We attended this beautiful service with a visiting family of four.
The 64th Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Mount Rushmore National Memorial brought a hardy crowd out from cozy homes nestled in the Black Hills. The day being cloudy made the sunrise in visitors' hearts all the more evident, as they helped one another get comfortably settled on blankets spread on cold benches, with umbrellas on standby.
Hymns were sung with contagious enthusiasm by the Sunrise Choir, comprised of volunteers of many area churches. Pastor Chuck Landon presented the sermon, punctuated with his signature gestures and sprinkled with his quick humor, of which the brunt was aimed at himself.
Guest performers, Sheltered Reality, came from 30 plus practice sites in 17 states. Applying their gifted talent to their drums, they provided the prelude, a song from their usual shows, and a special Easter Anthem created for this year's Service.
About Sheltered Reality:
Thirteen years ago, Sheltered Reality began as a project. The Executive Director, Steve Schlosser needed to finish his PhD dissertation, the topic of which was music as a tool for motivational change. Today, through the core beliefs of Sheltered Reality, both members and audiences are reminded that with God, all things are possible. Read more HERE.
Though Choir, Pastors and Sheltered Reality were on stage, the focal point of the Service was the banner, pictured in our slideshow. The Lord Jesus Christ was honored indeed.
The Service closed with the singing of, God Bless America:
Stand beside her, and guide her,
through the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
to the oceans - white with foam,
God bless America, my home, sweet home!
God bless America, my home, sweet home!
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