Family Focus Historical Tour from page 59 Paul's. He thanked them for the opportunity to come back. "Church members have done a wonderful job of keeping our old building beautiful, and we are so appreciative," said Susan Friedman, chair of the tour event. The build- ing's stained-glass windows with Stars of David are still intact; the iron lions that had flanked the ark now are mounted in the front lobby. Other historic touches, such as chan- deliers, still remain. "We are honored to be in this house of worship that used to be our house of worship," said B'nai Moshe Rabbi Elliot Pachter. After greeting his guests, St. Paul Pastor Eleazar Merriweather told the group, "We are serious about rebuilding our community, the glamour and glitter of Dexter. It is do-able; it is our goal and our mis- sion ... I hope our paths will cross as we go forward!' Of the three buses on the tour, one was devoted to families with chil- dren and teens. "I'm glad I came," said Jenna Sperling, 14, of West Bloomfield. "I feel more connected. I like how this is a church, but there's still B'nai Moshe in Hebrew on the outside and B'nai Moshe stuff like the windows inside." The bus tour also included driving by B'nai Moshe's former home on 10 Mile Road in Oak Park. The con- gregation moved to its current West Bloomfield location in 1992. As it moves forward with its 100-year celebration, other events include a Hungarian dinner on Nov. 14, the Men's Club Man of the Year dinner and Men's Club Shabbat on April 8-9, and Shabbat of the Century and anniversary celebration May 21-22. For more information, call B'nai Moshe, (248) 788-0600. ❑ The Credit Union Perspective By: John Normandeau, President/CEO BestSource Credit Union A Time of Credit Card Crisis John Normandeau, CEO If you're like most Americans, you could open your wallet right now and find more credit cards than cash. Credit cards have become a fast and convenient way to make purchases at the checkout line, at the gas pump and even online. However, this convenience can become a very dangerous trap. With the changes in the economic conditions, many major credit card companies are increasing their interest rates. Even consumers with no history of missing or late payments are seeing this increase. Many believe this increase is to make up for consumers that have defaulted on their credit card balances, however credit card companies are not offering any conclusive answers for the increases. B'nai Moshe members share memories of their former synagogue building on Dexter Avenue in northwest Detroit. Want to get the JN online? Not a print subscriber? Get your issue now! \ IT'S EASY! 41••• . The average credit card has a rate of 14%, but with the increase, some card rates will rise to over 20%. This increase affects card holders' current balances, meaning you will pay more on the purchases you have already made when the new rate goes into effect. • • ••••••• • ••• I. • • EMS MIMII MI IMIMMAlt *MI6 IVIIIrdhn ■ The best course of action is to pay the credit card balance off as soon as possible and discontinue using it. Do not close the card. By leaving the account open, you will keep your overall available credit capacity and reduce your risk of a lower credit score. If you are not in a position to pay it off , give BestSource a call today to see if we can approve you for our low rate VISA Platinum card. You can transfer your exist- ing balance to this card and start saving. Stop in and see us or for more information, visit www.bestsourcecu.org or call 800.666.4500. Improving Members' Financial Lives CREDIT UNION 1.1101.1.01an .111111.11111:11 WPM. ronarof 1.0 ON. Ow ■ FC Get your ePaper subscription today by visiting djn.pressmart.com 1606050 60 October 21 • 2010