Sentence examples for church serve from inspiring English sources

According to Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest medieval theologians of the West, images in the church serve a threefold purpose: (1) for the instruction of the uneducated in place of books; (2) for illustrating and remembering the mystery of the incarnation; and (3) for awakening the passion of devotion, which is kindled more effectively on the basis of viewing than through hearing.

"How did the local church serve you during your exploitation?" Hearing my question, she laughed out loud.

The Guy Fawkes mask hanging in her shop window, and the sign that directs Scientologists to a number they can call to "blow" (leave the church), serve as giveaways that devout Scientologists aren't the clientele she expects.

"Actions taken against clergy and licensed local pastors during this period, while the Council of Bishops is working on their recommendation to the church, serve only to cause harm".

The Church of Saint Oswald, King and Martyr is a Church of England church serving the village and parish of Oswaldkirk, North Yorkshire, England.

Ayık said the church served as a monument to those who had once been there.

In the nineteenth century, the church served as a stop along the Underground Railroad.

Oyono embraced the teaching of the church, served as a choirboy and helped local missionaries.

The church serves about 1,000 homeless and low-income people each month.

Reverend Church served as Chairman and on the Board of Directors providing leadership, guidance and encouragement.

Paul A. Levengood, president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Historical Society, said a conspicuous church served a political purpose for the British.