Easter Sunday Re-Opening at St. John’s Baptist Church

June 16, 2022June 28, 2022 R.L. Witter

There was electricity in the atmosphere Easter Sunday 2022 when St. John’s Baptist Church, Scotch Plains, NJ re-opened its house of worship “The Dome.” This blessed Easter Sunday service marked the first in person fellowship after 2 years of closure due to COVID-19. Pastor Shawn T. Wallace Sr., along with family and staff graciously welcomed returning church parishioners to a festive environment and a few new church upgrades. An informative presentation from Jo-Ann Robinson of First Prestige Insurance Group regarding affordable life/burial insurance options was discussed due to the massive number of COVID-19 related lives lost. Shawn Wallace Jr. presented and produced an inspiring Easter Resurrection video. Pastor Wallace’s sermon followed titled “Why the Resurrection Matters.”

Photos by: Karen Waters

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