A crown of thorns, a gruesome death on the cross, and an empty tomb.
The Easter story is a powerful one that is still impactful two thousand years later.
In this troubled world, the hope of Jesus found in the resurrection is something to celebrate.
Experience the whole story of hope (and celebrate) this Easter at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church.
Palm Sunday
March 29, 10 am
Passover Experience
April 2, 6-8 pm
Good Friday
April 3, 7 pm
Silent Saturday
April 4, 7 pm
EASTER SUNDAY
April 5, 8:30 & 10 am*
Sunrise Service - 6:45 am (east parking lot)
*Nursery Available (0-36 months)
PreK-Kindergarten Children's Worship during indoor services
Holy Week Prayer Stations
What is a prayer station? It is a self-guided, interactive, sensory experience that draws a person into an attitude of prayer. We invite youth (age 11+) and adults to prepare their hearts for the end of the season of Lent.
Prayer Stations Days & Times
March 30-April 3
Monday- Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm, 6-8:30pm
ON-THE-GO LENTEN DEVOS EXPERIENCE
Subscribe to Sunday's Coming! Lenten Experience and receive bite-sized, 3-minute daily devotionals for Lent.
These inspiring devotionals will be dropped to your phone each morning (Monday through Friday) around 7 am
— ideal preparation for the season's worship service.
JUST FOR KIDS!
10 DAYS OF THE EASTER STORY
by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub
Illustrated by Angelika Scudamore
Published by BH Kids
Books will be available in the lobby on March 15 & 22.
The first book reading begins on Palm Sunday, April 29.
Children's Worship for Preschool and Kindergarten
- Register and check in at the station located by the Welcome Center.
- Children begin the service with their parents and will be dismissed to walk downstairs after about 20 minutes.
- The worship experience includes 15 minutes of large-group time (Bible story, song, and memory verse) followed by 30 minutes of small-group time (Bible lesson, game, and craft).
- Parents must present the pick-up card from registration to collect their child.
For All Kids
Worship supply stations will be available throughout the lobby and Java stop for children staying in the service. Pick up a children's bulletin, coloring sheets, activity pages, Easter scratch art, books, and/or a Children's Bible to use during the service.