Area churches and organizations have a full slate of activities and services planned for Easter weekend. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Two area Easter egg hunts will kick off the weekend, and the Easter Bunny is planning on making an appearance at both events. Parents and grandparents may want to take a camera for cute photo opportunities.
The Reasnor Easter Egg Hunt at Reasnor City Park will be Saturday, Apr. 15, at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine, with candy and great prizes. The Easter Bunny will arrive on a fire truck. Call LuAnne Steenhoek at 641-793-2204 or 641-793-2700 with questions. Donations to this annual fun event can be given at the event or call Steenhoek.
The Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Lynnville Heart of Worship will be Saturday, Apr. 15, at 1 p.m. at Old Settlers Park in Lynnville, rain or shine. Thanks to generous sponsors, there will be over 15,000 candy-filled eggs, 600 prize-filled eggs, and many door prizes. All area kids age 10 and under are welcome.
The following churches will hold Holy Week services:
Killduff United Methodist Church: Sunday, Apr. 16, 10:45 a.m. Easter worship.
Lynnville Friends Church: Sunday, Apr. 16, 7:30 a.m. Easter sunrise service led by the FOCUS youth who will serve breakfast casserole, fruit, and cinnamon rolls following the service. A freewill offering will go towards their summer Nashville mission trip. Sunday, Apr. 16, 9 a.m. Easter celebration service and communion, everyone welcome to attend and hear a special message as "Peter Speaks."
Lynnville Heart of Worship: Sunday, Apr. 16, 9 a.m. Easter service with special music, video, and dedication to the Lord, followed by a brunch, and there will be no Sunday school.
Searsboro Community Church: Sunday, Apr. 16, 9 a.m. Easter breakfast. Sunday, Apr. 16, 10:30 a.m. Easter church service.
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church (five miles west of Sully) and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Newton: Holy Thursday worship, Apr. 13, 6:30 p.m. with Holy Communion for both congregations hosted by St. Andrew's. Friday, Apr. 14, 6:30 p.m. Christ’s crucifixion will be remembered at a joint Good Friday service of darkness (tenebrae) at Holy Trinity. Sunday, Apr. 16, Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is the central event of the Christian faith, and the “Alleluias” will return at the Easter celebration services at St. Andrew’s at 9 a.m. and Holy Trinity at 10:30 a.m. Children at St. Andrew’s will bring the Easter message through a resurrection skit sharing the Good News that “Jesus is Alive!” Both services will be preceded by an Easter breakfast. The Bell family will provide most of the 8 a.m. breakfast at St. Andrew’s. Contributions of pastries are appreciated. St. Andrew’s will serve beginning at 8 a.m. Holy Trinity’s 9 a.m. breakfast will be hosted by the church’s hospitality and fellowship team, and they are asking for donations of egg casseroles, fruit, and pastries.
Sully Christian Reformed Church: Friday, Apr. 14, 7 p.m. Good Friday worship service. Sunday, Apr. 16, 9:30 a.m. Easter worship service.
Sully Community Church: Sunday, Apr. 16, 6:15 a.m. Easter sunrise service followed by breakfast. Please take a lawn chair and wear warm clothing for an outdoor service with breakfast to follow in the fellowship hall. There will be no evening service on Apr. 16.
Sully First Reformed Church: Thursday, Apr. 13, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday worship service. Sunday, Apr. 16, 8 a.m. Easter breakfast of caramel French toast, cinnamon and caramel rolls, mini muffins, coffee, and juice. Sunday, Apr. 16, 9:30 a.m. Easter worship service.
Taintor Community Church: Sunday, Apr. 16, 8 a.m. Easter breakfast with freewill offering for summer youth activities. Sunday, Apr. 16, 10 a.m. Easter worship service.
