For people who study this, it would be very hard to accept that there is a Christian church here that dates to the 3rd century.

If I were a Roman soldier in the third century, I certainly wouldn't want my name on it. This would not have been a good career move. In fact, it sounds like the kiss of death.

The church has been promoting youth activities as well as looking into providing a study-assistance program for potential ministers who may come from Japan and have difficulty in communicating with the people here -- language-wise and culturally.

I loved to go in the rain as a kid and study the cloud patterns. As a boy, I used to go outdoors during storms in the middle of the night to check the gauge.

I don't think we're worried about it because once the disparity study is made, it'll prove we need it. It couldn't be any worse than it is now.

There was a sign that said, 'Church for sale' and some of the parishioners were upset.