Fall Missions Weekend

This upcoming weekend is our annual Missions Conference. Thanks to so many who are helping out with the banquet and see which of these events you wish to attend.

Friday October 24th - Missions Banquet 7pm-9pm
Saturday October 25th - Men’s Breakfast 7:30am
Sunday October 26th - Morning Services: Special Speaker: Dr. Salem Barghout
Sunday October 26th - Evening Service at 6 PM: Report by Pastor Dave & Doug Carne on their Sudan Trip

Weak Dollar hurts missionaries

If you've been paying attention to the Presidential debates, you may have heard a lot about economics and the falling value of the dollar. Do you find yourself wondering what that has to do with anything? Wonder no more!

"Unlike most U.S. exporters who benefit from a weak dollar that makes their goods cheaper on international markets, our export is our missionaries — who are spending U.S. dollars," Steverson told Baptist Press in November.

The main challenge is the strength of the euro. In 2002, the dollar and the euro were equal. It takes $1.47 to match a euro — a loss of more than 35% in buying power. The cost of everything from saltine crackers to the monthly heating bill has skyrocketed.

In response, missionaries have cut back wherever they can.