A witness for Jesus

John Austin of Sikeston braved wind, rain and even thunder and lightening as he joined volunteers with Carry the Cross Friday. Austin said this was his first time to hold one of the life-size crosses for the event. Carry the Cross organizers sought to create the largest cross in the world by stationing volunteers along highways 60 and 61. According to organizer Alethea Sparkman, Carry the Cross national director, the event is a peaceful and physical way to witness for Jesus Christ.