THIS IS THE SONG

Cross Kit Necklace is an original Christian acoustic song celebrating a handcrafted wooden cross necklace created to share the love of Jesus Christ with children through Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child.

The runtime experience combines original music, handcrafted artwork, woodworking, Christmas giving, children's joy, faith, hope, and visual storytelling into a peaceful Christian experience centered on the message of the cross.

Themes: Jesus Christ, Cross, Faith, Gospel, Salvation, Hope, Love, Children, Christmas, Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse, Giving, Kindness, Christian Outreach, Wooden Cross

“John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Genre: Christian Acoustic
Runtime: 3:05
Artist: Cing Julian

The Story Behind

Cross Kit Necklace began with a simple idea: a small wooden cross placed into the hands of a child can become far more than a craft. It can become the beginning of a conversation about the greatest gift ever given—Jesus Christ.

For many children around the world, a Christmas shoebox may be the very first gift they have ever received. Inside that box are simple items chosen with care, each reminding them that someone they have never met loves them enough to give.

Our hope was to contribute something that would last beyond the excitement of opening the box.

A Simple Craft With Eternal Meaning

Cross Kit Necklace was designed to be intentionally simple.

A wooden cross. A length of cord. A few moments to assemble it.

Yet behind that simplicity is the central message of the Christian faith.

As children thread the cord through the wooden cross, they create something they can wear, keep, and remember. The necklace becomes a small reminder that Jesus loves them and that His sacrifice on the cross was the greatest expression of love the world has ever known.

Built For Giving

These Cross Kit Necklace craft kits are handcrafted specifically to be donated through Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child.

Each kit is prepared with the hope that it will find its way into the hands of a child somewhere in the world who may be hearing about Jesus Christ for the very first time.

While the craft itself is simple, the opportunity it creates is extraordinary.

The Design

The wooden cross was intentionally designed to remain clean and uncomplicated.

The necklace cord passes through a hidden side-drilled hole positioned near the top of the cross. From the front, no hole is visible, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the cross itself rather than its construction.

This small detail reflects the philosophy behind the entire project: remove distractions and keep the message clear.

The Music

The accompanying song was written to reflect the same spirit as the craft itself.

Gentle acoustic instruments, peaceful melodies, and simple lyrics tell the story of a wooden cross becoming a messenger of hope. Rather than celebrating the object itself, the song points beyond the necklace to the Savior it represents.

Every verse reminds us that the value is not found in the wood, but in the message carried by the cross.

The Runtime Experience

The Cross Kit Necklace Runtime Experience combines original music, handcrafted artwork, visual storytelling, photography, and interactive media into a single presentation.

Visitors are invited into a warm, handcrafted environment inspired by woodworking, Christmas giving, children's smiles, acts of kindness, and the timeless message of the Gospel.

Rather than simply presenting a song, the Runtime Experience tells the story behind the ministry, the craft, and the purpose that inspired its creation.

Why We Make Them

Every Cross Kit Necklace we build is made with one purpose in mind: to place another opportunity for a child to encounter the message of Jesus Christ inside an Operation Christmas Child shoebox.

We do not build them to sell.

We build them to give.

Each necklace represents a prayer that somewhere, in some part of the world, a child will discover hope through the message of the cross.

Final Thoughts

Sometimes the smallest gifts carry the greatest meaning.

A simple piece of wood.

A length of cord.

A child assembling a necklace with their own hands.

And through that simple act, an opportunity to discover the love, grace, forgiveness, and eternal hope found in Jesus Christ.

That is the story behind Cross Kit Necklace.

Story source: https://g.ab5e.com/cross_kit_necklace/story.php