On March 27/05 our 8:00 am Easter Contemporary service came together with the southing sounds of the birds singing and the water flowing. The feeling of spring was surely felt by everyone on this beautiful Easter morning.

Lovely Easter lilies, placed in various places in the sanctuary, of our church, placed there in memory of loved ones that have passed on, added that special feeling of love, during this holy season of Easter.

The opening musical prelude was very upbeat and fun. The Easter hymns were very fitting and enjoyed by all as we came to worship and celebrate Christ's resurrection.

Ollie and Ken opened with the call to worship and the opening prayer. The congregation turned to each other, recognized, felt and sensed God's presence. Everyone shouted "Alleluia, Christ is risen!"

Donna lit the Christ candle. We journeyed through Lent in our journey of faith, moving from the shadows we opened to the light and truth of Christ.

Barb spoke with the children on making sense of a different or difficult situation in life as Peter, one of Jesus friends learned from Easter, that God loves everyone, no matter what their situation may be or what their race may be. All the children praised God by waving their blue streamers shouting "Alleluia!"

Susan read the gospel lesson, Matthew 28:1-10 which speaks of Jesus resurrection. The Easter worship proclaims Christ's resurrection to all the world. God show no partiality and embraces all people on this day and everyday.

During the meditation each of the scripture passages were read three times by our team members with a different inflection of each passage each time. Jesus died and was raised to life for us. Jesus said, "Peace be with you." And our sins are forgiven.

Debbie, Dustin and Brett read from the bulletin the Easter litany. They whispered. The congregation shouted, as Christ's resurrection wasrealized and understood.

The crown of thorns, the white burial cloth, the cross and the huge stone were displayed at the front of the sanctuary. As Susan read each meditation sequence, each team member carried out each object and placed them in the lobby of the church. We learned from this sequence that there is no end to love. Love is everlasting.

Debbie led us in the offertory and the prayer of dedication. We care and share as we commit to be faithful witnesses to Christ.
Kathy and Carroll Henderson led us in the Easter Communion as all the congregation shared in the Lord's supper in the celebration of the risen Christ.

The Easter blessing concluded our service and we were asked to go and tell the good news everywhere that Christ is risen for us!
A beautiful Easter breakfast followed this very powerful Easter service.

Susan