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Church Photos ~ Circa 1997
The following scanned photos were gleaned from albums at the church. Best we can tell is that they come from various events circa 1997. If you would like to add a caption or name to any photo, leave it by way of ‘comment’ in the form at the bottom of this page.
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- Circa 1997
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- Circa 1997
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- Circa 1997
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- Jay and Jeannie
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- Circa 1997
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- Worship circa 1997
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- Women’s Association
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- Janie Koopmans, circa 1997
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- Advent 1997 (?)
We’re in the process of scanning old photos of the church’s early years in order to preserve them and make them accessible. (Note: The climate has not been kind to our existing photo albums). If you have any photos of church events you’d like to see archived here at the church website, contact neilmacqueen@gmail.com
Posted at St Croix Reformed Church, www.stcroixreformed.org
Breaking Ground ~ 1996
The following are scans of photos from the church’s 1996 Groundbreaking and construction photo albums. Additional photos of the groundbreaking, building, and dedication can be found in those albums (though many are deteriorating). Please feel free to use the ‘comments’ feature at the bottom of this page to suggest captions, identify persons in the photos, or leave stories.
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- 1st worship in new sanctuary
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- Brief History
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- Dedication Worship
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- Groundbreaking Worship
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- Groundbreaking
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We’re in the process of scanning old photos of the church’s early years in order to preserve them and make them accessible. If you have any photos of church events you’d like to see archived, contact neilmacqueen@gmail.com
Photos from the Church’s Rededication ~1992
Posted at St Croix Reformed Church, www.stcroixreformed.org
We’re in the process of scanning old photos of the church’s early years in order to preserve them and make them accessible. If you have any photos of church events you’d like to see archived, contact neilmacqueen@gmail.com
The following photos from 1992 were scanned from several photo albums. Many of the original photos are worse-for-tropical-wear. Please click the ‘comment’ feature on the bottom of this webpage to suggest captions, including the names of people you recognize in the photos. In particular, we’re looking for additional photos of the 1992 Rededication Service held at the Lutheran Church in Christiansted.
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- The church’s first sign
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- More early Sunday School photos
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- Sunday School circa 1992
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- Rededication Service ` Two Cups
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- Misc Member photos from 1992
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- Rededication Service at the Lutheran Church
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- Worship at Country Day
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- Our Bloomin of the Cross tradition dates back to our first Easter at Country Day School
Church History Docs
St Croix Reformed Church Archive Project
We’re in the process of scanning documents and photos from the church’s early years. Our goal is to both preserve them and make them accessible. If you have any photos or docs from the first years of the life of the church, please email neilmacqueen@gmail.com
The following are scans of several church historical documents, — including a copy of the worship bulletin from the 1992 Rededication of the church, as well as, different brief histories. The 1992 Worship bulletin includes a list of the Founding Members.
Click the thumbnail to enlarge.
August 2011 Church News
Our annual church picnic is scheduled for September 18
Join us at the St. Croix Country Club on Frederiksted beach following Worship at the church at 9:30.
This is a great event for all ages, and we encourage members to bring their friends. Meat and drinks and place settings are provided. Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share. Stay after lunch for swimming, a card game, or just to visit.
Next Church Picnic: Sunday, Sept 18 2011!
On Friday August 26, the St. Croix Interfaith will present Dinner and a movie in our Fellowship Hall, Admission is $15.00 (yes, this is a mission fundraiser). The movie being shown is Bread and Tulips, a delightful escapist comedy set in Venice. Appropriate for older children, youth and adults. Join us for a great Friday evening and help the Interfaith Council.
Note to friends of Mary Rodgers:
Her new address is 422 Victorian Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (c/o Nancy Clifford Green, Mary’s daughter, 972-923-3313)
The Church Landscaping Project is in its final stage.
Last week a substantial amount of tan-tan was cut down. The church cross, hill and building are now visible all the way to Glynn and Mon Bijou! The plan is to keep it mowed, and it should start looking a little better once the grass finds its way up through the stubble. The trimming has revealed several trees which will now have a chance to grow. A few more bushes and alterations and we’re done.
We are waiting word on the arrival of The Wind Turbine & Tower sometime in the next few weeks. We expect construction of the concrete base to commence within the next 3 weeks. A “Coming Soon” sign will soon appear down by Northside Road. This is in compliance with our grant requirement.
To view our entire church website, go to http://stcroixreformed.org
For info about our Wind Turbine you can now visit the Wind Turbine pages at this website: https://stcroixreformed.org/our-wind-turbine/
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July 2011 News
Posted at www.stcroixreformed.org
July News!
