If they continued to support the church, he would stay.

The old Protestant parishioners died or moved away until there weren't enough people to support the church.

A total of six pillars support the church from the inside.

He had acted as a preacher and supported the church financially.

The Lutherans were willing to support and attend the new church, but not to become full members.

He continued: "Membership had declined to the point where we could not continue to support the church.

"I have no reason to support the church or to support the victims."

She supported the church with gifts of land, money and her wealth which was typical during this period.

Infinity found itself facing an angry public that supports the church.

One of the most contentious issues was whether the state would support the church financially.