A Song of Sacrifice
This Sunday we’ll celebrate the second Sunday of Advent. On this Sunday, we’ll light candles, our children will lead us in singing songs of worship and we’ll discover the joy of being together around the Table. Pastor Jim Renke will continue the series, “A Song for the Ages” from Philippians 2:7-8.
General Announcements
This Sunday, December 4, we will have a time of fellowship and a meal together prior to our Annual Meeting. This will be a chili and soup supper which will start at 5:00 p.m. Please sign up on the Friendship Register or contact the church office—office@evcl.org if you will be able to attend this meal.
Annual Congregational Meeting, this Sunday evening, Dec. 4 at 6:30. We will be voting on the budget for 2023, and to approve the following Officers: Elders—Scott Cordes (1st 3 year term) and Dan Kissinger (1st 3 year term) Finance Committee—Treasurer: Kim Cordes, Financial Secretary: Rebekah Just.
Women’s Connection: Ladies, you all are invited to our Women’s Connections CHRISTMAS BRUNCH, Saturday, December 10th 9:00-11:00. Knowing Jesus at Christmas through HIS gifts of Love, Joy, Peace and Hope. RSVP for a catered brunch by December 4th. Sign-up at the “round table” by the VCL Information table. Talk with Karen Kissinger for more information
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night (12/6) at 7:00 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.
You can still join a growth group! While we just had our growth group launch (an easy opportunity to join a growth group), if you are still interested in joining a group, you can reach out to Pastor Casey any time of the year. Growth groups are a vital part of church life at VCL!
Thursday Morning Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. Please join us for a study of 1 & 2 Peter. The relevance of these books to today’s social and religious climate makes them a particularly interesting study. The guide book, 1-2 Peter and Jude by Jonathan K. Dodson, is available for $7.00. If you have any questions feel free to contact Carol Marshall, carolsings3@comcast.net.
Welcome Center: We hope you’ve noticed, we frequently have treats to go with our coffee at the welcome center on Sundays. You are invited to contribute at a time that works for you (and we have openings on our schedule.) Some ideas are: a purchased sheet cake (possibly celebrating a special birthday?) homemade cookies or bars, a bowl of cuties or apples or a salty snack. You may have another idea, I’d love to hear it! To schedule a Sunday and find out more info, please email karen.flatebo@sbcglobal.net.
Giving & Financial Update
It’s important that we continue to embody our trust in the Lord’s provision through faithful, sacrificial giving. Please visit http://evcl.org/give/ and make your offering as an intentional act of faith.
Although online giving is available, you may also write and mail your checks to Village Church of Lincolnshire, 201 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
General Fund Giving for November 2022
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving November 27, 2022 …….……..$ 6,348………..…. $473,219
General Fund Budget 2022 ………….……… $11,415 …….……. $547,927
Variation to Budget ……………………….…. ($ 5,067) …….…… ($ 74,709)
WORSHIP (LIVE-STREAMED)
Please download today’s Order of Worship. Song lyrics and sermon notes included with Order of Worship.
This Sunday’s stream will be available on 12/4 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.