We received this wonderful report from member Jay Nix, who was our representative to the 205th General Synod of the Reformed Church in America.
Dear Rod,
Thanks so much for asking me to go to Grand Rapids, MI as the elder delegate to the Reformed Church’s 205th General Synod on June 16,-21, 2011. This great gathering of ministers, elders and others of diverse backgrounds were attending the highest assembly and judicatory of the RCA to make decisions for the ministry and mission of the whole church. The schedule of events and meetings were jammed tight, and I met so many nice people from all over the states.
I was selected to serve on the Committee on Overtures and New Business and I also attended a workshop on multiracial ministry teams. Those attending the General Synod witnessed a historic reunion of the Christian Reformed Church and the RCA after many years of separation (since 1857). We worshipped and praised the Lord together and sang very inspirational songs (many I never heard before).
The Calvin College campus was a beautiful green and safe environment. We rode on golf carts if we didn’t want to walk to the different buildings. Wesley Granberg- Michaelson, retiring General Secretary of the General Synod passed his gavel to Rev. Dr. Tom De Vries, pastor of Fair Havens Ministries in Hudsonville, MI.
I will never forget my 70th birthday. I was asked to help serve communion at the closing worship service.
Love,
Jay Nix
In Other News…
Phase 1 of the church landscaping project should be complete by the end of this month. Numerous trees and bushes have been trimmed or removed. The entrances are being trimmed back. And by the end of the month the tan-tan will be cut back 15′ down the hill, –which should make the cross once again visible to the community. It will also be kept mowed as part of our regular mowing. We anticipate the grass will fill in nicely where unruly plants and hedges once sprawled. The Consistory will be considering a “Phase 2” beautification proposal early this Fall. If you have suggestions for Phase 2, please share them with Rev Rod or any member of the Landscaping Task Force (Will Borden, Sue Cissel, Neil MacQueen, Sandi Savage).
Turbine Update:We’re currently waiting word on the delivery date of the turbine and tower. Apparently there was a manufacturing delay. Once that date is set, the construction of the concrete pad can be scheduled. All permits have been approved!
UPDATE: For info about our Wind Turbine you can now visit the Wind Turbine pages at this website: https://stcroixreformed.org/our-wind-turbine/
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WORSHIP with us this Sunday at 9:30!
June 2011 News
Early in July you will notice a number of landscaping projects underway at the church. The Consistory’s Landscape Task Force has awarded a $4000 contract to Superb Lawncare and Landscaping for significant landscaping improvements, including: tree and bush trimming, tree and bush removals, and cutting back the tan-tan.
Additional landscape beautification and maintenance recommendations will be presented to the Consistory after this first phase is done. Your suggestions are welcome. Task Force members are Will Borden, Sue Cissel, Neil MacQueen and Sandi Savage.
Permitting is complete for the Wind Turbine project, and we are now waiting for a fall delivery date from the manufacturer. Construction of the concrete pad will commence about 45 days prior to the arrival of the equipment. The future location of the pad, tower, and turbine is marked by the survey stakes seen on the right side of the driveway as you approach the church building.
If you would like to help serve lunch at My Brothers Table in Frederiksted this July, contact Neil MacQueen at neilmacqueen@gmail.com. It’s easy, only takes 90 minutes, and is very rewarding.
Worship with us this and every Sunday at 9:30 am !
Easter Sunday 2011 ~ Photos
Photos from our two Easter Services and Breakfast, April 24, 2011
www.stcroixreformed.org
Thanks Sue, for organizing our Easter feast!
Update on Worship Schedule
from http://www.stcroixreformed.org
Due to the Triathalon, Sunday May 1st Worship will be at 11 a.m. instead of 9:30.
No Sunday School on May 1st
Updated Holy Week Schedule
April 22nd Good Friday Service at 12 noon
April 24th Easter Sunday
7:00 Easter Outdoor Service
7:45 -9:00 Breakfast, helpers needed.
9:30 Easter Sunday Worship Service
10:45 Easter Egg Hunt for Children
Holy Week Schedule
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7 pm at Trinity Lutheran in Frederiksted
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Noon at St Croix Reformed Church, a brief service
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7 am Sunrise Service on the hill
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8 am Easter Breakfast, everyone is invited!
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9:30 am Easter WorshipA reminder to bring flowers from home for our annual “Bloomin’ of the Cross” during worship.
St Croix Reformed Church 
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