YOUTH CAMPAIGN.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 456, 18 May 1932, Page 4

YOUTH CAMPAIGN.

Further Address by Rev L. Fletcher. Unprecedented scenes were witnessed last night in Durham Street Church at. the last meeting but one of the great campaign for youth conducted by the Rev Lionel B. Fletcher. Not an inch of room could be found shortly after 7 p.m. Fortunately a loud speaker had been n>* stalled in the school room and a great crowd of people were enabled to hear the preacher. All the stewarding ot these great meetings during the campaign has been undertaken by Bible class members. . . . Mr Fletcher announced his subject from Acts 25, 24, “A Governor’s Fatal Mistake.” „ . “ Paul,” said the preacher, was the most notorious Jew of his day. He was the hope, realls’, of the Jewish nation. It was thought he would sweep Christianity out of the country. The news that he had become a Christian infuriated his fellow countrymen. effort was made to silence him. In this episode it was thought that a morning s sport would be provided by having the inanacled prisoner brought before a select company. They wanted to hear him speak but they were unprepared for what they did hear. “Three things I want to say to you to-night ” continued the preacher. “ Felix was faced by the greatest opportunitv of his life. Every time you hear a faithful preacher, God is giving you a great opportunity. If you don t respond there’s no power on earth can help you. The second thing is that Felix faced the greatest question of his life. Bo it is with those who listen to the Gospel. When you respond the first thing that faces you is: * How am I going to spend the rest of my life?’ The price must bo paid. There can be no hanky-panky about religion. You must be out-and-out.’ You must be willing to have your life altered. The third thing 1 want to say is that Felix was faced with the great issue of eternity. The man Is a fool who takes no account of eternity. Don’t be like those proud, shallow people, who haven’t sufficient depth to float anything. Eternity is real. Are vou ready for it? What will you way to this great crisis that is before you/ Is there ever a convenient season! You can pass through the crisis and escape God and that is the most terrible thing that could happen.” Mr Fletcher made a great uppeal foi decision for Christ, to which many rePIKAL MEETING TO-NIGHT. The final meeting of the successful campaign for youth conducted by the Rev Lionel B. Fletcher during the past fortnight, will be held to-night in the Durham Street Methodist Church. As a large attendance is anticipated, arrangements have been made for an overflow meeting in the adjoining church hall. Special seats are reserved for those who have made decisions during the campaign. The doors will not be open until