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Make A Joyful Noise (MaJ'N) is a 15-member music ministry/fellowship group dedicated to sharing the message of our Lord Jesus Christ with the University of Chicago campus and surrounding areas through songs, skits, and testimonies.

 

MaJ'N is currently in its eighteenth year of existence. In looking back upon our history, we thank all of those who so faithfully supported the group and all of those who gave us the opportunity to share about a faith which is so very dear to us. Most of all, we thank God for all that He's done in blessing the group and nurturing it to this day. In looking to the future, we eagerly anticipate the unfolding of God's perfect will and whatever role He wants us to play in it.

Here's some info on the past years of MaJ'N:

 

MaJ'N - YEAR 1 (1993-1994)



This is MaJ'N during one of its weekly fellowship meetings during its first year. In the back row from left to right are Sol Lee, Susie Bae, Roxanna Chen, Jeanna Haw, Esther Lim, and Audrey Lin. On the couch from left to right are Justin Chen, Paul Lee, Glenn Chen, and Mike Lee. On the floor from left to right are Brian Masselink, Denny Kim, and the big blue guy. (Not pictured are Samantha Chau, Yong Lee, Jae Chang, and Honza Prchal.) Esther Lim and Denny Kim were the two people to whom God gave the insight and strength to start MaJ'N.

MaJ'N - YEAR 2 (1994-1995)



This is MaJ'N after the final concert of its second year at Bond Chapel on the University of Chicago campus. In the back row from left to right are Scott Kim, Denny Kim, John Shiu, Mike Lee, Jewon Lee, Tom Pearl, Glenn Chen, and Moohyun Kim. In the next row from left to right are Jae Chang, Samantha Chau, Lulu Lin, Esther Lim, Susie Bae(Pitch), and Diana Hardy. In the next row from left to right are Jeanna Haw, Sol Lee , and Cori Pearl. In the front, from left to right are Justin Chen, Roxanna Chen, and (open-mouthed) Paul Lee.




As time passed, there were members of the MaJ'N family who could not actively participate in MaJ'N due to other commitments. Thus a natural extension of the MaJ'N famil y formed called MoMaJ'N (Men of MaJ'N) which consisted of a mixture of active and non-active MaJ'N members. This group of guys sang casually on its own throughout the year and sang a small set as part of the MaJ'N final concert In the back from left to right are Glenn Chen and Mike Lee. In the next row from left to right are Denny Kim and Paul Lee. And in the front is Justin Chen.

 

MaJ'N - YEAR 3 (1995-1996)



This is MaJ'N after singing for an OXFAM Benefit at Swift Hall. In the back from left to right are Justin Chen, Phil Berg, Bernard Tan, and Scott Kim. In the front fro m left to right are Kristen Praner, C.G. Gim, Beverly Baker, Leah Mesfin, Melissa Hellenthal, and Esther Lim (Pitch). (Please see the alumni page for names of MaJ'N members who do not appear in this photo.)

 

MaJ'N - YEAR 4 (1996-1997)


Here is a picture of MaJ'N in its fourth exciting year. This fourth year group was very special because it was the first group without any of the original MaJ'N members in it. We praise the Lord for giving them the strength to flourish and make an impact on campus.

 

MaJ'N - YEAR 5 (1997-1998)


Despite starting off the year with 3 returning members, MaJ'N was blessed immensely by the Lord with a fresh group of new faces. We thank God for giving us a young, dynamic group that is willing to serve Him through our gift of music.

The above picture was taken at MaJ'N's first gig of the 97-98 year at the Oxfam dinner. From left to right are: Jessica Lee, Ikechi Nzotta, Aiesha Skinner, Mike Monroe, Sarina Chau, Tyler Mays, Melissa Hellenthal, Beverly Baker, Andrew Chen, John Lamb, Aletheia Anderson, Annie Yi, John Shon, Leslie Hale, et alius.

MaJ'N - YEAR 17 (2009-2010)

17th Generation MAJ'N
WOW We've changed a lot! Look at that! We have digital photography now! It's the new millenium and, thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ, we're still going strong. In this picture are
Back (L-R): Bayardo Lacayo, Tengren Zhang, Julia Ramirez, Omar Castro, Nyameche Quansah, Matthew Dirks
Front: Ketty Lie, Sibei Mi, Sonequa Hutchison, Jean Zhu, Hannah Koch, Moriah Grooms

 
MaJ'N - YEAR 18 (2010-2011)

A picture from our 2011 Spring Concert

 
What with graduations, studying abroad, and school stress, we started this year with only 5 members. God blessed us, however, with wonderful new members, bringing our total number to 14. This year we made a conscious effort to move away from hymns and to sing a cappella more in line with contemporary arrangements. To this end we arranged a lot of our own stuff, based on pieces by the Black Eyed Peas (!), Relient K, John Foreman, Disney, and more! However, we also continued to sing such MaJ'N staples as Coca-Cola Jesus and The Lord Bless You and Keep You.

This picture comes from our Spring 2011 concert. Pictured are (L-R) Matthew Dirks, Andrew Villadsen, Omar Castro, Francy Burns, Bayardo Lacayo, Aerik Francis, Nyameche Quansah, Polly Gibson, Stephanie Burda, Hannah Koch, and Moriah Moriah Grooms-García. (Not pictured: Grace Zhang)