The staff carefully considered two young men, Peter Faber and Steve Lotterman, for the position of editor-in-chief. Both men made a favorable impression on the staff which is why the results of the voting were very close. I am glad to let you know that our new editor-in-chief is Peter Faber, from Southeast Protestant Reformed […]
I hope to be able to introduce our new editor-in-chief in the next issue. The staff is carefully considering those who desire to be editor. I knew this would happen. Since we had an overwhelming response to the writing contest in the 3rd – 4th grade level, those grades will have separate winners. And also, […]
We are looking for a new editor-in-chief, D.V., within the next two months. A couple of people are considering this important work. I hope to be able to introduce your new editor-in-chief in the next issue. In case you missed it in the last issue, you will have to wait until the May issue to […]
Looking for a new editor-in-chief, D.V. within the next three months. Anyone in the Grand Rapids area who is interested in being the editor of our young people’s magazine can contact me at 896-7715. The deadline for the writing contest is past. We thank those of you who sent in your articles for the contest. […]
Look for a new editor-in-chief, D.V., within the next four months. If anyone in the Grand Rapids area has a keen interest in being the editor of our young people’s magazine, then give me a call at 896-7715 and I will be glad to tell you what your tasks will be as the editor. It […]
Rev. C. Hanko gives us three scripture texts, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 139:14, and Ephesians 2:10, and explains the truth found in them that we are made by God to serve Him. It is my prayer that our young people will understand that part of that calling to serve God also includes supporting their own magazine […]
Look for a new editor-in-chief within the next six months. “Musing with Molly” is from our writer from “down under,” J.P. de Klerk. His story of Molly shows us a taste of what Christmas is like in New Zealand. Christmas in New Zealand is different from a season point of view. You’ll understand this from […]
The staff hopes that you enjoy the new cover, size and layout of the Beacon Lights. These changes have been made after much thought and discussion. We have consulted our typesetter and printer for their opinions and received their approval for these changes. Likewise, the Federation Board of Protestant Reformed Young People’s Societies has also […]
There is a picture of last year’s executive board in this issue. The staff takes this opportunity to thank Dale Vink, David Reitsma and Julie Huizinga, the retiring board members of the Federation of Protestant Reformed Young People’s Societies, for their faithful labors over the past two years. We welcome Dean Dykstra, Dean Bekkering, Matt […]
Match one of these Reformers to their biographical description. John Calvin, William Tyndal, John Knox, Jacque LeFevre, Martin Bucer, Ulrich Zwingli, Theodore Beza, Henry Bullinger, Thomas Cranmer, Philip Melanchthon, William Farel 1 – (1455-1536). He never openly joined the Movement, but as a professor at the University of Paris in his lectures and Biblical commentaries […]