The music ministry says "congratulations!" to our youngest musician. Jaden Christopher-Muench, one of our guitarists in Sing for Joy who recently received the S.O.A.R. award at Sunset Park School. Acoording to his moms, Brenda and Dana, the S.O.A.R. award goes to only one student per school and stands for Student of Achievement and Renown. S.O.A.R. students are cooperative, courteous, self-motivated, energetic, responsible, dependable, willing to share knowledge with others and have the ability to gain the respect of their teachers, administrators and peers. Way to go, Jaden! Your Joy family is so proud of you.

We are preparing for visits from Justin Ryan (June 7th) and from Rev. Carolyn Mobley and Min. Adrian Bowie (June 28th). These two concerts will begin and end our Pride celebrations here at Joy and will bring us great blessings. Watch the Joy Music Blog (www.joymccmusic.blogspot.com) and Joy Webpage (www.joymcc.com) for more details. May you all enjoy the blessings of a heart that sings!