09 Apr Easter Story: Harlan, Ind.

From Gary Gates (right), senior pastor of South Scipio UB church (Harlan, Ind.)

Several of our congregation participated in community Lenten luncheons, cooperating with area churches. Each church supplied one of the weekly meals, and their respective pastors provided a Lenten devotional.

Our Palm Sunday began with a 9:00 carry-in brunch. Special music and readings, a children’s sermon, a short meditation, and communion service followed during the worship hour.

A Good Friday service was hosted by the Harlan Christian Youth Center, an offshoot of our congregation.

Easter Celebration included a welcoming poem read by a young lady, two songs by a women’s ensemble, a solo, video song (“He’s Alive”), responsive reading, and a message. Many guests and irregular attenders joined our celebration of the Lord’s resurrection.