vincing talk about a matter known as the reconciliation of the lost to Him. One interesting aspect is that teenagers are beginning to witness about this deliverance in mass out reach crusades, gospel teams, Scrip ture and tract distribution, visita tion teams and personal surveys con ducted on such places as overpopu lated beaches. Anywhere the forces of darkness hold teenagers in prison is where these former captives seek to go. One such team has had hun-
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Teenagers play for Bracer Mission in Guaymas, Mexico, as hungry hearts listen. The sound of music is always a good means of attracting and holding the interest of a crowd. Simple choruses are taught to the children.
Old and young alike come out to hear the American teenagers testify of Christ.
Perhaps there is an adult reading this article who longs to help in this last hour “ freedom movement.” Or maybe you are a teenager who wants to escape. Christ has the an swer if you, like Him, are willing to seek and to save that which is lost. We are confident that God will continue to provide “ freedom” to all who desire His loving kindness, grace and mercy.
dreds of decisions for the Master during summer months. Outreach or ganizations designed to train and place these teenagers in areas of opportunity have been organized. These include rural evangelism in neglected areas of America and Mexico as well as soulwinning among migrants and minority groups. Re sults have been nothing short of m i r a c u l o u s . Entire homes and churches have been transformed. Youth programs which formerly were geared for an end in themselves now have been developed so that there are opportunities to serve and to reach others. It would seem that a truth spelled out by the great evan gelist, D. L. Moody, has come true: “ There can be no church unity apart from Christian service.” The amazing thing is that these teenagers build and edify the local church. They seem particularly to enjoy fellowship together in work ing for their Master. Another un usual thing about teenagers who have/Vfescaped” from this large pris on i / /that in every case there is an adult on the “ outside” who has as sisted. This person saw through the captive enclosure and became aware how deeply the prisoner desired free dom. Not only was he sympathetic, but also he was willing to help the one in need. *Mr. Johnson (BIOLA '49) is Youth Director, First Baptist Church, Downey, California. MAY, 1965
Children line up to hear the good news.
The youth group ministers at a depressed area in Mexico City.
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