This Week

Sunday's Message: – Thank You!
Acts 3:1-10 - with Pastor Jeff Klein
Key Message: True gratitude flows from recognizing all God has done for us—and it should engage our whole being: heart, soul, mind, and body.
Main Takeaway: Let your gratitude be visible. Like the healed man in Acts 3, let your thankfulness and worship be seen and shared!
Key Verse:“He jumped to his feet and began to walk... walking and jumping, and praising God.” —Acts 3:8

Service at 10 am —Onsite and Online

JOURNEYMEN | MAY 8
It’s our final spring session meeting, and our own Rob Petroelje will be the speaker. In addition to the great speaker, there will be donuts and coffee at 6:30 am.

GRACE IN GARFIELD VISIT | SATURDAY, MAY 10
Join us in East Garfield Park to witness how God is moving through Grace in Garfield (GiG), a small but growing CRC church plant (3454 W Lake St, Chicago). Once home to 70,000 residents, the neighborhood now holds fewer than 20,000—but signs of renewal are emerging. This visit invites us to see, listen, and prayerfully consider how we might join in God’s restorative work in this community. RSVP Here!
Schedule – May 10

• 1:00 PM – Meet at Grace in Garfield (GiG)

• 1:15 PM – Load vehicles and begin neighborhood tour

• 3:15 PM – Return to GiG for a guided walk around the block

• 4:00 PM – Early dinner at GiG

• 5:15 PM – Worship Service

• 6:30 PM – Dessert and fellowship
  
  Learn more at graceingarfield.com

5TH GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION | MON, MAY 19
We’re excited to continue our 8-year tradition of presenting Bibles to our 5th-grade students as they celebrate this important faith milestone and prepare to join the youth group.
Date & Time: Monday, May 19, 5:00–6:30 PM
Location: Under the west side overhang at church (drive-through format)
Each child will receive their Bible, share their favorite verse with Pastor Gregg, Luke Norris (Youth Coordinator), and Kara Hackert (Director of Family Ministries), and have their photo taken for a video to be shown in the June 1 worship service.
Parent Help Needed:
Poster Making – Help your child choose a meaningful Bible verse and create a small poster featuring part of it. We’ll take a picture or short video of them holding it.
If you can't attend on May 19, please contact us to arrange an alternate time - email Kara Hackert.

ELMHURST CAPERNAUM | MAY 16 | 6-7:30 PM
Inviting teens and young adults with and without disabilities to discover authentic friendship, growth, and purpose. Remaining
spring 2025 Club Date: May 16. 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

SHE SINGLE MOTHER SUPPORT GROUP | MAY 18
Our May luncheon will be on Sunday, May 18. We will not meet on Mother's Day. RSVP NOW to receive a very special spiritual gift.

PETTING ZOO PARTY | MAY 20 |10AM -12 PM
It's a Petting Zoo Party for all preschoolers and their friends! We'll have live animals, crafts, games, popcorn, popsicles, and the opportunity to tour our preschool facilities. Tues,May 20, 10am-12pm. Free Event. All ages are welcome!

GOT A 2025 GRADUATE?
As a church, we'd like to acknowledge and honor all our 2025 graduates this May - middle school, high school, and college or university. Let us know the name of your graduate, the school graduating from (and the degree and university, if applicable) —email info to Rachel Klooster in the church office or call 630-600-5100 by Tuesday, May 27.

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP:TRY IT OUT THIS SUMMER!
Interested in volunteering with preschool and kindergarten kids but not ready for a long-term role? This summer is the perfect time to “try out” being a small group leader during Children’s Worship! Help out for just two Sundays in June, August, or September—you’ll read a Bible story, guide a craft, and play games with a small group. Contact Kristin Reitsma, Children's Ministries Coordinator to sign up or learn more.

PRISON MINISTRY MISSION TRIP | OCT 2025
The ECRC Prison Ministry team will visit Parchman State Prison in Mississippi in October 2025 to share Christ's message and support the incarcerated. The trip cost is about $1200, covering airfare, lodging, rental car, and some meals. This is a life-changing and life-saving opportunity. For details or to sign up, contact Rob Rodell.

SPRINGHILL DAY CAMP | JUN 23-27
There are a few spots available yet for registration (!) and we're registering counselors and counselors-in-training for that week. Check out the details here.

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!

ELMHURST CRC YOUTH | Vacation Bible School | July 7–11
Elmhurst CRC Youth will be hosting Vacation Bible School (VBS) at York Outreach in Lombard during the week of July 7–11. Save the date! We’ll need volunteers (students currently in 6th–12th grade). More information on times, details, and how to sign up will be available next week.

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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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.

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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ON-THE-GO DEVOS EXPERIENCE
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Roseland Christian Ministries golf outing--- Join us for our annual golf outing on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago. Your support helps us meet the needs of the Roseland community. Register HERE. Call 773.264.5665 for more information.

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT:
Timothy Christian School is hiring!
High School Photography and Art Teacher

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