When Angels Sing of God’s Glory
This week we'll be looking at Isaiah 6:1-5. Pastor Jim Renke will guide us to consider God's glory and our response. It's the response of repentance that prepares us to truly celebrate and declare the wonders of His gift in Jesus.
General Announcements
First hour schedule:
11/30-12/28 No first hour
1/4 David Gustafson, TEDS
CLOTHED WITH SWADDLING CLOTHES
Ladies, you are invited to a Christmas Brunch with Swedish Pancakes for the our next Saturday Gathering, December 13th 9:00-11:00. RSVP with Karen Kissinger 847-223-5948 or at the sign up sheet in the foyer.
VCL Blood Drive. Our next Red Cross blood drive is Monday, December 15. Please give if you are able. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes from1-6 p.m. Sign up at redcross.org. Volunteers needed to host people as they come to donate. Please call or email the church office to help out.
Our Thanksgiving All of our thanks have been posted on the wall on the right side of the sanctuary as you come in. Please add to it!
Love INC: On Saturday, 12/13, 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.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Heidi Ramer, Australia.
Join us for our Blue Christmas service on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:00 PM—a quiet, reflective gathering for those who find the holiday season difficult or heavy. This service creates space to acknowledge our griefs, burdens, and longing before the God who draws near to the brokenhearted. Come and experience the gentle hope and comfort of Christ’s light in the midst of life’s darkest nights.
Looking Ahead
Wed 12/10 Blue Christmas Service 7:00 p.m.
Sat 12/13 Women’s Saturday Gathering 9:00 a.m.
Mon 12/15 Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6 p.m.
Wed 12/24 Christmas Eve Service 5:00 p.m.
Sun 1/18 Annual Congregational Meeting 6:00 p.m.
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 November 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving November 23, 2025……………………………… $9,597 …………………….……..…. $396,722
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..…………………………9,079……………….……….………… $426,716
Variation to Budget …………………………….….………..….…………$518 ………………………….…..… ($29,994)
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 12/7 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.