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Sunday, May 31, 2009

Parish Photos


Since Kara's arrival we've taken parish photos every year; yesterday we took the picture for 2009. We've now got enough of a collection (5 years' worth) that you might enjoy seeing them all in one place.

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October 2005
We could fit everybody under the maple tree in front of the church! There was no separate photo for the
8 o'clock service – we asked them to come back at 11:30. Oops!


Early Service
June 2006


Late Service
June 2006
This is the first year we took the picture on Pentecost. Can you tell?


Early Service
June 2007


Late Service
June 2007
It had rained on Pentecost, so the picture was put off for a week. Perhaps as a reaction to the rain, the photographer decided to put everybody in the sun. That won't happen again.


Early Service
June 2008


Late Service
June 2008

And finally, this year's pictures:


Early Service
May 2009


Late Service
May 2009

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I loved seeing all these photos one year after the other. I like the way it gets REDDER each year. I am so very glad we are a part of this family.
Karen Hoyer

Anonymous said...

As a former parishioner, acolyte, brass polisher, food server, dishwasher, babysitter, organizer, and all around troublemaker of the 70's and 80's generation of St.Johnites, it is such a pleasure to see St.John's flourishing and doing so well. I love the diversity of the congregation and the activities -- don't take that for granted. It is still a rarity in many parts of our nation. The blog is a fantastic tool - nice work everyone! God is clearly visible in the smiles and joy that are abundant through these photos.

~Linda McCormick
(Angela's daughter)