You, are irrefragably, NOT the light of the world

This Sunday we will hear from Chris Gearhart on the blessed life and living as salt and light.

General Announcements

First hour:

4/12-5/17 Facets of Forgiveness, Melissa Younger.  Dive deep as we define Biblical forgiveness, discuss approaches to conflict and anger, and discover how justice and reconciliation fit with forgiveness.  

1) Defining Biblical Forgiveness

2) Forgiveness and Conflict

3) Forgiveness and Anger

4) Forgiveness and Justice

5) Forgiveness and Reconciliation

6) Tough Questions about Forgiveness

Missionary of the week:  Please pray for Kathy Bhatia, She is Safe, this week.

Hope for the Silent Voices update from Eric Lyons after church today in the Great Room.  This will be followed by a remembrance of Kaye Lyons.  Lunch will be served.

Calling Kids Ministry volunteers! We will hold our mandatory annual training meeting today at 12:00 p.m. on the right side of the sanctuary. Meeting will be short – 20 minutes.  We’ll review updated protocols and strengthen how we serve our children and families together—if you volunteer in any capacity, your attendance is required. For questions or concerns, please contact Seth at seth@evcl.org.

VCL Men:  Please mark your calendar for the men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday, 4/18 at 8 am.

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

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General Fund Giving for April 2026

                                                                      Last Week                   Year to Date

Actual Giving April 5, 2026……………………………… $7,471…………………….……..…. $119,496

General Fund Budget 2026 ………………..……………… $8,921…………………….………… $124,895

Variation to Budget ………………………….….………………($1,450) …………………….…..… ($5,398)

WORSHIP (LIVE-STREAMED)clicking here.

Please download today’s Order of Worship. Sermon notes included with Order of Worship.

This Sunday’s stream will be available on 4/12 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.