By David Rosen

Today marked the 72nd Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Forest lawn Cemetery located at 6701 30th Ave s.w.

The service began around 6:30 am. About 80 people were in attendance.

They started with an opening prayer led by Ron Rice from West Side Presbyterian Church.

Words from scripture and a sermon was then read by Pastor Randy Leskovar from Calvary Chapel. The service also had an offering led by Pastor Ron Marshall from The First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, followed by the closing Benediction from Father John Madigan from Holy Rosary Church.

After the service was over people enjoyed an overflowing Easter breakfast.

The Sunrise Service is sponsored by the West Seattle Ministerial Association in cooperation with Forest Lawn Cemetery and Funeral Home. They noted their indebtedness to their staff for hosting, furnishing the refreshments, and the physical set-up for this service.

A special thanks was given to the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle for providing greeters and ushers. Something they faithfully do each year.