Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast.  The weather turned out to be picture perfect and it was evident by the crowd that woke up early to attend the service.  It was estimated that 116 people were in attendance.
      In an effort to bring back the once hit sunrise service, Bridge of Faith Community Church teamed up with Forsyth United Methodist and Forsyth Community Presbyterian churches for a community wide service.  The sevice consisted of help from all three churches.  The service kicked off with musicians from the Methodist church and was followed by an opening from pastor Jonathan of Bridge of Faith.  Pastor Dennis from the Community Presbyterian read scripture and was followed by Mike Terrell leading in a congregational hymn.
     Minister Larry Lawman from Forsyth United Methodist gave the annual sermon and started by asking how many aliens are present.  He concluded his message by saying that because of the resurrection we are to live in the world but not of the world in this life.  By the end of the message, the whole crowd raised their hands that they were aliens.
     Rockaway Beach was a beautiful setting for the sunrise service.  Lake Taneycomo was calm and the birds were singing in the air.  In the middle of the service, the sun came gleaming over the Ozark hills.  It was such a beautiful sight in Rockaway Beach to see the Body of Christ come together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
    Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce ladies cooked breakfast for after the service.  It was a wonderful breakfast.  The community center was full and people that were spending quality time fellowshipping with one another. 
    It was great to hear the churches talking with each other and beginning to plan for next year.  Rockaway can only hope next year will be bigger and better next year.