THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: ​This week we’re looking at the Beatitudes in Matthew chapter 5. Today: “​Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” What gives you comfort in grief? Sometimes there is grief in our heart that we can’t quite pinpoint. Something from long ago, or something we feel silly about grieving. If that rings true for you, consider a ritual to mark your grief and acknowledge it, even if you feel you’ve already done that. Some examples of rituals for grief are HERE​. 
 
 
THANK YOU, PRIDE​: Our Pride event was even better than we could have imagined! There were over 20 cars who lined up and drove around Elmhurst, honking and waving. Check out some of the photos ​HERE​! 
 
 
BOOK STUDY​: This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. We’ll be studying ​THIS BOOK​.  If you don’t have a chance to read the whole book, read ​THIS ESSAY​ about it. Zoom link is ​HERE​. 

 OFFICE HOURS​: I’ll be in the office this week from 10:30am - 2:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (I won’t be in on Wednesday). Someone (including me) may ​also ​ be in at other times. Call ahead if you want to stop by or know if someone’s here. Remember to sign in and wear a mask inside the building. 

 DOUBLE UP CHALLENGE​: There are just a few more days left of our Double-Up Community Challenge. We’d like to meet our goal of $5,000 to double and give to our community. There are a few ways you can help.  1. Give to the challenge yourself! Go to: ​http://elmhurstchurch.org/double-up/​ and follow the directions.  2. Share on Social Media! Go to our Facebook page and share the post about it!  3. Send an email to friends. Karen Miller even helped you out by writing the text:  Subject: Can you help support the Double Up Community Challenge?    Email:   My church, Elmhurst Presbyterian Church (EPC), is matching donations to three local non-profit organizations through the end of June. Can you help?   The ​Double Up Community Challenge​ is in response to the increased need in our area as a result of COVID-19. Choose from one of three local non-profits and EPC will match your donation from its giving pool. We’re working hard to exhaust our donation pool of $5,000.  

Visit ​elmhurstchurch.org/double-up​, click on the giving link and select one of these three non-profits from the pull down menu. 

● DuPage PADS​ - Provides interim and permanent housing and support services to end homelessness.

● Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network​ - Connecting people in need to community resources.

● Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry​ - Providing food, compassion and hope to our neighbors and children in need.

If you’d like a donation letter for tax purposes, be sure to fill out the Google form via the link on elmhurstchurch.org/double-up​. Let me know if you have questions.
 
With Grace and Peace this day,   

Pastor Traci