Ordinarily, I'd be writing you a cheery, "VIP starts in a few weeks!" message and while I cannot WAIT to see the VIPs and welcome our new members, my message today has a different purpose... Adam Kratz, a 9th grade VIP, lost his mother, Jodi, on Tuesday. A memorial service for Jodi will be held on Sunday, Aug. 29 at Friendship UMC at 2pm, and VIP will sing.
Singing at a funeral is not an easy task and tomorrow will be particulary difficult. It will require courage, grace, compassion, and incredible focus. And I know that VIP will deliver. I am grateful for the fact that nobody rises to a challenge quite like they do. Time and time again, this choir has demonstrated the ability to minister in every type of situation - and I know that they'll do it again tomorrow, even as our hearts break for Adam.
Thank you, VIP, for all the ways you support one another and use music to comfort a world that hurts.
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!
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!