As Ray Newhouse prayed one night, he thought about the walk that Jesus took to his crucifixion - how heavy the cross was, how far he had to carry it. The Lemont Furnace man researched: The cross would have been around 250 pounds; the distance around 400 meters. “That weighed on my ...

Editor’s note: This article is a part of Helping the Helpers, our annual series to raise awareness for nonprofits throughout the area. When those in the area think of Jumonville, their first thought is often the giant Cross of Christ. What some may not realize is that the 60-foot-tall ...