The Smithville First Assembly of God participated in the 2017 Tennessee Fine Arts Festival this past Friday and Saturday at Trevecca University in Nashville. Fine Arts Festival is in association with The Assemblies of God and encourages all churches throughout the world to College student’s talents. 30 Middle and High students competed in 10 different categories.

Relentless Student Ministries is under the direction of Iain and Kassy Swisher and Josh Issac. Pastor Donnie and Kathy Kelly have always been very big advocates of Developing and discovering Talents of young people throughout their ministry. These student from DeKalb, White, Warren, and Hamilton Counties have been working hard since January to prepare for competition.

"This year these kids have worked harder than ever because of the sickness that hit throughout the state. We had less practices because of having to cancel many rehearsals due of sickness, " said Josh Issac. "Relentless not only represented their church but also represented Smithville throughout the competition."

They came out as big winners this year. 1st Place - Drama Ensemble Large : Acting OUT 1st Place - Drama Ensemble Small: Bad Girls of the Bible 1st Place - Stand Up Comedy - Elliott Cook 2nd Place- Musical Theater Ensemble : The Leg Breakers Also qualifying for nationals is: Human Video Ensemble Large: The Final Fallen Human Video Ensemble Large: The Judas Effect Drama Ensemble Small: Bad Boys of the Bible Vocal Solo Male Sr: Adam Davis Competition this year was more elevated than ever and Relentless received scores of 39.65 out of 40 in Drama Ensemble Large and 39.25 out of 40 in Drama Ensemble small. To qualify with invitation you must receive at least a 36 out of 40. We are so proud of all this group has accomplished and many will be traveling in August to Anaheim California for Nationals. In the past Relentless received 3rd out of 97 in Drama Ensemble Large in 2015 and 4th out of 76 in Worship Dance troupe in 2013.

They will be working hard all summer fundraising to get to nationals. Thanks in advance for all who support them in this adventure and honor to represent the state of Tennessee at Nationals.

If you are not attending anywhere else come join us at Smithville First Assembly on Cookeville Hwy Sundays at 10:45 and 6pm, women’s Bible Study Tuesday at 6PM a, Wednesdays at 7pm for all ages.

Relentless Students include Allyson Whiteaker, Bella France, Brooklynn Wilson, Dasia Gurley, Gracie Starnes, Haidyn Hale, Jadyn Dawson, Justise Dawson, Kaylee Martin, Kensley Whiteaker, Kenzie France, Paxton Dawson, Hannah Culwell, Joleen Squires, Keri Winchester, Evie Day, Josh moon, Caelin Crips, Desmond Nokes, Elliott Cook, Isaac Robinson, Monte Caldwell, Nick May, Noah Martin, Omar Aldino, Tayvian Nokes, Zach Day, Adam Davis, and Evan Jones.