Painting the Cross

I leave Tanzania for the States tomorrow! I've had lots of lists of things I wanted to do before I left... spending time with special people, passing off roles at work, trying to get rid of the bats in the attic, etc... Most things are done, and this is one of them!

My housemate, Ronit, and I go to a really nice little Anglican church a couple times each month. It's a simple cement building with a dirt floor. A wooden cross is the only adornment. It had "YESU KRISTO AMEFUFUKA" (Jesus Christ has risen) written on the wood in fading marker.
I thought it would be fun to bring color to the church and make the message more clear. So, I talked to our pastor, he talked to others, and they agreed.

Ronit and I stayed after church one day to paint. We had fun, and I hope the cross brings joy to people as they worship. :)