Flora sunrise service to feature cantata

The annual Easter Sunrise service, sponsored by the Flora Area Ministerial Association, will feature the cantata "No More Night." The cantata choir is made up of choir members from area churches.

"No More Night," with joyful and lively arrangements by Robert Sterling, Camp Kirkland, Gary Rhodes, and Russell Maulin, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the everlasting new day that welcomes all believers who meet Him at his open tomb.

"No More Night" borrows from the rich history of Christian music with contemporary pieces "Celebrate Jesus," "He's Alive, "You are My King," the majestic arrangement of "Crown Him with Many Crowns," the melodic "In Christ Alone," the reflective "The Cross" and "Remember Me," and the joyous "No More Night."

The Easter Sunrise service with cantata has been a Flora community gathering of praise to the risen Lord for 30 years. This year's cantata is directed by Dave Kitchell, with practice accompanist Miriam Robeson, sound technician Ben Gamel, and soloists Kris Seward and Lisa Beaver.

The 6:30 a.m. service will be held at Jubilee Fellowship, 50 North, off of Park Row north of Flora. The service will be followed by a breakfast at 7:30 in the church's fellowship hall.

An offering will be received to carry out united ministry through the Flora Area Ministerial Association.