This Week

Sunday Message: Die a Little, Live a Lot Lenten Series
Palm Sunday Message: Who Would Like to See Jesus?
Scripture: John 12:12–25
As we look at Jesus’s triumphal entry, we see a King who leads and wins in ways that are completely counterintuitive—even to His closest followers. The crowd shouts, “Hosanna,” not realizing the irony of their plea.

Where might Jesus be inviting you to surrender so that you can truly begin to live?

Key Verse:
"Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces much grain."
— John 12:24

We’ll close with John 12:27 as we turn our hearts toward Holy Week.

Services at 10 am —Onsite and Online

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when palm branches were laid in His path before His arrest and crucifixion later that week.

Easter Sunday Invites – pick up Easter invites in the lobby this weekend! Invite someone to the hope that is Easter. Card invites and yard signs available - -share the good news!

EASTER HOSPITALITY
Can you provide a little hospitality on Easter? We've got an extra service on Easter morning (8:30 am), and we could use you as a greeter, usher, or nursery help. Nursery: We need 3 additional youth (12+)volunteers to assist on Easter Morning at the 8:30 & 10 am services. Serve in the nursery, then attend the alternate service with your family while helping young families attend, too! Contact Valerie Todd, Nursery Coordinator. Greeter/Usher: Get your smile on and welcome at the Easter 8:30 or 10 am service. Contact Michelle DeJong, Hospitality Coordinator.

Holy Week and Easter
Join us for Easter at Elmhurst CRC!
April 13, Palm Sunday, 10 am - with palm parade
April 17, Maundy Thursday, 7 pm
April 18, Good Friday, 7 pm
April 19: Silent Saturday, 7 pm
Easter Sunday, April 20, 6:15 am*, 8:30 am, 10 am
* Easter Sunrise Service outdoors – full Easter details HERE.

YOUTH MISSIONS TRIP MEETING| SUN APR 13 | 11:15 AM
Join us right after the service in the Youth Room! This meeting is for current high school students and their parents to learn more about the upcoming Missions Trip to Milwaukee, WI, happening July 20–26.. We’ll be partnering with Next Step Ministries for this amazing opportunity! Come hear all the details, ask questions, and express your interest.Donuts will be provided! Questions? Contact Luke Norris, Youth Coordinator.

SHE SINGLE MOTHER SUPPORT GROUP | APRIL 13
Single moms, come join us for our April support group meeting. Please register here so we can plan for you.

SAN FILIPPO ESTATE TOUR | APRIL 24
PrimeTime will visit the "Place de la Musique," the amazing San Filippo Estate! It's a full day of interesting musical machines at the estate and includes transportation and lunch. Register today.

5TH WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY DINNER | APR 30
Save the date for our 5th Wednesday Community dinner -- you won't want to miss it! We'll be serving pulled pork with all the fixings and desserts. Let us know you're coming by Monday, April 28 at noon. SIGN UP HERE.

ELMHURST CAPERNAUM | MAY 8 | 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 8 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

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.

YOUTH SCHEDULE
Apr 13: High School Large Group 5:30-7pm
Apr 20: Easter Sunday-No Large Group
Apr 27: FUN NIGHT

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!

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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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
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Office open Mon-Thu (except for holidays) 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Fridays: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. We're available online 24/7.

You are invited to ‘A Visit with Corrie Ten Boom’, an exciting presentation by Gayle Haas. Watch her ability to make ‘Stories Come Alive’ as she portrays Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch holocaust survivor who helped Jews escape the Nazis during World War II. Please join us at Faith CRC at 1070 S Prospect in Elmhurst, for this special event on Sat, April 12, from 9:00-11:00 AM. Refreshments will be served, and there is no cost to attend; instead, we would like you to consider giving an offering to the Women’s Shelter at Roseland CRC. Please sign up at faithelmhurst.org/contact-5-1.

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