African American History Month

The other day, Ruth Hodge of Shiloh Baptist Church in Carlisle invited me to take pictures at their celebration of African American History Month. I've done a lot of work for Shiloh and I always love to return. They always have open arms and such a lively spirit to their celebrations. It's a bit different than the church in which I was raised. The speakers are often lead by what they are FEELING, not what's written on a program.

Here Ruth introduces the pastors (seated) of Shiloh to the guest speaker of the day.The Messiah Gospel Choir had the honor of singing for Shilo for the celebration.

The master of ceremonies.

I think the part I love the best about the singing in Shiloh, is that when the perfomers sound good, Shiloh lets them know. They shout out praises and it just makes everyone glow.

The leader of Messiah's choir can REALLY sing- as in rediculously well!

Often times Shiloh features an interpretive dance segment, and everyone really gets into it. There were two younger girls in this group and they stole the show :)

Here she is either interpreting a trumpet or eating a sub, can't remember which one it was...
They had many readers and speakers, ome of which read the declarations declaring February African American History Month.

And finally, the guest speaker.