New Horizons Aug-Sept 2009

Contents

• Facing Hard Times
  by Ross W. Graham
• Missionary Impossible
  by David Winslow and Kathleen Winslow
• The Challenges for an Army Chaplain
  by Graham C. Harbman
• Charity and Criticism
  by “Uncle Glen”

The August–September issue of New Horizons is an encouraging read, especially in two departments:

1. First, the Home Missions section reveals the diversity (ethnically, culturally, geographically) and deep commitment to church planting evident throughout the OPC. Such diversity is impressive for our so-called “sideline” size and status, and the commitment to Reformed faith and practice even in large urban settings (like Chicago and NYC) is a testimony to God’s presence accompanying His means of grace.
2. Second, the report on the 2009 Timothy Conference reveals the church’s pro-active efforts to bring up the next generation of ministers, a pressing need for anyone who has seen the domination of grey and balding “crowns” on display at a General Assembly. What a strategic time to cast a compelling vision of biblical ministry to young men entering the years of their lives when their future courses are being set.

Praise God for His continued work through our humble kirk, for His keeping His covenant promises even through our hard times.