Editor’s Notes

The Standard Bearer is 86 The October 1 issue is the beginning of the new volume year. This year is the Standard Bearer's 86th. First of all, we express our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Jason Kortering, Minister Emeritus (who asked to be relieved of his writing duties), for his many years of regular contributions to the magazine. Since his early years in the ministry, which began in 1960, Rev. Kortering put pen to paper faithfully. The older readers will remember his early meditations, and his...