God Meets Us On the Road of Obedience
Have you ever wondered why in the world God would expect you to do some of the things he calls you to? And why you should have the confidence to follow? Because God meets us on the road of obedience. 1 Kings 18:1-15 is an example of that promise. Pastor Jim Renke will lead us in the Word, that we might find growing faith and confidence to take the risk to follow God who is there.
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
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 1/20, 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.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Mark & Brenda Brown, Kansas, this week.
Women of VCL: You’re all invited to our Bible Study on Thursdays, 930-11 a.m. We’re 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!
Valentine’s Saturday Gathering. Wearing God’s Abundant Grace. February 14, 9-11 a.m. in the Great Room. Ladies, you are invited to join us for a fun filled morning with heartfelt activities, table conversations and to hear guest presenter, Pastor Jim Renke. RSVP with Karen Kissinger or the church office.
Looking Ahead
Fri 2/6 Open Mic Night 6:00 p.m.
Sat 2/14 Women’s Saturday Gathering 9:00 a.m.
Mon 2/16 Red Cross Blood Drive 1 - 6 p.m.
Wed 2/18 Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 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 January 2026
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving January 11, 2026………………………………$4,645…………………….……..….$15,610
General Fund Budget 2026 ………………..………………… $8,921…………………….…………$17,842
Variation to Budget ………………………….….……………… ($4,276) …………………….…..…($2,232)
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 1/18 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.