If you are on island and have experience or expertise with solar or wind installations, information regarding any of the various companies which do such installations on island, or experience writing grant proposals, please contact neilmacqueen@gmail.com.

We are on a tight timeframe due to the grant window closing early next month.

The plan is not to remove the church and school from the grid. Rather, generated power would be “net metered” to WAPA, meaning, every kilowatt hour our system generated would be deducted from our WAPA bill.  The church and school together are currently averaging about $700 a month in electric bills.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kingshill/St-Croix-Reformed-Church/117423938306347

You are welcome to post church events and info, prayer requests and the like.

When you “like” the church’s Facebook page, you’ll also be able to see who else is following the page and you can get in touch with them.  We hope that’s a great way for members and friends to network!

Who Uses Facebook?

It’s a common misconception that it’s just for kids or young adults.

A recent survey by National Public Radio of their own Facebook page showed that NPR had 1 million “friends” on Facebook, 79% of whom were between the ages of 25 and 54. 

80% of NPR’s Facebook friends listened to NPR everyday and visited the NPR Facebook page at least once a day to get news and links.

For help with Facebook or posting info on the church’s Facebook page or church website, contact Neil at neilmacqueen@gmail.com

You can also find the link to the church’s Facebook page at www.stcroixreformed.org

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Dick Smith Passes

We are saddened to learn of the death of Dick Smith on June 3rd. He passed away due to complications from surgery. We will greatly miss him.

His wife, Blanche’s address is

203 Dove Lane

Marmora, N.J. 08223

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

With school summer vacation here My Brothers’ Table needs volunteers. This church-sponsored feeding ministry serves up nutritious lunches Monday through Friday. It is located on Queen Street in Frederiksted one block north of the post office.  Volunteers help serve drinks and meals from 11:45 to 12:45. 

Elizabeth Peacock is the Volunteer Coordinator. Her number is 778-8226. Rides are available if needed.

Do you have some time this summer to donate to cleaning or painting? We have some small projects around the building in need of attention. Contact Pastor Rod.

Visit our website for photos and more announcements. http://stcroixreformed.org

Please forward this announcement to other friends in the church and invite them to SUBSCRIBE to our website’s email newsletter feature.

Jazz Vespers’ Las’ Lap for the Season is Sunday, June 6th at 5:30.
Take a musical journey of original compositions and other great music with Elvis Pedro, He’s joined by Marsvyn David, Loren Hughes, and Toby Derima. Refreshing vocals by Khema Loving June 6th 5:30-6:30 at the St Croix Reformed Church. Please bring friends and free will offering!

In other news: HALLELUJAH! ….the potholes on the road leading up to the church have been filled. Please show your appreciation by repeatedly driving over them to join us for worship and upcoming events.

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.

Serving Elders

Sarah Cole             2013          First Term

Jane Coles             2012          Second  Term       

John Harper           2012          First Term                         

Stan Joines            2013          First Term

Harold Jenkins      2011          First  Term                                 

Serving Deacons   

Don Bailey            2013        First Term

Bill Bohlke            2012        Second Term

Glen Welles           2012        First Term             

Julie Hansen-Hodge 2011        First Term            

Sandi Savage        2013        First Term

Consistory Officers, Classis Delegate and Church Committees

President-   Rev. Rodney Koopmans

Vice President -   Jane Coles

Chair of Elders -    John Harper

Classis Delegate-   Jay Nix

Chair of Deacons-   Don Bailey

Treasurer -   Sandi Savage

Recording Treasurer-  Ethel Ritch

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.

The Consistory Nominating Committee is beginning the work of identifying new elders and deacons. The committee members are: Ethel Ritch, Carole Wells, Dulce Crowther , Julie Hansen-Hodge, Harold Jenkins, and the pastor. If you feel they should consider someone –please suggest that name to one of them.

The consistory would like to establish a Long Range Planning Committee. If you would like to be part of that committee please raise your hand or talk to the pastor.

Palm Sunday Volunteer Decorator Needed:
In previous years Dick Smith has decorated our church for Palm Sunday. This year he has to pass this opportunity to someone else. Please talk to the pastor or Dick Smith if you can handle this opportunity.

Also, we need a volunteer to teach the Middle Sunday School on Mar 21 and 27. Please talk to the pastor if you are willing to do this.

Thanks,

Rod

StXRevRod@aol.com

http://www.stcroixreformed.org

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Just Added:

I have just received this prayer request from World Vision, and organization that many of us support.

Dear Pastor,

It is with a sad heart that I write to you about a terrible loss to the World Vision family. Six staff members were killed in a brutal and senseless attack on our offices in the Mansehra District of Pakistan. Additionally, eight employees are hospitalized with injuries after the unprovoked assault by gunmen. Four of the staff have been released from the hospital.

World Vision has temporarily suspended our operations in Pakistan, but we remain committed to helping children, families, and communities in this country.

As World Vision mourns our colleagues we ask you to join us in praying for the families of our staff members and the people they serve in Pakistan, including those who respond to kindness with violence.

President, World Vision

Rick Stearns, President
www.worldvision.org

March 7, 2010  Sermon  Jeremiah is fed up that the Wicked Prosper

February 28, 2010 Sermon  Luke 9, Jesus laments over Jerusalem,like a Hen the Savior gathers us under his wings

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