Torch, Summer 1982

Dear Readers: This issue of TORCH is a very special one because it is about mass communications - the media. The TORCH magazine is a part of the media, and we trust that it is a ministry. Each quarter this magazine is sent free of charge to almost 70,000 people . Our last issue on prayer was sent to 69,475 addresses! I am so thankful that Cedarville College can extend itself to each of our readers in this way. We have always felt that the college's impact has been farther reaching than just to the students that come our way . So many of you have written to us with encouraging comments. Let me share portions of a few letters concerning our last issue on prayer: "I was so impressed with the articles in the TORCH magazine ... I would like to be able to get it into the hands of everyone in our Christian school student body." Iowa Pastor "I was so touched by the entire contents on prayer, especially since I intend to study the subject in our Bible study." Virginia Reader "The magazine is written in such a way as to be useful in reaching others . The magazine will be put to good use." New York Reader "It not only blessed my heart but it also convicted me about my attitudes and behavior. I decided to incorporate this into our family devotions. It has made a remarkable difference in all of our lives. My wife used it in her 9th grade girls' Sunday School class. They loved it!! They needed it." Michigan Reader Again, thank you for these responses. They are indeed a lift to our staff. We enjoy serving you and the Lord; and a written pat-on-the-back is always a delight . By the way, we are certainly open to your suggestions about how we can improve the TORCH. Just write to our managing editor: Ron Coriell, Cedarville College, Box 601, Cedarville, OH 45314. He will listen . I am sure that you will find this issue on media enlightening reading. Our authors are authorities in their field, and they have addressed their subject in an informative and thought-provoking manner. It is our prayer that this TORCH and further issues , a part of the media, will be a blessing in the days ahead. In Christ, {!4~~ Charles Ross Editor, TORCH