The old house on the corner of Hwy. 61 and Walter St. in the heart of Luttrell has a transformation story to tell. Noticeably, as you drive through Luttrell on Hwy 61 there are two markers that announce the purpose of the old house. The first is a large white sign that reads Beneath the Cross Mission - a name given to this special place in a dream from God. The second is a large cross that stands as a reminder of our Salvation paid for by Jesus Christ’s death on the cross.
Romans 3:23-26 NKJV states: (23) for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (24) being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, (25) whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
This house was just that, covered in sin. In fact, it was a place that reeked of sin and darkness.
Yet, God has a divine plan for this house. He gave a vision for this specific place in Luttrell. The physical house was renovated in 2020. This renovation was preparation for His divine plan.
One of the leaders of the mission has so profoundly made the comparison of the house being transformed, just like our lives in Christ are transformed.
According to 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV (17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. It is now a place filled with the sweet aroma of the Spirit of God. It has been anointed and set apart for the work of the Lord.
The work of the Lord is now thriving there. Sunday morning worship service is held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. A clothes closet is operated the second and fourth Tuesday and a love kitchen the second and fourth Friday of each month.
We are charged to do this very act in Matthew 25:35-36 NKJV (36) for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; (36) I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to me.
If you would like to volunteer to help the ministries of the clothes closet and/or the love kitchen or if you need help or prayer, please contact Jeff Leach at 865-661-0175 or email at Jeffleach59@gmail.com. You can always stop by to see ways in which to help.