easter, baptism & celebration 4/8/2007

The gold-wrapped altar on the stage, with the Risen Christ above and flower arrangements in front.

The spotlit banner of the Risen Christ, with a corner of the altar with candles.

Baptismal table with white table cloth, water, and oil.

Panoramic image, from back row to front, of the congregation listening to the readings.

Pastor Hollis preaching as the congregation of all ages listens.

A section of our very diverse congregation during the sermon.

Katie and son Conner have a mother-son moment during the sermon.

Panoramic view of the whole service as the congregation sings.
Photo by Kevin

Naomi, Clay, Chuck and Debbie (Wyatt's parents) during Wyatt's baptism.

Father Tim asking some of the baptism questions.

Chuck, Debbie and son Wyatt praying during the baptism.

Father Tim baptizes Wyatt.

Pastor Hollis annoints Wyatt with oil.

Chuck, Wyatt and a very happy Debbie after the baptism.

Birds-eye view of the service during communion.
Photo by Kevin

Birds-eye view of the congregation singing the closing song, "You're The One."
Photo by Kevin Shin

Panoramic view of the field of Easter eggs awaiting the children.
Photo by Kevin Shin

A field of Easter eggs, awaiting the arrival of the hunters.
Photo by Kevin Shin

Easter egg hunters awaiting the beginning of the hunt.
Photo by Kevin Shin

A successful hunter returning with a filled basket.
Photo by Kevin Shin

Noah extracting goodies from his gathered eggs.

The first people in the refreshments line arrive at the potluck table.

(left to right) Nicole, Jeff, Paul and Makane at the potluck table.

Diane and Maunakapu, hospitality teammembers extraordinaire.

Visitors enjoying potluck and conversation after the service.

Nicole giving instructions to her assistants at the fishing booth. We had an Easter celebration after the service, including games for the kids, two different bouncers, shave ice, and sack and three-legged races.

A bean bag toss on its way toward the target - a winner!

Doug and mother Kâla made shave ice for an eager line of customers.

The crew of the elephant booth are all smiles. Wouldn't you be if you got to be an elephant that gave goodies to children?

Keiki inside one of the bouncers - one in the air, the others getting there. What did we do for fun before people invented bouncers?

Also inside the bouncer, we have a seated hula performer.

Esme and another congregation member talking during the celebration.

Children starting the sack race.

Children in the sack race, just after making the turnaround. One racer is on her way to discovering the ground the hard way.

Two girls in the three-legged race discover that going opposite directions is not the way to make progress.

Shortly after the start of the three-legged race, a brother-sister team emerged as the clear and very coordinated leaders.

The three-legged race champions didn't let a little thing like having two feet tied together slow them down. Next stop: the Olympics!

If you're tired of playing inside the bouncer - try climbing along the OUTSIDE!

Or you can use the decorative front part of the bouncer as a slide!

Colin and friend making shakas for the camera.