On a recent walk to the local library I captured these photos of a church cross.
These were the best night photos I could capture on a cell phone. One day I might have a good camera to capture the illuminated cross at night much better. For now these will have to do.
The cross reminds me of the price God paid for my soul. It also reminds me of the two greatest commandments set out in Matthew 22: 37-40
37 ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
These form the basis of my love for helping people in general and my love for missions in Africa.
It explains why I help people like Elvis who is hoping to finish medical studies in Kenya this summer. There has been a hiccup in his studies due to recent striking and rioting at universities in Kenya but with God it may still be possible to finish university. It has been a long road for Elvis.Although I do help Elvis and write about him and others in Africa, from time to time on my blog, sometimes others think the ministry is for me alone. The good news is that anyone can help if they would like to help.
Please know the Kenyan mission is for anyone and everyone. That is, anyone that wants to help.
If you feel so inclined please contact me and I can let you know how to send funds to Kenya. If you don't want to help or cannot help, that is fine too. I'm not here to try and pressure anyone. The decision is yours alone. If you are a believer, you can always pray. That would be awesome.
I am here to help raise awareness for those that wish to help on the mission field to Kenya. Once trained Elvis will have a much better opportunity to help himself and his family as well as bring health and healing to those who need medical care.
If you wish to learn more, please read about Elvis at the sidebar (top right of my blog).
Have a wonderful weekend.
Skywatch Friday
16 comments:
Awesomely beautiful.
The cross is pretty lit up at night, lovely images.. Have a happy weekend!
Hi! The cross is shining. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
You took beautiful photos of that cross with your phone, Penny. And I know how much you care for people in Africa, and your heart's mission in Kenya. I hope people who read this post will be moved to also help in any way they can. I also hope and pray that Elvis has returned to university and continues in his studies that you have helped to make possible for him. (((Hugs))) Jo
Your cell phone took very impressive photos! Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend.
Hi Joyful! I love that 'cross in the night' photo. I have heard that photos from cellphones are sometimes superior to regular cameras. I know the ones I take from my iPad are really good. (I just can't zoom.)
Your love and support of Elvis is just wonderful. I support a young man in Africa myself. We just love them, don't we? I hope he will be able to keep studying in those horrid circumstances. We are so blessed.
Ceil
Thanks always for your encouragement dear Jo!
It's wonderful that you support a young man too Ceil. God bless you and help you continue to bless him.
I appreciate your compliment dear Denise. I am happy to have my cell phone as it does a better job of night photos than my digital camera. One day it would be nice to have a really great camera but then one has to lug it around with all it's lenses ;-)
Thank you Minoru for stopping by. I wish you a wonderful weekend too!
Thank you Eileen :-) Have yourself an awesome weekend.
Thank you dear Denise. You are always a blessing. Hugs. xx
It is wonderful always to see the lit-up cross Joyful and I think such a blessing to have that view from your home! Your loyalty towards Elvis must be a great source of strength and comfort to him and I support him and you in heartfelt prayer. Have a blessed Sunday, Joy x
It is so nice to see the lit up cross and it is also a new thing for me as the steeple with illuminated cross has only been up for a few months. Thank you Joy for prayers for Elvis. I really appreciate it! Have a wonderful Sunday. xox
Wow that illuminated cross is amazing x
How beautiful, and I think your cell phone did a good job.
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