It’s Time
On this special Palm Sunday, as we begin remembering the series of events that led Jesus to the cross, we will take a look at what the cross means. It’s more than a human, or even divine tragedy. It is a good thing because it was a God thing. Pastor Jim Renke will lead us through John 12:20-36 in preparation of responding to the cross in a God-honoring way.
General Announcements
First Hour: Sharpening the Spiritual Discipline of Evangelism. We will explore how to make evangelism a natural and intentional part of our lives. Beginning 3/30 at 9 a.m. in the great room, Seth Williams will lead us through the B.L.E.S.S. model of evangelism-simple, practical ways to share the love of Christ with those around us. Each week we’ll focus on a different aspect of the B.L.E.S.S. framework:
4/13 no class-Palm Sunday Brunch
4/20 no class-Easter Sunday
4/27 Eat Together
5/04 Serve with Joy
5/11 Share Your Story
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 4/15, 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 4/19 at 8:00 a.m.
This Good Friday, from Noon to 3pm, the church sanctuary will be open and available for prayer. Feel free to come to reflect and pray in solitude on this the day of our Lord’s crucifixion. And then join us for worship at 7pm, as we worship in Word, Song, and at The Table.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Jared & Tammy Smith, US Navy, Everett, WA, this week.
Looking ahead:
4/26 Ministry w/ Christian Neighbors Church, Waukegan 8:00 a.m.
5/04 Newcomers Welcome Lunch noon
5/07 & 14 Membership class 6:30 p.m.
5/10 Women’s Saturday Gathering with Sylvie Vanhoozer
5/17-18 VCL’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
6/03 Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6 p.m.
6/15 Service and picnic at North Park in Lincolnshire
Ladies: SAVE the DATE for Saturday May 10 9-11 a.m. to hear author, Sylvie Vanhoozer, share about her book on “The Art of Living in Season” in a pilgrimage toward Christ. You won’t want to miss!
VCL 50th Anniversary Buffet Dinner: Celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness with us! Dinner is on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Waybright Center Melton Hall, TIU. Sign up today. RSVP by returning your RSVP with payment in an envelope to the 50th anniversary table in the foyer or place your envelope in the offering. We want to hear your story of God’s faithfulness at VCL. Fill in the back side of your RSVP card and return it to the 50th anniversary table in the foyer. Please contact the church office or Karen Kissinger for scholarship money for the dinner.
We are welcoming Barb Brandt, Dave & Sarah Boburka, and Seth & Colie Williams into membership on April 13. Their testimonies are featured on this week’s bulletin inserts.
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 April 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving April 6, 2025……………………………………..…$18,590…………………….…………$138,116
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..……………………… $9,079 ……………….…….………$127,107
Variation to Budget …………………………………..…..………………$9,511 ………………………….…….$11,010
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 4/13 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.