So, what do you do? I’m so glad you asked. Sookie must never know that her potato salad tastes like crayola crayons. Instead, the Kitchen Committee just puts it out, and folk know to avoid it. You might be thinking, “Well if it’s nasty, why put it out in the first place?” That’s because the rule is, you can NEVER say it’s nasty. And sometimes, these recipes end up on the church buffet table. There are some people whose food is so good, we know the recipe had to have originated on the West Coast of Africa, survived the middle passage, traveled on the Underground Railroad, survived Jim Crow, and it still continues to bless the palate of church folk from Sunday to Sunday.īUT, there are some recipes that were copied from those Facebook videos you know the ones.where the folk NEVER use salt and pepper. This might be the most important: NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, provide an out loud verbal answer to the question “Who made the potato salad?” Let’s just say, I knew a boy who was slapped so hard for chewing gum, he still has a permanent dent in the back of his head 30 years later! They are usually older, and if you ask about them, they’ve been an usher for at least 50 years.ĭo NOT, I repeat, DO NOT cross this Head Usher. If it’s a male, they have two names like Bobby Joe or Willie Bob. They are usually from the south somewhere and their name is usually like Bert or Etha or Louise. This is the usher that trains all the other ushers. In every church, there is ONE usher that you never want to encounter. So, while they are warm and cuddly looking, if you step out of line, or even THINK of stepping out of line, they will be standing 1.5 inches away from you, with a partial smile and a body stance that says “Try me fool”. They swear to be doorkeepers in the house of the LORD than to serve in the tents of the wicked, and they take that oath VERY seriously. They are the police force or, actually the secret service of the church. Ushers are trained and skilled men and women of God. While they greet you at the door with a warm smile and embrace, do NOT be fooled. The Usher Board in most black churches are one of thee most vital ministries in the church. They will ensure that you have a good seat and an enjoyable worship experience. So, please follow the seating instructions from the ushers. But, the truth is, the pastor and their spouses share secret non-verbal cues throughout the service, which can range from a nod to indicate that all announcements were covered, to the raising of the right eyebrow to indicate that the solost’s mic needs to be turned down.or muted! Most believe that the pastor’s spouse is in the front so he or she can support the pastor. And lastly, if the pastor is married, the Pastor’s spouse sits in the front. Also, stewardess or those assigned to prepare the Lord’s table for communion, sit in the front and if other churches are like our church, it’s about 20 of them on any given Sunday. Depending on the set up of the church, associate pastors and preachers, sit in the front. So, the stewards and the deacons (the pastor’s cabinet) sit in the pews near the front. Typically, church officers sit in the front of the church. However, even though you get there before the pastor, you just can’t go sit in the front row. The earlier you arrive, the less likely you are to have a seat where you have to squint to see the pastor’s face. Most people might assume that if you want a good seat, you must arrive extra early! And to some extent, that is true. Listen, depending on your level of Churchiness, you might not understand this situation. Do Not be fooled or offended, in the black church, there are entire rows that are reserved for folk that are not you. Yes, there are reserved seats with NO Reserved Seats signs.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |