For many Christians, Holy Week is about more than the Easter bunny or hiding eggs; it is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday is a day of reflection marking the crucifixion, but pastors and church leaders say the word “good” points to what followed after.
The belief is that the death of Jesus Christ brought forgiveness, hope, and new life. At churches across Bakersfield, including Canyon Hills, Bakersfield First, and First Presbyterian, a common message stood out: You cannot have Easter without Good Friday.
Lyndsee Farzan, the adult ministry pastor with Canyon Hills Church, explained the significance of the day…