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SIGN UP TODAY!

To sign up for a class, visit our website

at www.theblvd.org and click

the Discipleship tab.

EQUIP201

For New Disciples & Existing Disciples10/13 | 8:30am | Midtown - New Disciples’ Suite After Service| Southwind Campus – Room 103 Learn the essentials for Spiritual Growth that will help you lead, learn, live, and love without limits! (Topics include Prayer, Bible Study, & Personal Devotions)

EQUIP202

For New Disciples & Existing Disciples10/20 | 8:30am | Midtown - New Disciples’ Suite After Service| Southwind Campus – Room 103 Learn the essentials for Spiritual Growth that will help you lead, learn, live, and love without limits! (Topics include Evangelism, Stewardship, & Fasting)

DISCOVER301

Existing Disciples10/27 | 8:30am | Midtown - New Disciples’ Suite After Service| Southwind Campus – Room 103 Discover the importance of the Spiritual Gifts, and which specific gifts God has given you. You will also learn how your spiritual gifts could be used to serve the body!

BAPTISM CLASS

For New Disciples 10/6 & 10/27 | 9:00am | Midtown – FH-01 (Adults) Learn about the importance & meaning of baptism for believers. Completion of (1) Adult/Youth class is necessary to be included in

Baptism service held on 2nd Sundays. Children have to complete intake classes from Nexus Team. To sign up a child please contact the church offices at 901.729.6222.

NEW DISCIPLES’ ORIENTATION

10/26 | 9-11:30am | New Disciples’ Suite (Midtown Campus)Learn about the history, beliefs, vision, and structure of The BLVD. This will also be a time for you to learn about what the church has to offer and the expectations for membership.

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO RECEIVE WEEKLY ENEWS?

Contact Sharon Smith, Ministry Support, at smith.sharon@theblvd.org or 901.272.5617.

I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY BABY DEDICATED?

We have Baby Dedications on 5th Sundays. Contact Sharon Smith, Ministry Support, at smith.sharon@theblvd.org or 901.272.5617, she will email you information on the next dedication.

WHO DO I CONTACT FOR A FACILITY REQUEST?

You may go to www.theblvd.org to complete a Facility Request, click on Resources, then Facility Request, complete the form and submit. If you prefer to speak with a staff person, call our Events Office at 901.729.6222.

HOW DO I GET MY CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY?

Contact Christopher Watson, Director Of Student Ministries, at watson.christopher@theblvd.org.

SOMEONE IS ILL, IN THE HOSPITAL, OR HAS PASSED. WHO DO I CONTACT?

Contact Sharon Smith, Ministry Support, at smith.sharon@theblvd.org or 901.272.5617; or call our Minister On-Call at 901.569.7729.

IF I AM INTERESTED IN COUNSELING, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

Contact Andréa Austin Shipp austin.andrea@theblvd.org 901.272.5632

I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A DVD/CD FROM SUNDAY’S SERVICE?

We sell these items after church in the Midtown Bellevue and Montgomery Lobbies; the Southwind Lobby; as well as, you may contact our Welcome Desk, at 901.729.6222 to place an order.

WHO DO I CONTACT TO VOLUNTEER WITH OUTREACH?

Contact Rev. Johnson at johnson.angele@theblvd.org or 901.272.5603; or Sharon Smith at smith.sharon@theblvd.org or 901.272.5617.

I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACCEPTING CHRIST AND CONNECTING WITH

THE BLVD.

Our Ministers are here to assist you at any of our services and during the week. Contact our Welcome Desk at 901.729.6222 to be connected to a Minister.

HOW DO I OBTAIN TITHING AND OFFERING ENVELOPES?

Contact Deborah Wellington, Accounting Assistant, at wellington.deborah@theblvd.org or 901.272.5611.

WHO DO I CONTACT | AT THE BLVD

nextsteps classesNew to The BLVD and looking for your

NEXT STEP? Check out our next step

classes offered at both locations.

WELCOME | TO THE BLVD LEAD, LEARN, LIVE, AND LOVE | WITHOUT LIMITS

Please send Nexus Ministry information requests or comments to nexus@theblvd.org

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THE BLVD OFFERS | DIGITAL GIVING

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PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES | PRAYER IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR CHANGE

Thank you for worshipping with Mississippi

Boulevard Christian Church, affectionately

known as “The BLVD”. We are a church “Leading,

Learning, Living and Loving without Limits!” We

hope that your experience with us inspires you

to follow the call of Discipleship, as we introduce

you to our community and Jesus Christ. You and

your family are always welcome at the BLVD, we

hope that you will join us as we build the kingdom

of God. Have a blessed day!

