We Are Passionate About Equipping You have probably noticed that at Instruments of Joy, we are passionate about equipping. While this is most often exhibited through supplying musicians with instruments, part of our calling is to equip donors and supporters to give meaningful gifts with measurable impacts. This month some of the support from the […]
What Does A Hero Look Like?
Story of Blessing What does a hero look like? Someone with superpowers or super gadgets? At Instruments of Joy when we think of heroes, it’s not Superman or Batman that come to mind. What we see is Craig Standridge. Craig doesn’t have laser vision or super strength; he has something much more powerful: the power […]
A Powerful Re-purpose
Artistry Fighting Poverty What can you do with an instrument that isn’t in the right condition to give to a budding musician? Local artist volunteer Jamie Teet knew exactly what to do! She transformed these old guitars into stunning art pieces, complete with lights in the center. Instruments of Joy will be taking donations for these pieces […]
Calling All Artisans!
Story of Blessing This year is already off to an incredible start! In January, we sent out EIGHT instruments through our delivery partners! Of those instruments, five guitars went to a Nashville organization that provides guitar lessons for kids. One keyboard is currently en route to Dominica. And, one flugelhorn and one trumpet will be […]
Video Recap of Deliveries in 2020
Patience and kindness still win! It may just be me, but it seems that the importance of patience and kindness has been lost in our post-modern culture. The apostle Paul, in this well-known passage of scripture, said this; “Love is patient and kind; loves does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on […]