Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain

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Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain

Photos: Although clouds obscured the sunrise this year, the weather did not keep the thousands of attendees away from the 2013 Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain.

Shelby Miles (left), Danny Williford and Kristie Miles walk toward the wooden cross on top of Stone Mountain before dawn breaks during the 69th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain Park on March 31, 2013. Although clouds obscured the sunrise this year, the weather did not keep the thousands of attendees away.

Thomas Barber (right) stands next to Allison Morgan during the service.

Dr. Paul Ballard (center) speaks to the crowd on top of Stone Mountain.

Nancy Botts (left) and Shirley and John McGraw sit on top of the mountain.

Justin Lockaby (left); his brother, Jamie; and Cathy Malone ride the skylift to the top of the mountain.

Anna Wing (right) waits for the service to begin.

Bill Green (right) of New Covenant Christian Ministries reads the call to worship and prayer as an interpreter signs during the service.

Deb Cole (left) and her husband, Ron, sing a hymn at the service.

Lisa D. Lewis (left) holds her Bible as she sits next to Beverly Jackson during the service.

Mel Buck of Annistown Road Baptist Church reads a passage of scripture.

Andrea Pullen (left) reads the program for the service with her mother, Elise, at Stone Mountain Park.

Thousands gather atop Stone Mountain for the service.

Vick Leonard (bottom left) and his wife, Dawn, use a flashlight to look at the program.

Thousands gather for the service.

Akilah Callahan (center) rides the skylift to the top of Stone Mountain.

A spotlight illuminates a wooden cross as it stands shrouded in clouds.

Reflected in a pool of rain water, Madeline Rosa poses for a photo next to the wooden cross on top of Stone Mountain.

Alan McKinney (left) finds an open spot to sit with his family before the service.

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Shelby Miles (left), Danny Williford and Kristie Miles walk toward the wooden cross on top of Stone Mountain before dawn breaks during the 69th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain Park on March 31, 2013. Although clouds obscured the sunrise this year, the weather did not keep the thousands of attendees away.

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