Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park to Host 47th Annual Easter Sunrise Service — April 20, 2014

Luminaries
in the form of a cross will light up a small hill as more than 1,000 community
members gather at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park for the 47th
annual Easter Sunrise Service.  Nearby, in
the garden of Gethsemane shepherds and their dogs tend a small flock of sheep.  The service will be held April 20 beginning
at 6:00 a.m. at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon
Road in Westlake Village, just north of the 101 Freeway.  The service, open to all in the community, is
sponsored by the Conejo Valley Interfaith Association.

“Pierce
Brothers Valley Oaks’ Easter Sunrise Service is one of the most anticipated
events in our community, and one that many have attended for decades,” said Tammy
Eacker, general manger at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, a proud
Dignity Memorial® provider.  “We are delighted
to once again work with the Conejo Valley Interfaith Association to provide an
inspirational start to a glorious day, and a gathering place where
multi-generational families come to celebrate.”

Dr.
Gary Alan Dickey will lead the procession and lighting of Easter candles playing
“Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes.  During
the service, the Rev. Craig Beeker will present the Easter message, “Is There
Any Hope?”  Scripture readings, music and
song, prayers, proclamations, and a beautiful setting along with live sheep will
inspire all who attend this moving non-denominational service.   An offering will be collected and used to
assist the Lutheran Social Services Agency of Thousand Oaks for outreach to the
needy in the area.

Clergy
participating in the service include the Rev. Dr. Gary Alan Dickey, United
Methodist Church of Westlake Village, the Rev. Brian Long, United Methodist
Church of Westlake Village, the Rev. Craig Beeker, New Hope Lutheran Church of
Agoura Hills, and the Rev. Jennifer Witten, Westminster Presbyterian Church of
Westlake Village.  Karleen Van Dyke of
the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will play the keyboard, and
Karenjo Crump of the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will perform
vocal solos.

The
Easter Sunrise Service is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served following
the celebration.  For more information
and directions, call Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park at (818)
889-0902.

About Pierce
Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Pierce Brothers
Valley Oaks Memorial Park & Mortuary, FD 1344, in Westlake Village, Calif.,
is a proud Dignity Memorial provider. 
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visit www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com.