EPLC Messenger
Our Mission: To be a people living, loving and
serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him

EPLC Weekly Worship

Saturday 5:00p
Sunday 9:00a & 10:30a
Winter Bible Study Starts
January 8th

This next session will focus on Acts.

Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the conference room. The cost is $10 for the study guide.
Winter Programs Start Next Week

Winter break is over! Please see the list below for the start dates for youth programs and choirs.

Wednesday, January 8
  • Confirmation at 6:00p
  • Adult Choir at 7:00p

Wednesday, January 15
  • Blast and Children's Choirs at 4:30p

Thursday, January 16
  • Handbell Choir at 5:00p
Book Club Meeting

Thursday, January 9 in Nordblad Atrium.
The book of the month has been changed to "In the Shadow of the Banyan" by Vaddey Ratner.
Men's Breakfast
Second Saturday of the month at Jimmy's Restaurant, 1440 Rand Road in Des Plaines, 7:30a.
Casual, good food, good friends, good fellowship! 
Next meeting is January 11
Save The Dates!
Be sure to mark the following dates on your calendars!
Budget Presentation
Sunday, January 19, 2020
11:30 am
North Hall (lower level)
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 26, 2020
11:30 am
In the Sanctuary
Veteran's Task Force Meeting

The Veteran's Task Force will meet Tuesday, January 21 at 7:00p in the Conference Room. Anyone who is interested may attend!




The ELCA is searching for candidates for a new position ( Executive for Administration / Assistant to the Presiding Bishop). The  Executive for Administration  provides leadership and strategic vision to the churchwide organization and oversees the day-to-day operational functions of the churchwide office. It serves as liaison between the churchwide office and the additional expressions and ministries of the ELCA. This position is  similar  to a Chief Operating Officer position  for a non-profit organization of 300+ employees. It  reports to the presiding bishop and is located in Chicago. Click here for the full job description.

This weekend we welcome Pastor Bob Johnson