The Empty Cross

Our world today is bombarded from all angles with disorder, fear and pandemonium on a daily basis. However, as difficult as it has been, there is a group of people that have, with determination, been able to stay focused on love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control with a purpose to accomplish a long awaited victory over the world of hate and mayhem.
In 2001, Max and Sherry Greiner knew, after hearing from God, they were to construct places around the world where all people could draw closer to the peace most of us desire. For this reason, in 2004 the Grainer's founded The Coming King Foundation. An outreach designed for all who have the desire to draw closer to Jesus Christ within beautiful meditative gardens placed throughout our nation and the world.
Not only one religious denomination is represented in this outreach, instead there are 17 Trustees from different denominations taking part in providing these gardens. Many well know advocates of Jesus Christ support the agenda, including Governor Mike Huckabee, Dr. James Dobson, Franklin Graham, Dr. Pat Roberston, Rick Warren, and the late Dr. Bill Bright and Dr. Oral Roberts all supporting The Coming King Foundation through prayer.
Over two million dollars have been provided by individuals across America in support of the common goal. Not only have the funds been raised without professional fundraisers or public tax money, but many Christian artists have donated time and sculptures valued at three million dollars welcoming guests to the gardens.
Only 60 miles from downtown San Antonio in the city of Kerrville is this landmark in the making. The 23 acre "Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden" site, donated by the Hershel Reid family of Dallas, TX, welcomes drivers above Interstate Highway 10 with a 77'7" tall, 70 ton, contemporary iron sculpture named The Empty Cross. The cross which is located half way between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans began its erection on the 1,930' high hill the morning of July 26, 2010.
With many people in support of the cross, there are plenty who are against the cross as well. Opponents and challengers continue to throw attacks, lawsuits and threats against the cross and its founders yet the cross remains upright and strong at the same latitude as Israel.
Foundation Trustee, Dr. Bruce Cook of Austin said: "Cities and nations have destinies and identities just like people. The city of Kerrville has long been associated with art, music, wildlife, fine foods, and retirement. Tourism is a natural outgrowth and outcome of the local heritage and natural scenic inheritance of the area. Kerrville is destined to become a destination attraction."
Artist Max Greiner Jr., designed the hollow sculpture as a spiritual reminder of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians know that Jesus hung on the cross, taking upon Himself the sins of the world. After three days He rose, defeating death, hence The Empty Cross. If you have not yet accepted His gift of salvation, The Empty Cross is your invitation to surrender your life unto Him. "For it is by grace you have been saved."
The garden, when completed, will display 77 Bible scriptures on 16" engraved ceramic tiles in languages from around the world.
To find out how you can take part in this amazing work, visit: www.TheComingKingFoundation.org. Guided tours are possible by calling TCKF office at 830-367-7706