Christ, Our Secure Hope
This morning we will be sharing in fellowship around the Table. Pastor Jim Renke will lead us through a difficult passage in Hebrews 5:11-6:12 that comes with a serious warning. We will see the importance of seriously giving ourselves to spiritual development. The implied question is, “Have you moved beyond the basics?” We pray you’ll be encouraged to stay the course.
General Announcements
First Hour starting June 1: Discerning Spiritual Paths led by Carol Marshall and Bryan Just. This summer in our first hour class we will be exploring different ways of connecting with God. Are you ever jealous of someone else’s spiritual walk? Do you ever feel that the things that seem to help other people in their spiritual life just don’t work for you? Join us as we discuss different ways of growing close to God and discover how God has uniquely wired you to relate to him.
Completing the call. This campaign is for the purposes of retiring our mortgage and beautifying our welcome spaces. Please prayerfully consider what God may have you give towards the goal of $225,000. We are asking that any pledges for the next 12 months be made by June 30. You may drop your gifts and pledge card in the collection box in the foyer. If you have questions, please email Treasurer Kim Cordes (kcordes1313@gmail.com) or Elder Nels Flatebo (nels@theleadersforum.net).
SUMMER TALKS. Starting June 4, Pastor Jim will be hosting, Bible, Sermon, or Spiritual Conversations, on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Feel free to bring along your dinner and your questions! Let’s take this time to open up conversations on what God is doing in our lives, or in our understanding of Him and His Word.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Heidi Ramer, Australia, this week.
Looking ahead:
6/17 Virtual Prayer
6/18 Summer Talks
6/21 Men’s Fellowship
6/22 Picnic at Whytegate Park in Lincolnshire
Love INC: On Saturday, 6/14, 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.
Becka Wall’s Summer of Service! - This summer, as I’m taking some time off of work, I’m looking to serve the people around me and in my community. I’m offering my services first to VCL. I’m available for physical labor (such as moving, basic handy-work, painting, yard work, etc.), driving (such as to medical appointments), mending clothes, childcare (I am CPR and EMS certified), or running errands. I’m happy to do any of these things free of charge, but money for gas is appreciated, if you feel so inclined. Please feel free to email me at beckajoyjoy@gmail.com, or text me at (224)-419-0549. (Phone calls will most likely not be answered or received in a timely manner.) I pray that, this summer, I can be a blessing to many of the people in our church family.
All ladies are invited to come this Tuesday, June 10, 7:00 p.m. to Kim Cordes’s home. Come and bring a friend! Questions? Call or email the church office.
Hot Dog! Sign up today for our annual VCL picnic at Whytegate Park, June 22 following the morning service. Stop and see us in the foyer.
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 June 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving June 1, 2025……………………………………..… $8,072 …………………….…………$229,626
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..……………………… $9,079……………….……….………$199,379
Variation to Budget …………………………………..….….………… ($1,007) ………………………….…….$29,887
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 6/08 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.