Has the need changed?

In the smallest of small worlds, when I was interviewing for my new job, the man who would become my new boss said the following:

"You worked for Old Church?  My Grandfather was the Pastor of that church in the 40's."

I was interviewing for the job over in the big city, miles away from Old Church.  Proof we are living in the smallest of small worlds.

Today my new boss will be coming into the office.  I have a church history book from Old Church that I am going to give to him.  I looked up his Grandfather and read the brief description of his service.  And then, just below that name was another name.  I read the description of that man's service and immediately knew that this was a Pastor I could have worked for.

Here is what is this Pastor is reported as to have said to his congregation in the 1940's.

"Since coming to (this congregation) I have felt a tremendous pressure from the Holy Spirit and the needs of the community to stress the ministry among our children and youth, not desiring to neglect those of our congregation who are older.  The youth of our valley need Jesus Christ, they need to know Him, the youth need to follow Him and this church, though small in size yet great in ministry and influence, is the soul-saving station."

Internet friends, the year may be 2012 and not 1940 something but the need has not changed.