Annual Cross Walk to be held on Good Friday, March 29

With Good Friday upon us, the annual community cross walk will take place on Friday, March 29.

For over 15 years, Carlos Webb, founder of the cross walk, has put together this event for locals to participate in to honor Good Friday and Easter.

Webb expressed that he came up with the idea one day while watching the news when he had seen a man walking down I-35 carrying a cross.

“I thought it would be a good youth activity for church,” Webb said.

Last year, the cross walk was attended by over 150 people.

“The cross walk is important for several reasons,” Webb said. “It serves as a time of remembrance and celebration for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.”

The cross walk will start at the First Methodist Church and will begin at 8:30 a.m. The walk will be three miles long and will end at Coryell Community Church (CCC).

The cross that is carried is around 100 pounds and is made up of 1x6 lumber. It is 10 feet tall and five feet wide.

Anyone can carry the cross. It is usually volunteers comprised of men, women, and children.

“We take turns so that as many people as possible can have a chance,” Webb said.

During the walk, the group will pray for all surrounding schools and staff, first responders (fire department, law enforcement, and EMS), the military, the local judicial system and its leaders, state and federal leaders, as well as for service organizations similar to Righteous Roots.

When asked what scripture Webb feels relates to the cross walk, he stated Luke 9:23, “Then He said to them, whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

“I am passionate about uniting the churches and teaching people, young and old, and to be a bold witness in their walk with Christ,” Webb said.

“Scripture (1 Corinthians 12:20) talks about one body with many parts, so this event serves as a symbol of unity by bringing our church bodies together to serve one God, regardless of denomination,” Webb said.

“We invite any and every one to get involved in this year’s cross walk,” Webb said. “Encourage your churches to participate.”

If you are not able to walk, the community is invited to attend the worship rally after the cross walk. The rally will be held in the prayer garden at Coryell Community Church (CCC) at approximately 10:45 a.m. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

For further details, contact Carlos Webb at 254-223-2444.

The First Methodist Church is located at 2600 East Main Street.

Coryell Community Church is located at 115 North Levita Road.