You are invited to Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church’s 16th annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 8, 2007, from 9:00 AM until sellout. Church members bake and decorate dozens of American and international cookies using recipes from their family files and their cookbook, Beyond the Cookie Walk, that will be on sale for $12.00 along with the cookies and candy at $7.50 a pound. Treats for dogs and the birds will also be available. Shoppers can make their selections while enjoying complimentary Starbucks coffee or cider and listening to Christmas carols performed by the Church's choirs and musical groups. The proceeds from the sale are given to the Fairhaven School for developmentally disabled youth in Alexandria, Egypt, PADS, Home of the Sparrow, Faith In Action, Turning Point, and the Church's Youth Groups. For information: 815 459-1132 or office@rclpc.org
RCLPC Sends 300 Christmas Stockings to Iraq
Members of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church and people from McHenry County donated items to include in Christmas stockings that were mailed to 300 Marines and Sailors in Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron #29 at Al Asad Air Base, Anbar Province, Iraq. The stockings included hand-written notes, phone cards, CDs, DVDs, electronic games, socks, playing cards, puzzle books, batteries, grooming supplies, and candy and snacks. Area businesses who sponsored donation boxes are McHenry County College; Huggable Hounds, Crystal Lake; Now and Then Scrapbooking, Crystal Lake; The Backdrop, Woodstock; Read Between the Lynes, Woodstock; and Java Junction, Woodstock. People pictured above who helped fill the stockings are:
Row 1: Marilyn Munz;
Row 2: Mary Moltmann, Ann Jarvis, Leanna Miller, Pat Moll, Raj Dencker, Dorothy Vick, Kathy Rabe, and Marie Randall.;
Row 3: Karen Nelson, Karen Leuchtmann, Doug Crane, Bob Tripp, Ed Bennett, and Linda Rosquist.;
Not pictured: Rev. Richard Floyd, Jodie LeFevre, Sue Hayden, Raechel Sowa, Daniel Sowa, Sherri Dees, Kim Stewart, Beth Esche, and Laura Esche.
 Global Gift Shop at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church will feature a Global Gift Shop in Fellowship Hall on November 10 from 5:30-6:30pm and on Sunday, November 11 from 9:00am til 12:30PM.
Our suppliers are:
A Greater Gift - a nonprofit organization that partners with 90 groups of artisans and farmers in 35 countries. They are committed to paying fairly for labor, involving the partners in decision making, giving women equal opportunities, using eco-friendly resources, and ensuring safe work places. This year you may also use a catalog to order items not available at the sale.
Equal Exchange - working to change trade for small-scale coffee, tea, and cocoa farmers for 20 years. 100% of their products are fairly traded, representing a commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and long-term partnerships.
Just Coffee - a small coffee cooperative dedicated to providing Mexican coffee farmers a fair price. It keeps the manufacturing process within the cooperative so that all the money from our purchases stays in Mexico and is used to create jobs with a fair wage for labor and crops.
Presbyterian Border Ministry - operates six bi-national projects along the 2000-mile border between the U.S. and Mexico and strives to spread the Gospel through evangelism, new church development, and community service. Gifts may be selected for medicine, nutrition for children and the elderly, Spanish Bibles, building materials, or shares of pastors’ salaries.
Shown above are Marie, Bruce, and Grayson Randall looking at items that will be sold.
 Beyond the Cookie Walk
Cookbooks will be on sale Sunday, November 4th at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church before and after each service in Fellowship Hall from 8:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Nancy Blakely (shown here with her children) collected recipes from church members and friends, and edited them into categories that include Appetizers, Soups and Salads, Main Dishes, Breads and Rolls, Desserts, and Cookies that Church members bake for the Annual Cookie Walk that will be held Dec. 8 this year. Cookbooks are $12.00 each and all proceeds from this sale will go toward the Send Santa to Iraq project for the Marines. For information: 815 459-1132 or office@rclpc.org.
 A Special Thank You
Major Tom Lenhardt, pictured here, Executive Officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar San Diego California, visited Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church recently. He came to the church to thank them and the community for helping provide Christmas presents for his Marines and Sailors at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq last year. Major Lenhardt e-mailed his sister Patti Hill (pictured here with her brother) from Iraq last fall to request items so that he could surprise his troops with a Christmas party. People from throughout McHenry County donated gifts, and with the help of two other communities, he was able to organize a Christmas party for over 600 Marines and Sailors at the Air Base. The church is currently requesting the donation of items including comedy DVDs, AA batteries, and warm socks for 300 Christmas stockings that will be sent to the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 that replaced Lenhardt’s troops. For more information call 815 354 3842.
