‘Take up your cross’: Walk commemorates Good Friday
Published 5:19 pm Friday, April 2, 2021
Jerry Riddell of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) shoulders the cross for the Clark County Church Association's Good Friday Cross Walk with teh help of Enoch Huff, Allan Hutchinson and Pastor Billy Keller of Trinity Church of God. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
Kayla Watts gets a ride on mom Clara's back during the Good Friday walk. Walking alongside Clara is Eva Howard. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
The walkers began their Good Friday pilgrimage at WMU and ended at Central Baptist Church. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
A group of pastors and other church leaders headed the Good Friday walk with the cross. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
Allan Hutchison, pastor of First Church of God, shoulders the cross during the Good Friday walk as Jeff Gaines of Christ Church of Winchester prepares to take his turn.
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Jesus said in the Gospel of Matthew, that anyone who comes after him should take up their cross and follow him.
On Good Friday, some of those in the crowd that participated in the local Association of Churches’ annual Cross Walk took that command literally as they shouldered a large wooden cross and dragged it down Main Street and Lexington Avenue.
The walk to remember the crucifixion of Jesus and his atonement for the world’s sins made their way from Winchester Muncipal Utilities at 11:30 a.m. to Central Baptist Church, where an interdenominational Good Friday worship service took place, with Central’s pastor, Scott Ogle, preaching the sermon.
Others who took part in the service were Pastor Rico Floyd of Church of God Cathedral, Renny Ross of Foursquare Church, Allan Hutchison, pastor of the First Church of God and vocalists Clint Stevens and Jennifer Webb. The congregation sang “Jesus Paid It All.”
An offering was received to benefit the transient ministry of Clark County Community Services.
This is the first time in two years the association has held the walk. Last year it was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
About Randy Patrick
Randy Patrick is a reporter for Bluegrass Newsmedia, which includes The Jessamine Journal. He may be reached at 859-759-0015 or by email at randy.patrick@bluegrassnewsmedia.com.
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