This will be

Phillips' third year portraying the part of Jesus in the Easter program.

He says that playing the role of Jesus in his own church is "both

humbling and thrilling." He adds that the most overwhelming thing

about playing Jesus is the "brutal reality of the cross."

"Even

though we are faking it, the harshness comes through," he says. "The

cross leaves marks and it gives splinters, which I find for weeks after

the play. Even though I am hanging only slightly from my arms against

the ropes on the cross, I have often found my fingers numb for days after

the program."

Phillips says

that's not complaining. "It's just that the reality of the cross

is no casual thing. Jesus didn't just come down off the cross and hug

everybody, saying 'Good job.' He had to go through the grave and we thank

the Lord for it!"

During the

program, childcare is available for children ages birth through five years.

During Sunday's performance, graded classes and worship are available

for children ages birth through fifth grade.

Kenwood Christian

Church/Christ's Church at Whitewater is on Ga. Hwy. 85 South, 4.5 miles

south of the Fayette County Courthouse. For more information or reservations,

call the church office at 770-461-1487.

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