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Faith @ Home Daily- Friday, June 19, 2020

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4

Today is Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, sharing the news that the Civil War was over and slaves were now free. (Note that this happened two and a half years after President Lincoln enacted the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863.)

Although forty-five states recognize Juneteenth today, many people still do not know about the significance of this day. The freed people of Texas began holding celebrations on June 19th. Today, Juneteenth commemorates freedom in the black community and serves as a day of remembrance, learning, and empowerment.

In today’s Psalm, we are encouraged to listen to the stories of our past and share them with our children. This includes hearing the stories of events like Juneteenth and its significance. Explore today’s activities to learn more about Juneteenth and its importance to the black community.


Watch- June 19, 2020

Watch- June 19, 2020

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4 Watch the below video to learn about the history of Juneteenth. After watching the video, discuss these questions: What did you learn about Juneteenth? What surprises you about the history of this hol...
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Read- June 19, 2020

Read- June 19, 2020

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4 Read the book Junteenth for Maize by Floyd Cooper (or follow along with the read-aloud video below.) After reading the book, discuss these questions: What did Maize learn about Grandpa Mose? What did y...
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Listen- June 19, 2020

Listen- June 19, 2020

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4 Listen to the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson and James Rosamond Johnson. This song is often referred to as the Black National Anthem and has been adopted by the National Association for the...
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Do- June 19, 2020

Do- June 19, 2020

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4 Juneteenth is often celebrated with a special feast for families to gather and talk about its significance then and now. Consider decorating a special tablecloth or your door with a Juneteenth theme. Prepare red foo...
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Pray- June 19, 2020

Pray- June 19, 2020

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4 Pray this prayer together: Dear God, help us to never forget the sins of our nation’s past. Spirit, abide in us so we are reminded to continue doing the work of dismantling racism. Convict our hearts to advocate...
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Additional Resources:

  • What is Juneteenth? (An article on the history of Juneteenth from PBS)
  • Juneteenth.com
  • Juneteenth Fact Sheet from the Congressional Research Service

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