Hi EPC Friends and Members, 

Here's my "3-2-1" for this week...
 

3 EPC Happenings
1. I am currently away on vacation and study leave/continuing education. For pastoral emergencies, please reach out to me via cell phone at 630-643-6045. I am SO grateful to those who will be filling our pulpit! Be sure you come and hear them preach the word. The guest preachers are as follows: 

July 30 – Rev. Scott Matheney, Chaplain at Elmhurst College
August 6 – Elder Doug Fitzgerald

2. The gala is just around the corner and we just got word that the the ambassador of Malawi will also be in attendance that evening! Tickets are available HERE. 

3. It's time to start thinking about the start of a new school year! Mark your calendars for Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, August 13 and the All-Church Picnic on September 10th after worship. 
 

2 Interesting Links 

1 Thought 

Life was always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act.
-- Paulo Coelho

There you have it! Our 3-2-1 for the week. See you Sunday! 

It's not the same without you there, 

Join us in worship on Sunday as Rev. Scott Matheney joins us as our guest preacher. 

Scott is the Chaplain and Dean of Religious Life Elmhurst University, 1997 to Present. He is a native of San Diego, California with deep roots in New York City. Scott is a graduate of Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, with degrees in Political Science and Sociology, and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with postgraduate study at the University of Capetown, South Africa. He is ordained in the Presbyterian Church USA, 1982, with standing in the United Church of Christ since 1984. Previous positions include serving at Columbia University/Barnard College, New York City, 1982-1997 as Director of Religious Life/University Chaplain for the University, and Presbyterian/UCC Chaplain of Columbia University.

Tickets are now available for the EPC Project C.U.R.E. Fundraising Gala on Friday, September 22, 2023! Please click HERE! This will be an opportunity for fellowship within and outside of our EPC faith community as we aim to send $15,000 to fund the shipment of medical equipment to Malawi, Africa.If you want to learn more about Project C.U.R.E., click HERE.

We are excited to share that the ambassador of Malawi will be in attendance that evening. Get your tickets now! 

Please join us for the All Church Picnic on Sunday, September 10th, following the worship service.  Sandwiches, sides, and desserts will be provided. Please RSVP to the church office or your deacon by August 25th. 

Join us on Sunday, August 13 during worship for the Blessing of the Backpacks. Children and youth of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks to receive a special blessing as we kick off a new school year! 

Confirmation class is Sundays from 11:45-12:45 after worship. Class will meet in the Teen lounge in the basement and we will be using the Confirm not Conform curriculum. Classes will meet for about 10 weeks. Have questions? Contact Emerson! 

Youth Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings with classroom management and general assistance. Tasks would include supporting students and assisting with games and art projects! No planning or curriculum building necessary, Emerson will provide you with everything you need to know. Please click HERE to sign up. 

10:30 Sunday Worship Livestream - Click Here!

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Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
367 S Spring Road 
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3805
elmhurstpresbyterianoffice@gmail.com
630-834-7750