Church plans Good Friday cross walk

Area residents will help carry a cross through Shawano on Friday as part of a Good Friday program sponsored by the United Methodist Church. The cross walk will begin at 9 a.m. across the street from the Shawano County Courthouse, 311 N. Main St., with a brief reading of the scriptures and an opening prayer. The group will travel south on Main Street to East Lieg Avenue, turn east onto Lieg Avenue and have a second brief scripture reading, then continue to South Evergreen Street. The cross walk continues on Birch Lane Road to Engel Drive and the United Methodist Church property. The cross will be carried to a spot overlooking the city and conclude with a brief scripture reading and prayer. There will be cars following the route for those who may not be able to walk the entire distance. Car pooling is encouraged, and participants may gather in the United Methodist Church parking lot before car pooling to the starting point. Organizers also encouraged residents to carry signs and banners related to the plight of the poor, abused and homeless, and the teachings of Jesus about caring for one another. For information, call 715-526-5380.