Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service at 6.00am
Broadcast live on Channel Seven and simulcast on Hope 103.2 FM
As the sun rose on Easter Day, songs of praise from the Opera House echoed across Sydney Harbour. Special guests, Stan Walker and The Melbourne Gospel Choir sang with hundreds of people from all walks of life to celebrate the power and joy of Jesus’ resurrection.
Wesley Mission Superintendent, the Rev Dr Keith V Garner, led the service, preaching on the power to change, reflecting how Easter can be a new beginning for everyone.
“Our Easter message emerges from the deep suffering and resurrection of Jesus Christ,” Dr Garner said.
“We can rejoice that Jesus Christ comes to us in our situation.”
Special Guests
Stan Walker
In just under nine months Stan Walker has achieved the near impossible; evolving into one of the most refreshing and shining examples of talent the Australian music industry has to offer. Stan’s undeniable vocal-gift and engaging boy-next-door charm have already resulted in him successfully releasing a couple of top selling singles from his album “From The Inside Out”.
Was it luck, opportunity, or talent that brought Stan Walker to where he is today, standing on the brink of international success? “I don’t believe in luck,” he laughs, “Everything happens for a reason, and has its purpose – I thank God for giving me this opportunity to be here. Now it’s my time to take the stage and inspire others to make the most of their lives… and if they laugh, or sing-along to my songs on the way, well, that’s even better, eh?!”
Melbourne Gospel Choir
The Melbourne Gospel Choir has performed at the AFL Grand Final, World Youth Day 08, The Footy Show, Channel 9’s Carols by Candlelight, Dancing With the Stars, The Logies, It Takes Two, Hey, Hey It's Saturday, Starstruck, the Good Friday Appeal, In Melbourne Tonight and at the 2010 Ashes Christmas Celebration.
The Choir has backed Delta Goodrem, Westlife, Guy Sebastian, James Morrison, Marina Prior, Natalie Basingthwaite, Reba McIntyre, Nana Mouskouri, Jon Stevens, Vanessa Amorosi, Silvie Paladino and David Campbell.
The Choir is made up of television, theatre and singing professionals - united in their common Christian faith to create memorable vocal performances for Australian and international audiences.
The Choir has released two albums, A Christmas Prayer (with Roma Waterman and Marina Prior) and For The Children (which featured tracks by amongst others Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Marsha Hines, and Anthony Callea). For The Children was recorded for the benefit of the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne’s, RCH1000 Project.
The Choir is currently working on their third album, due for release in June 2011. The new album will be recorded in conjunction with World Vision, and will be used to highlight the issue of child slavery around the world.
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