THOUGHT OF THE DAY: God’s feathers​. God will cover you with feathers, and under God’s wings you will find refuge. Read the rest of Psalm 91 ​HERE​.   

PRAYER REQUESTS: ​Let’s pray for: Peace and justice in our city, state, nation and world. Racial  justice. Healthcare and essential workers. Art and Suzanne Pitz, as they grieve the loss of  Suzanne’s sister-in-law, Carla. Jan Palmer, who is to have surgery on her leg, this week. Marion  Young, who grieves the death of her son, Greg. Do you have a prayer request you’d like to include  in this bulletin? Please email or text Pastor Traci.  
 
 
CARD FOR JESUS: ​Our custodian, Jesus, will be retiring from the school system this summer (though he’ll still be working for EPC!) Cheryl Turek is facilitating a thank you for his work. There’s a piece of paper on the welcome table at EPC that you can sign if you have a key or code to the church. Alternatively, send an email thank you to Cheryl Turek at ​ ​ with your message. Thank you for your support and love! 
 

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COFFEE HOUR: ​Join us on Sunday for our Zoom coffee hour from 11:30 - 12:00. It’s a nice time to catch up with others and share joys and concerns. The link is ​HERE​.  This Sunday is Pentecost! Plan to wear red to our meeting and show your Holy Spirit joy! 

PENTECOST ART:​ ​Come by the church and tie a piece of fabric on the Holy Spirit Dove outside the doors. See pictures and instructions ​HERE​.

THIRTY MINUTE CHECK IN: ​Don’t forget to sign up for a check in if you need to talk. We can do a video or voice chat. My calendar is available ​HERE​. 

OPEN CALLING TIME:  ​Feel free to call me if you’d like to check in, even without an appointment! ​You can call anytime, ​ but I’ve also set aside Mondays and Fridays from 1pm - 3pm for you to “drop in” on the phone. Give me a call at (630) 643-6045. If I’m already on the phone, leave a message and I’ll call you when I’m free. I enjoy hearing from all of you. 

JUNE BOOK STUDY:​ ​We’ll be studying the book ​Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lives I have Loved. ​ The study will be on June 24 at 7:00 p.m. 
 

WEDNESDAY ZOOM MEETINGS: All meetings start at 7:00 p.m.  Next Zoom Meeting on June 4 at 7:00 p.m.  Zoom Meeting Link is: ​https://zoom​ ​.us/j/515981426.  
 

PRAYER WALL​: Add to our growing prayer wall, ​HERE​. 
 

Love to all, in Christ,    

Pastor Traci