Dear Servant:

Happy Thanksgiving. Joyce and I want to thank you for being a member ofMississippi Boulevard Christian Church. As the Senior Servant, I am charged to feed this congregation and I am only able to feed you because you have chosen to worship at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. Therefore, as we enter into this Holiday Season, let us be thankful for the many blessings that we have received this year; the many challenges that we have experienced that eventually make us stronger; and our church family. If you will be travelling, I pray for traveling mercies for you. I pray that each family will look towards the future that God has planned for them and appreciate the family members that are with them regardless of family situations, each one has a significant purpose in their family and in this world.

It is with great sadness and great joy that I announce to you the home-going of one of my mothers in the ministry, Dr. Ella Mitchell. We are familiar with Dr. Henry and Ella Mitchell because they have been to THE BLVD. many times. Dr. Ella was a pioneer to us all, but especially to women in ministry around the country. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday next week, click here for additional information. Please keep Dr. Henry Mitchell in your prayers.

Ultimately, we grieve with the hope of Christ in our lives. First, God has overcome death in the resurrection of Christ and second, I love the text in John 11:26 where Jesus says, “everyone who lives in me and believes in me shall never die.” Dr. Ella believed and lived in Christ.

“DECISION 2008: IN ______ WE TRUST”

This Sunday, I will give the last sermon for this series – “Decision 2008: In ___ (you fill in the blank) We Trust”. I hope you have received a Word that reaffirms your decision to trust God or that has encouraged you to trust God. When we trust God, He will help us stand in times of adversities, and through this economic maze. The best we can do for ourselves is to rely on God to bring us through all situations that arise in our lives. God is forever faithful to us especially when we are faithful to him, so remember to live by God’s economy rather than the world’s economy. 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%), you will see God’s hands in your life when you need Him the most. Remember God is always on time.

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP

There is no Wednesday Night Worship Service this week November 26^th. See you next week at our Wednesday Night Worship, December 3^rd, at 7:00PM in the MLK Seminar Room as we continue our sermon series entitled, "The Family that Preys Prays Together" 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.

December 10, 2008, Wednesday Night Worship will be our Annual Grief and Healing Service in the Chapel at 7:00PM. If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, I encourage you to attend this service. This service provides a time of remembrance, celebration and hope for the future.

Our Sickle Cell Awareness Sunday was a day of information sharing, testimonies, and responses to a call to give life. I especially want to thank everyone who donated blood to this well deserving cause, you made a difference in the lives of Sickle Cell patient whether you were or were not a match – you made yourself available. Click here to view the results of our blood drive.

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).

Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 6:00PM in the Fellowship Hall. The following items are on the agenda for approval by the congregation: 2009 Annual Church Budget, 2009 Nominating Committee’s Report and proposed amendment to our Constitution & By-Laws. Please click here to read our proposed amendment to our Constitution & By-Laws. We look forward to seeing you at our meeting.

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 purchase 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.

If you have family visiting from out of town, invite them to share with us in service this Sunday, there no better way to fellowship with family than to worship together. If you have family members who do not have a church home, invite them to worship with us this Sunday. We are the MBCC family and we want everyone to know that there is room at our home church-Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. Happy Thanksgiving, see you on Sunday.

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.

ANNUAL GRIEF AND HEALING SERVICE

Join us in our Annual Grief and Healing service as we honor the lives of our deceased loved ones. The celebration will be held in the MBCC Chapel on Wednesday, December 10^th at 7:00PM.

NURSERY’S NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS: CRITICAL!

The MBCC Nursery is in critical need of volunteers to serve during Sunday morning worship service. Without an adequate volunteer base we will not be able to provide quality service for our children; subsequently we may have to turn children away. For additional information, contact Minister Lovie Sanford at 901.272.5631.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The Christian Education Ministry celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday with you. There are no Bible Classes scheduled for Sunday, November 30^th. Students are encouraged to have family Bible study on Sunday morning as an alternative. All classes will resume Monday, December 1^st. For the 2008 – 2009 Christian Education calendar, , click here. For more information contact Pastor Janae Pitts or call 272-5630.

Sunday, December 7^th is New Servant Sunday. We will celebrate every new servant who has joined THE BLVD since January 2008. If you joined THE BLVD in 2008, please meet us on December 7^th at 9:30AM in the Fellowship Hall for pre-celebration instructions and special seating. For more information contact Pastor Janae Pitts or call 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? Then register for the upcoming MBCC Financial University classes starting November 8^th. See Bettye Boone on Sunday 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)

UPDATE YOUR MEMBER PROFILE

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