Lots of Easter events coming this weekend

Good Friday Events, April 22

Hope Baptist Church, Winder: a singing, 7 p.m. The gospel group “Threads of Hope” is featured.

Zion Baptist Church, Braselton: Communion Service, 7 p.m. Childcare for ages birth through three years will be provided.

Easter Egg Hunts, Saturday, April 23

Bethabra Baptist Church, Hoschton: “Kids Night Out,” 5 – 8 p.m. for ages two years through fifth grade. There will also be games, prizes, crafts, movie and dinner. Parents are welcome to stay or children can be left in care of the church. Pick-up time is 8 p.m.

Midway United Methodist Church, Auburn: free egg hunt, noon. A hot dog lunch in the fellowship hall will be served before the event.

Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, Statham: egg hunt, noon.

Easter Dramas, Saturday, April 23

Hoschton United Methodist Church: Easter drama, 6:30 p.m.


Easter Sunrise Services, April 24
St. Matthews Catholic Church, Winder: Fourth Annual Passion Walk, Friday, April 22, 5:30 p.m., on the church grounds. The community is invited to this performance by the St. Matthews Life Teen youth, which includes period costumes. Cancelled in the event of rain.

Auburn First Baptist: 7 a.m. under the pavilion, followed by a hot breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Sunday School is 9:30 a.m.; the lesson is “Encountering the Risen Lord.”
Bethlehem First United Methodist Church: 6:30 a.m. The United Methodist Men breakfast will follow at 7 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Winder: 7 a.m., breakfast will be served afterwards.
Hoschton United Methodist Church: services followed by a free pancake breakfast at 7:20 a.m.

Easter Communion Services, April 24
Bethlehem First United Methodist Church: 8:30 a.m. in the chapel. Worship services follow at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Easter Services, April 24
Auburn First Baptist: Celebration of our Risen Lord and Savior, 10:45 a.m. No evening service.
Bethabra Baptist Church, Hoschton: special service, 10:30 a.m.

Bethlehem First Baptist Church: services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. A celebration breakfast is from 9-10 a.m. Children ministries will be available

Faith Baptist Church, Winder: “Resurrection Service” Son rise service, 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast.

Hoschton United Methodist Church: Worship Service, 11 a.m. The 9 a.m. service, Sunday school and Children’s church will not be held.

Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit, Winder: Breakfast fellowship, 9:15 a.m.; Services, 10 a.m. The DOC Youth will perform two dramas, “Arise My Love” and “Everything.” A special dedication of the Bell Tower in memory of Carl Bishop will also be held. Bishop “masterminded” the removal of the bell tower that caused an abatement letter to be issued on the building.