For Greater Praise
We will enjoy the presence and worship of God together as his new temple in the world. Pastor Jim Renke will be leading us through 1 Peter 2:1-12. In this, we’ll discover our purpose as God’s people in a world we often don’t fit into. Pray that in this service we will make much of Jesus!
General Announcements
First Hour Classes:
The Messiah in the Movies led by Sam & Miranda George. Can films reveal the true, hidden longings of humans for God?
Spiritual Disciplines. Exploring the meaning and practices of various disciplines which encourage and guide us in spiritual growth. Nels Flatebo will be leading us next Sunday, May 5, as we look at Fellowship and Hospitality.
VCL Youth— Join us tonight, 4.28 at 6:00 pm, as Miranda leads us in a devotional on Philippians 3. There will be snacks and games after the devotional and prayer time.
VCL Youth– Got a lot of homework? Grab your books and join us next week, 5/5, after church for a taco lunch, followed by a study time. We will have individual and group study spaces, and, when the timer goes off, it’s time to have fun and let off steam. Ends 4 pm.
VCL Men : Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday May 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Women’s Connections: Thursday morning Bible Study on the The Letters of John. Please join us from 9:30-11 a.m. If you have questions contact Carol Marshall.
Ladies, include us in your Mother’s Day weekend plans for Saturday, May 11th 9-11 a.m. Karla Chandler will be with us as she presents “Corrie ten Boom” in a drama presentation. This is a RSVP Saturday Gathering Event. Write Corrie ten Boom and your name in the Friendship Register or RSVP Karen Kissinger at ponderingthetruth@hotmail.com.
Short Business Meeting: Today, we will have a question and answer session in the great room following the service regarding our west side improvement project.
And then the following Sunday, 5/5, we will vote on this project right after the morning service.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Sarah Esau, France, this week.
Hour in the kitchen is back! Could you help organize or do some light cleaning? Do you like having coffee with friends or getting to meet new friends? Join us Friday, May 10, 9:30 am as we do a bit of spring cleaning/organizing in our church kitchen. Contact Karen Flatebo for more info.
And looking ahead: Save the date, Sunday, June 23, VCL picnic following the morning service!
Giving & Financial Update
It’s important that we continue to embody our trust in the Lord’s provision through faithful, sacrificial giving. Please visit http://evcl.org/give/ and make your offering as an intentional act of faith.
Although online giving is available, you may also write and mail your checks to Village Church of Lincolnshire, 201 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
General Fund Giving for April 2024
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving April 21, 2024…………………………… $7,740……………………………$156,284
General Fund Budget 2024 …………………………… $10,164……………………………$ 162,622
Variation to Budget ……………………………………… ($2,424) ……………………………($ 6,338)
WORSHIP (LIVE-STREAMED)
Please download today’s Order of Worship. Sermon notes included with Order of Worship.
This Sunday’s stream will be available on 4/28 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.