This Week

Sunday Worship, April 26
Message: "Free TIme"
with Pastor Gregg DeMey
Guided by: Acts 16:16-34

Children's Worship: Pk-4th grade
Worship at 10 AM - In-Person & Online

5th Wednesday Community Dinner - April 29
Save the date for a time of food, fun and community -- includes dinner and s'mor and more after on the patio. Check out the details menu and sign up here. Note: We’ll be using real bonfires for s’mores! Children should be accompanied by an adult to participate.

Photographer Needed for Sunday, May 10
We are looking for a photographer for a Mother's Day event at church on Sunday, May 10. If you know someone who might be a good fit -- please email Communication!

Journeymen - May 7
Join us for Journeymen this May – a week early! We’ll feature Pastor Jeff Klein’s brother, Chris Klein, as our speaker. It’s a Journeymen you won’t want to miss! Check out the details here.

Church-Wide Survey & Strategic Planning
As part of our strategic planning for 2027 and beyond, we’re inviting everyone in the church to share their input through a brief survey. It takes about 20 minutes, and your perspective will help shape where we go next as a community. We truly value your participation and hope you’ll take a few minutes to share your voice. Take survey here.

DO YOU HAVE A GRADUATE? Let us know so we can honor them in a future Worship Guide. Email [email protected]. If college grad, include school and degree.

SML - Sunday Morning Live spring session is complete and will resume in the fall.

Vacation Bible School - YeeHaw is June 22-25 afternoons
Registration is now open for the YeeHaw Vacation BIble School for kids. Check out the details and sign up today!

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 midweek 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.

Coffee Break Spring Bible Study | Weds & Thurs
Details and registration HERE.

Mission Sunday | May 10

Always wanted to march in a parade? This is your opportunity! 20 Volunteers needed to march in Elmhurst's Memorial Day parade on May 25, passing out cards and candy. Volunteer Here.

4 Volunteers to hang up EFM posters around town (Downtown Elmhurst, Spring Road business area, York/Vallette business area, Elmhurst hospital (we have a list of businesses to start).

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.

MSN + HSN

• Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
• Time: Middle School Night (MSN) from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM; High School Night (HSN) from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
• Location: ECRC Youth Room
• Theme: White-out! Bonus points if you’re matching with a friend!
  
  Upcoming:
  

• May Mayhem on 5/3!
  • Our next special event is on Sunday, May 3rd! It’ll be a blast—we plan to have an ICE CREAM TRUCK and break out our church’s inflatable water slide! We also will be playing WATERSLIDE KICKBALL!!
• Spring 2026 Calendar (Profession of Faith service on 5/31!)

Check out elmhurstcrc.org/youth

VBS Volunteer Round-Up
Yee-Haw! VBS is just around the corner, and we’re rounding up volunteers. Consider opportunities as drivers, counselors, food prep and more! Details Here.

Volunteer in the Children's Library
Children's Library - We are looking for four volunteers, 12 and older, to work in the children's library from 11:00-11:20 once a month on Sunday mornings. You would shelve returned books and check out books for little kids. If you are interested please email [email protected].

Jubilee Resale Bins – West Entrance
Donate new or gently-worn clothing anytime during church hours. Look for the bins marked “Jubilee.” Proceeds support York Outreach and Timothy Christian Schools.

New to You Resale – Monthly Pickup
Clothing donations are collected on the first Thursday of each month from 7:45–9:15 a.m. in the ECRC south parking lot. Proceeds benefit the Bright Promise Fund, providing Chicagoland children with access to a quality Christ-centered school.

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 boys, and provide visionary leadership to a team of volunteers. For more details and to apply, click here.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Explore your calling with a summer internship at Elmhurst CRC! Elmhurst CRC is now accepting applications for paid summer internships in Youth Ministries and Graphic Design / Strategic Communication. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, mentorship from our professionals, and grow your skills while making an impact. For more details and to apply, click here.

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
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

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
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