Prologue

First Reformed Church of Manchester
Internal Church Memo: Island Discovery
To: All High Council Members
From: Archbishop Harley, Internal Security Division

My Dear Brothers In The Lord,

As you have no doubt heard by now, Dr. Harold Smathers, one of our most famous missionaries, has discovered a small uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean, when his sailing vessel crashed there two weeks ago.

Dr. Smathers believes that a document found on this island is vital to the security and continuance of our church. After reading the document, which he sent me through our embassy dispatch in Hawaii, I tend to agree with him.

You all know of the many exploits attributed to St. Jordan over the last 1,000 years. This document contains what I believe is the genesis of both St. Jordan and our church. If this document is real, and I believe it is, then we have some serious thinking to do and much work to accomplish in the next six months before we celebrate the return of our Lord, at the end of our promised 1,000 years of peace since the Rapture.

I personally find the information contained in this document to be both faith shattering and strengthening at the same time. I am at a loss and can not make further decisions without the input of you, the leaders of my faith.

At next week's council meeting we will be discussing the ramifications this document has on our church's future. Enclosed is a copy of the manuscript for your immediate reading.

Yours forever in God,

Archbishop Harley