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Sunday Message 10 AM: Eat This Book Series - Digesting the Bible
The Purpose of the Law - Deut 6:4-9
How do we read the law as Christians? What is the purpose of the law?
with Rev Jeff Klein

We're "Eating this Book" using an outline by The Bible Project. Here is the link for background for this week: Bible Project - The Law.

Worship in-person or online at 10 am.

JANUARY SERIES AT ECRC | JAN 20-31
Come for the January Series and educational simulcast date, weekdays from Calvin University - January 20-31, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Check out the speakers list HERE.
PrimeTime will host lunch after the lecture series for two days.
Wed, Jan 22: John Inazu: A Conversation on Learning to Disagree
Thu, Jan 30: Michaela O'Donnell: Life in Flux
Lunch Menu: Jan 22: Pizza, Jan 30: Sandwiches - Jason's Deli
RSVP for lunch by calling the church office at 630.600.5100 or registering below.

SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS SEMINAR | JAN 23 | 7:30 PM
What happens when you realize that your parents (or you!) need to discuss different living arrangements? What are the local options for Senior Housing? When is the best time to make that decision? What are the financial, social, and health implications? Join us for an Encore/PrimeTime-sponsored evening to explore these critical questions. We’ll learn about all of the senior living options available, including in-home care, rental availability, and long-term care. The presentation will include an extended time for asking your questions. So join us Thursday evening, January 23 at 7 pm in the Garden Room of Elmhurst CRC and come with your questions!

ALPHA MARRIAGE COURSE | FEB-MAR
Alpha Marriage Course – A supportive course for couples in all stages of marriage, offering practical tools to strengthen your relationship.
When: Sundays, Feb 2 – Mar 16, 4:30–6:00 pm OR Thursdays, Feb 6 – Mar 20, 6:30–8:00 pm. Childcare available. For more details, visit elmhurstcrc.org/events

MINISTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Each month in 2025 we will host a ministry partner spotlight for one of our ministry partners. Please feel free to pick and choose what organizations you would like to participate with based on your interests and passions!

January, we feature Caring Network. We will support them in their annual baby bottle coin collection. Pick up a baby bottle from the lobby and fill it with spare change. Return the bottle to church by Feb 23. CaringNetwork’s mission: We are racing to equip life-minded churches and individuals to care for their neighbors, born and unborn, honestly and compassionately, two lives at a time.

In future months, we will feature Yorkfield Food Pantry, Nurmay Mission, Lampstand, York Community Resource Center, and more!

5TH WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY DINNER, CHILI COOK-OFF & BINGO | JAN 29
Come in from the cold and join us for a fun-filled evening of community and FUN! Here’s the schedule for the night:

• 5:15 pm – Chili Cook-off begins
• 5:30 pm – Community Dinner begins
• 6:30 pm – Bingo Night kicks off (open to all ages, come and go as you like!)

Check out the details below:

• Sign up for dinner: Don’t miss out on a delicious community meal!
• Chili Cook-off: If you'd like to participate in the cook-off, email Michelle DeJong
• Bingo Night: Stick around for a couple of rounds of Bingo—fun for all ages!

LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL MINISTRY | JAN 15 & 16
Little Lambs Preschool Ministry spring session begins on January 15 & 16.
If you have a preschooler ages 36 months or older, join us for a once-weekly, biblically-based preschool experience this spring! Check out the details and registration information at elmhurstcrc.org/littlelambs.

SPRINGHILL CAMP REGISTRATION | JANUARY 31 @ 11 PM
Get ready for a great week at Elmhurst CRC with SpringHill Day Camp.
Day Camp is five full days of fun and faith for kids who have completed kindergarten through 5^th grade. Day Camp includes small group Bible study, high-energy large group sessions, and awesome activities including the climbing wall, crafts, low ropes, slingshot, water activities, euro-bungee, flying squirrel, silly games, and much more! When: June 23-27 | Time: 9 am - 4 pm | Who: Kids who have completed K-5^th Register: Online (opens January 31 @ 11 pm CST) at elmhurstcrc./org/events

SHARE THE LOVE DINNER | FEBRUARY 13
Save the date for a fun and delicious night out!

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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STAFF NEWS JANUARY 2025

We are excited to welcome Luke Norris as our new Youth Ministries Coordinator, starting Wednesday, January 15. Luke and his wife, Alana, come to us from Liberty University. His first weekend will be spent on a Middle School retreat at Timber-lee! Details for the Spring semester youth group, including the calendar, will be shared soon.

In addition to welcoming Luke, we have a few other staffing updates:

• Katie Snyder will be transitioning from her role as Nursery Coordinator to Outreach & Youth Administrative Assistant.
• Valerie Todd will be stepping into the role of Nursery Coordinator, replacing Katie.
• Nina Schroeder will serve as Interim Choir Director for the Spring Choir Season.

We’re excited about these changes and the continued growth of our ministries!

GEMS GIRLS CLUB SEWING HELP | JAN 22 | 6:30-8 PM
Our GEMS girls’ group is looking for volunteers to help them earn their sewing badge on January 22nd. This is a one-time volunteer opportunity to help guide the girls while sewing - knowledge of sewing machines is a plus. No planning is needed. If you are able to cut fabric ahead of time, that would be appreciated but not necessary. If you can assist, contact Kristin Reitsma, Children's Ministries Coordinator.

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!

Roseland Christian Ministries fundraiser--- Join us for our “Rise Up Roseland” silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 3pm-6pm at Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago. Hear how you can partner with us as we meet the needs of the Roseland community. Purchase tickets at https://roselandchristianministries.yapsody.com/. Call 773.264.5665 for more information.

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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

Office open Mon-Thu (except for holidays) 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Fridays: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

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EMPLOYMENT:
Caring Network is hiring! CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Bookkeeper
- Administrative Receptionist
- Bilingual Center Director
- Bilingual Call Center Agent
- Events Coordinator
- Development Officer (DuPage/Cook)
- Bilingual Telehealth Nurse (FT or PT)
- Clinical Services Director
- Nurse Manager – Austin/South Lawndale
- Nurse/Sonographer (RN or RDMS) - DuPage County (PT)
- Registered Nurse - Austin (FT or PT)
- Registered Nurse - South Lawndale (FT or PT)
- Sonographer OB/GYN

Check out jobs at :https://www.caringnetwork.com/...