August 2, 2024: E-News Updates
Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-16
Sermon Title: One
Guest Preacher: Rev. Glauber Ribeiro
Rev. Glauber was born in 1965 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He became a Christian in 1979 and joined the Presbyterian Church of Brazil (IPB). He volunteered for Campus Crusade for Christ (MPC), worked for Luz Para o Caminho and Overseas Crusades (Sepal), studied Theology at the Southern Presbyterian Seminary (SPS) in Campinas (Brazil), and Communications at Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL). Ordained as a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil, he also lectured on the Hebrew Testament at the Free Methodist Seminary in São Paulo (Brazil). He has lived in the Chicago area since 1991, with his wife Henrieta and their daughters Laura, Isabella, and Julia. He is a member-at-large of the Chicago Presbytery of the PCUSA, works as a Systems Architect for Experian, and plays music for fun.
This is a reminder to all who are interested in displaying something on our revamped website by launch time. Please contact Anna Lu as soon as possible to make sure your content can be displayed accurately.
As migrants are no longer receiving food stamps, we will be collecting gift cards for common, affordable grocery stores like Aldi, Walmart, and Target to donate to ICDI. Please bring your gift card or cash donations to our Leadership Breakfast on Sunday, August 18th. We will hand collect all contributions for ICDI then.
Our next All Church Leadership Breakfast is on Sunday, August 18th. All of the church teams and committees will be meeting before worship from 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM.
Not on a ministry team (committee) but are curious about how you might serve the church? All are welcome to come learn and discern where you might use your gifts to serve in 2024!
Your EPC Mission Team is exploring opportunities to partner with Habitat for Humanity. We'd like to start by asking you all to consider shopping at or donating items to Habitat's home improvement store and donation center "ReStore." The closest location is in Addison, on Route 53 across from The Room Place.
At ReStore, they sell cabinets, appliances, lighting, paint, and gently used furniture at very good prices so people can afford to refresh and update their homes. Your donations and/or purchases help to ensure stable and decent housing for our communities.
We’re looking for a part-time office administrator here at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church. Interested in a position where you can contribute your strong Google Suite, administrative skills and professionalism?
- 20 hours per week, $15-$18 per hour (Additional hours must be preapproved)
- Required in-office hours: 9am-12pm, Monday - Friday (No weekends)
- Additional 5 hours may be remote or flexed upon agreement
CLICK HERE to read the full job description or scan the QR code above. If this sounds like you, kindly complete a Job Application & Applicant Questionnaire through clicking the links or scanning the QR codes.
Please be aware the application form can be filled in online when accessed by computer. When accessed through phone, only a standard PDF format will be displayed.
Join us this summer for our Earth Care Education Series, where different speakers come in and educate us on the many different ways we can better care for our planet.
- "Conservation Foundation" with Jim Kleinwachter on Thursday, August 15th at 6:30 PM
Want to assist immigrants with clothing while meeting caring and wonderful volunteers from Elmhurst?
Volunteer today for ICDI's clothing collection center located in EPC's basement. If you wish to be notified about sorting days (usually between 9:30-11 AM), please contact Pat Motto.
Calling all gardeners! We’re looking for volunteers, whether experienced or willing to learn, to help take care of different areas of the church grounds. All are welcome, so check out the clipboards located by the church office to learn more and sign up today!
Save the date for Sunday, September 8th! We'll be having our annual All Church Picnic after worship and all are welcome.
Sandwiches, sides, and desserts will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Office hours may vary a bit over the next two months. Emerson Azcoitia has taken on the role of Interim Office Administrator while continuing to serve as EPC's Youth Leader. Cristi will continue to stay on as Virtual Office Assistant for the time being.
Direct any questions and/or applicant referrals to HR Chair, Patti Berner or Cristi and/or Emerson. Thank you for your patience as we continue to seek a regular, part-time Office Administrator.
Exodus World Service is an organization collecting packs for newly arriving refugee families throughout the Summer. These packs help refugees turn an empty apartment into a home!
How it works is after collecting household essentials for the kitchen, bedroom, and bath, you will set up an apartment for a refugee family and warmly greet them when they arrive. This is a great opportunity for your small group, friends, or family to serve refugees! CLICK HERE to learn more.
We collect clothes for Queering the Binary Foundation. To learn more about their mission, CLICK HERE to visit their website. Check out this list of items they're looking for. Donations can be dropped off in the dropbox located in the Nelson White Room.
Help us as we continually collect clothes for ICDI and the newly arriving immigrants. CLICK HERE to view the list of items they are currently in need of.
Have donations? Contact Sarah from ICDI to schedule a drop off time.
Due to a severe allergy, EPC is now a NUT-FREE campus. Please be aware of this as you are bringing food into the church. We appreciate your willingness to be hospitable to those with severe allergies!
Get ready as VBS officially starts this week! This year's theme is "Operation Restoration: Mending God's World." Interested in joining? There's still time to sign up! Just click the button below.
SIGN UP TODAY!
We're still looking for a volunteer to help prepare and clean up dinner on the first official day of VBS. Click the link below to view the menu for this evening and consider volunteering. Thanks for your support!
One of our activities will be to make care kits for families in the NICU. Please consider purchasing something from our Amazon wish list by clicking the link below to help us make these care kits.
The calendar above displays all current Church Session meetings scheduled through the end of 2024 for appointed Session members. Please note our next meeting is Tuesday, August 20th at 6:15 PM.
Please contact the Clerk of Session if you are interested in attending as a guest or for any other questions!
10:30 Sunday Worship Livestream - Click Here!
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Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
367 S Spring Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3805
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630-834-7750
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