Sounds of Praize is a community choir that is based in Birmingham, Alabama.In honor of their recent anniversary, SOP gave a free concert at the New MountMoriah Baptist Church in Hueytown, Alabama. The choir is under the leadershipof Arnold Fitzgerald Scroggins and this was the debut of their new assistantdirector B. Jamal Hicks. YouTube Playlist […]
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Television Appearance
Shondolyn Young Richardson to appear on TV’s “Magnify Him” Columbus, MS (January 30, 2014) – Shondolyn Young Richardson will appear on the television program “Magnify Him” several times during the month of February. “Magnify Him” is a Christian music program that appears on 3ABN’s new Dare to Dream urban network. […]
Against All Odds
Against All Odds Congratulations to our Graduates As you know we are always proud of the educational achievements of our youth. We are proud to report that in December 2013 our younger brother, Christopher Richardson, earned his Associate of Arts Degree from East Mississippi Community College and our nephew, Edward Spivey, earned his GED from […]
Dare to Dream (Sometimes Dreams Do Come True)
Dare to Dream(Sometimes Dreams Come True) The Opportunity On Thursday, August 29, 2013, I had the privilege of taping a 13 minute segment for Magnify Him, the flagship music program that airs on 3ABN’s new Dare to Dream urban network. Needless to say, this was a major milestone for SYR Ministries; and, I am very grateful for the […]
Birmingham Area Metro (BAM) Pathfinders/Adventurers Club
January 23, 2011 As always, I would like to thank each of you for the support that you have given me over the years. It seems as if every time a new opportunity comes up or a difficult time happens in my life, I always reflect back on the thoughtful words, timely advice, and unwavering […]
Sounds of Praize Celebrated Their Anniversary (over 10 years)
April 26 , 2011 And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of they children. Isaiah 54:13 This is a verse that we will always remember because of an AYS program that we attended over a year ago. During that particular program, the Adventist Youth Society gave […]
Holiday Woes
November 24 , 2011 Holiday Woes A songwriter once wrote, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, With the kids jingle belling, and everyone telling you, “Be of good cheer, It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Even though this perspective may be true for some, others view the holiday season as something […]
Things Change When You Pray
Things Change When You PrayDecember 6, 2009 Over the past few months, the North Mississippi Prayer Summits have seemed to pick up steam. Sometimes it is referred to as “The Power of Prayer” or “Look at What Prayer Can Do”. With talk of failing banks, job cuts, states nearing financial collapse, declining home equity values, […]
A Worthy Cause
December 6, 2009 *Update*Unfortunately, My freind, Rashean Oliver Hyde, passed away on May 30, 2012. On November 14, 2009, it was a privilege and an honor to attend and participate in a benefit concert for my coworker friend, Rashean Oliver Hyde. We started the school year as usual in August. Then suddenly […]
Thank You For Your Support
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 I am sorry for the delay, but things have been so busy lately. Since I am a teacher, May is always a busy time for me because I have to clean up my classroom, finish up the end-of-the-year paperwork, and complete the report cards. Only by God’s grace, have I finished […]