In World Magazine we find an brief article on the decrease in giving during our present economic struggles.

Ministries are still completing the final tally of gifts received at the end of 2009, but Calvin Edwards, who leads a philanthropic advisory firm based in Atlanta, Ga., believes donations for many ministries could fall by 10 percent to 15 percent for the year.

via WORLD Magazine | Less to give | Rusty Leonard | Jan 30, 10.

Like many churches, ours is also experiencing slight decreases in regular donations.  Yet, we can testify to God’s providence.  In the midst of all this, we are able to afford a new, long needed ministry facility!  Not by our wisdom, our strength or our sacrificial hearts–but by the unmerited grace of God.