Three generations of Bushes attended the outdoor service near the president's ranch, including his parents, former President George Bush and Barbara Bush; his mother-in-law, Jenna Welch; his wife, Laura; his brother, Marvin; and his daughter, Jenna.
About 150 people sat on folding chairs at Canaan Baptist Church on a slight bluff overlooking central Texas pastures. The site was bordered on one side by a field ablaze with wildflowers, on another by a cemetery.
The president twice was the subject of remarks during the service.
A member of the congregation, Jerry Gauer, led a prayer for the nation.
``We pray for President Bush, his staff and the leaders of our nation as they seek at various times wisdom and guidance from you,'' Gauer said.
``We also celebrate this morning, Lord, the fine young men and women who are home this morning in America celebrating Easter with their families and not in China,'' he said. ``We want to thank President Bush and his staff for all these negotiations.''
