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Published on: 10/30/2008
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At Stevens Creek Community Church in Augusta, Ga., which practices tithing, "you would never know that things are taking a nose dive in terms of the economy," said Dave Willis, a pastor.
"It's part of the DNA here, so we have seen some consistency even in rough times," said Willis, whose church draws an average of 1,300 worshippers each Sunday.
Mahan said there has been no dip in tithing or contributions so far at St. Timothy's.
In fact, he has seen congregants donating more than usual to a small discretionary fund that covers grocery and utility bills for needy members.
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At Stevens Creek Community Church in Augusta, Ga., which practices tithing, "you would never know that things are taking a nose dive in terms of the economy," said Dave Willis, a pastor.
"It's part of the DNA here, so we have seen some consistency even in rough times," said Willis, whose church draws an average of 1,300 worshippers each Sunday.
Mahan said there has been no dip in tithing or contributions so far at St. Timothy's.
In fact, he has seen congregants donating more than usual to a small discretionary fund that covers grocery and utility bills for needy members.