The Smithville First Assembly of God Youth Group were invited to the state Capital to be honored on the Senate floor on Thursday, Jan. 31.
Relentless Student Ministries has active in drama and dance for years and in August 2018 they attended National Fine Arts Festival in Houston and won the national competition in Readers Theater.
“This was the first time we entered the Readers Theater Category so we had no idea what to expect,” said Josh Issac. “I wrote this piece entitled “Life Flight” because I believe abortion is a major issue for our country. It was a personal topic so I really wanted to write a piece that made people think.”
When “Life Flight” won Nationals they were also asked to perform on the national stage in front of 40,000 with thousands other watching live.
“We were so proud of our teens who work so hard to bring the message of God through drama and arts, not only in our community but across the country,” said Pastor Iain Swisher. “They have been asked to perform at many events and have received messages from across the globe.”
Senator Mark Pody saw the video and decided he wanted to honor this group for the passion and accomplishment they have on this topic. The youth group traveled to the capital and met Senator Pody, Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver, and Rep. Clark Boyd. Senator Pody spoke on the Senate floor about the newly proposed legislation called “The Heartbeat Bill” and introduced Josh Issac and his story. He also recognized The Relentless Team and their accomplishments and message at Nationals. These group is all high school students From DeKalb and Warren County and they plan to perform this message in the upcoming months.
“I truly believe this is the generation that will be bold in their faith and speak out to the world,” Issac said. “In today’s world it is so refreshing to see such Godly leaders who are paving the way for the next generation. This will be a day they will never forget and I believe this Drama isn’t done yet. It still has the power to reach so many. To God be all the glory!”
Relentless student ministries will travel again to Tennessee Fine Arts in March to compete again and they look forward to sharing a new strong message.
