WORSHIPING THE RISEN LORD--Children's choir sings at resurrection
service in Pasadena April 4. [Photo by Thomas C. Hanson]
PASADENA--The Pasadena congregation celebrated Christ's resurrection April 4 with a dramatic presentation by the children's church kindergarten through grade 6, coordinated by Pam Morgan; Sonlight Kids Club, a midweek Christian club coordinated by Janet Morrison; and the children's choir coordinated by Carmelita Dizon.
Fifteen children presented Christ's Seven Last Words, adapted from A Sunrise Pageant by Ronda Wray, along with other scriptures depicting how Christ's resurrection is important in our lives today.
A cross made of dead grapevines stood center stage and was slowly transformed to life with flowers placed in the cross after each child spoke.
After the dramatic presentation, pastor Bermie Dizon reviewed Christ's first words after he was resurrected, and pastor Eric Shaw spoke of the Joy of the Resurrection.
The 40-member children's choir and youth volunteers sang "He Paid a Debt," composed by Michael North, a member of the Pasadena congregation, "Lord I Lift Your Name On High" and "Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate."
Mark McCulley, worship leader, said: "What a blessing it is to be able to teach our little ones these simple truths at an early age! And how thrilling it is for us to be able to watch them be involved in worship of our risen Lord."
During the service, Oasis Praise Band performed several contemporary Christian songs and were joined by the children for the final two hymns.
Several guests from the community attended the service and enjoyed ice cream afterward with WCG members. Pam Morgan.
WORSHIPING THE RISEN LORD--Children's choir sings at resurrection
service in Pasadena April 4. [Photo by Thomas C. Hanson]
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