GuideStone's response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike

September 16, 2008

Dear Friends:

Here at GuideStone all of our hearts and minds are focused during these days on all our churches, associations, entities and in fact our entire Southern Baptist family on the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of the recent hurricanes.

We want to assure you that you not only have our prayers but that we are also standing by you in these days in many tangible ways. As the difficult days unfold before you, we want you to know that we are here to serve you, answer any of your questions and help to alleviate your concerns.

If you have any specific questions related to benefit checks, loan payments, insurance payments, retirement contributions, relief checks or any other concerns, please give us a call at 1-888-98-GUIDE. Our Customer Relations team is standing by to assist you during this time of uncertainty.

GuideStone was founded to help Southern Baptist ministers and families in need. Please know you abide not only in our hearts but in our prayers as well.

Blessings upon you,
O.S. Hawkins
President — Chief Executive Officer