Sunday, April 24, 2011

Christ is risen...

HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!!!!

It was a wonderful day of celebration!!!!  We came together to acknowledge the resurrection of Jesus, the Christ!  The day began with a "sunrise" service on the river bank at 7.  Then breakfast at the Lanoie's, just across the street until 8.  Home to change clothes and off to music preparation at 8:45 with the Easter Worship service at 10.  At noon we headed to Waskesiu with daughter and granddaughter for brunch and a time of enjoying nature.  Home for a rest....and hopefully a good night's sleep.  It was a joyous day!

Here's what the day looked like:

 Misty morning as the sun rose.

 Those that braved the early morning on the banks of the river.
 Afterward, Linea had goodies and coffee for all.
 The kids had loads of fun!
 Church began with a "walk about" reading the praises of God's people.
 Tracy and her committee had the sanctuary the most beautiful
I had ever seen it!
 Massa, Yaounde and Eric sang in Lingala.
 Kieran was a Scripture reader...and so well done!
Kayla was another excellent first-time Scripture reader!
 Entering the tomb!  - very cool:)
 Children from Kids Klub had decorated flowers and butterflies for our walls.
 People wrote what they were thankful for.
A color feast for the eyes!
"If I were a butterfly...I'd thank you, Lord, for givin' me wings!"
 The Easter candles burned brightly surrounded by pussy willows and palms!
 The many lilies wafted their scent and trumpeted their joy!
Waskesiu Drive has water and road  issues that hopefully, will be fixed before we arrive!
 Thick...and solid....still!
  The 'Trading Post' was open...of course we had to stop:)

So many people worked very hard to make this day one of joyous celebration and reflection.  Too many to count, actually.  It's amazing how gathering people's gifts together can turn into something beautiful.  

Happy Easter.....Christ is risen....He is risen, indeed!!!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

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