GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER—
Teens from several congregations socialize
before the Dallas Central worship service
Feb. 2. [Photo by Mike Shipman]

WORSHIP SERVICE—Lynn Hebert, pastor
of the Dallas Central church, addresses
members Feb. 2. [Photo by Jean Grunheid]

CHURCH BAND—Unified, the Oklahoma City
church band, provides worship music at the
Euless, Texas, church service Feb. 1.
[Photo by Mike Shipman]

SKIT TEAM—Oklahoma City church skit team
performs at the Euless, Texas, church Feb. 1.
[Photo by Mike Shipman]

DALLAS, Texas—About 150 people, including 105 teens from nine congregations, attended a teen weekend Feb. 1 and 2 in which Grace Family Church (the Dallas Central congregation) was host.

The weekend began with a worship service with the Euless, Texas, church, Feb. 1.

Later that day, the group traveled to the Foursquare Gospel Church in Garland, Texas, for an all-night lock in. Lynn Hebert, pastor of the Dallas Central church, is a friend and prayer partner of Frank Chavez, pastor of the Foursquare church.

Activities included a dinner, praise and worship by Grace Family Church’s "First Sunday Praise Band" and a dance. Several Dallas Central teens performed a skit written by Michael Lewandowski and directed by Daniel Fischelli. The skit depicted teens making sure everyone had a good time at a dance, including those who were shy or self-conscious.

After the praise and worship, 15 youths came to the altar, some to accept Christ and others to re-dedicate their lives to him.

The Dallas Central church was host for church services in Richardson, Feb. 2, with the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, church band, Unified, providing worship music.

Several band members took turns praying between songs and testifying about how some of the songs described their desire to walk with the Lord.

Joey Brannen of the Oklahoma City skit team recited John 3:16, followed by several others taking turns speaking Bible verses that elaborated on the meaning of John 3:16.

Mike Rasmussen, Oklahoma City pastor, gave the sermon, urging the young people in particular to resist the temptations put forth by society.

Cathy Miller, a preteen, was commended for having her long hair cut shorter, then donating the hair to Locks of Love, a group that collects human hair that is made into wigs for children who have cancer.

It was also noted that Mandy Fischelli has been named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

The turnout was triple that of the previous district weekend in November.

Steve Kramer, youth leader, noted: "A wide range of age groups came to help plan and support the weekend. We had some of our spiritual grandmas, moms, dads, uncles and aunts, helping to ensure that everything was running smoothly."

Many people contributed to the success of the weekend, including Dallas Central members Margarita Arias, Wylie Bass, Helen Day, Emmanuel and Jamie Geoffoy, Jean Grunheid, Mr. Kramer, Ken and Jamar Madrid, David, Cheryl and Lanice Miller, Mickey and Johanna Moya, Nancy Newkirk, Joe Shipman, Emily Thomas, Dale Wilson and Tom Young. Frank Lewandowski.

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