Voices of Praise
About VOP
- President: Jesse Zabal
- Vice President: Motoko Afuso
- Secretary: Whitney Pruitt
- Treasurer: Charlene Myers
- Historian: Jill Copeland
- Chaplain: Elise McPeak
- Business Officers: Ayesha Turner and Phillip McCants
Musicians:
- Marquis Dotson-keyboards
- Leonard Ervin- Bass guitar
- Rev. Nolan Nevels- lead and rhythm guitars
- Nolan Nevels II - Drums
- Barry Heaton- Trumpet
- Jeff Jennings- Trombone
- Larry Ervin- Director/ Sax
- Phillip McCants- Violin
- Moriah Thomas- Keyboard
What They're saying about Voices of Praise…
For over sixteen years Maryville College's gospel choir the Voices of Praise, has been worshiping the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through song. VOP's members ave come from many different nations including Ireland, Rwanda, Haiti, Japan, Korea, Ghana, China, the Virgin Islands, Taiwan, Honduras, France, Congo, Jamaica, and all over America. Maryville College's most diverse organization is united under the cleansing and powerful blood of God's son, Jesus. His blood does not discriminate against race, country of origin, color or language but is able to purify us all. All member of VOP, from past to present, are an important part of this loving and supportive family. The Lord has sent this choir all over the United States to spred His Word through song. Our prayer is that we continue to walk in the annointing of the Lord and be living evidence that Jesus is alive all over the world.
-Elise McPeak, VOP Chaplain
"Over the years, students, community members, and leaders
have come and gone. Still, V.O.P. has survived and been blessed by
the Lord Jesus Christ…..it was started as a multi-cultural group
to sing praises to the Lord and still maintains this purpose. V.O.P
has also been blessed to record two CD's during its existence."
-Melissa Wright
"This group of young people represents all facets of the schools
population. The group was started to give minorities pride in an
aspect of their culture. This group has grown beyond the black and
white to the spiritual renewing and strengthening that we all get
from being a part of this cup of Christ. We were made to praise."
-Larry Ervin
"Voices of praise has truly been a blessing to the students
and community. God has done marvelous things with us. Through our
praises others become closer to god and through that god receives
the glory."
-Tiffany Coleman
