Sunrise services, egg hunts and plenty of food will be shared to celebrate Easter in Oglethorpe County this weekend.
Local churches and organizations are rolling out everything, from early-morning services with breakfast to potluck lunches for seniors.
Here are some upcoming services and events in and around Oglethorpe County:
Arnoldsville Baptist Church
Arnoldsville Baptist Church, located at 240 Yancey Road in Arnoldsville, will offer sunrise service at 7 a.m. April 5.
Athens Area Pediatric Dentistry
Athens Area Pediatric Dentistry, 1091 Park Drive, Suite A in Watkinsville, is hosting its first Easter egg hunt at 6 p.m. April 3.
The event will include giveaways and raffles.
Bethany Baptist Church
Bethany Baptist Church, 3193 Centerville Road in Lexington, will offer an Easter Sunday service at 9 a.m.
Brunch will be served after the service, Pastor Jeff Seymour said.
“Make sure you bring something for yourself and somebody else as well,” Seymour said during Palm Sunday service on March 29
Collier Baptist Church
Collier Baptist Church, 115 Collier Church Road in Comer, will offer sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. April 5 with breakfast to follow.
There will be another service at 11 a.m.
Connection Church Athens
Connection Church Athens, 373 N. Church St. in Winterville, will have a Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m. April 3. Easter Service will be at 9:15 and 11 a.m. April 5.
An egg hunt will follow both services.
Crawford Baptist Church
Crawford Baptist Church, 124 Church St. in Crawford, will offer sunrise service at 7 a.m. April 5, followed by breakfast. Another service will be held at 11 a.m.
Christian Life Worship Center
Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive in Athens, will host an Easter celebration from 1-3 p.m. April 4.
Activities include an Easter egg hunt, face painting, crafts, a puppet show and concessions.
Grove Chapel Church
Grove Chapel Church, 136 Grove Chapel Church Road in Winterville, will have its Easter Sunday service at 10:30 a.m.
Kids are invited to attend the Kids Easter Party in the Fellowship Hall, also at 10:30 a.m.
In his opening remarks during Palm Sunday service on March 29, Pastor Jason Philips encouraged parishioners to invite neighbors, friends or coworkers to Grove Chapel’s upcoming service.
“That’s the best time of all year, usually, to get somebody to come to church,” Philips said.
Lexington Baptist Church
Lexington Baptist Church, 103 West Church St. in Lexington, will offer Easter Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. April 5.
Sunday school will be offered at 10 a.m.
Mt. Pleasant Community Church
Mt. Pleasant Community Church, 1244 Comer Road in Crawford, will offer Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. April 5.
Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church, 694 Salem Church Road in Lexington, will offer sunrise service at 7 a.m. April 5 with breakfast to follow. Worship is at 11 a.m.
Sandy Cross Baptist Church
Sandy Cross Baptist Church, 791 Lexington-Carlton Road in Carlton, will offer sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. April 5 with breakfast fellowship to follow. Another service is at 11 a.m.
The Oglethorpe County Senior Center
The Oglethorpe County Senior Center, 19 Oglethorpe Drive in Crawford, will host an Easter Hat and Tea Eggstravaganza and potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. April 2.
A showcase of Easter hats made by the seniors and a tea party will begin prior to lunch, starting around 10 a.m.