These are exciting days for Reformed Believers Publishing. First, a warm welcome to all the new members of RBP! It is a joy to have you join us in sounding forth a true Reformed testimony in the discharge of the office of believer. Sword and Shield now shows up in your mailbox not only as a magazine to which you subscribe but also as a magazine that you publish as a member of RBP. May God guide you as you see to it that Sword and Shield remains a believer’s paper.

Second, the first annual meeting of RBP has now come and gone. I am writing this prior to the meeting, but I trust that it will have been profitable for all involved. We have seen God’s blessing upon RBP thus far, and we commit it to his will and blessing in the months and years to come. The editorial in this issue is the speech delivered at the annual meeting.

Third, there is good news on the publishing front. Because of a generous donor, the board is able to continue sending Sword and Shield free of charge to everyone currently on the mailing list, or anyone who would like to be added to that list, through June 2021. This means that even if you have not yet subscribed, you will continue to receive the magazine free of charge through June 2021. All who have already subscribed to the magazine and paid your subscription fee, your annual subscription will take effect beginning July 2021, with no further fee due until July, 2022. Thank you very much to those who have sent donations and gifts. We are astounded at the generosity shown, and we give God thanks. Thank you very much as well to the hundreds who have already subscribed to the magazine. We are moved by the interest shown, and we give God thanks. 

Fourth, we are still receiving many letters. We will be publishing these as space permits, and we are thrilled to see them rolling in. We are also receiving some articles from readers for publication. We are glad to present a submission by Mr. Philip Rainey in this issue.  

Yes, these are exciting days indeed. On the next dark and cold autumn evening, grab another blanket, pour a cup of something hot, and settle in with the latest Sword and Shield. May God speed the truths written herein to your heart, and the next issue into your hands.