ELDER CROSS MINISTRY
ABOUT
The mission of Elder Serves Cross Ministry is to spread our faith in Jesus Christ through the making and distribution of small wooden crosses. We provide FREE HANDMADE CROSSES to anyone who asks.
WHAT WE DO
Elder students come together to build small wooden crosses in the form of necklaces and simple wood crosses. These crosses are available to anyone who would like them – free of charge.
HISTORY
Elder’s Cross Ministry was inspired by the work of two men – former Elder teacher Mark Klusman and an Iowa pastor named Mr. Bill Evans. In 1978, Elder teacher Mr. Mark Klusman gave each student in his Geography class a small wooden cross. Mr. Forman was a student in Mr. Klusman’s class and was impacted by this small token of our faith. He still has this cross in his possession today.
CONTINUING THE MISSION
At Elder High School we continue Mr. Evan’s mission and honor Mr. Klusman’s memory and gift of crosses to his students. The production of crosses includes acquiring scrap hardwood, planing the wood to proper thickness, cutting and routing the pieces, gluing, drilling, and assembling necklaces and key rings.
CROSS MINISTRY LEADERSHIP AND PRODUCTION
This year, the Cross Ministry program will be a service-learning component of Mr. Greg Dickman’s religion classes. Information about ordering crosses will be coming soon.
AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Mr. Forman will offer periodic opportunities for students to make crosses in preparation for large orders. Signs up will take place through MobileServe.