Christians from the Fayette,

Coweta and South Fulton areas will join Christians all over the world

this weekend as they celebrate one of the holiest events in the Christian

Church Easter. Activities begin with Maundy Thursday dinners and services,

continue through the solemn Tenebrae services of Good Friday, and culminate

with joyous celebrations on Easter Sunday morning.

The First Christian Church

in Tyrone has an unusual event planned for Maundy Thursday in that actors

portraying Christ and his disciples will distribute the Communion meal

to those attending. The special service begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tenebrae services, or "Service

of the Shadows," dramatically commemorate the death of Christ on

Good Friday and churchgoers leave the church in somber silence. Most Lutheran,

Episcopal and Catholic churches offer this evening service.

Many area choirs have several

special performances this weekend. "Bow the Knee," a musical

drama, will be performed by the Fayetteville First Baptist Church choir

and praise orchestra both Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

The North Fayette United Methodist

church choir will present the musical, "He's Alive," at 9:45

a.m. Sunday in the activities building.

Faure's "Requiem"

is planned for Friday evening at the Fayetteville First United Methodist

church.

"The Roman Centurion's

Story" will be performed at His House Community Church in Senoia

Sunday at 11 a.m..

Several churches will have

family breakfasts and Easter egg hunts for children either on Saturday

preceding Easter or following worship services on Sunday morning. Many

churches also have Easter sunrise services planned.

For a complete wrap-up of Easter

activities offered by area churches, see the religion section, Page 10C.

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