Faith in Community
Today we worship around the table. It's the sacrifice of Christ that allows us to gain a new framework for the hard things that come our way. Pastor Jim Renke will be leading us through Hebrews 12:4-13. Come, be encouraged and strengthened as you walk through the challenges of faith.
General Announcements
First Hour - Brothers, Loved by God Brotherhood weaves through Genesis and describes the Church now. Explore what being brothers and sisters means throughout the Bible and how brotherhood impacts your connections with family, fellow Christians, and the global church.
Women’s Bible Study: All women are welcome to our weekly Bible Study on Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This fall we’re studying the theme of Jesus in the Old Testament using the book The Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament by Chad Bird. We’ll learn how consistent Scripture is in its revelation of Jesus as Messiah. Babysitting is provided. Questions: Carol Marshall carolsings3@comcast.net
The Clothes of Righteousness is this year’s Women’s Saturday Gathering theme. All ladies are invited to our October 11 Gathering in the Great Room. We’ll focus on “Wearing our New Clothes.” We will talk about these “new clothes” and we will hear a video clip from Kathy Bhatia sharing about She is Safe. We begin with refreshments at 9 a.m. This is a RSVP event. Sign up for Saturday Gathering on your green card, calling the church office, or texting Karen Kissinger 847-223-5948.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Hope for the Silent Voices this week.
VCL Trunk or Treat – Volunteers Needed!
Join us for Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25, 1–4 PM. We need families to host trunks and volunteers to help with setup, games, crafts, refreshments and welcoming guests. As a smaller church, some couples/families may be asked to both host a trunk and volunteer, with the chance to switch off during the afternoon. Sign up in the lobby, or contact Seth at seth@evcl.org.
Looking ahead:
10/11 Women’s Saturday Gathering, 9:00 a.m.
10/24 Lincolnshire Boo Bash, 5:00 p.m.
10/25 Trunk or Treat, 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 10/7, 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, 10/11, 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.
Care Minister: Love INC is seeking volunteer care ministers to assist our delivery teams on Saturdays. The Care Minister would be there to speak with the neighbor in need while the teams deliver and set up the furniture. Training will be available for those involved. If interested or have questions please contact Ernie Brandt coachb1925@aol.com or Love INC at 847-782-8630.
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 September 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving September 28, 2025………………………………..…$3,086 …………………….……..….. $342,014
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..………………………… $9,079……………….……….…………$354,083
Variation to Budget …………………………………..….…….……….… ($5,993) ……………………..….…..….($12,070)
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 10/5 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.