Finding Our Purpose
This Sunday, we’ll turn our hearts toward giving thanks! Through prayer, singing and the Word, we’ll joyfully celebrate all that God has done. Pastor Jim Renke will continue through the series, “Come What May”. In the journey of faith, we face all kinds of circumstances, but again and again are confronted with God’s goodness. In Psalm 116, we’ll find our purpose in the way we live in praise and thanksgiving!
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. If you have questions contact Carol Marshall, carolsings3@comcast.net or 847-274-9900.
Stories of the people: On December 3 we want to celebrate your answered prayers, opportunities for witness and experiences of grace! Please email Pastor Jim at jimrenke@evcl.org with your brief story that you would like to share.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for our missionaries in an undisclosed location, this week.
VCL Youth- Join us Tonight, November 19th as Kim leads us in a lesson on prayerl at the George home. Snacks and games to follow the devotional and prayer time. Reach out to Miranda at zmvanvli@tiu.edu for more information.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night (11/21) 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.
Blue Christmas Service. Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. A candlelit service for those who mourn. A time to reflect and seek God’s comfort together.
Mark your calendars: A Christmas decorating party! Monday, November 27 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up in the foyer.
What is the VCL Christmas Café?
Hors d’oeuvres & desserts; music by The Lakeland Madrigal Singers; a perfect evening to bring a friend!
Friday, December 15, 2023, 7-830 p.m. $15 per person.
Tickets go on sale in the foyer today!
Babysitting will be provided: contact the church office by 12/1 for a reservation.
We have a unique ministry opportunity! We are looking for someone who could serve by picking up our Sedgebrook members on Sundays. If you would like to help, please contact Barb Lindberg at barb.lindberg@gmail.com or 847-347-9651.
Village Voices! Our Christmas Choir will be performing December 17 and all who are interested are welcome! Sign up in the foyer starting today. There are four rehearsals:
Sunday, November 26, 5-6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 5-6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please find Kacie after the service, or email her at kswierk@evcl.org. Looking forward to “sweet singing in the choir”!
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 2023
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving November 12, 2023……………… $5,045………………………… $ 447,722
General Fund Budget 2023 ………………………… $11,707 ……………………… $ 538,507
Variation to Budget …………………………………… ($6,662) ……………………… ($90,785)
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 11/19 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.