What About Hell?
This Sunday will be one of the most sobering messages of Scripture. There is an eternal destiny for all who reject Christ. But what is rejection of Christ? And why is it so serious? Pastor Jim Renke will be guiding us through Scripture to share with us the eternal consequence of faithlessness and self-will. Come, find hope, or be renewed of the hope you may already have in Jesus.
General Announcements
No First Hour for the month of August!
VCL family picnic at the forest preserve: On Friday, August 28 at 6 p.m. we will be hosting a picnic at the Half Day Forest Preserve at Shelter B. We’ll have worship and a chalk drawing to enjoy. Please pray about friends and neighbors who you would like to invite and sign up in the foyer to help us with planning for this event. Thank you!
There’s a place for you to serve! We’re looking for volunteers to join our Children’s Ministry and Tech Team. Whether you enjoy helping kids grow in their faith or prefer serving behind the scenes with sound, slides, or livestream, your gifts can make a difference.
No experience necessary-we’ll train you! Even serving once a month is a meaningful way to support our church family.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for A Safe Place this week.
VCL Blood Drive. Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is Tuesday August 25. Please give if you are able. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sign up at redcross.org. Volunteers needed to host people as they come to donate. Please call or email Chrissi Wall to help.
Coming Soon! Thursday Women’s Bible Study: All women of VCL and friends are welcome to our weekly Bible Study. This semester we’ll be studying The Book of Ruth using the first half of Knowing The Bible Series, Ruth and Esther. Throughout this study of Ruth, we will follow the prominent role of Naomi and be encouraged by the evidence of God’s covenant faithfulness, kindness, and redeeming love. Study books are available in the foyer for $10. We begin Thursday, September 17, 9:30 - 11 am. Childcare is provided. Questions: Jan Carlson jancarlson682@gmail.com
Looking Ahead
Tue 8/25 Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6 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 August 2026
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving August 16, 2026……………………………………… $7,128…………………….……..……. $340,852
General Fund Budget 2026 …………………………………………… $8,921 …………………….…………… 294,395
Variation to Budget………………………….….………………………… ($1,793)…………………….…………..… $46,457
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 8/23 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.