Elder Jim Guida led today’s service, which celebrated the resurrection of Christ. He presented two messages: a sermon titled “Surprise!” as well as a special children’s message titled “He Arose” (after which he gave each child a live rose to keep and additional roses for them to present to all those in attendance).
During the first hymn, children hunted for Easter eggs in an “Easter Egg Scramble.”
Kathy Frank served as liturgist and an ad hoc choir sang the anthem “He Lives.”
Hymns, accompanied by Barbara Greene, included:
Jesus Christ is Risen Today!
Christ Is Alive!
Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!
Communion was officiated by Elder Cathy Sapunor and the monthly collection of canned and packaged goods for the SSIP Food Closet was increased in response to a challenge issued to the congregation to double their regular giving.
Following the service, Easter refreshments were served in the Social Hall.
