God Meets Us in the Bedroom of Loss

 When you think you've lost it all, or at least lost that which brought you meaning and hope, God meets us in the bedroom of loss. As Pastor Jim Renke takes us through 1 Kings 17:17-24, we see that God comes and reveals himself as the God of life and loss. We pray you'll find encouragement and a new confidence in God's presence, as you worship with us this week.

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 Kathy Bhatia, She is Safe this week.

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, today at noon.  We look forward to a great time of fellowship!

VCL Men: Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday 1/17 at 8 a.m.  

 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!

 Looking Ahead

Sun 1/18 Annual Congregational Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Mon 2/16 Red Cross Blood Drive 1 - 6 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 2026

                                                                      Last Week                   Year to Date

Actual Giving January 4, 2026………………………………$10,965…………………….……..….$10,965

General Fund Budget 2026 ………………..………………… $8,892……………….……….…………$8,892

Variation to Budget …………………………….….……………… $2,073 ………………………….…..…$2,073

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 1/11 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.