This Week

Sunday's Message: What Does it Take to Be a Christian?
Why do good works? Does my service affect my Salvation?

It's 5th Sunday Serve this weekend -- and our message is online!

There is still time (and room) to sign up to serve on Sunday at:
https://elmhurstcrc.churchcent...

Service at 10 am —Onsite and Online

Enewsletter & Daily Devotional July 2025 Schedule
Our enewsletter and daily devotionals are on summer hiatus during the month of July as we prepare for the fall ministry year. We'll be back with in August with our regularly scheduled communications.

JOB OPENING | YOUTH COORDINATOR
We’ve hiring for a Youth Coordinator. Know someone who might be a good fit? Check out job description and details HERE.

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). VBS will be Mon, Tues, Thu & Fr from 11:30am-3:30 pm and Wednesday we'll a have a carwash from 9:30am-11:30am.
Sign up to be part of this VBS HERE.

YOUTH CALENDAR
July 7-11: VBS at Outreach York
July 12: Glow in the Dark Dodgeball, 7pm-9pm
July 18: Worship and Fun in the Park, 7pm-9pm
July 26: My Brother's Kitchen, 9am-2pm

Full summer calendar online at elmhurstcrc.org/youth.

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!

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!

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.

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 -- OUR DAILY DEVOTIONS ARE ON HIATUS UNTIL AUGUST 2025 -- Sign up and you'll hear from us in August!

Summer Office Hours: May 30 to August 29.
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm

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Jubilee Resale: Volunteers and Donations needed!
Jubilee Resale in Lombard is seeking donations and volunteers this summer! In-season, ready-to-sell clothing for men, women, and children. Clothing can be dropped off at Jubilee Resale Wed-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, or at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church Mon-Thur 9am-3:30pm. The Store also needs volunteers to help on the sales floor, organizing and restocking donations and at check-out. Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. To sign up or learn more, contact Jon Huizinga at or via SignUp Genius HERE.