Welcome! Voices In Praise exists for the glory of God and in service to others. As the youth choir of Friendship United Methodist Church, the group is open to all youth in grades 6 -12 who have a desire to sing and a willingness to make the commitment to the group. Singers are not required to be a member of the church or to have any background in singing. Our doors are open to everyone!

The choir rehearses on Mondays. Girls rehearse from 6:30pm – 8pm; Guys rehearse from 7pm – 8:30pm.

New singers are welcome any time. Feel free to contact Director Holly Reynolds Lee at 301-728-1748 with questions!


Want to learn more about Voices In Praise? We made this video as part of a fundraising campaign in 2014. Meet Director Holly Reynolds Lee and learn more about our music and ministry.

An Overdue Update

Hi VIPs!

Yes, I am alive and a-ok in Russia. I'm sorry for the lack o' updates!

When I last wrote to you, I was in Orel with the Team. We were having a grand time, getting to know the good folks at Millenium UMC (sister church to Trinity UMC in Prince Frederick) and then the smog hit... and a State of Emergency was declared both in Vorornezh (the area we were heading to) and in Moscow... the text messages flew... and the questions came... and decisions had to be made about what we would do.

It was a group leader's nightmare. Thank goodness for Rev. Charles Harrell and his solid leadership! In the end, Charles opted to go with Plan A and made no changes to the schedule. Our contacts in Voronezh assured us that the camp was safe and the air was clear, and under the circumstances - that seemed like the best option.

My heart went out to Charles as he analyzed data and processed the options and listened for God's direction. It was an incredible lesson and as painful as it probably was for Charles, I'm glad for the opportunity to watch a veteran mission leader wrestle with an incredibly tough situation.

We worshipped with Millenium UMC on Sunday and then headed to Voronezh. On Monday, we started our work projects -- spackling and painting! One team painted and wallpapered a house, while another spackled and painted a ceiling in the conference center. The paint was oil-based and phew - those fumes were something.

I got another lesson, this one in healthcare... Karen hadn't been feeling well since the Team arrived in Moscow and she finally agreed to go to the hospital. So, off she and Charles went with translator in tow. Karen is fine now and had a great experience at the hospital. Seriously! She was in and out, and apparently had a dreamy doctory and some helpful medicines. We should all be so fortunate... I have never had to take a VIP to the hospital and while I pray I never will, I'm glad to know how the process works.

More info to come...
H.