Faith in Community
We find strength when we hold onto the enduring grace that is ours in Christ. This morning, Pastor Jim Renke will lead us through Hebrews 13:7-17, so we can see what a life offered to the Lord in faith, by grace, is really like and the transforming power it holds. We invite you to come along!
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
Clothed with a Towel. In a small gathering around a table, Jesus took a towel and washed His disciples’ feet. In this humble act, Jesus showed His closest friends how to serve. Ladies, you are invited to our November 8th Saturday Gathering 9-11 am in the Great Room. We will hear from our Care Ministry Team in the ways they care for our church family. We will have the opportunity to deepen our understanding of serving others. RSVP to Karen Kissinger 847-223-5948 or sign up on the green welcome card.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 10/28, 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.
Village Voices is around the corner and the sign up sheet is out! Please sign up today if you think you might be interested. We are excited to be together and sing once again! This year’s Village Voices will be directed by Jonathan Hidalgo. If you have any questions, please email Drew at drewyounger@evcl.org.
Samaritan’s Purse: We will be collecting your shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child here at church through November 16th. Or you can give online.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Sarah Esau, France, this week.
VCL Men: Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday 11/1 at 8 a.m.
Strings of Brilliance: An evening with Masha Lakisova & Yali Levy Schwartz. November 16 at 6:30 p.m. EventBrite Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strings-of-brilliance-an-evening-with-masha-lakisova-yali-levy-schwartz-tickets-1766747000839?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please call or email the church office if you are interested in helping host the dessert in the Great Room after the concert. Thank you!
Looking ahead:
Sat 11/8 Women’s Saturday Gathering, 9:00 a.m.
Sun 11/16 Violin concert Masha Lakisova, 6:30 p.m.
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 October 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving October 19, 2025………………………………..…$3,218 …………………….……..….. $364,474
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..…………………………9,079……………….……….…………$381,320
Variation to Budget …………………………………..….…….….…($5,862) ……………………..….…..… ($16,847)
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 10/26 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.