First Corinthians Baptist Church

Scripture

Job 14:1 KJV

¹ Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.

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Tomorrow, May 27, 2024 is Memorial Day.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2024 will occur on Monday, May 27. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries.

By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. And some records show that one of the earliest Memorial Day commemorations was organized by a group of formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina less than a month after the Confederacy surrendered in 1865. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo—which first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.

History of Memorial Day Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Source: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history

Enoch Pratt Free Library Upcoming Events

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Call for Applications – 2025 Artist in…

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE – We are thrilled to announce that the application process for the 2025 Artist in Residence (AIR) program is now open. The Enoch Pratt Free Library Artist in…

 5/26

 Central Library

Chromebook Basics

COMPUTER CLASSES – Participants will learn Chromebook skills such as how to: Learn how to set it upConnect to the internetAccess applicationsIdentify desktop elementsSaving…

 5/28 10:30am

 Southeast Anchor, Pratt Center for Technology Training

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Lawyer in the Library

LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY – Lawyers from Maryland Legal Aid give one-on-one legal advice to financially eligible individuals. No appointments necessary. Assistance is provided on a…

 5/28 12pm

 Cherry Hill

Digital Drop-In Clinic –

STEAM – Wondering how to get library materials, such as eBooks and audiobooks onto your tablet? Need help figuring out email, social media, or other features of your…

 5/28 2pm

 Southeast Anchor, Adult Department, 2nd Floor

Dyeing an Indigo Dragon

ARTS &CRAFTS, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION – This program’s time has been changed to 3-4:30. Celebrating the Year of the Blue Dragon and Asian American and Pacific Islander month, we embrace the…

 5/28 3pm

 Hamilton

Workforce Wednesday: Build Your Professional…

JOBS & CAREERS – Have you ever heard it’s not what you know it’s who you know? Research shows that professional networking leads to more job and business opportunities. So,…

 5/29

 Central Library, bst 1802

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Workforce Wednesday: How to Create an Explosive…

JOBS & CAREERS – Learn how to write a winning resume using current tools and trending templates that recruiters and employers would be impressed by.

 5/29

 Central Library, bst 1802

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Workforce Wednesday: How to Make a Successful…

JOBS & CAREERS – Thinking of going back to work? Retired? Just Graduated? Explore your next career move! Together we will discover your strengths, skills, interests, and…

 5/29

 Central Library, bst 1802

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Workforce Wednesday: Land that Job! Test Your…

JOBS & CAREERS -We will take a deep dive into todays Interviewing Do’s & Don’ts infused with exciting mock interview exercises.

 5/29

 Central Library, bst 1802

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Introduction to Computer Basics

COMPUTER CLASSES – In this 8-week series, 8 topics will be discussed: ABCs of the PCSkill Builders’ WorkshopsComputers BasicsIntroduction to Windows Introduction to the…

 5/29 10:30am

 Central Library, Pratt Center for Technology Training

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Introduction to Google Workspace

COMPUTER CLASSES – In this 7-class series, 7 topics will be discussed: Google Drive – learn how to store and manage documents, files, photos, and more in the cloud using the…

 5/29 10:30am

 Virtual Event

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BGE Energy Assistance

MONEY & FINANCE -Visit BGE at your local Pratt Library location for assistance with payment arrangements, financial assistance programs, energy saving tips, and more!

 5/29 11am

 Waverly