'Y'all I'm worshipping on Easter Sunday with the First Family': Obamas go to church
The Obama family outside the White House at Easter Photo: @WhiteHouse
By AP
President Barack Obama attended a spirited Easter service at a historic black church on Sunday, in keeping with the first family’s tradition of visiting local Washington area congregations.
The president, his wife Michelle and their two teenage daughters attended the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, its pews filled with congregants who could barely contain their excitement over the visit.
The Obama family outside the White House at Easter (@WhiteHouse)
“How fitting that on the day we celebrate the rising of our Lord and Saviour, we also welcome our sitting president,” Pastor Howard-John Wesley said to applause from enthusiastic worshippers, whom he urged to keep their mobile phones in their pockets and purses.
“This is not selfie time,” he said to laughter. “Let the brother worship in the house of God.”
The congregation, including the president, rose to their feet during a rousing hymn sung by the choir, with Mr Obama bobbing his head, clapping, and swaying to the accompaniment by a live band.
The president and his family, rather than selecting one church to frequent as some other presidents have, have attended various Washington area churches from time to time.
