Masked Up Sunday

It just qot to be too much even for Rev. Dr. Marilyn Harris, pastor of First Baptist Church of Teaneck. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, she had not been together with her congregation since the middle of March. Traditionally, the second Sunday in September is Friends and Family Day and Rev. Harris did not want that day to go by without friends and family. Churches in New Jersey could not hold in-person church services. But out of no way, Marilyn Harris found a way to be with her congregation, friends, and family.

A few weeks later on a bright Sunday morning members of First Baptist Church assembled at Milton A. Votee Park for Masked Up Sunday service. It was a wonderful day—the first time the congregation had an opportunity to assemble in more than six months. There were prayers, praise, and social distancing. And Rev. Harris preached. Her sermon? “There will

be glory after this.” Hallelujah!

First Baptist Church of Teaneck holds Masked Up Sunday Friends and Family Day in Milton A. Votee Park