Dallas Central
conducts youth service

DALLAS, Texas—Jeff Fischelli gave an impassioned, heart-to-heart testimony at Dallas Central’s monthly youth service May 6. He described loving the church as he was growing up but drifting into other priorities in his late teens.

"I quit attending church," he recalled. "The world offers our young people false hopes and false dreams." He explained how he had declined to make long-term decisions and how he had desired independence but not responsibility.

Mr. Fischelli described how after several years God convicted him of the need to change. One night he poured out his heart to God and re-established a relationship with him. He urged the teens: "Don’t wait to act on your knowledge of Jesus. Don’t serve Satan and the world. Serve God. We were created to serve Jesus. He wants you, and he won’t let anyone else have you."

He admonished parents to set good examples by daily walking with God and not being too busy to be involved with their children.

Worship leaders included Daniel Fischelli, Alexa Wilson and Hannah Orsburn, backed by a teen chorus. Alexa also did a scripture reading describing how God chose David as a youth and how God looks on the heart rather than judging by outward appearances.

John Henry conducted intercessory prayer, and Hannah Orsburn performed a flute solo.

Several youths were commended for their accomplishments, including Daniel Fischelli, who received the most improved award for his trumpet playing in the school band; Laniece Miller for placing in the top 100 taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test in Garland, Texas, and for competing with her school orchestra in Panama City, Florida; and Cathy Miller for her dance team’s taking first place for tap and jazz in a state competition. Frank Lewandowski.

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