Remembering the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King
On Sunday, January 15, 2012 we remembered the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We call to mind the great achievement that were made by him and the Civil Right Movement that affect our lives today. Here was someone who said "Yes to Jesus and allowed Him to do the rest." It was the principle of non-violence and his strong love of Jesus and the ways of Jesus that kept Dr. King focused on his ministry to "let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever flowing stream."
Maureen Evans and Exercise
Do you want to exercise but think it is boring and you do not know how to start? Now is the time! Maureen Evans will work with a group of interested people in the parish hall on days and times that are convenient to all. A small fee of $5.00 per person will help cover the costs. Please contact Maureen for more information. Let us please God during 2012 by learning how respect our bodies, make healthier choices and have fun while doing it.
Many of you who live or grew up in Black communities in the United States have probably heard of "Watch Night Services," the gathering of the faithful in churches on New Year's Eve. But are you aware of its history? The service usually begins anywhere from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and ends at midnight with the entrance of the New Year.
Clergy
The Watch Night Services in Black communities that we celebrate today can be traced back to gatherings across the South on December 31, 1962, known at that time as, "Freedom Eve." On that night, Blacks came together in churches and private homes all across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had actually become law. At the stoke of midnight on December 31, 1962, the new year was ushered in.. and at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1863 all slaves in the Confederate states were declared legally free.
The above are excerpts of an email Terry Thomas forwarded to Fr. Davidson. Fr. Davidson forwarded the email to members of the congregation.
The Rev. Charles Davidson
Vestry Members
Carol Anderson, Cyrus Aimey (Junior Warden), Veronica Airey-Wilson, Joyce Asiedu, Walter Benjamin (Senior Warden, Nora Brown, Terry Brown (Treasurer), Marie Brown-Harvey (Secretary),Evelyn Green, Shannon Holder, Bates Lyons, Joe Noel, Peter Marsele Terrie Thomas, Herbert Bowen (Hon)
Music
Rochelle Holder - Youth Choir
Nathaniel Baker - Music Director/Organist
Rector Emeritus
Canon Cyril Burke
Email
monicahartford@gmail.com
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