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