The ladies of the Church bring the holy spirit to all, and especially to the children. The planning committee is working out the details for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Debbie keeps a watchful eye as she helps the children open the eggs and sort the candy

After a fun filled search in the woods and foothills of the Ozarks, the children return to the church with their baskets overflowing with once hidden treasures.

The derivation of the name 'Easter' is uncertain. According to Bede, it is connected with an Anglo-Saxon spring goddess 'Eostre'. At any rate it seems clear that the Christian feast of Easter has superseded an old pagan festival. The popular custom of exchanging 'Easter Eggs' is of very ancient origin and it is appropriate as the egg is a symbol and represents new life - new birth in Christ..