JOIN A LIFE GROUP TODAY Please contact Rev. Johnson about being a Life Group Host.

The BLVD cares about you and your family. If you or your family are facing a crisis, your church family is here to

support you. The We Care Ministry responds in times of sickness, bereavement, and during the difficult times in life.

PASTORAL CARE Contact the on-call Minister at 901.729.6222

STUDENTS & DISCIPLETOWN WORSHIP1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays @ Midtown Campus, 10:30 a.m. 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays @ Southwind Campus, 9:00 a.m.

NEXUS TAKEOVER 2nd Sundays @ Midtown Campus, 10:30 a.m. – Noon 2nd Sundays @ Southwind Campus, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Target: All students

NEXUS NIGHT FOR STUDENTSDay: Every Wednesday, excluding major holidays Location: Midtown Campus Only Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Target: All students.

MASE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Days: Mondays through Thursdays, excluding major holidays Location: Midtown Campus Time: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Target: MASE Academy

CUB/BOY SCOUTSDay: Thursdays, excluding major holidays Location: Midtown Campus Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Target: Boys, ages 7 to 17 years

LEADING LADIESDay: 4th Saturdays, excluding major holidays Location: Midtown Campus Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon Target: Teenage Girls For more information send an email to leadingladies@theblvd.org.

MIDWEEK GRAPHIC HERE

THE BLVD | APP

PRAYER CALL WITH PASTOR TURNERWednesdays at 7:14am, 302.202.1110 Access code 319863

MEN’S PRAYER CALL Saturdays at 6am, 712.432.3900 Access code 793158

HOUR OF POWER PRAYER MEETING 9am to 10am

Midtown Campus: 1st, 2nd, & 5th Saturdays, Room 102A

Poston Housing, 60N. Montgomery St.: 4th Saturday, Community Room

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION

Our Midtown Campus offers Sign Language Interpretation during our 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship. For more information, contact Dr. Leo Davis, Jr. at davis.leo@theblvd.org or Audrey Storks at 901.272.5623.

FALL GROUP SERIES

A seven week Bible Study beginning September 7th through October 20th, “Principle of The Path” by Andy Stanley. Do you have questions about where God is calling you? Anxious about who God is calling you to be? Lacking directions? You need the Principle of The Path.

MEN'S COOK-OFF

On Sunday, November 10th, at 12 pm at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Fellowship Hall (Midtown Campus). Come sample great cuisine from 50 men competing in various categories. Tickets are only $10, and all proceeds will go to the Blvd Giving Tree.

WOMEN'S CHORUS REHEARSAL

Ladies, join us for choir rehearsal on October 8th and 10th at 6:30 pm in the Choir Room.

GIVING TREE

The Blvd Giving Tree is gearing up for another year of Giving to children in Memphis. Consider making a donation AND volunteering to spread the Love of Christ during the holiday season. Donations can be made online or placed in red envelopes in the pews starting October 13th.

ROOM IN THE INN

BLVD, mark your calendars and begin planning to serve at Room in The Inn! We will open our doors for 15 homeless guests, and offer a meal and a bed, starting Friday, November 1st. All Ministries, Life Groups, Sororities, Fraternities, friends, and families are welcome to serve. For more information or to sign up, contact Rev. Johnson at 901-272-5603 or johnson.angele@theblvd.org.

HALLELUJAH FEST

Help provide a fun safe space for children on Halloween! We are asking members to either donate candy and leave them at the front desk of either campus or sign up to distribute candy to children. Interested in volunteering? Email austin.andrea@theblvd.org

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Make plans to attend "A BLVD Christmas" featuring Grammy Award Nominee LEDISI and the Mississippi Boulevard Sanctuary Chorus and Orchestra Friday, December 6, 2019 7:30 p.m.

General Admission is FREE. $50 VIP tickets. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Giving Tree. Visit theblvd.org for event details, or call (901) 729-6222.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please see Anthony Coleman after service (Midtown) or call (901) 598-0772.

DRIVE THRU FLU CLINIC

Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN and Walgreens are partnering with us on October 5th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at our Southwind Campus, offering a Drive Thru Flu Clinic to administer Flu Shots to Blue Cross Blue Shield members, as well as those with other insurance companies and uninsured. During this event, we will be set up at our Southwind Campus Parking Lot so individuals can drive up and receive their flu shot without getting out of their car. We also will have the Sheriff's Department and Health Department help with drug take back and opioid education.