This Week

Sunday's Message: Up, In, and Out Jesus' Style
Mark 9:2-29 - with Rev. Jeff Klein

UP. IN. OUT.
Jesus went up the mountain to pray (UP), drew close with His inner circle (IN), and came down to bring healing and freedom (OUT). Let’s follow His rhythm in our own lives.

"After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. " Mark 9:2

"A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. ¹⁸ Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.” Mark 9:17-18

Service at 10 am —Onsite and Online

A Celebration of Love and Life for Jack and Debbie Lanenga will be held this Sunday, July 20, at 1pm at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Read more here.

5TH WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY COOKOUT | JULY 30
Enjoy a delicious cookout, music by The Broken Halos, and ice cream. Sign up for dinner, or just drop in for music and ice cream. Details here.

JOB OPENING | FACILITY COORDINATOR
We’ve hiring for a Facility Coordinator. Know someone who might be a good fit? Check out job description and details HERE.

JOB OPENING | YOUTH COORDINATOR
We’ve hiring for a Youth Coordinator. Know someone who might be a good fit? Check out job description and details HERE.

YOUTH CALENDAR
July 18: Worship and Fun in the Park, 7pm-9pm
July 26: My Brother's Kitchen, 9am-2pm

Full summer calendar online at elmhurstcrc.org/youth.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR LAUNCH THIS FALL
We are excited to announce the launch of a 1st–6th grade children’s choir, directed by Robyn Vitson! Robyn brings a deep love for music and a passion for nurturing young voices in faith. She’s felt the Lord nudging her to begin this ministry, and we’re thrilled to see it come to life.

The choir will sing once a month during worship, typically on the first or second Sunday. Rehearsals will be held the Wednesday evening before, from 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Fall Choir Dates:

• Sunday, September 7 (Rehearsal: Sept. 3) – God of Wonders

• Sunday, October 12 (Rehearsal: Oct. 8) – Here I Am, Lord

• Sunday, November 9 (Rehearsal: Nov. 5) – Song TBD

• Sunday, December 7 (Rehearsal: Dec. 3) – Special Luke 2 Retelling

All children in 1st–6th grade are welcome! If your child would like to participate, especially for the first gathering in September, please reach outKara Hackert Director of Children & Family Ministries.

ELMHURST FARMERS MARKET | WEDNESDAYS JUNE-OCTOBER
The Elmhurst Farmers Market has a new home—right here in the south parking lot of Elmhurst CRC! Join us on Wednesdays through October to shop for fresh produce, artisan goods, enjoy food truck lunches and snacks, and take in live music.

FALL REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
Fall registrations are now open for fall mid-week and children’s ministries! Go to REGISTRATIONS. Early bird discount available for our Little Lambs Preschool Experience!

Enewsletter & Daily Devotional July 2025 Schedule
Our enewsletter and daily devotionals are on summer hiatus during the month of July as we prepare for the fall ministry year. We'll be back with in August with our regularly scheduled communications.

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 look for the bins marked 'Jubilee' at the entrances. The Jubilee store proceeds benefit York Outreach and Timothy Christian Schools. You can drop off clothing articles anytime at church during 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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Take our Serve Survey! God has gifted you in a special way to serve. Let us know where you’re serving now, and identify your talents, gifts, and interests in serving here and locally. Go to elmhurstcrc.org/survey.

ON-THE-GO DEVOS EXPERIENCE
Subscribe to Sunday's Coming! Devotional Experience and receive bite-sized, 4-minute weekday daily devotionals. These inspiring devotionals will be dropped to your phone each morning (Monday through Friday) around 7 a.m. — ideal preparation for Sunday’s worship service. Text "DEVOS" to 630.748.8172 -- OUR DAILY DEVOTIONS ARE ON HIATUS UNTIL AUGUST 2025 -- Sign up and you'll hear from us in August!

Summer Office Hours: May 30 to August 29.
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm

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Jubilee Resale: Volunteers and Donations needed!
Jubilee Resale in Lombard is seeking donations and volunteers this summer! In-season, ready-to-sell clothing for men, women, and children. Clothing can be dropped off at Jubilee Resale Wed-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, or at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church Mon-Thur 9am-3:30pm. The Store also needs volunteers to help on the sales floor, organizing and restocking donations and at check-out. Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. To sign up or learn more, contact Jon Huizinga at or via SignUp Genius HERE.