Dear Voices of Inner Strength and Black Student Alliance Choir Alums,
I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank and express my gratitude to all who attended and contributed to our recent Reunion Celebration on June 18th. Voices' continued flourishing at Emory University is a result of the seeds sown by you as members, laying a firm foundation for spiritual enrichment, community, worship, ministry, and performance excellence.
There is so much I want to say in response to the power and the glory that was lifted up as we praised God together, giving thanks for our group and how it still shines as a light and expression of God's presence in the Emory community.
I believe, as the scripture says, "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain" (Ps 127:1), that we are part of that house that God built, allowing us to use our gifts, talents, and abilities in the design of this amazing group. Many of you reflected on how Voices was a sanctuary, a safe place, our place of worship, our sacred meeting place, and so many other things, making our fellowship together memorable and etched in Emory's history. I am confident of this very thing, that God who has begun a good work in [us] will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ (Phil. 1:6), which is our hope for the continuing embodiment of excellence, strength, anointed singing, ministry, spiritual vitality, academic achievement, and vibrant community in Voices.