LaCroix Church celebrates 25 years

Fred Lynch

Sunday, October 6, 2013

LaCroix Church members gather at the Show Me Center Sunday, Oct. 6 to celebrate 25 years of ministry. The church was started in 1988 by the Rev. Ron Watts in a movie theater at West Park Mall.

LaCroix Church members hold candles during their 25th anniversary service Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 at the Show Me Center.
The Rev. Ron Watts, senior pastor of LaCroix Church, prays as the church's 25th anniversary service begins.
Rob Mehner, spiritual formation pastor at LaCroix Church, performs a skit at the 25th anniversary service.
Brad Miles leads the worship team at the LaCroix Church 25th anniversary service.

Worship Arts team members lead a song at the LaCroix Church 25th anniversary service.
LaCroix Church senior pastor Ron Watts speaks at the 25th anniversary service.
Brad Miles leads the worship team at the LaCroix Church 25th anniversary service.
Dr. Karen Bangert speaks about her experience at LaCroix Church.
Former LaCroix Church worship leader Chris Nall sings "Give Me Jesus" at the 25th anniversary service.

Bill Hybels, left, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, congratulates the Rev. Ron Watts and LaCroix Church during its 25th anniversary service Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 at the Show Me Center. (Fred Lynch)
Bill Hybels, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, illustrates his message with members of LaCroix Church at the 25th anniversary service.
LaCroix Church members hold candles during their 25th anniversary service Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 at the Show Me Center.
LaCroix Church members hold candles during their 25th anniversary service Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 at the Show Me Center. The church has grown to require three weekend services in its building on Lexington Avenue, since it opened in movie theater in 1988 at West Park Mall. (Fred Lynch)
LaCroix Church members hold candles during their 25th anniversary service at the Show Me Center.