People driving on FM 1283 from Tx. 16 to Four Corners in Lakehills at Christmas time are familiar with the Western Heritage Cowboy Church Nativity scenes that include the birth of Jesus in a manger and feature actors portraying Mary, Joseph, shepherds and often farm animals.
The church used that idea and model for a moving and spiritual event called Living Cross on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3.
Living Cross displays are condensed versions of the larger Passion plays and have been reenacted all over the world.
The church’s Living Cross scene was essentially an Easter season version of the popular Christmas display,