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The monthly Sing For Joy newsletter contains a letter from the program's host, Rev. Alexandra M. Jacob, along with a listing of music selections for each program and the corresponding scripture readings. If you'd like to receive a complimentary subscription, fill out our online request form to subscribe.
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March 2022 Newsletter (Year C)  A Fond Farewell Did you by any chance look through the list of employment opportunities at St. Olaf College this past month? No? I really didn't think so. But if you had, you would have seen a job posting for: Host, Sing For Joy radio program. Yes, that means what you think it means: I am retiring. I have been in no hurry to do this — clearly not, I'm 76 years old — nor, I'm happy to say, has St. Olaf College been nudging me to find my hat, and head for the nearest exit. But one day soon, a successor from a new generation will be chosen to slip into the chair behind the microphone and become the new host. If I were to stay in that chair myself until this next Advent season, I would, by then, have done every program for a full 20 years. Summer, however, is a less hectic, easier transition time for all involved. Therefore, the plan calls for the hand-off of the host's baton to come during that season. My heart asks, "Am I stepping aside sooner than I could?" I will not mention this decision on the air until closer to the transition date. I'm telling you now simply because I want regular readers of this newsletter to know first. Most of you are contributors and good friends of the program. Some of you, like our long-time primary sponsors, the Sukups in Iowa, have been supporters of the program for longer than I have been the host. You started supporting Sing For Joy when founder, Al Rueter, was still recording the program with a paper script in one hand and an old-fashioned stop watch in the other. When he handed the hosting duties to me back in 2002, he said the watch was necessary, so I bought one, and used it for a couple months before updated technology came to my rescue. Now, when it is my turn to retire, I will have plenty of gratitude to express, including to you, Sing For Joy listeners and supporters. But until then, I plan to let the program keep doing what it does best: let the music speak. I trust it will continue to speak to you, "tidings of comfort and joy." Peace be with you,  Pastor Bruce Benson Support Sing For Joy Sing For Joy is supported by listeners like you. All gifts go directly towards our operating budget that makes Sing For Joy possible. To become a sustaining supporter of Sing For Joy, check the "recurring gift" option on our online giving form. March Playlists and Programs Playlists are ready now, and each show will become available to stream on the Friday before the week begins. Connect with Sing For Joy! We love hearing from listeners! Share with us how Sing For Joy plays a role in your life. Join in the Sing For Joy conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Write to us.  Memorials and Honorariums Thank you for your gifts in memory and honor of those close to your heart.
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