Church briefs
EDWARDSVILLE: The Dr. Edward Memorial Church, Church and Main streets, Easter Sunday, 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.
MOUNTAIN TOP: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Blvd., is hosting a bus trip to Rockvale and QVC outlets in Lancaster. The bus leaves promptly at 7:30 a.m. from the church. The cost is determined by participation. Return trip is at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at restaurants in Rockvale is not included in the cost. Contact Florence Drum, 570-678-3095.
Part two of a four part free christian concert series will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, and will feature Broken Road Duo, a local country duo from Plains. A meet and greet will follow with signing of CD’s.
MOUNTAIN TOP: Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 7768 Blue Ridge Trail, Easter Sunday sunrise service, 6:30 a.m.; Sunday school Easter celebration, 9:15 a.m.; Easter Communion, 10:30 a.m.
OLYPHANT: SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 133 River St., Holy Saturday, is offering new time and places for “Blessing of the Baskets:
Starting at 2 p.m. “Blessing of the Baskets” will be first at St. Cyril’s parking lot, 207 River St. Then at 4 p.m. the Vesperal Divine Liturgy (Resurrection and Easter Divine Liturgy) of St. Basil the Great.
Followed at 6 p.m. The second “Blessing of the Baskets” at the “Shrine of Our Lady of Zhyrovytsi” behind the church and rectory on Grant Street.
WEST PITTSTON: The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Ave., Easter Sunday special combined departmental Sunday School Easter program at 9:30 a.m.; Resurrection Day services at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. All are welcome.
PLAINS: Holy Week and Easter services at the Plains United Methodist Church, 133 N. Main St., Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m., parking lot behind the church (dress warm); Easter service, 9:30 a.m. .
PLAINS: The Women’s Society of SS. Peter & Paul Church is hosting a bus trip to Woodloch Pines for dining and music at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.
The bus departs from the Wyoming Valley Mall at 3:30 p.m arriving for happy hour cash bar. Dinner served at 6 p.m., includes a seafood appetizer, choice of one of four entrees, dessert and beverage.
The cost of $70 includes tax and tip. Reservation confirmed with full payment. Checks payable to Woman’s Society of SS. Peter Paul; mail to Joan Pisack, 80 E. Carey St., Plains, Pa 18705. For information call 570-822-3815.
PLYMOUTH: Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Easter Sunday, 8 a.m.
PLYMOUTH: Plymouth First Welsh Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Easter Sunday . All are welcome.
SWEET VALLEY: Sunrise celebration, 6:45 a.m., Easter Sunday, Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road. Breakfast served afterwards.
Ladies retreat, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23. A continental breakfast and lunch provided.
Donations of personal hygiene items or house cleaning item for “Ruth’s Place” is requested.
WILKES-BARRE: St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 471 N. Main St., Easter Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion offered and new altar paraments will be dedicated.
All members and the public are welcome. 570-822-7961.
WILKES-BARRE: The First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., 10 a.m. Easter Sunday service.
Music by the adult and Junior choirs, brass and organ music and Hallelujah chorus from “Messiah.” cordially invites the public to 10 a.m. Easter Sunday service.
An Easter egg hunt for the children will follow coffee time.