 Native American Lunch & Program
at RCLPC
Community members are invited to attend a Native American Luncheon at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 28th from 12:15 - 2:15 pm. Participants will enjoy a light lunch of Indian Tacos with Fry Bread, rice, Wojapi (berry pudding),and Indian tea, and will view the documentary "In The Light of Reverence" based on the sacred lands that three communities of Native Americans are struggling to protect. Joy Martin (shown here on left) recently returned from her sixth mission in reverse visit to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. The Native American Connection at RCLPC is led by Joy Martin, Ann Legg (on right), Gloria Thorson, MJ Towne, and Dawn Condill. To register please call 815 459-1132.
 Giving the Troops a Hand
On Oct. 7 kids of all ages at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church dipped their hands in finger paint and stamped them on banners to send to RCLPC's troops serving in the Middle East. The banners were included in care packages of items that were donated by members. For information call 815.459.1132.
 Mission Outreach Fair at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
The Deacons of Mission Outreach Ministry (MOM) of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church (pictured here left to right: Rick and Lois Johnson, Joy Martin, and Ann Legg) planned a Mission Outreach Fair at the Church on Sunday, September 30 from 9:00 Am - 12:30 PM in Fellowship Hall.
Represenatatvies from over 20 local agencies were on hand to acquaint you with their
mission, and they included:
Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Build a Dream; Colombia; Cookie Walk; Crop
Walk; CL Food Pantry; Egyptian Connection; Faith in Action; Family Alliance;
Family Health Partnership Clinic; Home of the Sparrow; Hospice; Il. Migrant
Council; Marine Lift; Native American Connection; PADS/Passageway;
Peace 4 All; Small Change for a Big Change; Turning Point; Youth Services
Bureau; Souper Bowl; The Good Samaritan Ministry; Community Dinner Program. Members from the community were invited to attend and learn about our community and opportunities for service.
 Ministry Fair and Kick-Off Sunday at RCLPC
On Sunday, September 9 Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church launched a new program year. Deacons on the Ministry Committee organized a Ministry Fair in Fellowship Hall between 9 and 11am. Members and friends were invited to see the different ministries at RCLPC and find out ways to be involved in activities from education to youth to fellowship to worship while enjoying coffee, pastries, and fruit. For information call 815 459-1132. Shown here left to right: Children's Choir Director Emily Floyd with daughter Ella, Elder Lori Thompson, Music Director Sherri Dees, Elder Karl Dencker, Deacon Linda Peel, and Rick Thompson.
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church Senior High Youth Group
Mission Trip to New Orleans
The Rev. Teri Peterson, Associate Pastor at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, accompanied the Senior High Youth Group and several adult members of the Church to New Orleans to participate in the continuing clean-up and restoration of areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In order to remove damaged carpet and drywall from buildings, the group put on Tyvek suits, respirators, and goggles and worked inside buildings for 15 minute shifts. The daily schedule also included Bible study, worship, and recreation such as a New Orleans style masquerade party with other youth from the United States who were also participating in the project. To read a daily blog of the trip by Rev. Peterson, please go to Mission Trip 2007.
 RCLPC Plans Christmas Stockings for Troops
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church has adopted 300 Marines and Sailors at Al Asad Air Base in the Anbar Province, Iraq, and they are preparing to send a Christmas stocking to each one. Through the end of October community members can help by donating phone cards, AA and AAA batteries, warm socks, comedy DVDs, CDs, crossword puzzles and word searches, hand-held electronic games, money for postage, and cards and letters. Donations can be brought to the Church at 8505 Church St. in Ridgefield (north of McHenry County College); Huggable Hounds, 6211 Rt. 14, Crystal Lake; and in Woodstock: The Backdrop, 106 Cass St.; Java Junction, 90 W. Church St., and Read Between the Lynes, 129 Van Buren St. In August members of the Church sponsored a bake sale at a Woodstock Band Concert to raise money for the project, and some of them are shown above left to right: Bruce Randall, Ed Bennett, Marie Randall, Rev. Richard Floyd, Nancy Blakely, Rev. Teri Peterson, and Mary Moltmann. For information please contact us at cookielift@rclpc.org.
