GLEN EWEN - A year and a half ago, Angela Smith and her husband Ryan Griffin brought Truth for Youth through the Glen Ewen Gospel Hall.
Having their own teenagers at home that were involved in sports and school events, they thought it was a great way for youths to connect in their town, build relationships, and learn about Jesus and the Bible in a way that was relevant to them and the things that youths might be facing in their lives. It was Smith and Griffin's goal to inspire these young people to want a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Every Sunday evening, they have a teens' group for those 12 years of age and up, where they play games and have a short Bible message. They also have a group for those 12 and under that have a craft time and a Bible story.
On average, they have 20 teens attend the meetings, which is something that Smith and Griffin are happy about. The meetings are held in the Oxbow Memorial Hall.
They also host a free meal four or five times a year. People of all ages can attend these free meals.
On Dec. 1, the Glen Ewen Gospel Hall and Truth for Youth held their community Christmas meal, offering all the trimmings of turkey, stuffing and many delicious homemade pies.
It was well attended with 64 people coming out to enjoy not only the free meal, but the social that went with it.
Smith was surprised with the size of the crowd as not everyone had RSVPed, and so they had just enough food to feed everyone. She said everybody seemed to have a great time.
Smith and Griffin enjoy to see smiles on people’s faces, but also love to spread the word of God.
