La Croix United Methodist Church, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Contemporary praise worship
La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau, MO, offers contemporary “seeker-sensitive” worship with relevant, down-to-earth preaching.
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A pastor and his young family came to Cape Girardeau in 1988 to plant a new United Methodist church. There were no people and no buildings... just a dream. He and 100 volunteers made 26,000 phone calls and mailed to 2,000 homes, inviting the unchurched to the first worship service, in a movie theater. 
Some 210 came. Now that same pastor with a large staff work in a new 900-seat worship center. Average attendance is more than 1600 per weekend.
The worship center is one part sanctuary and one part performing arts center. The music is decidedly contemporary, and may include drama, original videos, or even dance.
The musical style at La Croix is current and varied but it's not uncommon to reach back a century or two for a classic hymn of faith with a slightly new arrangement. You´ll spot an occasional suit and tie or dress but it's mostly blue jeans and "business casual."
Small group studies meet at various times and places through the week. The next phase of a building program is a new children's ministry center with completion expected in spring, 2008.
The messages speak to the head and touch the heart. They are grounded in scripture and challenge us to put our faith into practice. The message is that everything the human heart is longing for is found in Jesus Christ. Our lives are not an accident. We are here for a reason and we discover that purpose in Christ.
Guests and regular attendees say the distinctive aspect of worship at La Croix is the sense of God's presence as they gather in his name. Children´s ministry volunteers are committed to making church the best hour of kids´ week, with fun and learning together. Many who visit La Croix return because their kids practically drag them back!
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La Croix Church 3102 Lexington Avenue Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (573) 339-0302 |
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