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Dear Fellow Servant, Is it just me or are merchandisers setting up the
Christmas decorations earlier and earlier each year? It used to be that
Thanksgiving was the marker. Now it appears that
before the leaves hit the ground, there are aisles of lights,
trees, gift wrap and “reindeer games”. If you think the early
start on Christmas advertising is for your good, you are
mistaken. It is
clearly so that merchandisers have more time to make more
money. It is sad
that the one day we have set aside as a holy day to celebrate
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ has been wrapped in a bow
and sold on the shelf to the highest bidder. What’s sadder is that
we, the public, fund this move away from Christ in
Christmas. If we fund it, we also have the power to change
it. What if we
decided that this Christmas we were going to move in the other
direction? What
if we made a stand and said this year we would honor the birth
of Christ with a commitment to worship fully, spend less, give
more, and love all including the least among us? This is the premise of
Advent Conspiracy which is an opportunity to declare to the
world that God has given us the greatest Gift and that the
Gift is at the center of our
celebration. I am asking each of you, as you prepare to fight
the crowds at ungodly hours with lists of gifts to buy for
people in your circle who may or may not appreciate what you
are doing, to step back and consider paying it
forward. When we step back and beyond our circle to assist
others who don’t have the resources necessary for healthy
living, we move closer to fulfilling our duty as
Christians.
Christ was rich but He became poor to love the poor,
the forgotten, the overlooked and the
sick. This Sunday, November 15, we honor our veterans
who have given of themselves to protect and serve this
country. Whether
you are personally connected to a veteran or not you should
come and celebrate the day with us and simply say “thank you”
to any veteran you see along the way. The following Sunday, November 23, is Hope Sunday. We will recognize and
support the work of Hope House Daycare, our feature charity
for this year’s Holidays at THE BLVD
concert. To learn
more about this wonderful organization please visit the
website at www.hopehousedaycare.org. Then
come and share in this great story of
love. It’s time for us to take back the Christmas season
and pay it forward with the love and joy that it was designed
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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. CARE GROUP
MINISTRY SESSIONS The
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE
REPORT The
2009 Nominating Committee Report is available in the Church
Information Center (CIC). THE BLVD
EAST THE
BLVD East with its dynamic, inspirational, intellectually
stimulating and a contemporary worship asks that you Invite
friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances to
join us on Sundays at 8:30AM for worship. Click here to download an information
form. If you would like to serve at THE
BLVD East, complete the Servant Opportunities form
and place it in the offering tray. AARP DRIVER SAFETY
CLASS AARP
is providing a two–day Driver Safety class at THE BLVD for
persons 55 years and older on Thursday, November
19th and Friday, November 20th, 8:30AM –
12:30PM each day. This class qualifies you for a discount on
your automobile insurance for the next three years. For
additional information and sign-up opportunities, stop by the
AARP table in the Montgomery lobby following Sunday’s worship
service or you may click here for information on other
Driver Safety Education classes. GREETERS
MEETING THE
BLVD Greeters meeting is scheduled for November
21st at 12:00PM in Room 07A. 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. WOMEN’S MINISTRY DOVE
TREE PROJECT THE
BLVD Chosen Vessels Women’s Ministry is supporting this year’s
Dove Tree Christmas Outreach project. Dove Tree provides
Christmas gifts for children and families of Hope House
Daycare, a center for children affected by HIV/AIDS. Doves may
be adopted beginning Sunday, November 8th from the
Dove Tree located in the CIC. All gifts must be returned by
Sunday, December 6th. For additional information,
contact Pastor Virzola Law at
901.272.5603. BABY
DEDICATION The
next BLVD Midtown Baby Dedication for infants and toddlers up
to age 24 months is scheduled for Sunday, November
29th. The
deadline for registration is Sunday, November
15th. Registration forms are available in the
CIC. You may also register
online. 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. PITTS MURDOCK COVENANT
CEREMONY Minister
Jeffrey Allen Murdock, Jr. & Pastor R. Janae Pitts-Murdock
cordially invite you to share in a post-nuptial covenant
ceremony and reception in celebration of their union and their
new life together. The covenant ceremony will take place in
the sanctuary of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
Midtown after the conclusion of the morning worship service
with a reception following in the fellowship hall from 1:00PM
– 2:30PM. Click here for registry information and more
details about wedding events. DECORATE
THE BLVD We
need creative volunteer servants to assist in decorating THE
BLVD Midtown for the holiday season. We will decorate the
sanctuary, vestibule, lobby and other areas of the building.
We will decorate Monday, November 30th through
Friday, December 4th from 9:00AM – 5:00PM. You are
welcome to serve anytime between these days/hours. Lunch will
be provided each day. Please sign up at the Receptionist Desk
in the Montgomery lobby and join us as we bring in the holiday
season at THE BLVD. BLVD MEMBERS RECEIVE MEN
OF EXCELLENCE AWARD THE
BLVD celebrates with the following servants who will be
honored during the Men of Excellence Awards Reception, Friday,
November 20th. This event is hosted by Jason Smith, Director of
Whitehaven Community Center, Dr. Darryl Tukufu, Vice
President of Academic Affairs for Crichton College, Alonzo Weaver, Vice
President of Customer Operations, MLGW and Shep Wilbun, former
Juvenile Court Clerk and Shelby County Election
Commissioner. We congratulate you and bless you as you
continue this labor of love for the Memphis community and the
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COLLEGE
PREPARATION THE
BLVD Midtown Scholarship Committee and college bound students
invite all high school juniors and seniors to attend our first
2009-2010 College Preparatory meeting. The meeting is
scheduled for Sunday, November 15th at 8:30AM in
the MLK Seminar Room. THE BLVD Scholarship Committee and a
recruiting specialist will be on hand to provide vital
information. Contact Pastor Neko at
901.272.5638 for additional information. 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. DISCIPLETOWN AND
OVERCOMER’S VILLAGE Discipletown
and Overcomer’s Village programming has begun its fall
semester! This newly renovated space has fresh and exciting
programming your child will not want to miss! Click here to review the Programming
Schedule. 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
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