Article II, Volume IX December 31, 2019
(Mrs. Elizabeth Hall funeral information
is on the previous page (Article 1, Vol IX}
Watch Meeting
It is a long-time practice for black folks to be in a church when the New Year comes in. It is said by many that this practice started in December 1862 to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation that was signed by Abe Lincoln on September 22, 1862, to free slaves, (not all), effective on January 1, 1863. The story goes, the slaves went into the church on New Year Eve as slaves and came out on January 1,1863, after midnight, free from slavery.
(This story was originally published on my blog, All in All, Expressions of Grady E. Bryant on December 30, 2012
You can continue reading it at www.myopinions999.blogspot.com
Me? I'm headed to a watch meeting. I'm going to be late but I'll be on time.
You must read my Watch Meeting experience at www.esh60.blogspot.com
Happy New Year!
People who visit this website, also visit: www.esh60.blogspot.com
and, www.churchmatters999.blogspot.com
and, www.myopinions999.blogspot.com
Disclaimer: The news and views expressed on this site are strictly those of Grady Bryant, obtained from information made available to the general public through bulletins, public events, announcements, and services that were open to the general public. This website is not officially endorsed by Warner Baptist Church.
(Mrs. Elizabeth Hall funeral information
is on the previous page (Article 1, Vol IX}
Watch Meeting
It is a long-time practice for black folks to be in a church when the New Year comes in. It is said by many that this practice started in December 1862 to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation that was signed by Abe Lincoln on September 22, 1862, to free slaves, (not all), effective on January 1, 1863. The story goes, the slaves went into the church on New Year Eve as slaves and came out on January 1,1863, after midnight, free from slavery.
(This story was originally published on my blog, All in All, Expressions of Grady E. Bryant on December 30, 2012
You can continue reading it at www.myopinions999.blogspot.com
Me? I'm headed to a watch meeting. I'm going to be late but I'll be on time.
You must read my Watch Meeting experience at www.esh60.blogspot.com
Happy New Year!
People who visit this website, also visit: www.esh60.blogspot.com
and, www.churchmatters999.blogspot.com
and, www.myopinions999.blogspot.com
Disclaimer: The news and views expressed on this site are strictly those of Grady Bryant, obtained from information made available to the general public through bulletins, public events, announcements, and services that were open to the general public. This website is not officially endorsed by Warner Baptist Church.
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