Easter activities abound

Easter Brunch

1852 on Austin will serve an Easter Brunch Sunday morning.  The menu will include portabella mushroom and barley soup, shaved Brussel sprout salad, smoked ham, prime rib and white chocolate bread pudding. 

For more information, call 903-601-4475.

Egg Hunt, Sonrise Service

Lake O’the Pines Baptist Church will have a weekend of family fun and worship Easter weekend. Events will start at 10 a.m. April 8 with a Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt at Hurricane Creek Park with special appearances by Bucky the Easter bunny. 

A Sonrise service will be held at 7 a.m. at Johnson Creek Park Amphitheater. It will be followed by 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at the LOPBC Campus, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., and regular services at 10:45 a.m.

The church is located at 9046 FM 729, Avinger, 903-755-2793

Gathering on the Grass

A “Gathering on the Grass” start at 11 a.m. April 8 beginning at the grassy lot next to Cumberland Presbyterian Church and ending at Lion’s Park. The book of Mark will be read aloud intermixed with singing, and area ministers will be on hand to talk, counsel, and listen. Food and games will also be available during the event. The public is invited to attend.

Bethel Baptist

Homecoming at Bethel Baptist Church will be Easter Sunday. Bethel was organized in 1901, we are excited that we are continuing our services each Sunday. Pastor, Jarred Cowgill,  and members invite you to join us this Homecoming. Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; followed by Pot Luck Meal in Fellowship Hall and stay for Easter Egg hunt.