Duck Creek Community Church

The little church in the meadow in

Duck Creek Village, Utah.

PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY


Western-themed fun, food, & fellowship

on October 13 honoring Pastor Steve

Pastor presented with "Rocking B" brand

Pastor presented with "Rocking B" brand

The is the Baden's brand registered with the Department of Agriculture.

Pastor Steve and daughter Colleen

Pastor Steve and daughter Colleen

Posing with Mr. Bear in front of the barn in the Fellowship Hall.

The Wanted Poster captured everyone's attention

The Wanted Poster captured everyone's attention

So many nefarious characters from church appeared on the billboard.

Children loved the barn and animals

Children loved the barn and animals

Little doors were opened and closed as the kids peered in.

Events Leader Carol Gagliardi designed and built the barn.

Events Leader Carol Gagliardi designed and built the barn.

An elaborate Western barn made the Western theme complete.

DCCC Board members Carol, Cathy, and Jim with Pastor

DCCC Board members Carol, Cathy, and Jim with Pastor

Pastor said the metal Baden Brand sign is going in the house.

Buckaroo Baden was among the most wanted.

Buckaroo Baden was among the most wanted.

The wanted signs were a big hit and fun to read.

Snaphots of the cast of characters on October 13

Cowgirls Irene, Debbie, and Jen

Cowgirls Irene, Debbie, and Jen

The posse Jerry, Ken and Greg

The posse Jerry, Ken and Greg

Carol and Frank

Carol and Frank

Claudette

Claudette

Outlaws Tish and Greg

Outlaws Tish and Greg

Pam and friends serving up a western feast.

Pam and friends serving up a western feast.

DCCC ALMS

Supporting community needs.

food table
food and silverware
buffet line
buffet line two

DCCC Alms gifted more than 100 small trees to senior centers in Cedar City so that they could be given to seniors at Christmas. Alms also raised $1200 through hosting a Hawaiian-themed lunch held on August 11, 2024, in the Fellowship Hall. Church members contributed various dishes, appetizers, and desserts. No one walked away hungry! Church goers donated $20 per person to enjoy this fabulous lunch. All monies raised help to support this year's projects benefitting seniors, families, and various worthwhile community charitable endeavors. The Alms project is led by DCCC Board member Cathy Riley and DCCC member and Sunday School Leader Pam Bugbee.

Please click "play" arrow to watch Stix.

DCCC is decorated for the special Thanksgiving Service on November 24 and the Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 5:30 p.m. on December 24, Tuesday.

Duck Creek Village area Photographer and Videographer Patrick Mahler took this beautiful footage of Duck Creek Community Church in Duck Creek Village, the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Duck Creek Village, and the Nativity co-sponsored by DCCC and the Alton Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The young people who staged the Nativity were from the Alton Ward and live goats in a nearby pen, also from Alton, added to the realism. The mountain is a beautiful place full of the Christmas Spirit as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior!

Kevin Raines lit the Christ Candle.
Kevin Raines lit the Christ Candle.
Pastor Steve blessed the elements of Holy Communion.
Pastor Steve blessed the elements of Holy Communion.
Terri Poulin led the reading of Unexpected Gifts.
Terri Poulin led the reading of Unexpected Gifts.
DCCC Carolers led the congregational singing.
DCCC Carolers led the congregational singing.
Attendees sang Silent Night by candlelight.
Attendees sang Silent Night by candlelight.
Pastor Steve spoke on Our Light for a Dark World.
Pastor Steve spoke on Our Light for a Dark World.
The New Star Skit focused on Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.
The New Star Skit focused on Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.
Children love helping to tell the story of Jesus' birth
Children love helping to tell the story of Jesus' birth
Salli was a reader.
Salli was a reader.
Lantern lighters opened the service.
Lantern lighters opened the service.
Linda Waber sang a solo.
Linda Waber sang a solo.
Several church members delivered a reading.
Several church members delivered a reading.
Sue Shepard was one of the readers.
Sue Shepard was one of the readers.
Delynne and Kevin passed out candles for Silent Night.
Delynne and Kevin passed out candles for Silent Night.
The children's Nativity Felt Board was a highlight.
The children's Nativity Felt Board was a highlight.
Solo of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Christmas Eve Service began with the lighting of the Christ Candle followed by "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."
Lantern lighters accompanied the singing.
Lantern lighters accompanied the singing.
Lantern lighters greeted attendees.
Lit lanterns were carried up the aisles of the church to the front of the sanctuary while those seated in the pews listened to "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."
"Mothers of the Messiah" was a special reading.
"Mothers of the Messiah" was a special reading.
Readers from "Mothers of the Messiah" lit candles.
Readers from "Mothers of the Messiah" lit candles.
Song Leader Linda Waber led Christmas carols.
Song Leader Linda Waber led Christmas carols.
Carol read "The Lord's Light Within."
Carol read "The Lord's Light Within."
Children received felt figures for the Nativity story.
Children received felt figures for the Nativity story.
Jackie Triebold assisted.
Jackie Triebold assisted.
From young to old, the children participated.
From young to old, the children participated.
Carol Gagliardi led the Felt Board Nativity activity.
The children listened and participated in the story.
Everyone enjoyed the story about the birth of Jesus.
Everyone enjoyed the story about the birth of Jesus.
The children were a highlight of the program.
The children were a highlight of the program.
More than a dozen children helped read the story.
More than a dozen children helped read the story.
Every child placed their felt figures on the board.
Every child placed their felt figures on the board.
Attendees lined the church to take Communion.
Attendees lined the church to take Communion.
Ushers line up last to receive Communion.
Ushers line up last to receive Communion.
Attendees prepare to sing "Silent Night" by candlelight
Attendees prepare to sing "Silent Night" by candlelight
The lights are dimmed in the church.
The lights are dimmed in the church.
Attendees surround the pews and sing "Silent Night."
Attendees surround the pews and sing "Silent Night."

Comments

Irene Jackson

11.12.2019 12:59

Miss this group of caring people.

Andrew M. Gagliardo

06.01.2019 14:18

Sorry we missed this. :(

Anonymous

29.12.2016 07:01

Now I have Jesus in my heart.

Anonymous

29.12.2016 07:00

So glad we were there. It finally feels like Christmas.

Laurel

24.12.2016 22:23

Hello Mary:
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is rescheduled for December 27, Tuesday, at 6 p.m. due to the winter storm. Please join us for the rescheduled beautiful Candlelight Service 12/27.

Latest comments

18.07 | 23:18

Thank you, Sharon! See you soon!

18.07 | 22:38

I will bring a crab salad for the picnic

01.06 | 23:26

Pastor Baden’s Memorial Day sermon was one of the best sermons I’ve heard in my entire life! Wish I was there to hear it. I hope those who were there appreciate his message. God Bless Pastor Baden.

27.02 | 14:13

Hi Chris: Church doors are open and we are holding in-person services every Sunday 11-noon with Fellowship following services. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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