Thank you for SREADING JOY IN MEMPHIS @ Memphis Joy Prom 2024 !
The mission
Our focus scripture is Luke 14:24 (from the Amplified Bible)
Jesus also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or wealthy neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment. But when you give a banquet or a reception, invite the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind, and you will be blessed because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous (the just, the upright).”
From day one this verse has been our focus point for Memphis Joy Prom and the heart behind why we do what we do. The point of scripture that has specifically stuck out to us is the point made in verse 14…”because they cannot repay you.”
Our mission has been to reach out to those unreached and underserved and to love like Jesus. Our heart is to bring the truth and life of the gospel in being the hands and feet of Jesus.
Memphis Joy Prom is a full scale prom for individuals with disabilities ages 16 and up.
A group of local churches and organizations work together to make this the event of the year for our special needs community. Christ Church, Second Presbyterian Church, Grace Evan Church, Germantown Presbyterian Church, Young Life Capernaum, The Avenue Community Church, and St. Michael’s and St. Patrick’s Presbyterian. This same TEAM often collaborates with other projects.
Participants get the whole package: including professional prom pictures, limousines rides, jewelry, photo booths and the list goes on. There is NO COST to the participants. Their dresses are free and their tuxes are covered.
We are so thankful for our 600 plus volunteers that help us each year.
MJP continues to look for sponsors and volunteers who are willing to love on this community.
For more information, please contact memphisjoyprom@gmail.com
