Dear Servant:

As we approach the Holiday Season, let us pray for one another and share our blessings. We have an opportunity to start this season of sharing by donating blood this Sunday during Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Sunday. Our blood drive will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 8:00AM to 2:00PM and members are asked to donate blood in support of this debilitating, inherited blood disorder that affects 1 out of every 400 African Americans. African Americans use 65% of donated blood, but donate only 15% of the blood. Blood transfusions are the life line for Sickle Cell patients.

Proceeds from our Christmas Concert will support Sickle Cell Disease organizations. We have selected four organizations to support, Life Blood, Methodist 24-Hour Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Diggs-Kraus Sickle Cell Treatment and Social Services Foundation and Urevbu Foundation. Each organization is making significant strides in their area of emphasis with some of their programs having national and international impact.

On Sunday, each organization will be available to share with you their programs and their needs. We will also begin a “silent auction” of an art piece in which proceeds will benefit these foundations. I ask you to take the time to visit with each organization and to make sure you donate blood to Life Blood because it makes a difference in the life of Sickle Cell patients. Click here for more information about Sickle Cell Disease and the foundations we are supporting.

FREE HEALTH SCREENING AT THE BLVD

Perhaps you have already heard about the Walgreen’s Health Tour bus. If not, the Christian Health Organization (CHO) is pleased to announce that the bus will stop at THE BLVD on Sunday, December 7^th from 8:00AM – 3:00PM. In an effort to promote better health in urban communities across the country, The National Urban League and Walgreen's Take Care Health Tour Bus will visit 22 urban communities across the country as part of an 11-month mobile health campaign.

The bus will provide six free health screenings to anyone who participates. All services take place inside the customized vehicle; include screenings for blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, cholesterol levels, waist circumference and body mass index. Please share this information with your friends, neighbors and coworkers. Click here for more information or flyers are available in our Church Information Center (CIC).

“DECISION 2008: IN ______ WE TRUST”

There are two more Sundays remaining for this sermon series – “Decision 2008: In ___ (you fill in the blank) We Trust”.  It is very important that we know, that we know, "In                        We Trust”. Do not miss this Sunday, as we gather to hear what God has to say. Do not be discouraged by what is happening in the world, but be encouraged because you know that God will take care of you. Remember, we can make it with God’s help, so consult Him in every situation. God loves us and is ever faithful. I continue to encourage you to live by God’s economy rather than the world’s economy. If you have not been living by God’s economy, I believe if you make a decision to do so (pay God 10% in tithes, pay yourself 10% for saving and investing, and live off the remaining 80%), you will have a testimony of how good God is. See you on Sunday.

MIDWEEK SERVICES

Have you noticed that the holidays are the most stressful time of year? Diminishing resources, minimal savings, and unreasonable gift-giving expectations are a recipe for family disaster. The grief of deceased family and friends, and the inexpressible loneliness of this season combined with miscommunication or no communication screams meltdown! Join us for our November Wednesday Night Worship series held each Wednesday at 7:00PM entitled, "The Family that Preys Prays Together" as we journey through various scenes from Tyler Perry's movie, "The Family that Preys". We will discover life-giving principles for healthy family and extended family relationships that will safeguard us against relationship disaster and catastrophe in this season. The final months of the year can be the most rewarding for our relationships if we exercise Kingdom principles offered in Wednesday Night Worship series.   There will no mid-week service on November 26, 2008.  Our next midweek service will be December 3^rd, at 7:00PM in the MLK Seminar Room.

MBCC FINANCIAL U

This week’s class is the second session of “Managing Credit and Debt” 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. We have a link that we continue to update with comments from our attendees: (click here to read some of the attendee’s feedback). If you are looking for a better way to handle your finances, maybe these classes are just for you. 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.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT – “GREAT JOY”

“What do you do when you’ve done all you can do… – STAND”. Donnie McClurkin will be in concert on December 14^th with our phenomenal choir and the orchestra at 4:00PM. If you do not have your ticket, you may be surprised at how few tickets are remaining, get your ticket TODAY. Our concert will have Sign Language interpretation. Tickets are available for 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.

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

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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)

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