2004 END OF YEAR REVIEW

I was trying to gather up some statistics for our end of year accomplishments. I thought it would only be proper to share our accomplishments with our ministry partners. Keeping in mind that our goals and accomplishments are only reached by your prayer, financial and other types of support. Our accomplishments therefore are also your accomplishments and all for the glory of God.

1) - Total miles traveled- (3,500 ) This figure only includes the miles myself and Pat traveled and does not include the miles that our various volunteers (times miles by at least 5) may have traveled!

2) - Church Services Conducted- (74)

3) - SPECIAL Music- (7) This figure only includes the Special Music of visitors and does not include the countless song/music specials of our volunteers!

4) -Total Personal Visits- (20) This figure only includes the visits myself and Pat made and does not include the visits that our various volunteers may have accomplished!

5) - Church Contacts- (7) Hyde Park Baptist [Apr]; First Baptist Church of Baldwin [May]; Lighthouse Baptist [May]; West Meadows Baptist [June]; Macedonia Baptist [June]; Crystal Springs Baptist [July]; Woodstock Baptist [July]

6) - Ministry Presentations- (3) Hyde Park Baptist [Apr]; Macedonia Baptist [June]; Baptist Missions to Forgotten People Mission Board [June]

7) -New Supporting Churches- (1) Temple Baptist Church [Nov]

6) - New Promotional Developments- (5) SOJ Web Page; SOJ Brochures; SOJ Prayer Cards; SOJ Calendars; SOJ Ministry Cards

Special Events for Year 2004

1) - Gospel Concerts- (1) Gary Hudson [June]

2) - Staff Appreciation Days- (3)- Life Care Center [Apr]; West Jax [July]; Cedar Hills [Oct]

3) - Guest Preachers/Speakers (4)- Harold Nobles [Jan]; Pastor Bob Galentine [Apr]; Alex Szabo [May]; Ron Legg [June]

4) - Special Devotions/Readings (2)- Shasta Baldwin [Jan]; Pat Tack [May]

5) - Gospel Sings- (3)- Cedar Hills [May]; Life Care Center [July]; West Jax [Oct]

6) - Holidays Recognized- (8) Easter; Mothers Day; National Nursing Home Week; Fathers Day; 4th of July; Veterans Day; National Grandparents Day; Christmas

7) - Prayer Pal Month (Aug)- (4) Prayer Warrior volunteers; [9] residents prayed for (for month of Aug)!

8) - Christmas Programs- (3)- West Jax [Dec 3]; Cedar Hills [Dec 10]; Life Care Center [Dec 17]
    A. $ 940.00 expended in Christmas Gifts

9) - Volunteer Appreciation Banquets Attended (1) Life Care Center. (recognized for our ministry efforts)
    A. Annual SOJ Appreciation Banquet (Sept), Sweet Tomatoes

Special Events for Year 2004

1) - Spiritual Adopt a Nursing Home Resident (June 2004)- 2 adoptions to date!

2) - Prayer Pal Month (Aug 2004)

It has truly been a blessed and prosperous 3rd year for Sounds of Joy Ministries. We wish to thank each and everyone of you for your contributions towards this ministry. God bless you!

Sincerely,

David

Sounds of Joy Ministries
Ministry Family
446 Halsema Rd. N.
Jacksonville, Fla. 32220