Marco Island Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach will be held Sunday, March 31 at 7 a.m. at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. Pastor Casey Nowlin, The Family Church, will lead the scripture reading and prayer and Rev. Thomas McCulley, New Life Community Church, will lead the closing moments and prayer. Pastor Steve Schoof and Pastor Scott Kerens, both from Marco Presbyterian Church, will lead the call to worship and give the Easter message, respectively. During the opening welcome there will be a special presentation honoring Alan Sandlin for his many years of volunteer work for the Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach.

Beach access is north of the Marriott Spa and the public access path north of the Madeira Condominium. The Marco Police and volunteers will direct traffic and assist with parking, including double parking along Collier Boulevard. Additionally, the Resident’s Beach parking lot will open at 6 a.m. for member parking. Dress is casual; bring your own blanket or chair. Musical prelude begins at 6:45 a.m. For those who need assistance, handicap parking will be available near the Marriott Spa with golf carts to assist to the edge of the beach. Call Marco Presbyterian Church for additional information.