CHURCHES FEELING THE PINCH
Nearly 40 percent of US Christian churches saw a drop in offerings from their flock last year, according to a survey on contributions compiled by the group Christianity Today International. One third of the churches surveyed - 32 percent against 14 percent the previous year -- cut expenses between one and 20 percent. Nevertheless, 45 percent of the churches surveyed increased their budget allocated to help people in need. Interesting statistics!