Gospel Witness in the Face of Opposition
Our guest speaker, David Gustafson from TEDS will show us how to be more equipped to have spiritual conversations with people and encourage them towards Christ.
General Announcements
First hour schedule:
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, 2/3, 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 2/7 at 8 a.m.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Jared & Tammy Smith, US Navy, Everett, WA this week.
VCL Blood Drive. Our next Red Cross blood drive is Monday, February 16. 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.
Open mic night. Friday, February 6 at 6 p.m. Christian artists & worship leaders-come hone your craft, share your music, and connect with the community. Contact Drew Younger to sign up.
Ash Wednesday, February 18, 7 p.m. We will mark this first day of Lent with a reflection from Carlos Pita and the imposition of ashes as a sign of our repentance.
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 25, 2026………………………………$9,952…………………….……..….$33,374
General Fund Budget 2026 ………………..………………… $8,921…………………….…………$35,684
Variation to Budget ………………………….….……………… $1,031 …………………….…..…($2,311)
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 2/1 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.