 Trio at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
During the summer, members and friends have shared their gifts of music during worship. Pictured here are members of a trio that performed Pachelbel's Canon in D, Klengel's Finale from Kindertrio in F,and Clementi's Allegretto from Trio in D during worship. Left to right: Janet Holub, Ann Legg, and Lois Johnson.
 RCLPC
Welcomes Exchange Student
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church held an Ice Cream Social on August 12 and welcomed Se A, an exchange student from Seoul, Korea.
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church Sponsors Ice Cream Social at Woodstock Band Concert on August 15
As part of their yearlong adoption of Marines and Sailors in the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron #29 at Al Asad Airbase in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, members of the Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church will be putting together Christmas stockings that will ship by October 31, 2007. To help raise money for this project, the Church will sponsor the Ice Cream Social at the Wednesday, August 15 Woodstock Band Concert from 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the park on the Woodstock Square. Church members will bake cookies from their cookbook, Beyond the Cookie Walk, and will be selling the cookies and the cookbook at the event. Everyone is invited to stop by and write a greeting to a Marine or Sailor that will be included with the Christmas stockings - we are hoping to get 600 letters and notes. Some of the bakers are shown above. For information, please e-mail cookielift@rclpc.org
 Dog Days of Summer Project at RCLPC
As part of their year-long adoption of 300 Marines and Sailors in the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron #29 at Al Asad Airbase in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, members of the Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church are shipping them 300 Dog Days of Summer care packages with cards and letters. Church members, businesses and community members in McHenry County, and a Brownie Scout troop in Woodstock have donated items such as lip balm, sun block, deodorant cleansing cloths, eye drops, nasal spray, and bug repellant to help the troops cope with summer in Iraq. While stationed at Al Asad Airbase last year, U.S. Marine Corps Major Tom Lenhardt wrote to the Church about summer in Iraq and said, “The best comparison I can give is to take a blow dryer, place it on high heat, and blow it directly in your face. Then you compound the heat with the dust that is the consistency of baby powder.” The Church’s next project for the Marines and Sailors will be putting together 300 Christmas stockings that will ship by October 31, 2007. Shown above left to right, Front Row: Heather Rainey and Sherri Dees. Back Row: Ed Bennett, Pat Moll, Joyce Rainey, Jayne Zoerner, Rev. Richard Floyd, Joan Jensema, Rev. Teri Peterson, Kim Stewart, and Mary Moltmann.
 Ann Legg Returns to Colombia as Accompanier
Ann Legg, a member of the Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, has returned to Colombia from May 31 through July 2 to serve in the capacity of accompanier to members of the Colombian Presbyterian Church. She received training from the Presbyterian Church USA and the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship on how to provide an international presence to people in Columbia whose lives have been threatened by members of the paramilitary. For information, please call 815 459-1132.
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church Sponsors Float in Memorial Day Parade
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church sponsored a float in the Woodstock Memorial Day Parade to show their support of the troops and to inform people of their project to help 300 Marines and Sailors in the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron #29 at Al Asad Air Base in Al Anbar Province during the Dog Days of Summer. Walt and Linda Rosquist donated their truck, and church members and friends and Beagle Rocky Hill walked the parade route throwing candy and dog treats. Donations of sunblock, anti-itch creme, and saline eye and nose drops are being accepted at the Church through June 8. For information contact cookielift@rclpc.org. Pictured above left to right: Front Row: Mary Moltmann, Beagle Rocky Hill, Patti Hill, Jessie Hill, and Jake Hill. Back Row: Linda Rosquist, Walt Rosquist, Ed Bennett, Doug Crane, Maggie Crane, Sue Neuschel, Fred Neuschel, Bob Tripp, Lois Johnson, and Rick Johnson.
Class on Christianity and Other Religions
Rev. Richard Floyd will lead a class on the relationship between Christianity and other religions starting Tuesday evenings, June 5th at 7pm in the sanctuary at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church. He will discuss the reality of religious diversity and what we have to learn by studying other religions, several options for how Christians might think about the possibility of “salvation” in other religions, and then examine the religions themselves, with introductions to Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity (an “outsider” perspective), and others. If you have ever wondered how the reality of religious pluralism might impact Christian faith, or if you have ever wanted to learn just a bit about the major religions of the world, this class is for you. Members of the community are welcome, the sanctuary is accessible to people with disabilities, and childcare will be provided upon request. For information, please call 815 459-1132. Pictured above in a lively discussion are left to right: Ben Dees, Carl Wesa, Melanie Wesa, Rev. Richard Floyd, Dale Wesa, and Phil Wesa.
