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Sunday Worship, December 28, 2025
Christmastide: A Voice in the Wilderness
A Voice in the Wilderness
John 1:19-34 - Jason Turner
Children's Worship for December
Dec 28: Pk-Kindergarten only
Worship at 10 AM - In-Person & Online
Announcements
ADVENT 2025 - Christmas Calendar
NEW YEAR'S EVE SERVICE | DEC 31 | 7 PM
Let's ring in the New Year together - with a special evening of celebration and reflection. Details here.
AND AFTER THE NEW YEAR...
JOURNEYMEN | THU JAN 8 | 6:30 AM
Get up with the Rev. Bob Butler of the Center Collective.
SHE: SINGLE MOTHER SUPPORT GROUP | SUN JAN 11 |12:15 PM
We meet on Sunday, January 11, at 12:15 PM for our first gathering of 2026. Topic: Empowered for a Purpose.
HYMN SING: HOPES & PRAYER NY | SUNDAY | JAN 11 | 6 PM
Hymn Sing: Hopes and Prayers for the New Year A good old-fashioned hymn sing, with room for requests, as we sing and pray our way into 2026. Atrium Lobby.
THRIVE: DEEP ROOTS, NEW GROWTH
Coming in January! Thrive is Elmhurst CRC’s ministry for adults ages 55+. focusing on faith, fellowship, learning, and community. Join us this January for our first event of the year—a potluck dinner paired with a helpful cybersecurity talk featuring local law enforcement, offering practical tips to stay safe online. Stay tuned!
SMALL GROUPS OPEN HOUSE | JAN 25 | 11:15 AM
Small groups are back — in a big way! You’re invited to learn more about our current small groups, meet participants and leaders, discover new opportunities to join a small group, and/or share your interest. We’ll have some delicious nibbles as well!
COMMUNITY DINNER | JANUARY 28
Save the date! Might have a chili cooking contest, too.
COFFEE BREAK BIBLE STUDY | WEDS & THURS STARTS MID-JANUARY It's a great time to jump in! Our winter study is on
Ruth - A beautiful story of faithfulness and hope, Ruth offers a powerful foreshadowing of our redemption through Christ. Details and registration HERE.
LITTLE LAMBS SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS | JAN 14 & 15
Our spring semester begins mid-January, and now is the time to register and secure your child’s spot! Little Lambs offers a joyful preschool learning experience filled with music, crafts, Bible stories, creative learning, and free play. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available to fit your family’s schedule. Details & registration here.
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YOUTH NEWS
Christmas Break!
We'll see you in January.
HONDURAS MISSION TRIP | JULY 12-18
We're going on a mission trip to All God's Children. Check out the application details HERE
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Jubilee Resale Bins – West Entrance
Donate new or gently-worn clothing anytime during church hours. Look for the bins marked “Jubilee.” Proceeds support York Outreach and Timothy Christian Schools.
New to You Resale – Monthly Pickup
Clothing donations are collected on the first Thursday of each month from 7:45–9:15 a.m. in the ECRC south parking lot. Proceeds benefit the Bright Promise Fund providing Chicagoland children with access to a quality Christ-centered school.
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JOIN OUR TEAM! STAFF OPENINGS
LITTLE LAMBS SESSION COORDINATOR JOB OPENING
Join our team! Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (ECRC) is looking for a Session Coordinator for the Little Lambs Preschool Ministry INFO HERE
SERVE
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.
DEVOTIONALS & PODCASTS
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
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
Christmas Office Hours:
Note:The church office will be closed December 25–29 and December 31–January 4. We will be open for regular business hours (8:30am.–3:30pm) on Tuesday, December 30.
If you need immediate care or information, please reach out to the Care Team via email at [email protected] or visit the website at elmhurstcrc.org/care. We will be monitoring emails and calls and responding to you.
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am-12:30pm
We're available online 24/7.
COMMUNITY
TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AI – STEM Program Coordinator for 2026-27 School Year
Detailed position overview: Build What's Next
OUTREACH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES We partner with Outreach York in the Jubilee Resale in Lombard, and in the York Outreach Center with God Time and VBS. They’re seeking a Director of Community Housing and Programs at two different locations, as well as a part-time teaching position. Check out opportunities at: weareoutreach.org/about-us/careers-internships