, be sure to bring
your family and friends with you!
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Don’t miss three life-changing worship
experiences with inspirational music and powerful preaching by
Dr. Claude
Alexander Jr. and Dr. Jasmin Sculark at our SPRING FESTIVAL OF
PREACHING, “To Hell and Back”,
May 12th – 14th at 7 p.m. each night. There are many people
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in this
community who are going through hell due to bad relationships,
finances, jobs, schools, war, etc. We need to reach out and
touch as many people as possible so that we can strengthen,
encourage and grow relationships. So, I'm counting on you to
invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to our
Spring Festival of Preaching, May 12th –
14th at 7 p.m. nightly. If you
aren’t currently a part of a Bible class or ministry of THE
BLVD, bring a group of visitors with you to be eligible for a
FREE GIFT!
Check out this video link and send it to
your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to get a sneak
peek of what to expect.http://mbccmemphis.org/audio_video/Revival_Spring08.wmv
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Next Wednesday, May 14, our CALL WAITING series will be
placed “on hold” (no pun intended), as we experience three nights filled
with inspirational music and anointed messages during our Spring Festival of
Preaching. |
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Join us on Wednesday, May 21 at 7
p.m. as we continue this powerful series with “When God Puts You on Hold – Part
1” featuring an anointed message by Pastor Janae
Pitts. MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!!!!
Have you ever felt like
God has put you on HOLD?
You are confident about God’s Will for your life, but
you can’t figure out what’s taking so long. If you feel like God
has you in a ‘holding pattern’, this one is for you! Discover some answers
to this ‘WHY’ question as Pastor Janae teaches, When God Puts
You On Hold.
Attend and you may receive a FREE
GIFT!
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Have a great weekend! I look forward to seeing you
on Sunday!
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Serve Is What I
Do,
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Pastor
Frank |
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DR. FRANK A.
THOMAS Senior
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NEWS AND EVENTS | |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR –
“FINANCIAL FREEDOM II – MOVING BEYOND WHERE YOU
ARE”
Our
second Financial FreedomConference will
be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m.
There will be information and assistance on
getting your credit straight; avoiding foreclosures, savings
and wealth-building tips; avoiding predatory lending
practices; and much more. So mark your calendar and tell your
family and friends. More details will follow in the
coming weeks.
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CHRISTIAN
CHURCH (DOC) 20TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL
CONVOCATION
The 20th biennial meeting of the National Convocation
of the Christian Church (DOC) will convene in Memphis, Tennessee, July 25 – July 28, 2008 at
the Memphis Cook Convention
Center. This year’s event will
feature outstanding music, dynamic preaching, and
opportunities to learn and sharpen your ministry skills. The
Convocation will open with a concert featuring Grammy Award
winning gospel recording artist Kurt Carr. A pre-convocation
institute also will be offered that will provide a range of
workshops and forums for clergy, lay and youth. The four-day
program also includes preaching by Kenneth Robinson, pastor of
St. Andrew African Methodist Episcopal Church in
Memphis
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as well as several outstanding Disciples pastors. To register
and find out more about the upcoming Convocation visit:
www.disciples.org/convo/biennial.htm or call THE BLVD at 901.729.6222. |
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MOTHER’S DAY
ON
PENTECOST
What happens when an extra-early Easter and a
fixed-date national holiday collide? Well, you might end up
with Mother's Day on Pentecost, or Pentecost on Mother's Day,
depending upon your perspective. For Christians,
Pentecost is fifty days after the
Resurrection; ten days after the Ascension. Mother’s Day
became an official national holiday in 1914 as a day "for a
public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of
our country." This year, the fiftieth day after the
Resurrection and the second Sunday in May are on the same day,
May 11, 2008. Which celebration takes precedence? The obvious
answer would be Pentecost. Pentecost marks the coming of the
Holy Spirit after the Ascension and is thought of as the
"birthday" of the church. But who said that the obvious is
easy? On Sunday,
May 11, we will honor mothers, as we celebrate Pentecost
Sunday. Join us
in dressing in red, or some measure of red, to celebrate life
in the church, not just physical birth but spiritual birth
& re-birth! |
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DRIVER
SAFETY CLASS
An AARP Driver Safety class for drivers 50 years or
older is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. at MBCC. The class will be taught in a very relaxed
atmosphere. There
are no tests to pass.
Breaks will be scheduled throughout the class and
refreshments will be available. If you have not taken a driver
safety class within the past three (3) years, you may sign up
for the class by contacting Carlton Adams at 901.489.1653
right away, before the class is filled. |
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MBCC MEMBERS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MBCC Members Kim Collins, Linda Sessoms and Edith
Kelly-Green completed the Nashville Country Music 1/2 Marathon
(CMM) on Saturday, April 26. Collins, Sessoms and
Kelly-Green have been training with Sisters in Motion (SIM)
which include several MBCC members who meet on Saturday
mornings to walk/run at various places around the city. The half
marathon is 13.1 miles run through the city of Nashville. The CMM raises funs
for leukemia and lymphoma. Congratulations
Sisters!! | |
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FUNDRAISING | |
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KROGER/SCHNUCKS’ CARDS – GET THEM
TODAY!!!!
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! We need your
help and support to meet our fundraising goal of $925 per
month through our re-loadable Kroger and Schnucks’ card
program. Thus far
we have been short each month by an average of $500 per
month. We need
those individuals and families in our congregation who shop at
Kroger or Schnucks” to come by our table and get a card to
support MBCC ministries. So come to the
church during the weekday to get a card or see Bettye
Boone on Sunday near the
bookstore to get your card. We can meet our goal
with your help! |
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SUNTRUST “MY CAUSE”
PROMOTION
Guess what? They have done it
again!!!!
