Faith
Grace Community Church Mourns Jubilant Sykes
Faith Facts
- Jubilant Sykes, a Grammy-nominated gospel and opera singer, passed away at 71.
- His son was arrested by police after Sykes was found stabbed in his California home.
- The investigation is ongoing and forensic evidence is being processed.
Grace Community Church in Sun Valley is grieving the loss of Jubilant Sykes, a vital part of their music ministry and a faithful brother in Christ.
The church praised Sykes for his joy, humility, and devotion, remembering his music as a gift for God’s glory and the encouragement of believers.
Police responded to a 911 call and found Sykes with fatal injuries, leading to the arrest of his 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes.
The church honored Sykes for his generosity, love for Scripture, and his faithful service since 1978.
His legacy as a Christian artist and beloved member of the congregation endures in the hearts he uplifted with his voice of faith.
The congregation prays for Sykes’ family and stands on the comforting promise that
“to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
Let us remember Jubilant Sykes’ testimony of hope and trust in God, even in moments of sorrow, and continue to celebrate lives lived for Christ’s glory.