The Offer of Peace
This morning, we’ll continue our series, “When Angels Sing.” We’ll focus on the words of the angels in the birth announcement to the shepherds. Pastor Jim Renke will lead us through Luke 2:8-14, and encourage us with the invitation and the promise we’ve received from God in Christ.
General Announcements
First hour schedule:
11/30-12/28 No first hour
1/4 David Gustafson, TEDS
VCL Blood Drive. Our next Red Cross blood drive is tomorrow, December 15. Please give if you are able. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes from1-6 p.m. Sign up at redcross.org.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 12/16, 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.
VCL Men: Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday 12/20 at 8 a.m.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Todd & Jana Patterson, Slovakia this week.
Come all ye Faithful! Our Christmas Eve Service is on Wednesday, 12/24 at 5:00 pm. One and all are welcome to join us for carol singing and worship during this candlelight service.
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, January 11 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 January 7 and 21 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.
Looking Ahead
Mon 12/15 Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6 p.m.
Wed 12/24 Christmas Eve Service 5:00 p.m.
Wed 1/7 First Membership Class 6:30 p.m.
Sun 1/11 Welcome Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Sun 1/18 Annual Congregational Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Wed 1/21 Second Membership Class 6:30 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 December 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving December 7, 2025……………………………… $12,420 …………………….……..…. $409,141
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..…………………………9,079……………….……….…………$444,874
Variation to Budget …………………………….….………..….……… $3,341 ………………………….…..… ($35,733)
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 12/14 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.