This Week

Sunday Worship, November 2, 2025
Message: When God Speaks – with Rev Jeff Klein
Text: I Kings 19:12b-13 (John 12:27-28)

BRING YOUR OWN BIBLE
As part of our Walk Through the Bible series, we encourage everyone to bring their own Bible to worship each week to follow along and make it your own. We’ll provide “Book Darts” to help mark the passages we’re focusing on. If you don’t have a Bible, feel free to take one from the credenzas at the back of the Worship Center or from the Welcome Booth—it’s our gift to you. Walk-through-the-Bible fall 2025 guide here.

Worship at 10 AM - In-Person & Online

ALL SAINTS HYMN SING | SUNDAY NOV 2 | 5PM
An hour of songs and stories honoring those who have passed the baton of faith to us.

SUNDAY MORNING LIVE | SUNDAYS IN NOV | 8:30 AM
We’ll begin with breakfast and fellowship around the table, followed by a presentation from Kyle, Ministry Coordinator at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Kyle’s research focuses on Reformed Theology, Old Testament Biblical Theology, and Christology. Together, we’ll look at the story of Ruth and consider how Old Testament narratives invite us to ask, “How then shall we live?” More here.

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP MEETING | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 | 11:30AM
Join us in the Upper Gathering area after the service for an informational meeting about the Honduras Missions trip to All God's Children - July 12-18, 2026. Additional information here.

JOURNEYMEN | NOVEMBER 6 | 6:30 AM
Join us for Journeymen! We're meeting a week earlier -- November 6—— to accommodate and hear from Abel Muanica from Nurmay Missions in Kenya. Plan on coming out!

WINTER TEEN RETREAT | JANUARY 16-18
We’re going on a winter retreat to SpringHill Camps in Michigan! Lots of fun activities and faith moments too, check out the details here.

VIBRANT MINISTRIES NEED VIBRANT VOLUNTEERS!
Opportunities to serve as we kick off for fall are available HERE.

COFFEE BREAK BIBLE STUDY | WEDS & THURS SEP - DEC
Join us for Coffee Break Bible Study on Wednesdays (AM/PM) and Thursdays (AM) weekday mornings and Wednesday evenings. This fall, we'll dive into New Testament passages about the Holy Spirit and His powerful role in our lives. Coffee Break is a welcoming space to explore God’s Word, build community, and grow and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. Details and registration HERE.

CHILDREN'S MID-WEEK MINISTRIES
We have Little Lambs Preschool Experience (ages 3+), GEMS and Junior GEMS for girls (1^st-6^th grade), and Pathfinders (1^st-3^rd grade) and Cadets Boys Club (4^th-8^th grade). Check out registrations for more information.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR THIS FALL
We are excited to announce the launch of a 1st–6th-grade children’s choir, directed by Robyn Vitson! The choir will sing once a month during worship. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday evening before, from 5:30–6:15 p.m. Fall Choir Dates; Sunday, Nov 9 (Rehearsal: Nov. 5) – Song TBD | Sun, Dec 7 (Rehearsal: Dec. 3) – Special Luke 2 Retelling All children in 1st–6th grade are welcome! If your child would like to participate, please reach out Kara Hackert Director of Children & Family Ministries.

YOUTH NEWS - This week we are off-site!

• Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
• Time: 5 to 6:30 pm
• Location (for drop off & pick up): Meet at the Oakbrook Center Barnes and Noble front entrance (facing the parking lot) → 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for adults who are passionate about investing in the next generation. If you’re interested in serving and mentoring our youth, please email us at [email protected].

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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 look for the bins marked 'Jubilee' at the entrances. The Jubilee store proceeds benefit York Outreach and Timothy Christian Schools. You can drop off clothing articles anytime at church during 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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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 Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am-12:30pm

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Ladies—Save the Date!
Join Lombard CRC’s Thirty-One Women’s Ministry for “Flannel, Faith & Really Funny” on Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of laughter with Christian comedian Tracey DeGraff and great fellowship. Wear your favorite flannel, bring one to donate to PADS, and invite your friends—whether they’re longtime believers, new to faith, or just curious!
Tickets available soon.

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