Several religious organizations, sponsored by the Wrangell Ministerial Association, came together last week to share a Good Friday service. The service was held at the Presbyterian Church, but also in attendance and participating in the service were Harbor Light Assembly of God, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, and the Salvation Army.
Good Friday is a Christian holiday recognized my most denominations. The holiday is meant to mark the death of Jesus Christ, followed shortly thereafter by Easter Sunday, which celebrates his resurrection. The service was a reading of the story of Jesus’ Crucifiction from chapters 18 and 19 of the Book of John. Preachers from each church took turns reading sections of the story, interspersed with hymns. Don McConachie, of St. Philip’s, and Michael Bates of the Salvation Army, also performed a short skit near the close of the service.
“I’d like to thank each and every one of you for being here,” said McConachie at the end of the service. “It’s a pristine honor to see so many pews filled.”
After the Good Friday service, the public was invited to stay for a light lunch, prepared by Marlene Merritt and Michelle Merrit-McCammon.
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