CROSS graduation
When we first arrived in Zambia, we worked with the CROSS Project (Churches Ready to Overcome Silence and Stigma). It is a ministry that equips local church groups to compassionately reach out to those around (and within) who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Tim and I both really enjoyed this work, both encouraging from the Word of God and challenging traditional beliefs about this disease. When Tim took on the role of director and I became a stay-at-home mom with 2 small children, our involvement in the CROSS project became minimal.
It was a real treat to join the CROSS team this past week and participate in their graduation signifying their completion of a 5 month curriculum. Tim did a fantastic job of speaking to the graduates, passionately exhorting them to be a community who embraces those with HIV/AIDS. After his talk, each graduate received a certificate and a “badge” of a blue cross wrapped in the red HIV ribbon.
