This Week

This Sunday
Message: How to Know if You're Really Following Jesus
Text: Galatians 5:22–25 - with Pastor Gregg DeMey

The Holy Spirit works in us over time, producing growth and spiritual fruit. It’s inevitable! This message offers encouragement and comfort in knowing that God really is at work in His people—sometimes in short-term, dramatic ways, and often through beautiful, long-term, transformative growth.

Matthew 7:20 — “By their fruit you will recognize them.” Galatians 5:22–23 — “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

Car Question: What spiritual fruit is becoming evident in your life right now? Can you identify and tell someone close to you about the fruit you see blooming in their life?

Children's Worship PreK - Kindergarten only. Kids return to the lower East Wing in August.

Worship at 10 AM - In-Person & Online

Taste of Elmhurst CRC - Sunday, August 16
If you're new to Elmhurst CRC, exploring membership, or would like to learn more about our church, save the date for Taste of Elmhurst CRC immediately following the worship service. More details and RSVP information here!

Directory Photos - submit your own!
We invite you to submit your family’s photo for inclusion in our pictorial directory. You can upload your own (and update you data), or send it to [email protected] | Read more.

Back to School Prayer Stations - August 9 & 16
We invite you to the interactive back to school prayer stations in the lobby.

Spiritual Gifts Workshop — Sunday, August 23, following the service
Discover your unique gifts through an assessment and guided conversation, and explore how God may be calling you to use them for His glory.

Knitters for Community - August
We meet the first and third Monday of the month from 2:30-4pm in the Java Stop. We welcome new knitters (or crocheters!). Event details here.

Serve Weekend - August 29 & 30
Save the date. Our next Serve Weekend is Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30 Sign-ups are open - check them out here.

Blood Drive - August 30
Give a little, give a lot! Details.

Fall Ministries Kick Off will be Sun, Sep 13 --some ministries may start before the 13th. Note start dates and times while registrating!

Coffee Break Bible Study - Wednesdays & Thursdays this fall
We’ve got our Bible studies ready for fall – and we cannot wait to see you! This fall we'll journey through the first half of the book of Exodus in a study titled Learning to Trust God. Together we'll discover how God worked through baskets in rivers, burning bushes, plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea to accomplish His purposes and faithfully care for His people. As we study His Word, we'll be reminded that the same God who proved Himself trustworthy then is still trustworthy today. Sign up for your session today, details at elmhurstcrc.org/coffeebreak

Journey to the Center of the Church Membership Class
September 27, October 4 & 11 • 11:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Deepen your understanding of ECRC’s mission and beliefs while building meaningful connections with others.

Prison Mission Trip - Parchman Farm – Mississippi State Penitentiary Prison Mission Trip This fall, we’ll be taking a prison ministry mission trip to Parchman Farm in Mississippi. Final dates and registration details are coming soon—stay tuned.

Prayer Lab - Coming this September
Have you ever wondered about prayer? How do we pray? What does prayer accomplish? Is it really necessary? Coming this fall, you'll have an opportunity to explore prayer more deeply. This Prayer Lab combines teaching, training, practice, and conversation as we learn how to pray for others and discover the Spirit's work in bringing freedom from the strongholds and wounds that bind people.

Join the Children's Worship Team!
It's time to build our fall Children's Worship schedule! If you've ever considered serving with this wonderful group of kids, we'd love to talk with you. No experience is necessary—just a heart for helping children grow in their faith. To learn more, please contact: Kristin Reitsma (Pk-Kindergarten) and Kara Hackert (1st-4th grade)

Little Lambs Preschool Experience fall 2026 registration is open!
Register today for our early bird registration rate. Check it out HERE.

Fall Registrations for Mid-Week Ministries - Now Open
Fall registrations for mid-week ministries are now open! If you're a planner, this one's for you! GEMS Girls Club, Cadets Boys Club, Pathfinders Boy Club, Coffee Break Bible Study, and more. Check it out.

Volunteer at the EFM! Opportunities on Wednesdays, June through October. Positions include: Market Information Booth, Market Ambassador, Lobby Security, East Side Counters, Sign Set Up, and Set up & Clean Up. Times vary. It’s great to be at the market! Check out opportunities here! Email Rachel at the church office for more information.

Our biggest need right now? Is Clean-Up. Here's that description: Clean up: Help take down ECRC info table, barricades, trash, traffic cones, etc. 12:30-1:30pm

August Events
Elmhurst Youth ✝️
We can't wait to see you this August! Come on out for...

Sunday, August 23, 5:30-7:30
Ice cream truck and welcome rising 6th graders
Field games and giant cage ball for everyone at Park Place Field

Sunday, August 30, Youth Kick-off Night
Bubble Soccer & Pizza
Middle School - 5:30 - 6:30
High School - 6:30 - 7:30
Timothy Christian Baseball Outfield

Check out elmhurstcrc.org/youth

Come Join the Children's Ministry Team!
There are many ways to make a difference in the lives of our children this fall. We'd love to have you serve with us!

Pre/K Children's Worship

• Preschool Small Group Leader

• Kindergarten Small Group Leader
  Contact Kristin Reitsma

1st–4th Grade Children's Worship

• 2nd Grade Small Group Leader

• Four 4th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
  Contact Kara Hackert, Children & Famly Ministry Director

Jr. GEMS

• Leaders for 1st–3rd Grade
  ContactRachel de Waal MalefytGEMS Leader

GEMS

• Two 4th Grade Leaders

• Two 5th Grade Leaders

• Craft Counselor
  Contact Candice Van Hout

Cadets

• Three Leaders for 4th–8th Grade
  Contact Doug Slinkman Cadets Leader

Children's Library
Help welcome children to the library for just 20 minutes after the service once a month. We need two additional volunteers. Contact Kara Hackert

Little Lambs Preschool
We'd love to welcome a song leader or pianist for our Wednesday morning program. Flexible scheduling options are available. To learn more, contact Lynda Clousing Little Lambs Preschool Director.

More Great Serve Opportunities
Nursery
We’ve been blessed with more babies this year—and with that blessing comes a need! We’re looking for a few more adult volunteers to help care for these precious little ones while their parents worship.

If you enjoy playing with toys, pretending to cook in a play kitchen, reading a good book, and loving on little ones, this might just be the place for you! ❤️ Contact Valerie ToddNursery Coordinator for more information.

YOUTH MINISTRIES COORDINATOR JOB OPENING
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (ECRC) is looking for a passionate and energetic leader to walk alongside our high school and middle school youth, especially the girls, and provide visionary leadership to a team of volunteers. For more details and to apply, click here.

CHOIR DIRECTOR at ECRC
NURSERY COORDINATOR at ECRC
Check out employment opening at elmhurstcrc.org/join-our-team

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

On-the-Go Devos Experience
Paused for summer, check back in fall.

Prayer Chain
We invite you to join our church community’s email prayer chain. Through this twice-weekly email, we share prayer requests for the health and well-being of our members and their families. It’s a meaningful way to stay connected and support one another in prayer. To subscribe, simply sign up and receive prayer requests directly to your inbox.

Weekly Enews
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter of events, activities and connections: elmhurstcrc.org/subscribe

On-the-Go Devos Experience
Paused for summer, check back in fall.

Church Office Summer Hours:
Mon-Thu | 9am-3pm | May 29-August 28
We're available online 24/7.