"Even

though we are faking it, the harshness of the cross comes through,"

he said. "The cross leaves marks and it gives splinters, which I

find for weeks after the play. Even though I am hanging from my arms against

the ropes on the cross only slightly, 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 will be available for children ages five and younger.

During Sunday's performance, graded classes and worship will be available

for children in fifth grade and younger.

Christ's Church

at Whitewater is on Ga. Hwy. 85 South, 4.5 miles south of the Fayette

County Courthouse. For more information or for reservations, call the

church office, 770-461-1487.

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