IWU Rejoice- The Mission Behind the Voices

Rejoice: What is it, and Who are They?

Rejoice is an on-campus organization made up of six members. They are devoted to spreading the love of Jesus through their musical talents. This team travels to different churches on Sunday mornings to provide a worship service composed of female vocalists, a pianist, a percussionist, and a sound tech. This leads into the question… Why? Worship, specifically musical worship fosters a sense of unity and belonging among worshippers. It also creates a strong bond between a community and the Lord. Music works in ways that cannot be fully described; it allows individuals to focus their full minds and attention on spiritual matters, deepen their connection to their faith, and unite people across cultural, linguistic, and denominational differences in ways that other forms of worship might not. Not to mention music’s unique capability to evoke emotions, uplift and encourage broken spirits, and act as a catalyst for a deeper connection to the Lord. Churches who are not able to have a worship team of their own due to lack of able or willing members, musical instruments, or proper sound equipment can still have this soul healing experience through teams such as Rejoice. Rejoice works to be the hands and feet of Jesus, creating a space for a divine encounter with our creator and an unforgettable experience.

Songs of Service: A Glimpse into Ministry on the Move

The Meaning Behind the Name

Music and its Significance in Culture Today

Many people see teams such as Rejoice and wonder what cultural issue or need they are filling. First, is the need for music as a form of worship. Music has the ability to reach large groups of people across any barriers that may arise. It unites people, and draws them closer to the Lord. Next, is the emotion, community building, expression of faith, and sense of connection that music has to offer in the church. Finally, is the need for all of those things in churches across the United States. Rejoice is able to help churches that do not have worship teams, instruments, vocalists, or equipment; giving the members of these churches the opportunity to have this experience. 

Interviews + Piano Music

Abby Brooks

An interview with Abby on a typical day-in-the-life of a Rejoice member, and her take on why music is such an important form of worship

Jadyn Mucher

An interview with Jadyn on the ministry behind the team, and why she loves being a part of Rejoice

Laura Olson

A whimsical piano piece by piano performance major, Laura

"Sing Wherever I Go"

 

“Sing Wherever I Go”

We the Kingdom

Performance by: Jadyn, Abby, Rebekah, Alli, and Laura

 

Chorus:

All my life, all I know 

God’s been good, good to my soul. 

Mountain high, valley low

I’m gonna sing wherever I go. 

 

If there had to be just one song to describe Rejoice ministry, “Sing Wherever I Go” by We the Kingdom is definitely it. As a ministry team that is based entirely off of being on the move, the lyrics “I’m gonna sing wherever I go,” are reflective of the ways that they serve as the hands and feet of Jesus.