New Year’s Eve: Some Folks go to Church, Some Folks go to Jail
January 1st, 2010 by Joe BurgessNew Year’s Eve brought with it the usual activities, Thursday night, however the rain and cool temperatures seem to reduce the number of people celebrating.
Monticello Police arrested 3 drivers that were charged with DWI, proving the phrase, “if you drive hammered, you’ll probably get nailed” to be true.
Several churches held New Year’s events as well. The top photo is from Mt. Pleasant Campground United Methodist Church held a “sing in the new year” recognizing the music of Gospel Music Publisher, Songwriter, Music and Singing School Teacher, Singer and Musician Marty Phillips, and his wife Ann. Marty’s song, “What a Meeting in the Air” has been featured in one of Bill Gaither’s Homecoming videos.
Immanuel Baptist Uth took part in a lock-in, overnight. Shady Grove and Holmes Chapel also had activities planned.
The Robin Hood Family, Andy Brannon, and others joined together in an “all night singing” at Christ Church.
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