Bringing the Gospel Home
This week Pastor Jim Renke is beginning a brief series titled, “Bringing the Gospel Home.” We are going to look at Scripture the next few weeks and discover God’s mission for our home life and how our relationships at home can make a difference for the Kingdom of God in our world.
General Announcements
First Hour: Sharpening the Spiritual Discipline of Evangelism. We will explore how to make evangelism a natural and intentional part of our lives. Beginning 3/30 at 9 a.m. in the great room, Seth Williams will lead us through the B.L.E.S.S. model of evangelism-simple, practical ways to share the love of Christ with those around us. Each week we’ll focus on a different aspect of the B.L.E.S.S. framework:
5/04 Serve with Joy
5/11 Share Your Story
We’re hosting another Welcome Lunch for all who would like an introduction to Village Church and an overview of our ministries, you’re invited to join us, today at noon. We look forward to a great time of fellowship!
Membership: If God is making VCL your church home, we encourage you to pray about church membership. We are having membership classes on May 7 and 14 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please email Pastor Jim at jimrenke@evcl.org or indicate on the green Welcome Card that you plan to attend. Thank you.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Hope for the Silent Voices, this week.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 5/6, 7 pm, we’ll be gathering on Zoom for our prayer meeting. Come join us for a meaningful time of prayer—all from the comfort of your own living room. Zoom details to follow via email. If you have a prayer request or an update, please send it to office@evcl.org.
Love INC: On Saturday, 5/10, we have an opportunity to help those in need with furniture deliveries and pickups. We meet at Love INC at 8am-noon to load the trucks. Those who are able, please contact Ernie Brandt at coachb1925@aol.com or 224-217-1966. The address is 339 Lakewood Ave. in Waukegan.
Looking ahead:
5/07 & 14 Membership class 6:30 p.m.
5/17-18 VCL’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
6/03 Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6 p.m.
6/08 Semiannual business meeting
6/22 Picnic at Whytegate Park in Lincolnshire
Ladies: SAVE the DATE for Saturday May 10 9-11 a.m. to hear author, Sylvie Vanhoozer, share about her book on “The Art of Living in Season” in a pilgrimage toward Christ. You won’t want to miss!
VCL 50th Anniversary Buffet Dinner: Celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness with us! Dinner is on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Waybright Center Melton Hall, TIU. Sign up today. RSVP by returning your RSVP with payment in an envelope to the 50th anniversary table in the foyer or place your envelope in the offering by May 7. We want to hear your story of God’s faithfulness at VCL. Fill in the back side of your RSVP card and return it to the 50th anniversary table in the foyer. Please contact the church office or Karen Kissinger for scholarship money for the dinner.
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 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving April 27, 2025……………………………………..…$9,070…………………….…………$171,524
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..……………………… $9,079……………….…….………$154,344
Variation to Budget …………………………………..….….……………… ($9) ………………………….…….$17,180
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 5/4 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.