Arthur s unshakable commitment to christ, his unwavering devotion, obedience and love, made a huge impact on each one of us. Arthur blessitt evangelistic association arthur and denise blessitt minister here. The cross is the story of his pilgrimage around the world. Arthur blessitt is one of the most unique individuals to walk the face of the earth. The cross is a 2009 documentary film directed by matthew crouch, in his directorial debut. Meet arthur blessitt, a man who chose to give up everything he had and carry a cross around the world, touring through hundreds of nations, meeting thousands of people, all in the cause of christ. My material treasures are few, mostly photos and things people gave me along. Pilgrim followers of jesus, arthur and denise blessitt, luke 18. Gener8xion entertainments feature documentary film the cross. Arthur blessitt has carried the cross around the world in every nation and is listed in the guinness world records for the worlds longest walk. The film chronicles arthur blessitts guinness world record setting. Blessitt was born in greenville, mississippi, and grew up in northeast louisiana. Jan 14, 2009 having read arthur blessitt s astonishing testimony of literally doing so during 38 years and over 38,102 miles including some pretty cross unfriendly territory such as north korea and saudi arabia, i now know the answer. The arthur blessitt story released nationwide on dvd february 16, 2010.
This is the story of his guinness world record setting 38,102 mile walk across the globe. June 25, 2012 arthur cross over the 40,000 mile mark of. Arthur blessitt is a mississippiborn evangelist who wanders the globe toting a 12foot wooden cross on his shoulder. Arthur started walking with a twelvefoot cross on december 25, 1969 and has successfully carried a large wooden cross into every nation and major island group of the world. Arthur blessitt, a mississippiborn evangelist who wanders the globe toting a 12foot wooden cross, is the focal point and pretty much the only voice in michael crouchs engaging documentary. For centuries, our world has faced raging wars, religious conflict, extreme poverty, and disease. Arthur blessitt is the guy who carried the cross all over the world. From the movie the cross and even from the book by the same name you see how i faced struggles and even death. Brock had met the guy before and spoke very highly of him. Beginning on the strip in the 60s, we see a young pastor reaching out to those in the street with the message of the love of jesus. This is a great way to share jesus in your small group, outreach, mission trip, at the. The arthur blessitt story 2009 photos, movie images, film stills and cast and crew photos on fandango.
Arthur blessit married, divorce, scandal, adultery, wife. The arthur blessitt story imagine a man carrying the cross around the globe. It is one man walking out his purpose and destiny one step at a time. March 24, 2009 carried the cross to grummans chinese theater in hollywood for the opening of the cross, the arthur blessitt story movie.
Today, forty years later, arthur has been on every continent and island nation with his twelvefoot cross, encountering people from diverse backgrounds, sharing a message of hope and destiny the message of the cross. I saw a car stop and a lady come rushing toward me on the sidewalk. Arthur owen blessitt born october 27, 1940 in greenville, mississippi is a traveling christian preacher who is known for carrying a cross through every nation of the world. You will see commitment and passion that will inspire you in following jesus.
In fact, he is the only individual to ever literally walk the face of the earth. The arthur blessitt story is a 2009 documentary film directed by matthew crouch, in his directorial debut. Mar 27, 2009 positive i have never heard of arthur blessitt, so i went to this movie unaware of his background. But when arthur blessitt was finally allowed to speak for himself, starting with his ministry on sunset strip and telling stories from his 40year journey with the cross, it blew me and my family away. Insecurity has been my constant companion for all these years.
Arthur blessitt is still walking, now 41,435 miles. He is the author of the bestselling book the cross, and is the subject of the 2009 documentary feature film the cross. The film chronicles arthur blessitt s guinness world recordsetting journey of 38,102 miles of forty years into every nation and major island group of the world while carrying a twelvefoot wooden cross. The cross offers hope to the weary and peace for the struggling. Right arthur with jim mcpheeters in 1970 during the initial walk from california to washington d. Having read arthur blessitts astonishing testimony of literally doing so during 38 years and over 38,102 miles including some pretty crossunfriendly territory such as north korea and saudi arabia, i now know the answer. Arthur blessitt bio, age, family, the cross, children. Arthurs unshakable commitment to christ, his unwavering devotion, obedience and love, made a. This is a film to share with your children, your neighbors and your friends.
Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. The cross the arthur blessitt story popular christian videos in theaters march 27th. The arthur blessitt story a remarkable story of survival, perseverance and unquenchable spiritual passion becomes a blunt evangelical instrument in the cross. The cross, the arthur blessitt story full length movie for free viewing posted by arthur and denise blessitt. In his autobiography, the cross youll follow his journey and. The cross, the arthur blessitt story, posted by arthur and. The cross isnt about one mans journey to convert the world to christianity, but the way that blessitt was able to endure sometimes impossible conditions to deliver hope to the destitute, and. Arthur blessit carryed his cross around the world as miracles happen.
Cross the arthur blessitt story dvd christian movies. Beginning in 1968, the evangelical minister arthur blessit took it upon himself to carry a large wooden crucifix around the world. Mar 27, 2015 the cross, the arthur blessitt story full length movie for free viewing posted by arthur and denise blessitt. A former sunset strip street preacher and jesus coffee house proprietor recalls his spiritual journey carrying an enormous cross. This is the story of his guinness world record setting 38,102 mile walk across. On may 17, 2008, arthur blessitt walked his 38,102nd mile in zanzibar, off of the coast of tanzania, completing a journey that began in 1969. If i listen to him, ill know what cross he wants me to bear. The film chronicles arthur blessitts guinness world recordsetting journey of 38,102 miles of forty years into every nation and major island group of the world while carrying a twelvefoot wooden cross. The record belongs to arthur blessitt, who has managed to traverse some 38102 miles, all carrying a 12foot wooden cross. Yesterday i was up early and did a walk with the cross here in the area of denver where i live. Today, forty years later, arthur has been on every continent and island nation with his. Inducted into the guinness book of world records for the worlds longest walk, arthur has spent the last 40. The cross, what a wonderful, inspiring documentary.
Arthur started walking with a twelvefoot cross on december 25, 1969 and has successfully carried a large wooden cross into every nation and major island group of. The cross, the arthur blessitt story, posted by arthur and denise. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. It is a mission of love, peace, blessings and jesus. It offers a place where sinners can come and experience a lifechanging encounter. On divine instrucions he leaves his sick hospital bed with a miraculous recovery. Memories guinness record longest walkongoing pilgrimage. This is a well made christian video of arthur blessit carying a wooden cross around the world. Arthur blessitt the cross walk blessitt made the cross in 1968 to hang on the wall of his place on sunset strip, hollywood and made short crosswalks in that area. Inducted into the guinness book of world records for the worlds longest walk, arthur has spent the last 40 years traversing all seven continents, 315 countries. The arthur blessitt story now on dvd by the judy nelon group. Listed in the guinness world records for the worlds longest walk, arthur has carried the cross in 315 nations, island groups and territories and walked 38,102 miles, more than one and a half times around the globe at the equator. Arthur blessitt bio, age, family, the cross, children, books.
This is the story of his guinness world record setting 38,102 mile walk across the. Mar 31, 2010 for 38 years arthur blessit has been carrying the cross around the world, sharing the gospel and the love of christ along the way. Arthur blessit married, divorce, scandal, adultery, wife, girlfriend, net worth, affair arthur owen blessitt born october 27, 1940 in greenville, mississippi, united states is a traveling christian preacher, most widely known for carrying a cross through every nation of the world and evangelizing. The cross museum of arthur and denise blessitt home. Apr 05, 2009 we saw the most inspiring movie yesterday. Arthur blessitt is a producer, known for the cross 2009, the message of the cross 2011 and palm beach pop festival 2012. The cross is the story of one man carrying a twelvefoot wooden cross on a pilgrimage around the world. The arthur blessitt story dvd for sale online ebay.
Come alongside blessit and hear the message of the cross again. Positive i have never heard of arthur blessitt, so i went to this movie unaware of his background. Arthur blessitt doesnt have any movies playing in theaters. Heres whats included with every worryfree ticket purchase. Buy now visit the official website of arthur and denise blessitt. The cross the arthur blessitt story popular christian.
The arthur blessitt story released nationwide on dvd february 16, 2010 for centuries, our world has faced raging wars, religious conflict, extreme poverty, and disease. Mar 27, 2009 arthur blessitt carries a cross around the world. On christmas day, december 25, 1969 arthur blessitt began the first day of his walk with the cross in hollywood, california. Arthur a pilgrim, free full length documentary movie by. Apr 23, 2009 arthur blessitt is a mississippiborn evangelist who wanders the globe toting a 12foot wooden cross on his shoulder.
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