July 26, 2024: E-News Updates
Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 & Hebrews 10:24-25
Sermon Title: Don't Quit: Do It - Persevering in Community
Guest Preacher: Rev. Peter Park
Rev. Sung Peter Park has been ordained in the PCUSA as a Minister of Word and Sacrament since 1999. His passion in ministry is in the New Worship Community, revitalized churches in the PCUSA, UMC and ECC, and has served in New York, San Diego, North Carolina and Illinois. While his full-time occupation is in finance and wealth management, he also has done part-time bridge pastoring. He also serves on the New Worshiping Committee of the Chicago Presbytery and the faculty team of CREDO of the Board of Pensions. He has been married to Jenny for 29 years and has three children named Sofie, Jonah and Elyssa along with three dogs: Toby, Penny and Tigger. He enjoys playing golf, hiking, playing the guitar and coaching volleyball with family and friends.
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.
- "DuPage Monarch Project: Local Solutions for Monarch Recovery" on Tuesday, July 30th at 6:30 PM
- "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're collecting clothes for Out of the Closet. 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!
VBS will be here before we know it, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! This year's theme is "Operation Restoration: Mending God's World."
SIGN UP TODAY!
We're still in need of two volunteers to provide the “Breakfast for Dinner” meal for our VBS students on Wednesday, August 7th. 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
elmhurstpresbyterianoffice@
630-834-7750
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