Riverview United Methodist Church

Easter on the Alafia River, April 12, 2009

Gangs of volunteers worked on the parsonage for two Saturdays before Easter.  The church's money problems would be over if only leaves and palm fronds could somehow be made into a cash crop!

Finally, Easter Sunday morning arrived.  The weather was glorious.  Here are some pictures from the wonderful and inspiring Easter service.

The set up crew arrived at 7:00 AM.  There was still lingering fog in the air. that was burning away as we set up chairs, prepared the worship space, and brought in the lilies.

A contingent of our Boy Scout Troop was on hand to set up chairs and to assist our ushers.

The congregation assembles ..

The Praise Band prepares

with a prayer.

The Children's Moment ...

Crowd Shots ... can you spot yourself or your friends?

"Jesus, how much do you love me?"

"I love you this much."

"Jesus has risen...Jesus has risen indeed! ... Now What?"

Bringing Flowers to the Cross ...

The Final Cross after the 11:00 AM Worship Service.

The website would like to thank Jenn Keovongsa and Betty Pace for their contributions to this picture set, and the many, many people who helped prepare the site, set up the chairs and who made this edition of Easter on the River so memorable.