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EDWARDSVILLE: The Dr. Edward Memorial Church, Church and Main streets, Easter Sunday, 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.MOUNTAIN TOP: St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Blvd., is hosting a bus trip to Rockvale and QVC outlets in Lancaster. The bus leaves promptly at 7:30 a.m. from the church. The cost is determined by participation. Return trip is at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at restaurants in Rockvale is not included in the cost. Contact Florence Drum, 570-678-3095.Part two of a four part free christian concert series will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, and will feature Broken Road Duo, a local country duo from Plains. A meet and greet will follow with signing of CD&#8217;s.MOUNTAIN TOP: Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 7768 Blue Ridge Trail, Easter Sunday sunrise service, 6:30 a.m.; Sunday school Easter celebration, 9:15 a.m.; Easter Communion, 10:30 a.m.OLYPHANT: SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 133 River St., Holy Saturday, is offering new time and places for &#8220;Blessing of the Baskets:Starting at 2 p.m. &#8220;Blessing of the Baskets&#8221; will be first at St. Cyril&#8217;s parking lot, 207 River St. Then at 4 p.m. the Vesperal Divine Liturgy (Resurrection and Easter Divine Liturgy) of St. Basil the Great.Followed at 6 p.m. The second &#8220;Blessing of the Baskets&#8221; at the &#8220;Shrine of Our Lady of Zhyrovytsi&#8221; behind the church and rectory on Grant Street.WEST PITTSTON: The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Ave., Easter Sunday special combined departmental Sunday School Easter program at 9:30 a.m.; Resurrection Day services at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. All are welcome.PLAINS: Holy Week and Easter services at the Plains United Methodist Church, 133 N. Main St., Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m., parking lot behind the church (dress warm); Easter service, 9:30 a.m. .PLAINS: The Women&#8217;s Society of SS. Peter &amp; Paul Church is hosting a bus trip to Woodloch Pines for dining and music at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.The bus departs from the Wyoming Valley Mall at 3:30 p.m arriving for happy hour cash bar. Dinner served at 6 p.m., includes a seafood appetizer, choice of one of four entrees, dessert and beverage.The cost of $70 includes tax and tip. Reservation confirmed with full payment. Checks payable to Woman&#8217;s Society of SS. Peter Paul; mail to Joan Pisack, 80 E. Carey St., Plains, Pa 18705. For information call 570-822-3815.PLYMOUTH: Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Easter Sunday, 8 a.m.PLYMOUTH: Plymouth First Welsh Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Easter Sunday . All are welcome.SWEET VALLEY: Sunrise celebration, 6:45 a.m., Easter Sunday, Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road. Breakfast served afterwards.Ladies retreat, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23. A continental breakfast and lunch provided.Donations of personal hygiene items or house cleaning item for &#8220;Ruth&#8217;s Place&#8221; is requested.WILKES-BARRE: St. Luke&#8217;s United Church of Christ, 471 N. Main St., Easter Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion offered and new altar paraments will be dedicated.All members and the public are welcome. 570-822-7961.WILKES-BARRE: The First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., 10 a.m. Easter Sunday service.Music by the adult and Junior choirs, brass and organ music and Hallelujah chorus from &#8220;Messiah.&#8221; cordially invites the public to 10 a.m. Easter Sunday service.An Easter egg hunt for the children will follow coffee time.

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