11. Although he has encountered some problems, Phillips said, most white church members have accepted him. 12. Allen, a longtime church member and one of its treasurers, had planned to skip church that night. 13. Although the group was not invited, the younger Otwell said a number of church members confided to protesters that the congregation is divided over the new pastor. 14. And church members agree. 15. And church members have begun demanding more. 16. And Otterson said many church members were involved in the bidding process, including the former president of the organizing committee, Tom Welch. 17. And most church members encourage that, thanks to supply ministers, Hill said. 18. And the church members rejected the notion of outside monitors watching how they raise their children. 19. And why, especially, when he has never even been a church member? 20. Anders, who plays guitar and sings, said his church members are proud that their church inspired the song. |