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ALLAS, TexasThe Dallas Central congregation was treated to a teen service, 2K1: Its All About Him, Sunday, Jan. 28. All aspects of the service were performed by teens, with the guidance of youth leaders Nancy Newkirk, Peter Gordon and other adults.Emily Newkirk and Hannah Orsburn led worship, while a number of teens played in a praise band. Speakers included Jonathan James, Daniel Fischelli and John Henry. Holly Lewandowski read the announcements from a bulletin designed and prepared by Jesse Hebert and Michael Lewandowski.
Several teens presented a humorous skit, "Final Answer," written by Jesse Hebert. He acted in the skit as Regal Shoe-In, host of "Who Wants to Be a True Millionaire," a game show designed to lead contestants toward the true riches of accepting Jesus as their personal Savior. Ryan Dusek played the winning contestant.
An ensemble performed an interpretive dance to a song about repentance. Later, some of the teens assisted young children to the front of the church to watch a puppet show consisting of songs and skits about worshiping God. All the teens came onstage to sing "Here I Am, Lord."
At the end of the service, Pastor Lynn Hebert, the elders and other church leaders prayed over the teens. In attendance were Jeb and Barb Egbert, directors of the Summer Educational Program, whose sons John and James played in the band.
"The fruit is being borneyoung people are coming to Jesus," Dr. Egbert said.
Pastor Lynn said he plans to begin conducting monthly youth-oriented services as part of the congregations regular worship. Frank Lewandowski.

Dance ensemble at Dallas Central
teen service [Photo by Mike Newkirk]
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