Equip
This morning, we’ll have opportunity to offer Prayers of the People and a time around The Lord’s Table. Pastor Jim Renke will continue to lead us through the series, “I Am a Disciple.” We will discover what the Lord’s plan is to prepare us to live lives which impact the world.
General Announcements
First Hour: We have two options for First Hour. Jim Stamoolis is leading a class on PRAYER. And Pastor Jim Renke is leading a class on EXPLORING GOD by Henry Blackaby.
Women’s Connections: Our Thursday Bible Study has begun. We’re excited to learn and grow together as well as share fellowship and prayer. Please join us from 9:30-11:00 a.m. We will be providing child care here for anyone needing it so please spread the word. The book for our Psalms study is Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life by David O. Taylor. These are available for $12. If you have questions contact Carol Marshall, carolsings3@comcast.net or 847-274-9900.
You are invited to our October 14 Saturday Gathering. We will be exploring the topic “Courage to Engage the Culture.” As believers we must take seriously the call to be salt and light. This can feel daunting at times. Carol Marshall will lead our discussion about how to collaborate with the Holy Spirit to make a difference in our corner of the world.
Sign up for growth groups! Please sign up for this important ministry at VCL. Our groups foster community, growth and support for one another as disciples of Jesus. Look for the sign up in the foyer.
VCL Men : Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday October 7 at 8:00 a.m.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night (10/3) 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.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Jared & Tammy Smith, US Navy, Everett, WA, this week.
VCL Blood Drive—Our Red Cross blood drive is Tuesday, October 3. Please give if you are able. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes from 1:00—6:00p.m. To get the time you want, contact Ed Manzo or sign up on the Red Cross blood donor website.
Trunk or Treat—Saturday, October 28, 1-4 p.m. We need you to help us bless our neighbors! Decorate your car and offer candy, traffic control, and/or games and the bounce house. Please sign up in the foyer and thank you!
You won’t want to miss December 15, VCL Christmas Cafe with the Lakeland Madrigals.
The Fall Village Vine Is Here! Don’t forget to pick up your Vine after the service today to see what’s happening at VCL!
VCL Youth- Join us Tonight, October 1st as Kim leads us in an exploration of the Greatest Commandment at the George home. Homemade ice cream and games to follow the devotional and prayer time. Reach out to Miranda at zmvanvli@tiu.edu for more information.
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 September 2023
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving September 24, 2023…………… $7,522…………………………… $ 397,074
General Fund Budget 2023 ……………………… $11,707 ………………………… $ 456,560
Variation to Budget ………………………………… ($4,185) ………………………… ($59,487)
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 10/1 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.