God Meets Us at the Table
This Sunday, we’re beginning a series from the life of Elijah the prophet. If you’re wanting a life where God will meet you, we’re discovering where and when God shows up and how we can know him in those places. This Sunday, we’re focusing on the passage of 1 Kings 17:1-16. And we’re grateful God promises to meet us at the table. He takes care of the “table issues” of life, by promising to be there and supply our abundance.
General Announcements
First hour schedule:
1/4-1/25 Evangelism, David Gustafson (TEDS)
2/1 Prayer
2/8-3/1 Atonement, Pastor Jim
3/8-3/22 Revelation, Dana Harris
3/29 Palm Sunday, no class
4/5 Easter, no class
4/12-5/17 Forgiveness, Melissa Younger
5/24 Memorial Day, no class
5/31 Prayer
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Hope for the Silent Voices this week.
Love INC: On Saturday, 1/10, 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.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 1/6, 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.
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.
Saturday Gathering January 10, 9 to 11 a.m.
Ladies-come join us in Wearing the Armor God. We will share around the table through conversation and activities. Our focus will be on SPREADING the Good News. TRUSTING in God’s Word and PROTECTING our mind, soul and heart with His Righteousness. You won’t want to miss it! RSVP with Karen Kissinger.
Women of VCL: You’re all invited to our Thursday Bible Study beginning 1/15, 930-11 a.m. We’ll be studying the book of Ephesians. Study guides will be available for purchase. Please plan to join us as we dig into scripture and pray for one another. Childcare provided. Any questions contact Carol Marshall, carolsings3@comcast.net or 847-274-9900. Hope to see you there!
What goes up must come down! Please join us on tomorrow, January 5 at 3:00 p.m. as we take down and store the Christmas decorations. More pizza anyone?
Dear VCL Friends, We all want to thank you for the generosity and love you showed us in the Christmas gifts for staff this year. We find it a joy to serve God and His kingdom with you here in this church home. It’s with hope that we look forward to a new year of ministry wherein we will know God and strive to do His will together, for His glory. ~Pastor Jim, Seth, Drew and Jan.
Looking Ahead
Sun 1/11 Welcome Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Thu 1/15 Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.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 28, 2025………………………………$36,409 …………………….……..….$459,832
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..………………………… $9,079……………….……….…………$472,111
Variation to Budget …………………………….….………..….……… $27,330 ………………………….…..… ($12,279)
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 1/4 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.