About 10 years ago, Gethsemane Apostolic Church was filled to the brim from the sanctuary to the street. Unfortunately, it was a funeral that brought so many people together.

However, in the midst of the crowd, one young boy stood out despite his small stature.

What made him stand tall was his voice, which touched all who gathered there that day. That young boy was the deceased’s cousin; he was only 6 years old at the time.

Mareo Harris, now 16, still sings, even directing his church’s youth choir in addition to singing on the praise team and mass choir at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church (EMBC). His talent, dedication to his craft and faith, and willingness to always help others have made him stand out.

EMBC First Lady and Minister of Music Sibyl Webster, who said she has known Harr

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