SunTrust “My Cause” promotion has been extended through
June 29, 2008. To
date, MBCC has received $17,200 from YOUR EFFORTS in making
Discipletown YOUR CAUSE. Praise GOD! Hallelujah and Thank
You! Now, let’s
shoot for $20,000 from SunTrust. We only need 28
more members to sign-up for a SunTrust checking account
and carry out all the requirements to make our goal a
reality. We know
we can do this so just like the Nike slogan goes, let us “Just
Do it.” | |
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YAM BIBLE STUDY
Attention all Young Adults ages 18-35! Are you looking
for answers in a life filled with so many questions? Come to
the YAM Sunday morning bible study “What the Heck Am I Going
to Do with My Life?” in room 07A. This study is designed to
encourage discussions about the purpose and calling of our
young adult Bible students. It will take the student on a
soul-searching journey that gets to the heart of their
passions, talents, abilities, and life goals. It is never too
late to pursue your life-passion and dreams. For more
information contact Pastor Christopher Michael
Jones at
901.272-5604.
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VIRTUE
Attention all teenage women ages 13-18, the VIRTUE
bible study would like to welcome Ms. Karen Conway, Dean of
Students at Christian Brothers University, to a special
“World Overcomer” session May 15, 2008 in room FH5 @ 6:30
p.m. This special
“World Overcomer” session will feature prominent women in
society who conquered incredible obstacles to succeed in their
various vocations.
If you have any doubts about who you are in Christ
Jesus, plan to attend.
It promises to be “off the hook.” For more information,
contact Pastor Christopher
Jones at jones.christopher@mbccmemphis.org or by phone at 901.726-5604 or Minister
Christopher
Watson
at watson.christopher@mbccmemphis.org. |
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LIFE CHANGERS EMPOWERMENT
WORKSHOP
Attention all youth and youth leaders! If you are
interested in learning how to embrace your call to leadership
in the youth ministry, please attend the first Youth Ministry
Life Changers Empowerment Workshop created to develop
youth leaders for the 21st century youth church.
The purpose of the workshop is to educate and train today’s
youth leaders on how best to meet the needs of youth culture.
The session will begin May 24, 2008 10:00-2:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Minister
Christopher Watson
at 901.481.8908 or email watson.christopher@mbccmemphis.org. |
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CLUB LIVE
If you are between the ages 13-18, the Youth “Refuge”
Ministry invites you to get it poppin’ at CLUB LIVE, Friday,
May 30, 2008 from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Music, live DJ,
poetry, dance contests, food, and much more will be the order
of the evening. The cover charge is $5.00 per person. There
will be security at the door. Friends and other youth
ministries are welcome to attend. For more information contact
Minister Christopher
Watson at watson.christopher@mbccmemphis.org. |
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BETHEL COLLEGE
Bethel
College
has reached out
to Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church to announce it has
launched a new fully-accredited Master of Business
Administration degree for all interested candidates. This
program had two tracks to choose from (Executive and Academic
Practitioner) and can be completed online and on weekends.
This is a 36-hour program with a completion time of 14-18
months. A laptop computer and 80-gig iPod are included upon
admission! For more information contact: Ms. Gina Evans at
877-4Bethel or evansg@bethel-college.edu. |
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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Tired of
trying to figure out the next direction in your life? Need a
career change? A promotion? Or need help finding your
passion/purpose in life? Why not take advantage of
personalized career/educational coaching from a
University
of
Phoenix
enrollment
counselor. University of Phoenix is the largest accredited
private University in North America and offers Associates,
Bachelors, and Masters degrees in Business, HealthCare, IT,
and Criminal Justice, to name a few. We have found our
passion, helping working adults achieve their goals. Let us
help you find yours. For your appointment, call Elnora Dortch
at 901-752-2609 or elnora.dortch@phoenix.edu. |
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WORSHIP FOR
CHILDREN AT THE BLVD
Children in grades 1 – 5 are welcome to participate in
Discipletown the 1st, 3rd, and
4th Sundays from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Children in grades 6 – 8 are welcome to participate in our
Middle School the 1st, 2nd and
3rd Sundays (VOT sings on 4th Sunday;
many of the Middle School children are in that choir.) from 10
a.m. until 12:30 p.m. |
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PEE-WEE
DISCIPLES
Our “Pee Wee Disciples” nursery (ages 6 weeks to 5
years) is open every
Sunday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., and every Wednesday from 6:30
p.m. until 8 p.m. during our Midweek service. The Nursery
is a wonderful environment for your child to learn and grow in
while you enjoy worship service. | |
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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. Visit our website by clicking onto
this link to view our current sick and bereaved list http://www.mbccmemphis.org/files/news.asp. Continue to keep our sick and
bereaved in your thoughts and
prayers. |
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SHARE YOUR STORY
If
you or someone you know has recent news on achievements,
community involvement, or overcoming odds, go to
http://www.mbccmemphis.org/files/contact.asp
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
Every
Sunday morning, you can listen to us on WLOK
(1340 AM) at 8 a.m.; and WDIA (1070 AM) at 10:30
a.m. |
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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. |
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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 to give us your feedback by completing a short
survey at www.mbccsurvey.org You have until 11am Monday morning to
share your comments. Let us hear from you. Click and
comment! |
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Monday
(1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.); Tuesday (2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.);
Wednesday (3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.); Thursday (3:30 p.m. – 7:30
p.m.); Friday (Closed); Saturday (TBD); Sunday (8 a.m. – 10
a.m. and 12 p.m. – 1
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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 on this link
http://www.mbccmemphis.org/files/addressChange.asp
and complete the short online form to receive the latest and
the greatest information from THE BLVD! | |
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