The church lost about 40% of its members from 1975 to 1980.

The church has also lost much of its political influence.

Under Soviet power the church lost its significance for most people.

The Church never lost an opportunity to take gifts from her children.

A few months ago, the church lost that leading position for the first time, dropping to second place behind the army.

By a fire in 1851 the church lost its function, since then the building served as a restaurant.

The Evangelical church lost its independence once again in 1975.

The Church and our nation have lost an outstanding spiritual leader.

But the church lost its congregation in 1964 and has been vacant since.

And the church and the schools have lost their power.