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NewsApril 12, 2020
Easter at Bald Knob Cross of Peace during COVID-19
Worshipers flock to Bald Knob Cross of Peace most years for the annual Easter sunrise service, but not during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there were a few people at the cross, located in Alto Pass, Illinois, to conduct the service and share it with the masses. Teresa Gilbert, executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, said the experience was “very different” than normal. Gilbert said WSIL-TV live streamed and broadcast the service. "It's just been an amazing experience watching everybody pull together," Gilbert said. "Not one of us could have done it by ourselves."
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Victoria Bittle, 17, of Cobden, Illinois, rings a bell at the beginning of the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois. Teresa Gilbert, executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, said it's a tradition to start the service by ringing the old church bell. Worshipers flock to the cross most years for the annual service, but not during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there were a few people at the cross to conduct the service and share it with the masses. Gilbert said WSIL-TV live streamed the service which was also broadcast. "It's just been an amazing experience watching everybody pull together. Not one of us could have done it by ourselves," Gilbert said. 
Victoria Bittle, 17, of Cobden, Illinois, rings a bell at the beginning of the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois. Teresa Gilbert, executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, said it's a tradition to start the service by ringing the old church bell. Worshipers flock to the cross most years for the annual service, but not during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there were a few people at the cross to conduct the service and share it with the masses. Gilbert said WSIL-TV live streamed the service which was also broadcast. "It's just been an amazing experience watching everybody pull together. Not one of us could have done it by ourselves," Gilbert said. 
Victoria Bittle, 17, of Cobden, Illinois, rings a bell at the beginning of the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois. Teresa Gilbert, executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, said it's a tradition to start the service by ringing the old church bell. Worshipers flock to the cross most years for the annual service, but not during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there were a few people at the cross to conduct the service and share it with the masses. Gilbert said WSIL-TV live streamed the service which was also broadcast. "It's just been an amazing experience watching everybody pull together," Gilbert said. "Not one of us could have done it by ourselves." 
Victoria Bittle, 17, of Cobden, Illinois, rings a bell at the beginning of the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois. Teresa Gilbert, executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, said it's a tradition to start the service by ringing the old church bell. Worshipers flock to the cross most years for the annual service, but not during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there were a few people at the cross to conduct the service and share it with the masses. Gilbert said WSIL-TV live streamed the service which was also broadcast. "It's just been an amazing experience watching everybody pull together," Gilbert said. "Not one of us could have done it by ourselves." 
Victoria Bittle, 17, of Cobden, Illinois, rings a bell at the beginning of the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois. Teresa Gilbert, executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, said it's a tradition to start the service by ringing the old church bell. Worshipers flock to the cross most years for the annual service, but not during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there were a few people at the cross to conduct the service and share it with the masses. Gilbert said WSIL-TV live streamed and broadcast the service. "It's just been an amazing experience watching everybody pull together," Gilbert said. "Not one of us could have done it by ourselves."
Victoria Bittle, 17, of Cobden, Illinois, rings a bell at the beginning of the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois. Teresa Gilbert, executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, said it's a tradition to start the service by ringing the old church bell. Worshipers flock to the cross most years for the annual service, but not during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there were a few people at the cross to conduct the service and share it with the masses. Gilbert said WSIL-TV live streamed and broadcast the service. "It's just been an amazing experience watching everybody pull together," Gilbert said. "Not one of us could have done it by ourselves."
The Rev. Steve McKeown, pastor emeritus at Christian Life Church in Herrin, Illinois, speaks during the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois.
The Rev. Steve McKeown, pastor emeritus at Christian Life Church in Herrin, Illinois, speaks during the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois.
The Rev. Steve McKeown, pastor emeritus at Christian Life Church in Herrin, Illinois, speaks during the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois.
The Rev. Steve McKeown, pastor emeritus at Christian Life Church in Herrin, Illinois, speaks during the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Deborah Johnson, a board member for Bald Knob Cross of Peace, speaks during the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Deborah Johnson, a board member for Bald Knob Cross of Peace, speaks during the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen during a broadcast of the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen during a broadcast of the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 12, 2020, in Alto Pass, Illinois.
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Worshipers flock to Bald Knob Cross of Peace most years for the annual Easter sunrise service, but not during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there were a few people at the cross, located in Alto Pass, Illinois, to conduct the service and share it with the masses. Teresa Gilbert, executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, said the experience was “very different” than normal. Gilbert said WSIL-TV live streamed and broadcast the service. "It's just been an amazing experience watching everybody pull together," Gilbert said. "Not one of us could have done it by ourselves."

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