 Home of the Sparrow Recognizes Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Karen Stunkel, Executive Director of Home of the Sparrow, presented Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church with a plaque to recognize the Church as a Founding Member of the Ambassador's Club. The plaque states, "In recognition of your partnership in helping empower women and children to overcome homelessness and achieve an independent and self-sufficient lifestyle." In 1985 Joy Martin joined with members of six other churches to start the shelter which first opened its doors on December 15, 1986. As she presented the plaque, Rev. Stunkel said, "We will never forget your support and partnership in this joint mission to help those who are hungry and unsheltered." Pictured above left to right: Rev. Karen Stunkel, Rev. Richard Floyd, and Deacon Joy Martin. For information, call 815 459 1132.
 Exploring Colombia
Ann Legg, a deacon of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, invited
Eunice M. Escobar to explore the situation in Colombia and to present ideas for prayer and action during the Adult Education Hour on May 13. Ms. Escobar founded an organization called the Association for Creative Human Ecology (Ache) which works on health and development projects in Colombia. As a member of the Coordinating Council of the Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America, Escobar advocates for changes in U.S. policy that will bring peace to Colombia. Pictured here left to right: Marilyn McKenna, Chicago Religious Leadership Network, Escobar, and Legg.
 Youth of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church Hold 30-Hour Fast
On April 27-28, seven youth and Pastor Teri Peterson of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church fasted for 30 hours, drinking only water and limited amounts of juice as they learned about hunger around the world and in their community, had a Bible Study about hunger and fasting, and learned how they could make a difference. They ended the 30 hour famine with worship that included tolling a bell and blowing out a candle every three seconds for two minutes, to remember the fact that a child dies of hunger or preventable hunger-related disease every 3 seconds. They broke the fast with communion during worship, and had a simple meal of baked potatoes.
 Every person participating reached their fundraising goal, which was $360 (enough to feed a child for one year), and they raised $3,082, enough to feed 8 children for a whole year and one child for half the year. All the money goes to WorldVision, a Christian non-profit engaged in attacking poverty around the world.
In the photo here, the youth are at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry, dropping off 70 pounds of food that they collected from members of the congregation during a 1.5 hour Scavenger Hunt. For more information visit www.30hourfamine.org.
 Sam Rizk Leads Adult Ed Class Discussion on Christians Living in the Middle East
Sam Rizk led the Adult Ed Class discussion at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church on April 22 to inform members about the Christians living in the Middle East. Sam is the son of Gendi Rizk, pastor of a Christian church in Alexandria, Egypt, with whom RCLPC has been connected for 27 years. During Sam’s high school and college years he spent summers working in Crystal Lake, living with Don, Sue, and Sarah Metivier, and being an integral part of the RCLPC family. He is presently working on a PhD in Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. Sam is pictured above at a lunch held in his honor so that members could have more time for fellowship with Sam. Left to right: Kim Stewart, Joy Martin, Sam Rizk, Alice Haznedl, Ron Haznedl, Jaunita Miller, and Ed Bennett. For information, please call 815 459-1132.
 Heroes of the Faith Musical
at RCLPC
Emily Floyd, Director of The Little Lambs and The Sounds of Joy Children's Choirs at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, is shown here with some of the children who will sing in the spring musical at the 9 AM and 11 AM services on April 29. "Heroes of the Faith" by J. Paul Williams and Pamela and Joseph Martin tells how the Biblical characters of David, Deborah, Elijah, and Moses come to life from a museum exhibition to teach modern day children how to become heroes, and how ordinary people become extraordinary heroes who can change the world, or at least their world when they listen and follow God's commands. The community is welcome, childcare is available, and the Church is accessible to people with disabilities. For information please call 815 459-1132.
Youth Make Easter Baskets for Home of the Sparrow
Rev. Teri Peterson is shown above with the youth of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church and the 35 Easter baskets of candy, stuffed animals, toys, and books that they prepared on Palm Sunday for children who live at The Home of the Sparrow. They also prepared baskets that included gift certificates for the Mothers.
