Easter may be dead; Jesus is not

Message in the window of Pince Country makes Christian message clear; He is Risen.

WILLIAMS – While President Donald Trump expressed hope that the country would be open in time for the celebration of Easter—and being attacked by most media for doing so—that is not going to happen. That has not stopped businesses from expressing Christian greetings and the Williams Recreation Center from creating a new “Easter Egg” hunt.

Although many businesses in Williams remain closed due to the Gubernatorial edict, you can still purchase candy and Easter trappings at the grocery outlets in Williams. Restaurants are still decorating windows to express hope and spread an important message in this troubling time.

The doors of Anna’s Cafe are adorned with palm and windows with Easter decorations.

Williams Western Wear window.


The Williams Recreation Center and Williams Unified School District #2 have suggested an egg hunt to run from April 8 up to Easter Sunday. They encourage people to make eggs and place them some where in view of the street. Paper eggs on doors, windows, hanging from trees, and so forth. People can then drive and kids can try to spot them from the backseat of the car. Parents should be cautioned that seat belts and child safety seats are still required.

There are atheists and some Christians expressing joy that Easter seems to be dead. Some Christians are upset with the pagan symbols of the holiday such as the egg and rabbit which are symbols of fertility in pagan religions.

Indeed the universal message of the Holy Bible does seem to be lost even as this is supposed to be the whole message of this time of year. The Christian message this time is supposed to reflect is that the grave is empty. Jesus has risen.

Third Annual Route 66 Good Friday Procession draws churches together

WILLIAMS – The Third Annual Route 66 Good Friday Procession traveled down Railroad Avenue without a problem. The Williams Police Department escorted the procession to ensure the safety of participants. Traffic was lighter than usual which made the procession easier this year.The members of the community began gathering at 6:30 this year; later than previous years. Father Killian, of Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church who led the procession, explained that the procession wanted to reach the Family Harvest Church at sunset.Member of the community and churches of Williams gathered about 6:30 to carry a cross to Fourth Street. The procession crossed Bill Williams Avenue to Grant Street where they turned on Grant to reach the Family Harvest Church.The community churches joined together at the Family Harvest Church for a community worship service and a reading of the Stations of the Cross.

The Procession ushers in the Easter weekend holiday. Tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Williams Recreation Center on Railroad Avenue across the street from Circle K.
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Annual Procession of the Cross kicks off Easter weekend

Rt66 procession 2016-03-25 009WILLIAMS — Williams held its annual Good Friday Procession of the Cross down Route 66 starting about 6 p.m. to kick off the Easter weekend festivities. Members of several churches joined together to carry the cross. The Williams Police Department made the traffic directions look routine to ensure the safety of the event.

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The event started with a prayer of safety by Father Killian of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. He followed with the announcement that, since this is a leap year, the ladies would have to carry the cross down the near two-mile stretch. The procession started at the Mustang store on the east end of town and traveled west the length of Route 66.

The crowd lifts the cross in preparation for its journey down Route 66

The crowd lifts the cross in preparation for its journey down Route 66


The Good Friday event precedes the annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the Recreation Center on Railroad Avenue across from Circle-K. The event begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m.
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Thanks to those volunteers who helped for Easter

640-Volunteers15-04-04-01WILLIAMS — Though a record crowd did not show up for the community Easter Egg Hunt, the volunteers still worked hard to set up the event.
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Not only did they set up and clean up, they fed the hungry crowd and handed out prizes to the hunters.
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Not pictured are the number of police, Sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and other public safety officials who kept the peace missing out on the festivities.

Good Friday procession begins Easter weekend

todo-2WILLIAMS — Easter holiday begins today with a Good Friday procession starting at the Mustang Gas Station on the east end of Route 66 at 6:30. The procession will travel west down Railroad Avenue to the Family Harvest Church. Father Killian, of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, announced at the Younglife steak dinner fundraiser that they could use eight strong men or seven women to carry the cross for the procession.

The annual Community Easter Egg hunt will be held at the Recreation Center on Railroad Avenue on Saturday, April 4. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Sunday, Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center will hold their 5th Annual Ducky Egg Race. Tickets can be purchased at Safeway, today, and at the Community Easter Egg Hunt.

Except for some cold gusty winds, as high as 28 mph Saturday and 37 on Sunday, the weather for the weekend appears clear and warm.

Good Friday procession on Route 66 to precede Easter weekend events

good-friday-1WILLIAMS — A Good Friday procession is planned for Williams on Friday, April 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. The procession will start at the Mustang Gas station on the east end of town on Route 66. They will travel west along Railroad Avenue to the Family Harvest Church. People wishing to participate can call (928)635-2430 for more details. This is the first time this event has been held.

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Following Saturday is the annual Community Easter Eggstravaganza. The event held at the Recreation Center will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features Easter egg hunts for the kids, prizes and other family fun. There is some news about a special guest, but we have not been told who. We could hazard a guest. Call the Recreation Center at (928) 635-1496 for more information.

After your attendance at Easter service on Sunday, you can witness the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center 5th Annual Ducky Egg Race. The proceeds fund the activities of the Friends through the months when the Aquatic Center is open. Eggs are $5 each or 6 for $20. The location of the race is TBD the day of the race. Tickets can be purchased prior to the race in front of Safeway on March 27, March 28, and April 3. They can also be purchased at the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. Monies raised will be used for pool publicity in Williams and the surrounding areas.

American Pastor Saeed Writes Easter Message as a Prisoner in the Darkness of Iran

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American Pastor Saeed Abedini wrote the following Easter message from his hospital room serving an eight year sentence for his Christian faith in Iran.

Read the message at the American Center for Law and Justice blog.

Still time to get in on some of the Easter egg hunt

bunnyaWILLIAMS – The Easter egg hunt is still going on at the Williams Recreation Center. Most of the eggs, however, have been found. There is still time to get in for barbeque chicken, hotdogs, cole slaw and other treats.

High above the event the Zip Line is running and drawing a crowd.
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There is also a yard sale at the First Baptist Church of Williams on Grant street across from Safeway.

You still have time to partake of some of the activities.

Weather may not cooperate this Easter weekend.

Williams Easter Egg Hunt 2012WILLIAMS – While there will be a lot to do this Easter weekend, many activities may have to move indoors because of the weekend weather. The Weather Service predicts rain Friday and Saturday clearing by Sunday.

The weather service predicts a 40% chance of rain Friday with gusts of wind possible up to 29 mph after 11 am. The chance decreases to 30% Friday night and Saturday after 11 am. Thunderstorms are possible both days. The last two predictions of rain brought very little wet weather into the area, however.

The weekend begins with Friday Good Friday service is at the church at the First Baptist Church and Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

On Saturday Williams Parks and Recreation will host the annual city Easter egg hunt at the Youth Center. The event will run from 11 am to 2 pm. In addition, the Grand Canyon National Park entry is free this Saturday the 19th.

Sunday of course Churches will probably host Easter egg hunts of their own after services.

Easter events this weekend

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WILLIAMS—As the sign says, it is once more time for the Community Easter Eggstravaganza at the Williams Recreation Center and Skate Park on Railroad Avenue. The event features an Easter egg hunt and prizes and food.

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There will also be the annual Sonrise Service this Easter Sunday at 6am at the Younglife camp on South Road. This service is open to the entire community. Of course each Church will have their own Easter service.