A Fellow Pilgrim

February 16th, 2009 |

For most of us, it is difficult to get our head around what is going on in our nation’s capital as politicians debate, decide, and then defend their actions concerning how to “fix” our economy.  There is plenty of tongue wagging and finger pointing to go around, and everyone agrees mistakes have been made.  I assure you that during these tough economic times, we will continue to be good stewards of what you give to the Lord via the church.  However, we must not simply maintain ministries during these days.  The time is short, His return is near, and the darkness is thick.  We must continue to have an ever-expanding vision for our ongoing mission and the ongoing need to give to missions.  At DHBC, 10% of all undesignated giving is sent to Southern Baptist causes via the Mississippi Baptist Convention, while 2% is given to our local association, which is the X-tended Mission Network.  That means an average of $15,000 goes out of here to impact missions at home and around the world each month.  In addition to this, we have set aside $15,000 in t his year’s budget for special mission projects from our church.  Also, you will find on your offering envelopes a special line labeled Mission Offering.  All of this money is divided among four special causes that have been near and dear to most Mississippi Baptists for years.  Of that special line item  

 

…50% goes to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

…25% goes to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions  

…12.5% goes to the Margaret Lackey Offering for state missions  

…12.5% goes to the Baptist Children’s Village

 

If you prefer, you can designate any or all of your mission offering to one of these four causes.  Together we will not only weather these tough economic times, but sail on toward making Jesus known here and abroad.