Nancy Van Baren has resigned as our News Editor.  We have been thankful for her faithful contributions to this rubric over the last couple of years and know that she is or will be active in other work concerning the young people of our churches.

That leaves us with the need not only for a News Editor, but also an associate editor, and writers for the rubrics “Issues in Our Lives” and “Critique.”

In this issue you will find the first of two articles by Rev. Ron Hanko on witnessing.  The first article examines our calling to witness and the second article our conduct as witness.  I am sure that these articles will encourage you to remain faithful to our calling to be shining lights in the midst of darkness.

The article “Take Note of Elihu, Young People” by Bruce Jabaay is about speaking the truth to others and points out that through much Bible reading, prayer, and the inworking of the Spirit, we will be faithful witnesses to God.