The Peace Pole frames the background of the beautiful pink cherry blossoms in bloom

During the Children's Sermon, Rev. Garland shows the children how hands should be washed and sanitized before taking the bread and individual cups of Holy Communion. The new procedures are part of the precautions being taken during the current flu threat.

On bended knee, The Rev. Garland offers the congregation's prayers of concern.

Celebration of Communion -- At right in photo, Debi Snow sanitizes hands before the bread and "wine" are served.

Rev. Garland reads from John 10:11-18