It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Dennis Griffith, Executive Director of Teen Challenge of Southern California
and a friend of Teen Challenge centers worldwide. Dennis’ sudden passing this weekend comes as a shock to all who knew him. Please join us in praying for Kim and the entire family at this very difficult time, that God would comfort and strengthen them.
Expressions of concern and support have already started
coming in, literally from around the world. The impact of Dennis’ life extended
far beyond Southern California. Today and tomorrow four national directors of
Teen Challenge centers in Europe are on our campus for Spiritual Emphasis week.
Their presence with us is a testimony and reminder that the vision God gave
Dennis was bigger than one organization – it was about Kingdom Work. We can
take comfort in this, that the God who birthed Teen Challenge a half century
ago still has His hand on its direction.
Jeremiah, a man of God acquainted with grief, reminds us of
this promise: His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations
3:22-23). In this time of sudden loss we rest in His Mercies and declare His
Faithfulness.
This special web page (www.teenchallenge.com/dennis) has been created to convey the latest
information that many of you will want to know. As details about the service
date and time are completed, they will be posted here.
Thank you for your prayers.
Don Coley
Administrator
Teen Challenge of Southern California
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Updated: 10/27/2009 7:34am GMT-8
From all around the world expressions of sorrow and support from the Teen Challenge family are being received here in Southern California. We thank you for your prayers, especially those for Kim and her family.
Complete service details are not known yet but the date has been set for Monday, November 2, at the Grove Community Church in Riverside. As soon as the time and other details are known we will post them on this site. Those planning to attend in honor of Dennis’ memory can get hotel and other local information by emailing or calling Susie Homan (direct – 951-750-1770, susieh@teenchallenge.com).
Updated: 10/27/2009 1:37pm GMT-8
The Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Dennis Griffith will be held at 10 AM on November 2 at the Grove Community Church, 19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside, CA 92508. A light reception will follow immediately after the service.
Updated: 10/28/2009 7:23am GMT-8
The family has requested that no flowers be sent. We believe that it would certainly be a suitable tribute to Dennis’ life that, in lieu of flowers, gifts could be sent to Teen Challenge of Southern California.
