Does My Life Matter?
Pastor Jim Renke will continue the Sticking Points series with the question, “Does My Life Matter?” Sometimes it seems our lives are so full of ordinary things that it wouldn’t mean much if we just disappeared. The Biblical truth is that each one of us were created with a purpose. And when we discover that purpose, we find that we can live a life of impact in God’s creation. We hope this Sunday will be one where you realize God is thinking about you and he has a reason for you and for every day you will live.
General Announcements
First Hour: the adults’ & kids’ classes will coordinate in Psalm 23. This summer Kids Ministry is taking a journey across Ireland through Psalm 23 with our Emerald Crossing curriculum during the 9 am and 10:30 am hours. Join us as kids discover God’s peace & guidance, journeying from lost to found, fearful to peaceful.
Summer talks: Pastor Jim will be hosting, Bible, Sermon, or Spiritual Conversations, on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Feel free to bring your questions! Let’s take this time to open up conversations on what God is doing in our lives, or in our understanding of Him and His Word.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Kathy Bhatia, She is Safe, this week.
Ladies! Our next Night of Encouragement will soon be here. Please mark your calendars for July 23 at Yi Huang’s home, 7-8 PM. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor!
We will be sending hand-delivered cards to Sarah Thuillier (nee Esau) and Ian & Teri Rutter, our missionaries in France, after Sunday, July 19. The Rutters are retiring this summer. We will have cards in the foyer for anyone who would like to sign. Thank you.
VCL Men: Please mark your calendar for the men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday, 7/18 at 8 am.
On July 19 and August 30, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our Sticking Points series. Please communicate a topic or a question that you would like to learn more about on our green Welcome Card and give it to Pastor Jim.
Office furniture available. We have 3 metal cabinets and 1 small wooden desk available for anyone who can put them to good use. Take a look at them in Room 101.
Looking Ahead
Thu 7/23 Ladies Night of Encouragement 7:00 p.m.
Thu 8/20 Ladies Night of Encouragement 7:00 p.m.
Fri 8/28 Family Gathering at Half Day Preserve 6:00 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 July 2026
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving July 5, 2026……………………………………… $6,795…………………….……..……. $268,068
General Fund Budget 2026 ……………………………………… $8,921…………………….……………$240,868
Variation to Budget………………………….….…………………… ($2,126)…………………….…………..…$27,200
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