Teachers Recognized at RCLPC
The Sunday School and Confirmation teachers of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church were recognized at a reception on April 27, and a gift was presented to Wendy Sanders for serving as Sunday School Superintendent. The teachers in the photo are left to right:
Row 1: Jodi Iddings, Nancy Blakely, Eric Nelson, and Nancy Koenig;
Row 2: Katie Price, Connie Rasmussen, and Stacy Terlep;
Row 3: Hope West, Sally Sounhein, Emily Lazar, Debi Keyzer, Wendy Sanders, Eric Terlep, and Denise Sokoloski.
Not pictured: Joan Jensema, Julia Baser, Amy Collins, Patti Hill, Laurie Dayon, Laurie Jensen, Karen Nelson, Dani Dorff, Giana Stipati, Helen Keyzer, Sandy Minard, Joanne March, Dawn Gilman, Jim Pracht, Rick Johnson, Laura Gilmore, and Dave Steele.
Girl Scout Cookies Sent to Troops in Iraq
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church recently mailed 278 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to troops serving in the Middle East. Cookies were donated by Church members and friends, employees of McHenry County College, and over 100 boxes and hand made cards were collected by Huntley Girl Scout Junior Troop #789 and Huntley Girl Scout Brownie Troop #788. To read thank yous from the troops, visit "Notes from Our Troops". Pictured above packing some of the cookies are left to right: Music Director Sherri Dees, Administrative Assistant Kim Stewart, and Mary Moltmann.
New Members Welcomed to Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church recently welcomed new members who are shown above with Rev. Teri Peterson.
left to right:
Row 1: Rev. Teri Peterson, Cindy Borre, Lynn Miller, Karen Boyles, Sharon Ray, Melanie Fires, and Christine Benuzzi.
Row 2: Darryl Bessant, Rich Miller, Wayne Boyles, Alicia Anderson, and Karen Ray. Not pictured: Adriena Bessant.
 Offering of Letters
On April 6 members of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church wrote brief letters to their elected officials to ask them to pass the Global Poverty Act (S.2433) to make the goal of cutting in half the number of hungry people and those living on less than $1 per day an official part of U.S. policy. For information on Bread for the World visit www.bread.org. Shown here writing letters, left to right, Emily Lazar, MJ Towne, Joy Martin, Dorothy Vick, Ed Bennett, Lori Thompson, and Sally Weller.
New Elders to Serve at RCLPC
New elders were recently elected to serve in the class of 2010 for Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church: Barb Dolmon, Lois Johnson, Mary Moltmann, and Tom Lilly.
The new elders will join the previously elected elders on the Session to assist in the government of the Church, and to work in the Worship, Education, Stewardship, and Administration Committees.
Pictured above left to right,
Row 1: Mary Moltmann, Debi Keyzer, Connie Rasmussen, Dale Prindiville, and Lois Johnson.
Row 2: Tom Lilly, Jim Pracht, Jim Bauman, Rev. Richard Floyd, Sally Weller, Jodi Iddings, Rev. Teri Peterson, and Barb Dolmon. Not pictured is Dan Schweers. For information, call the church office at 815 459-1132.
 RCLPC Prepares Easter Baskets for Home of the Sparrow
On Palm Sunday the youth of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church filled Easter baskets for the 36 children and 16 women at Home of Sparrow. The adults who helped are in the back row left to right: Wendy Sanders, Debi Keyzer, Raechel Sowa, and Susan Zacher.
 Eco-Palms at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
On Palm Sunday members and friends attending Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church waved eco-palms to remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Enough For Everyone of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has partnered with Lutheran World Relief, Catholic Relief Services and the University of Minnesota to introduce congregations to this social and environmental justice project. The communities are committed to using harvesting practices that minimize the impact on the natural forest, and eco-palm harvesters sort and package the palms themselves and sell their palms directly so that they improve local communities’ standards of living and ensure that the money paid for the palms benefit those who labor.
 Easter Cards for the Troops
Members of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church made Easter cards to include with care packages to their troops in the Middle East.
30-Hour Famine
The Senior High Youth at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church participated in a 30-Hour Famine under the leadership of Associate Pastor Teri Peterson Feb. 22 and 23. They drank only fruit juice while learning about world hunger, collecting food on a Scavenger Hunt, and delivering it to the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. The youth also collected money to send to World Vision to help feed hungry children around the world. For information 815 459-1132.
RCLPC Youth Break Record
On Souperbowl of Caring Sunday the youth at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church broke their former record and collected $1460.00 and 354 of the most needed items for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Way to go!
 Valentines to Troops
in Middle East
Members and friends of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church recently sent Valentines Day care packages to their six troops who are serving in the Middle East. For information: 815 459-1132.
 Senior Highs Hold Bake Sale
The Senior High Youth at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church held a bake sale on Jan. 13 to raise money for their 2008 summer mission trip.
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