Dear Church Servant:

On Sunday, we had a memorable day as we acknowledged and celebrated as a family our 87^th church birthday (Founders’ Day) and our newly elected President of United States of America, Barack Obama. We had a special duet dance, songs like “Never Would Have Made It” by Marvin Sapp; and our awesome Banners graced our sanctuary aisles with honor to our God.

Our Founders’ Day worship service was a historical moment to celebrate the Founders of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, and our ancestors’ love and sacrifices that laid the foundation for us to achieve greatness today. God kept His promise to His servant David, our ancestors and founders. Blessed be the Name of the Lord God who brought us out of slave ships with chains on our bodies and lifted us so everybody would have to get up and look at the intelligence, the smarts, and the integrity of Barack Hussein Obama, the 44^th President Elect of United States of America. It had to be God. I thanked God for His faithfulness and the new reality we have walked into. Please continue to pray for our President Elect as he transitions into the White House, yes, the White House, to God Be The Glory.

“DECISION 2008: IN ______ WE TRUST”

It is my prayer that this 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 10:00AM as we continue our “Decision 2008: In ___ We Trust” series.

MBCC FINANCIAL U

This week is the third class, but the second session of “Managing Your Finances” from 9:00AM to 12 Noon in Room 05A. If you missed the first session, this is your opportunity to take this class. Our Financial “U” University is offered to our members and the community. Our classes will assist participants in understanding, improving and managing their finances (click here to read some of the attendee’s feedback). We are excited about what God is doing to help MBCC manage during these very critical economic times and want to share how our members and others can do the same. You may sign up for classes by clicking here, by emailing Bettye Boone, or calling 901.272.5650 for additional information. For course descriptions, locations and other pertinent information, please click here.

MIDWEEK SERVICES

“MBCC: the family that preys prays together” is our present series. This series has been planned just for us as we continue to face the financial challenges of our economy. Come to Midweek services, release the daily tasks of life as you worship God, and study His word. See you on Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM in the MLK Seminar Room to hear what God has to say to us through this series.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT – “GREAT JOY”

Donnie McClurkin, the Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-winner gospel singer will be our Christmas Concert guest artist on December 14, 2008 at 4:00PM. In addition, you do not want to miss our phenomenal choirs and the orchestra who will open our concert. Our concert will have Sign Language interpretation. Tickets are going FAST; do not be caught without a ticket. This Christmas Concert will be seen in the Sanctuary only. Tickets may be purchased at the Church after services on Sundays and Wednesdays; Monday through Thursday, 9:00AM to 8:00PM; Friday, 9:00AM to 6:00PM; and Saturdays, 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Tickets are $20.00 each until Sunday, December 7^th and $25.00 each the week of the concert. Click here to view more information.

As our excitement continues to build for the anticipated, awesome performance of Donnie McClurkin, let us not forget our very special cause this year – supporting Sickle Cell Disease foundations. Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that primarily affects African-Americans. Come prepared on Sunday, November 23^rd to participate in our Sickle Cell Sunday Awareness event in support of those foundations and organizations that help save the lives of sickle cell patients and provide hope and support for their families.

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 through November 16^th. We also encourage you to pray for 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.

BABY DEDICATION

The next Baby Dedication for infants and toddlers up to age 24 months will be held on Sunday, November 30^th during 10:00AM worship service. Sign-up forms are available in the CIC. Complete and leave the form in the CIC mailbox. The deadline for all submissions is Sunday, November 16^th.

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.

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? See Bettye Boone today near the bookstore for registration information. Seating is limited. 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

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.

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

If you've recently moved, changed your address, phone number or email address we want to hear from you! Click here to complete a short online form to update your information.