Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking Easter weekend production on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM, as we present "Before The Rooster Crows," a play by Pastor Kevin Garner. This special performance, open to all, delves into the heart-wrenching story of Peter’s denial of Jesus during the fateful hours leading to the crucifixion.  

 

Set against the backdrop of that first Good Friday, the play follows Peter, the bold and outspoken disciple, as he grapples with fear, shame, and the crushing weight of his own betrayal. Through Peter’s journey, we witness the raw humanity of his failure—denying Jesus three times, just as Christ had foretold—only to be met with the piercing gaze of his Lord and the bitter tears of regret. But this story doesn’t end in despair. Pastor Garner weaves a narrative that reflects on how we, as modern Christians, often deny Christ in our own lives—through silence, fear, or the pressures of a world that challenges our faith.  

 

With a blend of historical authenticity and contemporary resonance, "Before The Rooster Crows" invites audiences to reflect on their own spiritual journeys, confronting the ways we turn away from Christ and the boundless grace that calls us back. This production is a call to repentance, restoration, and renewed commitment as we prepare our hearts for the hope of Easter Sunday.  

 

All are welcome to attend this free event at Fox River Lutheran Church, where we’ll come together as a community to remember the cost of our salvation and the mercy that redeems us. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and seating is first-come, first-served. Come, bring a friend, and experience the transformative power of this Good Friday story.