This Week

Sunday's Message:

Family Sunday!


MISSION SUNDAY | JUNE 1
Our featured missionary is Michael Panther of Hope Mobility International, serving in Nairobi, Kenya. Michael’s ministry provides life-changing mobility devices to children and adults across Kenya who lack access to necessary care and equipment. Learn more at hopemobility.org.

Service at 10 am —Onsite and Online

CELEBRATE COMMUNITY WEEK | JUNE 1-8
Join us as we give thanks to God and celebrate the many ways our church reaches out to the community—both near and far—through time, energy, and resources. Throughout the week, we’ll share compelling stories of impact and service. Be sure to visit our Facebook and Instagram and plan on attending the real-time Farmers Market, Grace in Garfield CRC site visit on Saturday.

ELMHURST FARMERS MARKET | WEDNESDAYS JUNE-OCTOBER
The Elmhurst Farmers Market is making its new home in the Elmhurst CRC south parking lot this summer! For the season June through October, we invite you to help by shopping for delicious fruits and vegetables, artisan products, enjoy food truck lunches and snacks, and listening to live music! A table will be available in the lobby to grab cards to invite friends, co-workers and neighbors, as well as yard signs to publicize the move. We’ll also need your help in staffing and running. Find out more here!

GOT A 2025 GRADUATE?
As a church, we'd like to acknowledge and honor all our 2025 graduates this May - middle school, high school, and college or university. Let us know the name of your graduate, the school graduating from (and the degree and university, if applicable) —email info to Rachel Klooster in the church office or call 630-600-5100 by Tuesday, May 27.

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP: TRY IT OUT THIS SUMMER!
Interested in volunteering with preschool and kindergarten kids but not ready for a long-term role? This summer is the perfect time to “try out” being a small group leader during Children’s Worship! Help out for just two Sundays in June, August, or September—you’ll read a Bible story, guide a craft, and play games with a small group. Contact Kristin Reitsma, Children's Ministries Coordinator to sign up or learn more.

SUMMER WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Join us for a refreshing midweek pause with our Summer Evening Bible Study series, running through June and July from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Two engaging study groups are available:

• "Busyness" – Led by Mac and Karen Wiener (open to men and women)
• "Growing Older and Wiser" – Led by Linda Fretch (for women)
• Come grow in faith, connect with others, and be encouraged this summer! Sign up with Kelly Day, Coffee Break Coordinator, and let her know which study works for you!

NURMAY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL RESOURCE COLLECTION
Help support Nurmay VBS in Africa this summer!
A team from Elmhurst CRC will be traveling to Nurmay Missions in Gotani, Kenya, Africa, in early August. As part of their trip, they’ll be bringing much-needed school supplies such as:

• Markers

• Pencils & pens

• Cardstock

• And more!

✅ Sign up to donate supplies atelmhurstcrc.org/events

We’re also collecting items for kids to use in fun craft projects during the week. Please consider donating:

• Bottle caps or twist tops

• 16 oz cottage cheese or yogurt containers with lids (rinsed and cleaned)

📦 Drop-off boxes are located in the church lobby.

Thank you for helping make VBS in Nurmay a meaningful and joy-filled experience!

LITTLE LAMBS PARK PLAY DATE | JUNE 11
Join us for Little Lambs & Friends Park Play Date!
Wilder Park (Green Picnic Area) – 175 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
Wednesday, June 11 | 9:00–11:00 AM
Hosted by the Little Lambs staff - details here.

MISSION SUNDAY | JUNE 1
Our featured missionary is Michael Panther of Hope Mobility International, serving in Nairobi, Kenya. Michael’s ministry provides life-changing mobility devices to children and adults across Kenya who lack access to necessary care and equipment. Learn more at hopemobility.org.

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 approximately $ 1,200, 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, counselors-in-training for that week. Check out the details here.

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!

ELMHURST CRC YOUTH | Vacation Bible School | July 7–11
Elmhurst CRC Youth will be hosting Vacation Bible School (VBS) at York Outreach in Lombard during the week of July 7–11. Save the date! We’ll need volunteers (students currently in 6th–12th grade). More information on times, details, and how to sign up will be available next week.

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
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

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.

Roseland Christian Ministries golf outing--- Join us for our annual golf outing on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago. Your support helps us meet the needs of the Roseland community. Register HERE. Call 773.264.5665 for more information.

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT:
Timothy Christian School is hiring!
High School Photography and Art Teacher

Caring Network is hiring! Check out jobs at :https://www.caringnetwork.com/...