 Toronto Christian: Toronto's Joy Creed, Winner of the 22nd Annual Canadian Reggae Music Award for "Top female Gospel reggae artist, Canada," recently released her album entitled “Destiny.” Joy brings to the stage the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit, with dynamic music featuring various styles of reggae, soca and R&B. There's plenty of toe tappin', hand clappin', head bobbin', and soul stirrin' music on "Destiny" for those who love to praise the Lord.
Produced and recorded at Coolbutdeadly Studios in Brampton, Ontario, Canada by Kenn Lewis, "Destiny" is a Gospel reggae CD you need to own if you like Papa San, Lauryn Hill, or Christafari. The CD includes a collaboration with Kirk Davis, aka ‘Little Kirk,’ on the track, "Jehovah Rohi." Buy it now at the Faith, Family, Books and Gifts store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - or download it from www.iribbeantunes.com, iTunes, or Amazon.com.
When you purchase Joy Creed's music, you're supporting her missionary work. There has always been a burning desire in Joy’s heart for giving to others, while expecting nothing in return. Consequently, Joy’s vision for charity came very real to her heart one night as she was in her bed meditating. There was a burning concern in her heart regarding little children from all walks of life who do not have anyone to give them a hug or to say goodnight before they would go to bed. Joy began to pour her heart out to the Lord, as He ministered to her; she felt the pain and loneliness that children such as these would experience.
The following morning she went to work and asked one of her co-workers, who is also originally from Jamaica, if she was aware of any children’s orphanage in Jamaica. The friend was so gracious to advise her of the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Kingston, Jamaica. Joy’s quest on the Internet to find a contact for the home then lead her to the Chairman of the Maxfield Park Children’s Home. Maxfield Park Children's Home is the oldest and largest in Kingston, Jamaica. It was established in September 1918, and serves as a place of safety, as well as a permanent dwelling for children from birth to age 18, who have been abandoned or otherwise made homeless.
Now Joy tries to live God's Word by regularly supporting the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Jamaica through monetary means and donations of food, clothing, and educational materials. In addition, Joy is also actively involved with other missions in Ghana, West Africa, also known as Project Africa.
Joy’s Ghana, West Africa mission started when one day she was made aware by a friend in Ghana of a four-year-old girl’s illness that almost caused her death. Joy was moved. She then decided to cut back on her own grocery money in order to send some money for the mother of the little girl to take her to the doctor for proper medical attention. Thankfully, after obtaining medical attention, the girl’s health and well-being dramatically improved. To date, Joy often speaks with the little girl on the phone and regularly sends money, as well as school supplies, clothing and toys for her and many other children in the local village.
Closer to home, Joy also connects with Teen Challenge Greater Toronto Area Women's Centre in Toronto, Canada.
For more info, check out www.joycreed.com.
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