31.   The magi represented pagan wisdom and the gentiles, whom the early church was trying to embrace.

32.   Throughout the dispute over the record shop, the church tried to stay in the background.

33.   Years ago, the church tried to raise its budget during a fall campaign, as many Protestant churches do.

34.   Pistoni is increasingly concerned about problems such as youth violence and teen pregnancy, and his church is trying to reach out to children.

35.   Browning said the church was trying to maintain its presence here through prayer and sponsorship of local Palestinian schools and hospitals.

36.   Danneels, who testified at the trial, has always denied the church tried to cover up the crimes.

37.   Even in Soviet times, the church always tried to maintain good relations with those in power.

38.   He also said the church must try harder to reach the rich and powerful, not just the poor.

39.   On Sunday, the church tried to reassure its members that it would not tolerate child sex abuse.

40.   On Sunday the church tried to reassure its members that it would not tolerate child sex abuse.