Gillespie Methodist to Host Live Reenactments

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Gillespie Methodist Church in Staunton, Illinois will be hosting two live reenactment events - one depicting the Last Supper with Jesus and his disciples on Thursday, April 2, and another portraying the final hours of Jesus' life on the cross on Good Friday, April 3. The public is invited to attend these immersive events at the church.

Why it matters

These live reenactments provide a unique opportunity for the community to experience and reflect on the biblical accounts of Jesus' final days leading up to his crucifixion. The events aim to offer deeper insight and understanding of these pivotal moments in Christian theology.

The details

The Last Supper reenactment on April 2 will feature actors portraying each of Jesus' 12 disciples, with the audience gaining perspective on the thoughts and emotions of the disciples as they contemplate who Jesus is and the events unfolding. The Good Friday service on April 3 will reenact the final hours of Jesus' life on the cross.

• The Last Supper reenactment will take place on Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m.
• The Good Friday reenactment will take place on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m.

What’s next

The public is encouraged to attend both the Last Supper and Good Friday reenactments at Gillespie Methodist Church to experience these pivotal biblical events.