The annual Good Friday Community Crosswalk, sponsored by the New Martinsville Ministerial Association, will follow a different route this year. The walk will begin at the First Church of God, 255 Russell Avenue (adjacent to the Wetzel Chronicle office), at 11 a.m., and process up Hydro Drive to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for the Good Friday service.

All are invited to “follow the Cross” in this moving walk, whether walking the entire distance, or joining along the route on Hydro Drive. Transportation will be provided to take participants needing assistance up the grade at the end of Hydro Drive and then to return participants to their vehicles.

For more information call 304-771-5880.

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The First Church of God, 255 Russell Ave., near Wal-Mart will exhibit a live portrayal of the Last Supper on Thursday beginning at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to enter the church’s front driveway from Russell Avenue and proceed past the front porch of the church where the actors will be staged.

Also, a handout containing information about the Biblical event and church times, etc., will be given to onlookers. Candle luminaries will light the way to see Jesus and his disciples on this Maundy Thursday happening.

Then the public is encouraged to return to the church on Friday at 11 a.m. for the New Martinsville Ministerial Association’s Cross Walk and following service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will observe Maundy Thursday on April 5 at 6 p.m. The Sacrament on Holy Communion will be part of the service. Good Friday Service will be held at 6 p.m. on April 6. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Easter Sunday, April 8, at the 11 a.m. Worship Service. The Rev. Sean P. Smith, pastor, will preside. Everyone is welcome to attend. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on North State Route 2 in New Martinsville. For more information call 304-455-3443.

Pictured is First Church of God Pastor Russ Whitener, front, speaking about the Last Supper at the church’s Palm Sunday service. Various men from the church can be seen acting as participants in the Last Supper.