Challenges and Joys
This morning, we will gather to praise the Lord in song, prayer and the Word. Pastor Jim Renke will complete the “I Am a Disciple” series with a sermon on the challenges and joys of discipleship. Discipleship is a life of following Christ and living in fellowship with him. There are obstacles that make it a difficult road at times. Yet, there are also joys that are best described by the term “abundant life.”
General Announcements
First Hour: Next week, October 22, Scott and Jeanne Swingle will be sharing about their ministry.
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. If you have questions contact Carol Marshall, carolsings3@comcast.net or 847-274-9900.
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.
WHAT DOES FREEDOM SOUND LIKE? Join Hope For The Silent Voices for the Seventh Annual Future of Hope Gala on Saturday, October 28th at the Deerfield Hyatt Regency from 6 – 9:30 PM. This is your opportunity to do something tangible in combating the exploitation and trafficking of young children. For more details: https://hopefreedom.givesmart.com
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night (10/17) 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.
VCL Men : Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday October 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Kathy Richards Bhatia, She Is Safe.
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 at 7 p.m. VCL Christmas Cafe with the Lakeland Madrigals.
VCL Youth- Join us Tonight, October 15th as Sam shares what the Bible has to say about speaking with wisdom at the Just home. Snacks 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 October 2023
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving October 8, 2023………………… $9,817…………………………… $ 413,177
General Fund Budget 2023 ……………………… $11,707 ………………………… $ 479,974
Variation to Budget ………………………………… ($1,890) ………………………… ($66,797)
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 10/15 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.