Is He Risen?
This Easter Sunday we look forward to celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is the One who came to save. The question is, do we believe it? Pastor Jim Renke will lead us through Matthew 27:65-28:15 and ask us the question of faith, “Is He Risen?” Come and join us!
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:
4/27 Eat Together
5/04 Serve with Joy
5/11 Share Your Story
We’re hosting another Welcome Lunch for all who would like an introduction to Village Church and an overview of our ministries, you’re invited to join us, Sunday, May 4th at Noon. Please R.S.V.P. on your green Welcome Card! We look forward to a great time of fellowship!
Membership: If God is making VCL your church home, we encourage you to pray about church membership. We are having membership classes on May 7 and 14 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please email Pastor Jim at jimrenke@evcl.org or indicate on the green Welcome Card that you plan to attend. Thank you.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Mark & Brenda Brown, Kansas, this week.
A very special thank you to all who helped with our Palm Sunday Brunch last Sunday. Many contributed by helping set up, cleaning up and all bringing food to share. The fellowship was sweet. We are grateful for each of you.
Looking ahead:
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
6/22 Semiannual business meeting 6 p.m.
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 by May 7. 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.
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 13, 2025……………………………………..…$6,889…………………….…………$145,006
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..……………………… $9,079 ……………….…….………$136,186
Variation to Budget …………………………………..…..……………($2,190) ………………………….…….$8,820
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 4/20 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.