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Sunday Message 10 AM: Die a Little, Live a Lot
Message: Live a Lot, Text: John 11:38-43

Jesus is not afraid of the "stench" of death but chooses this moment to do something beautiful and miraculous that points us to how things work in His Kingdom. If Jesus is part of your life, you can be sure that He is desiring to turn something "that stinks" into something beautiful.

“ Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.” – John 11:43-44

Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”

Worship on-site or online at 10 am.

CHURCH-WIDE PINEWOOD DERBY | MAR 19 | 6 PM
Cadets invite church members and guests to watch and cheer at the Pinewood Derby on March 19th at 6 pm. C

SUNDAY MORNING LIVE | THRU MAR 23 | 8:45 AM
We're taking a deep dive into the book Colossians with Kyle Groters. Check out the details HERE.

COVENANT EDUCATION PLAN (CEP) | MAR 23
Parents of current and prospective Timothy Christian students, registration for the ECRC Covenant Education Plan begins in March. Participants will need to attend one of the two Parent Registration Meetings. Information and registration materials will be provided at the meetings. Both parents' attendance is required, and you must be an active member of Elmhurst CRC to participate. Sunday, March 23 is the final CEP session.

5th SUNDAY SERVE | RICE & BEANS DONATION
Help support local families! On Sunday, March 30, we’ll be partnering with York Outreach and gifting local neighbors bags of food essentials, a small gift, and an invitation to a Summer Fun Fest in June. We’ll need lots of bags of rice and bags of dry beans to be part of the food essentials gift bag. Sign up today to donate your bags and drop them off at church as soon as possible!

BLOOD DRIVE | MAR 30
Give the gift of life! We're having a blood drive on Sunday, the 5th Sunday of Serve Sunday. Anyone ages 16 and older can give. Sign up here.

5th SUNDAY SERVE SIGN-UPS OPEN | MAR 30 | 10 AM
5th is acomin' and we've the sign-up are open for
- Pack Food & Deliver (and a some fun!)
- Indigo Memory Care (sing and pray with residents)
- Jubilee Resale (landscaping and clothes sorting)
Details and Sign up at 5th Sunday Serve.

PRAYER SERVICE | MAR 24 | 7 PM
Come experience a time of deep prayer and spiritual renewal. We’ll be offering anointing with oil and intercessory prayer for all who attend. Whether you’re seeking peace, healing, or support, this is an opportunity to connect with God and others in prayer.Monday, March 24, 7 pm.

ELMHURST CAPERNAUM | APR 10 | 6-7:30 PM
Inviting teens and young adults with and without disabilities to discover authentic friendship, growth, and purpose. Remainingspring 2025 Club Dates: Apr 10 & May 8 All teens and young adults ages 13-22 are invited! Elmhurst Capernaum is a joint initiative of Elmhurst Young Life and Elmhurst CRC and meets in the Youth Room (lower level) of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Questions? Contact Michelle DeJong

Holy Week and Easter
Join us for Easter at Elmhurst CRC!
April 13, Palm Sunday, 10 am - with palm parade
April 17, Maunday Thursday, 7 pm
April 18, Good Friday, 7 pm
Easter Sunday, April 20, 6:15 am*, 8:30 am, 10 am
* Easter Sunrise sService outdoors – full Easter details HERE.

PRISON MINISTRY MISSION TRIP | MAY 15-18
Have you ever felt called to minister to the incarcerated? Now is your chance! Join us on a life-changing mission trip to Elayn Hunt Federal Prison in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. This ministry is a powerful experience for all involved.

Trip Details:

• Dates:May 15th-18th, 2025 (Fly out Thursday, return Sunday; visit the prison on Friday and Saturday)
• Cost:Approx. $1200 (includes flights, hotels, and some meals). Additional cash will be needed for a few meals
• Interested? Contact Jerry VanderMolen by April 11!

YOUTH SCHEDULE
Mar 23: High School Large Group 5:30-7pm
Mar 30: One Night 6-7pm
Apr 6: Middle School Large Group 5:30-7pm
Apr 13: High School Large Group 5:30-7pm
Apr 20: Easter Sunday-No Large Group
Apr 27: FUN NIGHT

JOIN OUR TEAM
We're hiring! DIRECTOR OF Congregational Engagement
The Director of Congregational Engagement connects believers in fellowship while helping them to become lifelong followers of Jesus. ECRC is committed to growing believers in three directions, upward toward God, inward in Christian community, and outward to the world. This position is responsible for the inward development of the community of believers...read more here.

JUBILEE RESALE BINS | WEST SIDE ENTRANCE
Jubilee Resale BINS will be available to collect your new or lightly-worn clothing donations for resale during open business hours at ECRC! Please be sure to look for the bins marked Jubilee at the entrances. The Jubilee store proceeds benefit York Outreach and Timothy Christian Schools. You can drop clothing articles off anytime at church at these new, convenient times!

NEW TO YOU RESALE | ECRC PARKING LOT
Donation pick-up the first Thursday of each month from 7:45 am-9:15 am in the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church parking lot. New to You Resale proceeds support the Bright Promise Fund which provides Chicagoland children with access to a quality Christ-center school.

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My Brother's Kitchen (MBK) is a collaborative ministry bringing suburban and urban people together to serve a meal to the community and eat together. We serve together on the 4th Saturday morning of the month. Sign up here!

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