 Help Support the Troops in Iraq at the May 6 Festival of the Arts
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church has adopted through 2007 a squadron of 300 Marines and Sailors in the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron #29 while they are deployed at the Al Asad Air Base in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Shown here are some of the 472 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies that members of the Church, employees of McHenry County College, members of the Woodstock chapter MC of the P.E.O., and members of the Bull Valley Garden Club donated. Shown here in the photo, left to right: Sherri Dees, Music Director, Kim Stewart, Administrative Assistant, Rev. Teri Peterson, Rev. Richard Floyd, and Mary Moltmann.
The next phase of the project is called "The Dog Days of Summer," and in early June soldiers will be sent items that will help them cope with the Iraqi summer: sun block lotion, lip balm with sunblock, saline nasal spray, saline eye drops, non-aerosol bug spray, and anti-itch cream. The community is invited to stop by the Cookie Lift Booth at the Bob Blazier Run/Walk for the Arts and the Cultural Festival on May 6 from 10 AM until 4 PM in downtown Crystal Lake. We hope that you will sign the banner and bring a photo or drawing or story about your favorite dog to tape to it. You may also bring one or more of the items listed above to donate to the soldiers, and you are encouraged to tape a note to each item with a greeting to the soldier. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mary Moltmann at cookielift@rclpc.org.
  Prime Timers Raze the Ceiling
Things are looking up in the Connecting Link. Our Prime Timers have removed the old discolored uneven mismatched ceiling and replaced it with a new suspended ceiling that matches the surrounding hallways. Our thanks to the Prime Timers for their loving care. The Prime Timers meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at 10am.
Who is that brave person on the ladder?...
 Youth Choirs Help with
Palm Sunday Worship
On Palm Sunday at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church The Little Lambs and Sounds of Joy Choirs under the direction of Emily Floyd sang "Hosanna to the Son of David!" at the beginning of worship and formed a procession and waved palm branches. Easter Sunday Communion Services will be at 8:00, 9:00 (Alternative), 10:15, and 11:15 AM - all are welcome, and childcare is available. For information call 815 459-1132.
 Youth Hold Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Mission Trip
The Senior High Youth Group at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser after the 11 AM service on March 4 to raise money for their Mission Trip to New Orleans. Shown here getting ready to prepare the dinner are Cynthia Maron, Anna Zoerner, Taylor Maron, Giana Stipati, Alex Nelson, Stacy Terlep, Matt Hillmann, Jesse Gronset, and Paul Dolmon.
 Senior High Youth Hold Bake Sale
The Senior High Youth Group held a bake sale recently to raise money for their mission trip. The Youth Group will travel to New Orleans this summer to participate in the "Passport Youth Camping with a Mission," (partnered with the Presbyterian Church USA), attending a Bible study in the morning and working on Hurricane Katrina relief projects in the afternoon. Shown here selling an assortment of delicious baked goods are Rev. Teri Peterson, Paul Dolmon, Giana Stipati, Alex Nelson and Jessie Gronset.
Rev. Teri Peterson Installed as New Associate Pastor at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
On January 14, 2007, at 3:00 PM, the Rev. Teri Peterson was installed as the Associate Pastor at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church. Rev. Peterson earned a Bachelor of Arts in clarinet performance at DePaul University, Chicago, and earned a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. She then spent a year as a mission volunteer with the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Cairo, Egypt, working as a first grade teacher in a girls' school and a chaplain for graduate students at the Protestant seminary. Shown above (left to right) at the Installation are clergy and lay leaders from her church and other churches in the Blackhawk Presbytery: Rev. Paul Nelson, pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Woodstock; Tina Stipati, RCLPC; Beth Kreutziger, First Presbyterian Church, Woodstock; Sue Mazur, Joy Community Presbyterian Church, Lake in the Hills; Ron Haznedl, RCLPC; Rev. Richard Floyd, RCLPC; and Rev. Robert Hillenbrand, First Presbyterian Church, Rockford.
 Valentines Sent to Soldiers in Iraq
The members of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church recently sent care packages to four soldiers serving in Iraq. Shown above writing Valentines messages for the boxes are left to right: Juanita Miller, Doug Collins, Patti Hill, Amy Collins, Nancy Delaware, Melanie Wesa, and Rev. Richard Floyd.
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