Title
Praise Leaders at Bethesda Christian Fellowship
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Date
11-7-2013
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Description
A group of elder praise leaders for a praise session, recruited by Reverend Kenneth Doe of Bethesda Christian Fellowship, on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. A praise session is where songs are offered up by a song leader among the group. The session begins with an introduction from Doe and Dr. Eric Crawford, one of the lead faculty members for Gullah: The Voice of an Island. Songs raised include "Way Down in Egypt," a prayer to bless the congregation, "Yes He Is," a discussion of spirituals during offerings, "Jordan River (One More River to Cross," "Somebody's Knocking at Your Door," a discussion on proper times to sing a spiritual, "May the Work I've Done Speak for Me," a discussion of "the old songs," "Jesus All the Time," "Every time I Feel the Spirit," a statement of appreciation for the group, "I Promised the Lord," and a closing prayer.
Subject
Spirituals (Songs)--South Carolina--Saint Helena Island;African Americans--South Carolina--Saint Helena Island--Music;Gullahs--South Carolina--Saint Helena Island--Religion;African American musicians--Songs and music;Hymns--South Carolina--Saint Helena Island;Prayer--Christianity;Doe, Kenneth;Saint Helena Island (S.C.)
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This interview is protected by the copyright of the interviewee and The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University. Any form of alteration, reproduction or commercial use of the interviews or other material is prohibited without the written consent of both the interviewee and a representative of The Athenaeum Press. Citations for scholarly purposes must clearly acknowledge the name of the interviewee, the date and The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University.
Duration
33:39
Recommended Citation
The Athenaeum Press, "Praise Leaders at Bethesda Christian Fellowship" (2013). Voice of an Island Oral Histories and Service Recordings, 2012-2013. 10.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/voice-of-an-island-oral-histories-and-service-recordings/10