EASTER CELEBRATION 2023

The Easter Celebration Ministry 2023 included the following:

April 7 - 7:00 PM

The Good Friday Crucifixion Celebration at the Cross by the River - Many people gathered at the Cross by the River to celebrate the Crucifixion of Christ at sunset. Breath-taking scenery enhanced the service as people sang various songs about Jesus Christ's cruel death on the cross for us. An inspirational duet was performed by Pastor Rick & Kay Smith, accompanied by Pastor Rick Smith on the guitar. Responsive Readings from the Bible were presented by various church leaders, reflecting Christ's death on the cross . . . as the sun set across the Dry Frio River Canyon at Reagan Wells, Texas.

April 9 

8:30 AM - The Sunrise Service at the Cross on the River - Many people gathered at the Cross by the River to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ at sunrise on Easter Sunday morning. Breath-taking scenery at the Cross by the River enhanced the service as people sang songs about Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead for us. Responsive Readings from the Bible were presented by various church leaders, reflecting Christ's resurrection . . . as the sun rose across the Dry Frio River Canyon at Reagan Wells, Texas. Inspiration and hope was ministered to all during this beautiful time of worshiping God.

9:00 AM Pancake Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall; delicious "all-you-can-eat" pancakes and syrup, bacon, sausage, and eggs, with juice, milk, and coffee were served and enjoyed by all.

9 AM - 10:30 AM - Flowering of the Cross Project - an outdoor activity by the children and families was held at the cross by the river and on the porch of the Fellowship Hall; participants decorated the old rugged cross with beautiful fresh flowers that transformed it into a beautiful symbol of resurrection.

10:50 AM - Easter Resurrection Celebration Worship Service - with a full sanctuary, everyone worshiped the Lord through congregational singing, choir specials, a Biblical message about the Resurrection of Christ, and a special Easter Children's presentation by Pastor Rick and his Friend, Doug the Dog.

12 NOON  - Easter Egg Hunt - children enjoyed a fun Easter Egg Hunt on the church lawn.

Many families attended these services, and many people were ministered to on this special Easter occasion.