The Way of the Cross Bible Church
"Enriching Lives Through The Word Of God"
Jesus Answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
THE VISION
And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.Hab 2:2-3
The Vision Unveiled: Early in his ministry the Lord gave Elder Andrew S. Guy Sr. A dream. In this dream Elder Guy saw ants coming up through the floor boards of this church. Many ants continuously coming up. Those of us who are aware of this dream have held on to it for many years, realizing what God was speaking to our founder. “Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise Prov 6:6” The scripture encourages us to consider the ways of the ant, her wisdom and her work ethic. The ant though small in size is able to lift and carry many times it’s own weight. The ants in Elder Guy’s dream represent people, people just like you and I. A vast army of dedicated soldiers rising up and standing fast in the truth of God’s word. People with the mind set and nature of the ant. People with a commitment to stand together and work endlessly and tirelessly in the ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. People with purpose and a goal to build up God’s Kingdom.
The Vision Actualized: In 1971 this church was organized as the Way of the Cross Mission by the late Elder Andrew S. Guy Sr. God had placed the desire in his heart to start a mission. Elder Guy wanted more than anything for men, women, boys and girls to be saved. Elder Guy originally set the mission facilities up in West Dallas, but the Spirit of the Lord continued to speak to him about moving the facilities to Oak Cliff. Usually Elder Guy traveled in the same direction every day as he made his way home. On this particular day in 1971 however; the Spirit of the Lord led him in another way. When he got home he shouted to his wife the Late Mother Katherin Guy “I have found the Place” He subsequently contacted Mrs. Mary Burch who was the owner of this old grocery store. Mrs. Burch was a Spirit filled women and God had also spoken to her. Mrs. Burch’s earnest desire was to sell this building to Elder Guy. Elder Guy was faced with many obstacles and difficulties from city officials as he worked tireless to get this old grocery store in shape. Many years of wear and tear and neglect were on the walls, floors and ceilings. Mrs. Burch worked faithfully with Elder Guy and would not take any rent on the building until he got everything straight with the city. In addition to that she also gave money to help facilitate the repairs. Elder Guy worked many long hours in and effort the get the doors open and with his monetary resources growing thin God spoke to another Spirit filled women Sis Pauline Pemberton who found out how many 2X4’s Elder Guy would need, she then went to the lumber yard and had them sent to the building. The building was finished and the doors were opened. From 1971 to 1973 Elder Guy faithfully served this community. In 1973 Elder Andrew S. Guy Sr. went home to be with the Lord.
OUR MISSION
Since God has called us as ambassadors of the salvation message; we believe it is imperative that we use all of the time, effort, energy and material that God has given us, to reach the lost in Dallas and worldwide, with the message “that Jesus saves”.
We believe that Christ, through the Holy Ghost, is able to use us in making Disciples of others. This is the greatest responsibility and authority that men can ever have. In order to accomplish this task, we will worship together and endeavor to teach, preach and train others so that God’s purpose is also our purpose; assuring that those we encounter will have heard this message before Jesus returns.