One of the most recognized scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11 and now we have a pre-engraved HoldingCross with this very special verse.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope."
We chose Pecan Wood to engrave this beautiful verse due to its ruggedness and beauty of Texas. Its color is very pleasing and shows the engraving without fault.
In the marketplace, you can get any of the eight species when you buy hickory lumber. True hickory is found throughout the eastern United States. However, the range of pecan hickories is limited; bitternut is throughout the eastern United States; pecan is found from Texas to Louisiana, through Missouri and Indiana; water hickory is found in Texas through South Carolina; and nutmeg is found in Texas and Louisiana. Separation of lumber into the two groups is impossible unless chemical or microscopic tests are used.
We purchase our Pecan Hickory lumber from deep in the heart of the Texas hill country because we wanted Texas Pecan from Texas because it is the state Tree! The wood varies from light tan to a darker earth tone as shown in the picture.
The scripture is engraved on one side with the opposite side having no engraving. What that means is, if you choose, you can engrave on that side something special (maybe a name or event) or leave it plain. For any custom engraving, please add “One Side Custom Engraving” to your order. This will allow you to enter the specifics of the engraving. (Please note engraving on the blank side is an additional fee.)
Our Jeremiah 29:11 Engraved HoldingCross comes with a simple yet meaningful card to compliment the cross and the engraving. The card is blank inside for your very special message. Your card is tucked together with an envelope in a cellophane package to keep the card clean and ready for you.
As with all of our crosses, there were no stains, lacquers or preservatives used to finish your cross; only a natural oil which is hand-rubbed and polished to enhance the woods natural beauty. When you hold our crosses, you are “feeling” the wood and “seeing” the wood as God created it. No two are alike as boards will vary in color and graining due the environmental conditions it was produced. The shine on the cross is related to the amount of “resin” in the make-up of the wood itself. The more resin the higher the shine.
Crosses are handcrafted in our Palestine, Texas (USA) facility offering the highest quality. Crosses do not require polishing. Holding your cross will allow the oils from your hands to go into the wood and create a soft, patina glow. Never use oil or olive oil on our crosses.
Price noted is for 1 HoldingCross including the corresponding NoteCard.
Thoughts on Engraving : This wood works well with engraving. Due to its tight grain, engraving comes out clear and precise.
Each cross comes in an organza bag with a StoryTag telling the name of the wood and a StoryScroll which contains suggested prayers, CareGiving stories and other information. We do not offer seconds or damaged crosses. Our crosses are all first quality and handcrafted in our shop by our family.
NOTE : The HoldingCross watermark in the picture does not appear on the crosses. The picture is marked for proprietary reasons.
... A HoldingCross Story™ ...
One of our customers writes … “You cannot imagine how surprised I was when I took the cross out of the bag. Right there was my favorite scripture and my name was engraved on the opposite side of the cross. It is so meaningful and memorable. Thank you for making it mine!”
