The Thorn: Easter 2011

This Easter season Denver United partnered with other area churches to help bring The Thorn to Magness Arena. Through the use of music, dance, martial arts, theatrical lighting and more, the Passion Week was brought to life, allowing audiences to experience the raw and gritty emotions of the final week of Jesus's life. According to Executive Producer John Bolin, approximately 12,000 people attended the four performances on April 22-23.  Each were presented with a clear presentation of the Gospel.

Many from our congregation joined a cast and crew of hundreds to help make The Thorn a reality.  They performed a variety of duties, such as directing, acting in the role of Roman centurions, helping form the masses who gathered around Jesus, portraying the angels and demons who waged wars in the heavenlies, and carrying out a whole host of stage crew responsibilities. Others provided altar and prayer ministry, ushered folks to their seats, and much, much more.

At the end of each performance, members of the audience were able to respond to what they had just witnessed.  Over the course of two days, hundreds of people made the decision to give thier lives to Christ, some for the first time and many to a deeper level of commitment. They had the opportunity to write on magnets and place them on the cross as a visible demonstration of what God was doing in their hearts. Particularly moving were messages such as "I was going to commit suicide tonight...now I won't" and "Finally...I believe."  

Special thanks to all those who were involved in The Thorn.  Your tireless efforts and heartfelt dedication were key in making this practical outreach to the people of our city a reality. 

We're looking for photos from The Thorn Denver for our church archive.  Some may also be featured here on the Denver United Chronicles for our church family to enjoy.  Do you have photos you'd like to share?  Email them to denverunitedphotos@q.com.