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SUNDAY, July 21, 10 AM
Message: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager - Luke 16:1-13
with Rev Bert DeJong, Pastor Emeritus

The heart of the message in this easy-to-misunderstand parable is the necessity of making critical, present decisions with the end in mind. What and how I am and do today have long-range and even eternal implications.

We welcome you in person and online at 10 AM.

Choir Music for this Sunday
Click to view, walk up, and sing when prompted!
How Great Thou Art Song
How Great Thou Art Lyrics
10,000 Reasons Lyrics/Chart
Our Great God Lyrics/Chart full

WHEELCHAIR DRIVE
Do you have wheelchairs, walkers, or canes that are not in use? Through a partnership with Living with Hope, Elmhurst CRC will be collecting manual wheelchairs and other mobility devices that will be refurbished by prison partners and hand-delivered to people with needs in Africa. Offer someone with a disability a life-changing experience! Drop off mobility items at Elmhurst CRC by August 4

LITTLE LAMBS REGISTRATION
Registering for Little Lambs Preschool Experience? Register today for the time/date of your choice. Read more LITTLE LAMBS

SUMMER WALK-UP CHOIR | JULY 21
Summer Walk-Up Choir! Have you wanted to sing with the choir but didn't know the right time? Here is your opportunity! We have two more walk-up choir Sundays this summer: July 21 and August 11. Email Erin Lanenga or show up at 9 am to learn the songs. All are welcome!
Choir Music for this Sunday - Click and sing!
How Great Thou Art Song
How Great Thou Art Lyrics
10,000 Reasons Lyrics/Chart
Our Great God Lyrics/Chart full

LITTLE LAMBS PARK PLAY DATE | AUGUST 1
The Little Lambs staff invites you to a park play date at Butterfield Park (385 E Van Buren Street, Elmhurst: Red Shelter) on Thursday, August 1, from 9-11 AM. Reconnect with friends, meet new families, and enjoy playtime with staff members in lime green shirts who will greet everyone, answer questions, and register new children. Water bottles and juice boxes will be provided.

PRIMETIME CANAL BOAT TOUR | SEP 18
Travel along the Illinois & Michigan Canal in a canal boat, lunch and transportation included—ticket reservation info at elmhurstcrc.org/events.

CARE DEPARTMENT -- doesn't take a summer vacation! Reach out with your care needs or concerns, large or small, for a listening ear, strong shoulders,and prayer support to Care Department

FALL REGISTRATIONS
Fall registrations are now open for fall ministries - check out REGISTRATIONS.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB OPENING
The Executive Director at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church is responsible for providing administrative, operational, and financial oversight for the strategic direction of the church. This position will coach and encourage ECRC's staff and ministry teams, working together with the Lead Pastor and full-time directors toward the fulfillment of the church's mission and vision. INFO HERE

YOUTH COORDINATOR JOB OPENINGS
Join our team! Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (ECRC) is looking for a passionate and energetic leader to walk alongside our Senior High and Middle School youth and provide visionary leadership to a team of volunteers. This dynamic individual will lead an exciting new partnership between the Church and local Young Life chapters in making disciples and engaging students with Jesus and the Gospel. INFO HERE

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

SUMMER HOURS: May 27 - August 5
Office open Mon-Thu (except for holidays) 9 am to 4 pm.
We're available online 24/7.

SUMMER HOURS
Office closed: August 8/9 staff retreat

JUBILEE HELP
Jubilee Furniture needs strong volunteers to help move furniture and assist customers in the warehouse. Shifts are available during the week and on Saturdays. Please contact Jon Huizinga at [email protected] for more details and to sign up!

MY BROTHER'S KITCHEN
My Brother's Kitchen needs YOU this summer! Volunteers are needed to serve already-prepared meals.
Time commitment is 9:30 AM-noon, and volunteers are needed on the following dates: 6/22, 7/27, 8/24. For more information, or to sign up, go to OUTREACH. Questions? Contact Tara Tameling at 847.533.3081.

Be a LINK Mentor! LINK (Love, Interact, Neighbor, Kneel) is ECRC’s ministry that provides one-to-one mentoring opportunities to struggling individuals interested in financial independence, stability, and self-sufficiency. We partner with the non-profit Bridge Communities (transitional housing and services) for training and guidance and need additional mentors to help those who need it most now. The program works – a recent mentee mother and daughter were recently featured during an Elmhurst CRC worship service. They are in a condo and thriving financially. Watch their success story HERE. Sheri Vander Brug, a former mentor, reflected on her experience this way: “Mentoring has been so meaningful and rewarding to me in many ways. To be able to give of my time and support just seems so practical! I also have developed meaningful relationships through the experience. I love that Bridge provides someone to go to with questions when something comes up! It makes all the difference. I felt like I could be the hands and feet of Jesus in that experience.”
Interested in knowing more? ECRC LINK Team members actively mentor and support other mentors. Find out how to make a real impact in someone’s life today! Email Bob Boomsma via LINK.

SERVANTS ON STANDBY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Can you help someone now and then? ECRC's Servants on Standby (SOS) provides non-monetary assistance to members/attendees who need some extra help with things such as minor home repairs, transportation needs, bike repairs, cleaning/clearing shelves, moving furniture, etc. If you can volunteer from time to time, please contact the Deacon Coordinator at sos@elmhurstcrc.org to get involved or sign up at elmhurstcrc.org/sos.