For parishes looking to offer "He is Risen!" crosses to parishioners contact Bruce A. Fogerty at 214-450-5010. The crosses are used for staking in the front yard. The Easter Cross Witness was created to testify to the truth contained in these statements. It was created for those who believe in the truthfulness of these statements and who desire during the Easter season to publicly testify to their faith. The cross in your hand is not yard art. It is not an Easter decoration. It was created to be a witness and a celebration. As you place the cross in your front yard, or window in your apartment, ask the sovereign Lord to use this simple cross for His glory, and rejoice…He is Risen.

As we plant the crosses in our front yards or apartment windows, may we joyfully once again acknowledge that we belong to the Risen Christ. Ask Him to use this simple cross to first re-energize your own heart so that you may have renewed joy to share with others about the wonders of what has been finished.

2. Pray as those who don’t know the Savior see the crosses, their hearts will be quickened by the Holy Spirit that will bring conviction unto salvation. Pray that this silent visual witness will lead to appropriate opportunities for a verbal witness. As we have opportunity to share the hope that is within us, pray that we will possess a winsome boldness and speak the truth in love.

3. When the crosses come down, ask the Lord to grant us much grace and renewed vigor to go about the noble task of loving our neighbors as Christ loves us. This is the best witness and acid test, and they are watching. May we take to heart the wisdom of Saint Francis of Assisi who stated that he was compelled to preach the gospel at all times, in all places, with all his might even if it meant resorting to words. People must see the gospel in action before that can hear the good news. All words + no visible love in action will = futility.