Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
CROSS WALK HELPS BRING EASTER ALIVE
Cross Walk helps bring Easter alive
April 23, 2011
, journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG - Lives were touched Friday thanks to a longstanding local tradition that seeks to help bring Easter to the people.
While this year's Good Friday Cross Walk seemingly got off on a damp note when a couple dozen folks gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church on West Martin Street, it wasn't long before others joined in the winding journey downtown in spite of the cool, rainy weather.
Before the walk concluded in front of The Journal, the ranks had swelled to about 50 participants. Many of them continued to Trinity Episcopal Church for the community Good Friday Service, which began at noon.
Sponsored by the Berkeley County Ministerial Association, the annual event - which started in the 1970s - was new to many folks who encountered it this year.
Michaek Derricote, who was leaving the Martinsburg library with his young daughter Abigail, did a double take when he saw the approaching processional.
"I've never seen this before and I think it is amazing. I like the fact that there are so many people participating. It helps make you think about Easter," Derricote said.
Casey Smith and Kyler Braunberger, Utah residents who are working locally with the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, were equally enthusiastic when they accidentally encountered the event just as it was getting started Friday morning.
Gesturing toward the cross that was being used in the walk, Smith said they were walking past the church and noticed it.
"We wondered why they had the big cross out, so we figured we would talk to the folks and see what was going on - especially since this is Easter Sunday," he said.
"I really wanted to touch the cross because it looks so heavy, especially since they said they were going to carry it through town," Smith said.
It is an appropriate, visual reminder of Christ's experience, he added.
"But I'm pretty sure His was much heavier than that one. ... If you think about it, He walked a long way and suffered a lot for us, so it is really cool that they would re-enact it," Smith said.
Trinity United Methodist memberRichard Southerland, who helped set up for the event and first greeted the two Utah visitors, smiled as he recalled the many cross walks he's participated in over the years.
"I guess it's been about 12 years for me. ... It's important because of the season of the year, because Christ died for us and He rose again that we might have eternal life," Southerland said.
Spreading the word is an important part of the walk, he said, smiling at fellow church member Cory Vance.
Vance, a fourth-grader, said he helped Southerland carry the cross last year.
"It was exciting and it made me feel good," Vance said.
The Rev. Charles Henry of Berkeley Place Friendship Church, who spoke at a brief stop in front of the library, had aspecial reason for celebrating since he was accompanied by his wife Shirley and daughter Sheila Owens.
His 5-year-old granddaughter, Elizabeth Owens, also walked with him and helped carry the cross from behind.
"I liked help Pap Pap carry the cross. First I was nervous but then it was fun because it wasn't heavy," she said.
"Easter is important because Jesus died on the cross for us," Owens said.
- Staff writer Jenni Vincent can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 138, or jvincent@journal-news.net
http://cu.journal-news.net/photos/index.php?id=1872275 pictures of Elder Smith at this link
While this year's Good Friday Cross Walk seemingly got off on a damp note when a couple dozen folks gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church on West Martin Street, it wasn't long before others joined in the winding journey downtown in spite of the cool, rainy weather.
Before the walk concluded in front of The Journal, the ranks had swelled to about 50 participants. Many of them continued to Trinity Episcopal Church for the community Good Friday Service, which began at noon.
Sponsored by the Berkeley County Ministerial Association, the annual event - which started in the 1970s - was new to many folks who encountered it this year.
Michaek Derricote, who was leaving the Martinsburg library with his young daughter Abigail, did a double take when he saw the approaching processional.
"I've never seen this before and I think it is amazing. I like the fact that there are so many people participating. It helps make you think about Easter," Derricote said.
Casey Smith and Kyler Braunberger, Utah residents who are working locally with the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, were equally enthusiastic when they accidentally encountered the event just as it was getting started Friday morning.
Gesturing toward the cross that was being used in the walk, Smith said they were walking past the church and noticed it.
"We wondered why they had the big cross out, so we figured we would talk to the folks and see what was going on - especially since this is Easter Sunday," he said.
"I really wanted to touch the cross because it looks so heavy, especially since they said they were going to carry it through town," Smith said.
It is an appropriate, visual reminder of Christ's experience, he added.
"But I'm pretty sure His was much heavier than that one. ... If you think about it, He walked a long way and suffered a lot for us, so it is really cool that they would re-enact it," Smith said.
Trinity United Methodist member
"I guess it's been about 12 years for me. ... It's important because of the season of the year, because Christ died for us and He rose again that we might have eternal life," Southerland said.
Spreading the word is an important part of the walk, he said, smiling at fellow church member Cory Vance.
Vance, a fourth-grader, said he helped Southerland carry the cross last year.
"It was exciting and it made me feel good," Vance said.
The Rev. Charles Henry of Berkeley Place Friendship Church, who spoke at a brief stop in front of the library, had a
His 5-year-old granddaughter, Elizabeth Owens, also walked with him and helped carry the cross from behind.
"I liked help Pap Pap carry the cross. First I was nervous but then it was fun because it wasn't heavy," she said.
"Easter is important because Jesus died on the cross for us," Owens said.
- Staff writer Jenni Vincent can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 138, or jvincent@journal-news.net
http://cu.journal-news.net/photos/index.php?id=1872275 pictures of Elder Smith at this link
Friday, April 22, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
MESSAGE FROM SISTER WEAVER
Parents,
Girls camp registration forms went home with your daughters this past Sunday. Please take time to fill them out and return them asap. I need to get them to the Stake leaders by May 1, which doesn't leave us much time. Also, after looking at our Ward Camp Budget & discussing this with the Bishop, we will NOT hold a fundraiser @ this time. Your cost for each girl you will be sending to camp is $10. The remaining amount will be paid from our budget. Please pay your $10 on a tithing donation slip under the other category indicating that it is camp registration fee for...(your daughters name :) . We will most likely hold a fundraiser in the fall to get a jump start on next year's camp & other activites that are in the works.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Tonya
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
APRIL/ MAY/ JUNE
Parents,
I wanted to give you a heads up on activites for the April/May/June!
April -
9- THIS SATURDAY - Ward Talent Show - 6:30pm. At our building. Please bring a dessert to share
12 - class activities
16 - R.A.D. - Frederick Stake Ctr 14&up - 1:00-9:30 Parent Chaperone/driver needed
19 - Spring Break NO YOUTH ACTIVITIES
26 - YM/YW Combined - Service Activity - BYC 6:15pm
MAY
3- TREK Qualifying Walk on C&O canal - youth must walk 4miles in 1 hour to go to TREK. This activity is combined with the YM.
10- Stake Conference week - no activites
17 - YM/YW Combined - Birthday Bash - BYC 6:15pm
21 - a.m. - YW Camp Fundraiser - we are waiting approval from bishopric and will send more info out as soon as we have approval
22- TREK Fireside - parents and youth Stake Center
24/31/June 7- We have set aside these dates for making our trek clothing... more info will be coming to you reguarding how much and what type of material you need to buy/find. Sis. Merrill is coordinating with the R.S. for help on this. Please keep in mind you can begin now looking at thrift shops for some of this stuff if you choose not to make new!!!
June
14-18 GIRLS CAMP - girls will bring home registration forms this Sunday!! Please look for them and fill them out and return ASAP
TREK FORMS are due very soon. Please get these in to me ASAP! The Bishop needs time to interview all youth going to TREK prior to our submitting these to the Stake so please get this soon. I have forms for Emma, Jessica, Tisha, Hannah W., Madison W.
Information overload I know, but we have a VERY busy summer and alot of paperwork to get out of the way.
Thank you,
Tonya
Nanette
Ana
Jennifer
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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