Hi EPC Friends and Members, 

Here's my "3-2-1" for this week...
 

3 EPC Happenings
1. Vacation Bible School is around the corner! Invite your family and neighbors to join us for this week of faith, fun, food, and fellowship! A great week has been planned so invite all the kids in your life to attend! 

2. The EPC Gala for Project C.U.R.E. is on Friday, September 22 and tickets are now available HERE. This will be a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and mission as we aim to send $15,000 to fund the shipment of medical equipment for Malawi! Mark your calendars and get tickets for this great event. 

3. We are looking for volunteers to come and help with the free community meal alongside ICDI and the Tzu Chi Foundation on Saturday, July 15th from 6-7:30PM. Please contact Cristi in the office if you are interested. 

2 Interesting Links
 1. We had SUCH a great time at PRIDE this weekend and were blown away by the support of our local community. Check out THIS post from the Elmhurst Police Department, the Elmhurst Pride Collective Facebook Page and our own EPC Facebook Page for lots of pictures and recaps of the event! 

2. Speaking of Pride, if you missed this past Sunday's worship with Daneen Akers and Jennifer Knapp, be sure you check it out HERE. 

1 Thought 
"When life changes, you will probably miss the way it was. You may miss those long morning drives or walks to the office, or those hectic family gatherings. You may miss them because those moments are finite — you will only travel those streets and see those people a certain amount of times.
Every time you do something that is one less time you do it. One day you will do something the final time and you will rarely know when that day comes.

For all you know, today might be the last time you walk in a particular neighborhood. Or it might be the last time you smile at a particular someone. To think otherwise, would be foolish. Nothing is guaranteed, except this moment. Your only real choice is to cherish every exchange like it is your last — because it very well might be.

Therefore, the best way to cherish life is to remind yourself of life's impermanence. It is to remember that every time you see someone that is one less time you see them. It is to remember that every time you go somewhere that is one less time you visit. By doing this, you naturally slow down. Almost like a reflex, you start to truly live." 

-- Andrew Anabi via James Clear 
 

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

It's not the same without you there, 

                    Check out these awesome photos from PRIDE!         

Join us this Sunday as continue our sermon series that explores the meaning and rich symbolism within the Presbyterian Church (USA) seal. We will explore the historical significance and theological depth behind each element, from the burning bush to the cross, the open Bible to the descending dove. Discover how these sacred images inspire us to live out our faith in today's world. Don't miss this series that will connect us to our Presbyterian heritage and help us along our spiritual journey.This Sunday we continue with a message about the Triangle. 

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.

All are welcome to enjoy a free, vegetarian community meal on Saturday, July 15th from 6-7:30. We are looking for volunteers to help serve alongside ICDI and the Tzu Chi Foundation. Please contact in the office if you are interested. 

Get ready for an incredible week of Vacation Bible School (VBS) where our curriculum is jam-packed with thrilling and engaging content from Monday through Thursday! We have carefully designed an exciting program that will entertain and educate children of all ages. Click HERE to join in the fun, and please help us spread the word!

Friday 7/14 is family picnic and movie night, and we invite you to join us for a memorable evening of entertainment and togetherness. Gather your friends and family as we unwind and enjoy a special movie screening of "Ferngully"! Don't forget to bring your own dinner to savor during the film. We'll provide you with a classic movie snack—popcorn! So mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable movie night as we bid farewell to an amazing week of VBS. Get ready to relax, laugh, and enjoy the magic of cinema with us! ALL are welcome!

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