The church has also sponsored civil rights events.

Additionally, the church has sponsored the digging of water wells in underdeveloped countries.

Local gyms, schools, and churches may sponsor a regular fitness group.

"The church is sponsoring a dance this Friday evening for the youth group."

But the pastor says that the church will not sponsor the choir unless they continue to use their reverent, traditional style.

Most churches sponsor revival meetings once or twice a year.

Ms. Lewis was among 500 guests at the banquet, which the church has been sponsoring for 20 years.

Those organizations and their affiliated churches have sponsored several improper events, the complaint says.

The church sponsored his music studies, but family circumstances prevented him proceeding to college, and he had to take a position as a pupil-teacher.

In addition to worship services, the church sponsors a number of outreach programs for nearby residents.