But appreciation gained the upper hand, and the congregation gave rousing applause after the final hallelujah.

By 1793, the congregation had difficulty paying rent and gave up its leased space.

The overall congregation, however, gave him standing ovations.

The congregation gave the four a round of applause as they left the church.

As she was escorted into the sanctuary, the congregation rose and gave her a standing ovation.

In this interim year the congregation gave 122% of the annual budget.

For this the congregation gives their blessings to the couple.

And yesterday, its pastor and congregation gave him a ringing endorsement.

The concert on Tuesday featured the same active response from the audience that many black congregations traditionally give to their preachers.

They also recalled how the congregation gave them their first Christmas tree when they found a real home.