Dear Servant:

“DECISION 2008: IN ______ WE TRUST”

Are you ready to experience what God can do for you and your finances? It is my prayer that our new six week sermon series, “Decision 2008: In ___ (you fill in the blank) We Trust”,  will help you make a very important decision in 2008 to choose to live by God’s economy rather than the world’s economy as you navigate and survive through this devastating economic maze. I believe if you decide to live by God’s economy principles (pay God 10% in tithes, pay yourself 10% for saving and investing and live off the remaining 80%), your life will be truly transformed.

Join us and bring a friend this Sunday at 10AM, as our “Decision 2008: In ___ We Trust” sermon series focus will be “A Decision for God’s Intervention”, II Kings 4:14-20. Whether it is the illness of a loved one, turmoil in a relationship, or the impact of economic downturn, each of us will encounter an unexpected circumstance that requires God’s intervention. Often fear, anxiety and impatience influences us to take actions that work against God’s intervention. We will discuss how to position ourselves for God’s Intervention and vote YES for God. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, you do not want to be late miss this sermon.

MBCC FINANCIAL U

MBCC Financial “U” classes for members and the community will begin this Saturday, November 1^st . The first class is on “Managing Your Finances” from 9AM – 12 Noon. I encourage you to participate in our classes if you would like to align and manage your finances God’s way. We will have several classes with step-by-step instructions to assist you in becoming spiritually and financially fit. We are excited about what God is doing to help us manage during these very critical economic times. You may sign up for classes by clicking here or by contacting Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650 for more information. For course descriptions, locations and other pertinent information, please click here.

MIDWEEK SERVICES

Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready? - For our new midweek series – “MBCC: the family that preys prays together”.  We have planned and now we are executing our plan to encourage and rejuvenate you by offering new series that are applicable to today’s economy and circumstances. On Wednesday, November 5^th, we will start our new midweek series; meet me in the MLK Seminar Room at 7PM to hear how a praying family makes it through these challenging economic times.

Do you have children and youth between the ages of 6 and 18 years? If you do, have they been attending our,SPARKS (6 – 12 years) and FLAVA (13-18 years) ? If not please encourage and bring them on Wednesday evenings from 6:30PM – 8:00PM to SPARKS in the Family Life Center, and FLAVA in our Fellowship Hall. Our children are currently learning about “Hurt Words and Help Words” (Colossians 3:8) and our youth are learning about “Decision 2008: A Choice of Life or Death”. Light meals are served.

ELECTION DAY

2008 Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. The polls will be open from 7AM – 7PM. Our votes make us intrinsic parts of this historical election. When we vote, we take a stand to say we are concerned about our families, friends and country. I encourage you not to let this election go by without your vote. For additional information, click here.

HELPING HANDS AND HEARTS

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in our Helping Hands and Hearts Ministry on Saturday. We were able to serve thirty-seven (37) families by cleaning their homes and working in their yards; we were blessed by serving them. Our volunteers consisted of MBCC members and community volunteers, what a blessing it was to have other church(s) and community group(s) to come out and be a part of our ministry outreach – servants together in God’s vineyard. Click here to view some of our photos. If you missed this servant treat, stay tuned for our future outreach projects. 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT - “GREAT JOY”

Have you purchased your ticket? This concert will be an awesome time of praise and worship with the Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-winner gospel Singer Donnie McClurkin and our phenomenal BLVD’s choirs and orchestra on December 14^th at 4PM. Our concert will have Sign Language interpretation. Tickets may be purchased at the Church after services on Sundays and Wednesdays; Monday through Thursday, 9AM – 8PM; Friday, 9AM – 6PM; and Saturdays, 9AM – 3PM. Tickets are $20.00 each until Sunday, December 7^th; and $25.00 each the week of the concert. We anticipate our concert tickets selling out early this year, so you really should buy your tickets TODAY.

With a Servant’s heart,

Pastor Frank

PRAYER TIME: CALLING ALL SERVANTS

All BLVD Servants are encouraged to join us in a season of prayer for the Stewardship Series, October 26^th through November 16^th. We also encourage you to pray for the upcoming presidential election, the economy, and our leaders. The option to fast is available for those who feel the Lord’s leading in that direction. For more information, email Pastor Virzola Law or call 901.272.5603.

GOLDEN FRIEND’S 55-ALIVE: AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The Golden Friends will again sponsor the 55 Alive Mature Driving Course For Seniors on November 6^th and 7^th from 9AM - 1PM at MBCC. Mr. Robert Allen is the AARP instructor. The fee is $10.00 per person to be paid by check or money order, made payable to AARP. You must attend both days (sessions) in order to be awarded a Certificate of Completion, which can be used for auto insurance discounts in most states (check with agent). You may register at the sign-up tables in the lobbies following worship service on Sunday, October 26^th and Sunday, November 2^nd. For additional information, contact Mrs. Emily Jackson at 901.743.3407.

HOW DO YOU WALK THE WALK YOU TALK?

This 8-week study is designed by young adults for young adults. Everyone is waiting to see if you will walk the walk you talk. Find out how to do just that as we take a look at passages from the book of Ephesians. Join us each Sunday morning at 8:30AM in Room 06A. For more information, email Pastor Janae Pitts or call 901.272.5630.

A WOMAN’S TOUCH

The women of THE BLVD are invited to join Pentecostal Missionary Baptist Church Women’s Ministry for a weekend retreat, Oct. 31^st – Nov. 1^st, at Montgomery Bell State Park Inn in Burns, TN. Pastor Janae Pitts and Pastor Virzola Law will serve as conference speakers. Please come join us in an awesome weekend away from home. Get more information at the Women’s Ministry Table in the bookstore lobby or email Pastor Law.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2008: GREAT JOY

Looking for an opportunity to market your business services or organization in a BIG WAY? Then advertise in the MBCC Christmas Concert Program Booklet. More than 5,000 readers will be looking at your business, services or organization. For more information, come by the Church Information Center to pick-up your package, email Bettye Boone, call 901.546.5650 or click here.

MBCC FINANCIAL “U” REGISTRATION

Want a little help to navigate your financial situation and to understand how you can better manage your finances including credit and debt? Then register for the upcoming MBCC Financial University classes starting November 1^st. See Bettye Boone today near the bookstore for registration information. Seating is limited.

MBCC FINANCIAL “U” CLASSES START NOVEMBER 1^ST

MBCC Financial “U” has been established to empower adults, youth and children in the biblical and practical management of their financial resources God way. In order to assist and support members during these very critical economic times, beginning Saturday, November 1^st, we will offer additional classes on financial management (credit, debt, insurance, savings and investing). Please stop by the sign-up table on Sunday. Class size is limited to thirty people on a first-come, first-served basis. Information on Financial “U” is available in the Church Information Center . Please reserve your seat today! For course descriptions, locations and other pertinent information, please click here.

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

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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.

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 at the receptionist's desk.

ORDER TODAY

You may order Pastor Frank’s “The Search For Oz” CDs and/or DVDs preaching series. The preaching series CDs are $40.00 each and DVDs are $45.00 each. Purchase a CD/DVD copy today. Click here for more details.

WEEKLY WORSHIP SURVEY

We need you!!! Share your comments and feedback with our Worship Design team each week concerning your weekly worship experience. Go here after each worship service to give us your feedback by completing a short survey. You have until 11AM Monday morning to share your comments. Let us hear from you. Click and comment!

NEW BOOKSTORE HOURS

Sunday (8AM – 10AM and 12PM – 1PM); Wednesday (3:30PM – 7:30PM)

UPDATE YOUR MEMBER PROFILE

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