Find all your weekly announcements here.

WORSHIP GUIDE

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 @ 10 AM - The Season of Easter
The Way of Emmaus: Luke 24:25-27 - with Pastor Jeff Klein

Who wouldn’t want to be there for this?
Jesus explains how the Old Testament points to him
Reminded of the tagline to the “Jesus Storybook Bible” - where every story breathes his name

WORSHIP IN-PERSON & ONLINE 10 AM

Announcements

SML | APRIL 14, 21, 28, May 5 | 8:30 AM
Sunday Morning Live resumes on Sunday, April 7 at 8:30 am in the Garden Room. For the next 5 weeks, a new video series, “RVL Discipleship: The Study,” will give us the opportunity to change how we experience scripture. For more than 40 years, Ray Vander Laan has led followers of Jesus into a deeper understanding of the Bible with the goal of creating a greater impact for the gospel in our world. We’ll start each session at 8:30 with a simple breakfast, watch a brief video and then engage in table discussions with a view to putting our faith into action. All are welcome

SHE SINGLE MOTHER SUPPORT GROUP | APR 14 | 12:15 PM
Our topic is Tips for Parenting Teens. Read More Here.

LITTLE LAMBS FLOATING ZOO PROGRAM | APRIL 24 & 25 | 7 PM
Our preschoolers present sing their way through the story of Noah’s Ark on Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 & 25 at 7 pm. Refreshments served following program.

PRIMETIME: CHICAGO HOT DOGS BASEBALL | MAY 31
T
he Chicago Dogs Baseball Game: We’re heading to the dogs in Rosemont on Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16, and parking is $3. We’ve 30 tickets available (first come, first serve), and we’ll meet there. It’s going to be a fun night! Information and ticket reservations are at elmhurstcrc.org/events.

PRISON MINISTRY TRIP | JUNE 27-30 | MAY 12 SIGN UP DEADLINE
The ECRC Prison Ministry is on the move, and we’d love to have you join us! Dr. Lawton Searcy from the Elayne Hunt Correctional Facility (St. Gabriel, Louisiana), along with our incarcerated Brothers in Christ, has invited the ECRC family back to visit them for a mission trip of celebration, worship, and evangelism. You may remember Dr. Searcy from his guest preaching visits at ECRC—what an inspiration!
The trip will take place Thursday, June 27, through Sun, June 30. The Approximate cost per person is $1,000. The deadline to sign up is May 12. Please contact Amy VanderMolen (630-832-6959) for details


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

YOUTH NEWS
Spring 2024 Youth Calendar
Plan now for these ECRC Youth Summer
Colorado Challenge Registration
June 8-16, 2024
Quaker Ridge Camp, Woodland Park, CO
Get all the juicy details here:
https://elmhurstcrc.churchcent...

YOUTH GO PUBLIC PROFESSION OF FAITH

Discussions, Sunday mornings in April 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 8:45-9:45 am. Come and explore what it means to make your faith public. All youth are invited!

LOST AND FOUND
Check out our lost and found under the coat racks near the nursery -- lots of clothing and items that want to go home-- could one of them be yours?

SPRINGHILL DAY CAMP COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) VOLUNTEER
Consider volunteering as a Counselor in Training (CIT) this summer with SpringHill Day Camp at ECRC! Need middle and high school (6th grade +) the week of camp, June 24-28. CIT training is Sunday night, June 23 and camp is Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm. Assist a counselor in leading 10 elementary students in Bible study, high adventure activities, games, songs, etc. It’s a great week! Sign up here, make sure to select ELMHURST CRC. Questions? Contact Kara Hackert Director of Family Ministries.

SPRING HILL DAY CAMP COUNSELOR (16+) POSITION
SpringHill Day Camp is hiring local counselors aged 16 and up for the week that camp is here at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, June 24-28. You will have the amazing opportunity to lead a group of ten elementary-aged campers in Bible study, high adventure activities, fun games, and more. You will be needed Sunday evening-Friday afternoon and paid $200. Interested? Contact Kara Hackert , Director of Children & Family Ministries. Find out more about SpringHill Camp HERE.

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 are able to volunteer from time to time, please contact the Deacon Coordinator at sos@elmhurstcrc.org to get involved or sign up at elmhurstcrc.org/sos.

FAMILY ENEWSLETTER
Join our family newsletter to receive updates about our Family Ministry and programs. Email Kara Hackert, Director of Children & Family Ministries

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter of events and activities: elmhurstcrc.org/subscribe

CHURCH NEWS

SERVE

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.

Serve Survey

COMMUNITY

Timothy Christian High School is hiring an Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator. See the full job description here.

Timothy Christian Schools is hiring a Bible Teacher & Spiritual Life Coordinator. See the full job description here.

TImothy Christian Schools is hiring a full-time Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher. See full job description here.

TImothy Christian Schools is hiring a full-time Educational Support Teacher (Special Education Teacher/Interventionist) . The full job description is here.

Timothy Christian Schools is hiring a part-time Bible Teacher (63%time). See full job description here.

CaringNetwork Pregnancy Resource Center is hiring. Go to caringnetwork.com/careers– Digital Marketing & Comm Asst, Wooddale Center Director, Pregnancy Consultant, and lots more.

DEVOTIONALS & PODCASTS

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

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We're available online 24/7.