The Kiwanis Club of AMI Easter Sunrise Service

“He is risen,” worshippers recite March 31 at the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island assembly of churches for the 59th annual Easter morning service at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Jacob Merrifield

Featured at the 59th annual Easter service March 31 are the Rev. Dr. Dirk Rodgers of Roser Church, left; the Rev. Matthew Grunfeld of Church of Annunciation; Matthew Nowicki, director of faith formation, St. Bernard Church; the Rev. Stephen King of Harvey Church; Morgan Bryant, vocalist; and Sandy Haas-Martens of the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Dara Caudill

The sun rises over the Anna Maria Beach Cafe building fronting the altar and cross during the sermon by the Rev. Stephen King for the 59th annual Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island Easter Sunrise Service. The crowd was estimated at 4,500-5,000 by Holmes Beach police Chief Bill Tokajer. Islander Photo: Janie Ashworth