There is one morning in the year when churches can get away with scheduling worship at a very early hour. That is Easter morning, of course! Some people will be there because they want to make the resurrection of Christ a reality in their lives. Others will come because their teenagers are in the youth group that is serving breakfast after the service. But whatever the motivation, it is a unique opportunity for a meaningful worship experience.
A sunrise service can be scheduled at one of the usual times, 6:00 am. or 6:30 a.m.; but some like to schedule it at whatever actual time the Weather Bureau predicts the sun will rise. It could be 6:13 am. or 6:27 am.
The entire service may be held outdoors. Select a site where the morning sun will be visible. If a site other than the church grounds is…