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MISSISSIPPI BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Dear Fellow Servant,

The other day in a meeting one of my staff members introduced me to a phrase that has stayed on my mind. He said that he was going through a study that states “miracles are for unbelievers.” At first hearing the idea of putting “miracles” and “unbelievers” in the same sentence can be uncomfortable but as this staff member explained, the miracles performed in the Bible were performed to prove the power of God. When you are a believer, miracles are nice but not necessary because you have faith. I said all of that to say this: I have the faith. Faith can move mountains. Surely it can fill Mississippi Boulevard’s sanctuary this Sunday as we celebrate Holidays at THE BLVD. Tickets are still available through the concert and at the same low price of $20. We did not increase ticket prices. We want you here.

In preparation for this great event Sunday, December 13 at 4pm, we are having an abbreviated service at THE BLVD Midtown. In addition, THE BLVD East will hold worship service at the beautiful Memphis Hilton East located at 936 Ridge Lake Blvd this Sunday, December 13. For those of you who may not know, it’s the tall round mirrored hotel off of I-240 East. The worship service is in the Southeast Ballroom located on the lower level.

Sunday’s message will be about love. This love is not based in the emotional sense that normally is associated with love. This love is in action. Love that moves you to be more, give more, do more than you would if you did not know love. Come and worship with us Sunday at either location. Don’t forget to share your stories with us on the wall in the sanctuary at our Midtown campus. We want to know how you are Entering the Story this Christmas and sharing love with others. No deed is to great or too small. I can’t wait to hear them all.

See you Sunday!

DR. FRANK A. THOMAS Senior Servant

SPIRITUAL LIFE |

PRAYER REQUESTS

THE BLVD Prayer Ministries would like to partner with you in prayer. You may share you prayer request with us by placing them in the Prayer Box 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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HOLIDAY CLOSING

In observance of the Christmas holidays, THE BLVD offices will be closed Monday, December 21^st through Friday, December 25^th. All scheduled meetings, Bible Study classes, etc. are cancelled. The offices will reopen on Monday, December 28^th.

THE BLVD EAST AT THE HILTON

On Sunday, December 13^th, THE BLVD East will hold its worship service at the Hilton Memphis Hotel. The Hilton is located at 939 Ridge Lake Boulevard in East Memphis. Please tell your family and friends and make plans to join us in worship at the Hilton Memphis Hotel.

MEN’S MINISTRY ANGEL TREE PROJECT

THE BLVD Men’s Ministry is asking all BLVD men to donate $25 to the Angel Tree project, which helps provide Christmas gifts for children with one or both parents incarcerated. Stop by the Men’s Ministry table in the Montgomery lobby following Sunday worship to get additional information and to make a donation.

2009 DOVE TREE A SUCCESS!

Thanks to members of THE BLVD family, the 2009 Dove Tree effort was a tremendous success! All 147 Doves have been adopted. Your willingness to "enter the story" and give generously will ensure that the children of Hope House, their parents and siblings will receive gifts. You have blessed many family units this Christmas. If you are interested in assisting with the coordination of the 2010 Dove Tree effort, please contact Pastor Law at 901.272.5603. The Chosen Vessels Women's Ministry thanks each of you for your kind support!

ZUMBA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

As you plan your 2010 fitness goals, consider Zumba! The Latin-infused dance moves provide an excellent and fun work out. Classes are held each Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall from 6:00PM – 7:00PM. The last class for 2009 will be held on Tuesday, December 15^th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 5^th at 6:00PM. Here's to a fabulously fit 2010!

FUN ACTIVE SPORTS TOGETHER @ THE BLVD

Pastor Frank is an avid believer that the faith journey is prosperity for the soul and good health is prosperity for the body (“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in good health, even as thy soul prospereth” - 3 John 2). Many have heard and prospered from Pastor Frank's message; we have lost weight, we feel good, look good and are on fewer medications. There are testimonies all over the church about how exercise and diet has changed lives of whole families. We want to create a ministry that can add to Pastor Frank's teaching through our Family Life Center (FLC). We need your help to develop a family recreational ministry called Fun Active Sports Together (FAST). Please fill out the brief survey connected to this message. Thank you so very much, we can prosper together as a family and live in good health while having a boatload of fun. Please help us by participating in this survey by Dec 28, 2009. Click here to complete short survey.

MBCC MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLAN

MBCC has an emergency response system for medical emergencies. For medical help, alert the nearest usher immediately. The usher will activate the emergency response system and a licensed health care provider will assist. All 911 calls should be initiated by a member of the Medical Response Team.

STEWARDSHIP|

KROGER CARD: GET IT TODAY!

As the holidays are rapidly approaching, please remember to load your Kroger Gift Card. Each time you load your card, the church receives 5% of amount loaded, which will help fund THE BLVD ministries. If you need a new card, stop by the CIC today and secure a new card from Bettye Boone. For additional information, contact Bettye Boone at 901.272.5650. WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU!

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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY

Bible Study classes for all middle and high school students are in session from 8:30AM – 9:45AM every Sunday. We are currently studying Rites of Passage Curriculums, which is a requirement for all BLVD Midtown middle and high school students. Please attend as we strive to achieve excellence for the whole family.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

The Children's Ministry (Discipletown & Middle School) is currently offering several opportunities to unleash your passion to serve and change the life of a child! Please contact Pastor Weston at 901.272.5631.

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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 interest.

MEDIA |

RADIO BROADCASTS

Every Sunday morning, you can listen to us on WLOK (1340 AM) at 8AM and WDIA (1070 AM) at 10:30AM.

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 11:00AM 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)

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