Sunday April 25th was a special Sunday, with the reception of new families,
and an adult and infant baptism.
Enjoy the photos!
From the Left: Pastor Rod, William and Laurie Bohlke & son Jack, Eileen Hill and Gwendolyn & Miles,
Tom and Shannan Calhoun and Josephine.
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! HAPPY EASTER.
Following the early 7 AM service by the cross on the hill, Sweet Sue Lakos and many helpers prepared our annual EASTER Breakfast. That was followed by the 9:30 AM worship service where the highlight was our traditional “blooming of the cross.” After the service our children enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt set up by Don Bailey -while the adults enjoyed a festive time of fellowship.
Photos of the Chancel Area, Advent 2009
(click to enlarge)
Welcoming 3 New Members
The Baptism of Ethan Wyatt on the First Sunday in Advent
All God's Creatures
See Photos from the Advent Decorating Party that took place after worship
http://stcroixreformed.org/2009/12/02/photos-from-nov-29th-advent-party/
Ever wonder what some of the unfamiliar hymns in our Presbyterian Hymnal sound like?
Go to http://www.stjameschicago.org/hymnal/index.htm. You can play most of the hymn tunes at Chicago’s St. James Presbyterian hymnal website.
Looking for a long lost hymn you can’t find in our hymnal? Consult The CyberHymanal at http://www.hymntime.com/tch
They have hundreds of hymn pages where you can listen to the music, see the lyrics, and read the stories behind the hymns.
June 7: Tom Peil, Elder, Sunday School teacher.
June 14: Rev. Neil MacQueen, Elijah & the Prophets of Baal, and the Still Small Voice
June 21: Rev. Neil MacQueen, Elijah & Elisha and the Chariot of Fire
June 28: Julie Hansen Hodge, Deacon, leader in the St. Croix Reformed Church Women’s Group.
If you would like to help lead worship this summer (read scriptures, offer prayers) contact neilmacqueen@gmail.com (in June) or Rev Rod at strevrod@aol.com
The Choir
We have a choir which sings at every service and presents special music throughout the year.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us at any time. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the service to practice the song for the day. The choir also practices for about 15 minutes after the service and fellowship time.
Choir members sit in the congregation and walk forward for the anthem. No robes!
The Hymnal
We use the Presbyterian Church USA’s newest hymnal.
Our Worship Service begins at 9:30 am every Sunday.
Children and youth may leave the service for Sunday School following the children’s sermon if they choose.
Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month.
The first Sunday of every month we also have a Jazz Vespers Service at 5:30 p.m.
Worship is island-style… friendly, inclusive, and Reformed, -with warm breezes blowing through the open windows. Dress is island casual.
Our members, visitors and regular attenders come from a wide-range of cultural and denominational backgrounds. During the winter months we welcome snowbirds, many of whom have been part of our family for over a decade.
Janie and Jay Easter 2009
Our worship service lasts about 55 minutes and includes traditional Reformed elements of worship, prayer, hymns, scripture and a sermon. After worship, beverages, breads and fruits are served outside.
