George Henry, Gleaner Writer
Members of the Sanguinetti New Testament Church of God in Clarendon, act out the crucifixion during a service in celebration of Good Friday. - GEORGE HENRY PHOTO
SPALDINGS, Clarendon:
SCORES OF worshippers packed the Sanguinetti New Testament Church of God in Clarendon on Good Friday, as they sang praises to God in observance of the day when their Saviour, Jesus Christ, was nailed to the Cross.
Decked in their traditional Good Friday outfits of predominantly black and white, Christians started arriving in the temple from as early as 9:00 a.m. to observe the Holy Day, while they sang praises to their Maker. Songs with much emphasis on the crucifixion were echoed from the church hall and persons who were in close proximity, though not with the group of worshippers, joined in the singing of the many songs.
Moderator of the more than three hour-long service, Leonard Cohen, told the many worshippers present that they should recognise that to remember the crucifixion of Jesus is to honour, not a national hero, but an international hero.
"Each year in October we celebrate National Heroes Day here in Jamaica, to show our appreciation to the seven persons who played a significant role in the development of our country. But this international hero Jesus is far greater than them, because he has touched our lives even before we were born. He was killed because of you and me, for the remission of our sins," said Cohen who is a deacon at the church.
