Sunrise Service At Lowry Park

Every year we look forward to the 6:30 aM Easter Sunrise Service at the Lowry Park bandshell.
This service is a collaboration between area United Methodist Churches and the Salvation Army.
People come in various types of dress from casual to dressy. As we walk in the dark park toward the lights of the bandshell, the sounds of the Salvation Army band wafts across. There is always a good crowd at this event. Every year I always see Bill Duval and his family there. Usually we sit in the bandshell benches but this year we sat in one of the picnic benches a little farther back. Some people brought their own chairs and coffee. A few people sat in the bleachers. A few people brought their dogs.

The numbers of churches represented varies. Previously there was 3 Seminole Hts UMC's present but with the demise of the UMC on North Blvd last year and re-creation into a Korean UMC, we were down to 2. (Northwest and Seminole Hts UMC) . Each minister takes a different part of the service. The churches represented were:

Northwest UMC - 6400 N. 15th St. - Rev. Florence Howell (She gave a great prayer for peace - she always has good prayers)

Oak Grove UMC - 2707 W. Waters - Rev. Cameron Lashbrook

St. John's UMC - 5102 Mendenhall Ave - Rev. Edna Kate Jacobs

Seminole Heights UMC - 6111 Central Avenue - Red. David Liddell

The Salvation Army Community Worship Center -1100 W Sligh Avenue - Major Rick Mickles

Every years the songs are led by Judy Colvin. The Ministere of worship and Music of Oak Grove UMC, Don Burlock, gave the Easter message.

After the service there is a breakfast at the Salvation Army across the street form the park.

A few tips: It can be a little cool so dress a little warm (layering is best!) Bring something to sit on, a blanket or towel as the seats might be a little damp or hard. If you wear dress shoes or heels use the sidewalks.