Reward
This Sunday, we’ll finish the series, “Not What We Think” by looking at Matthew 20:1-16. This is a parable that confronts the attitude that the blessings of our salvation are what we deserve. When we have that mindset, we lose the joy of being included in God’s mission and in welcoming others who come after us. Pastor Jim Renke will show us the heart God desires and how we can share his passion for all who come.
General Announcements
First Hour: We have two classes. The first will be led by Jim Stamoolis: “How to Read the Bible with Understanding.” And the second will be led by Pastor Jim and will be going through Dallas Willard’s book: “The Divine Conspiracy.”
Growth Group Launch! Growth groups are small groups of VCL people who gather together to learn from God’s Word and encourage, support, exhort, and comfort one another. We have a sign up in the foyer to indicate your interest in joining a small group.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 10/1, 7 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.
Thursday Women’s Bible Study
Women of all ages please mark your calendars for the start of our weekly Bible Study. On Thursdays, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. we’ll be digging into the book of Ecclesiastes. The study guide we’ll be using is The Wiersby Bible Study Series: Ecclesiastes. Babysitting is provided. Please plan to join us! If you have questions contact Carol Marshall, carolsings3@comcast.net .
Women’s Connections
RESTED and RESTORED is the theme for this year’s Saturday Gatherings. Ladies, plan to join us on Saturday, October 12, 9am to 1pm for a time of RENEWAL. Author Kay Swatkowski will speak on the topic of ‘Quiet is Our Strength.’ $20 registration includes a box lunch from Panera Bread. Sign up today in the foyer!
VCL Men : Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday 10/5 at 8:00 a.m.
Operation Christmas Child: Please remember to pick up your booklet to find out how you can be involved with Operation Christmas Child this year!
Trunk or Treat: Mark your calendars for October 26! Sign ups will be in the foyer soon!
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Mosaic House, North Chicago, this week.
Villages Voices: Choir is around the corner, and sign-ups and rehearsal dates are out! Music will be chosen based on the group we gather, so please sign up today if you think you might be interested. Excited to be together and sing once again! Questions? Track down Kacie, or email her at Kswierk@evcl.org.
VCL Blood Drive—Our next Red Cross blood drive is October 1. Please give if you are able. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes from 1:00—6:00p.m. To get the time you want, contact Ed Manzo or sign up on the Red Cross blood donor website. Volunteers needed to host people as they come to donate. Please call or email Ed Manzo to help out.
Giving & Financial Update
It’s important that we continue to embody our trust in the Lord’s provision through faithful, sacrificial giving. Please visit http://evcl.org/give/ and make your offering as an intentional act of faith.
Although online giving is available, you may also write and mail your checks to Village Church of Lincolnshire, 201 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
YTD August
Normal Operations *$ Actual Budget Variance
Genl Contrib & Int 289,197 352,347 (63,149)
Expenses 256,448 333,677 (77,229)
Surplus/Deficit 32,749 18,669 14,080
*Excludes non-recurring items (special gifts) or items budgeted for over years (Capital, major maintenance)
General Fund Giving for September 2024
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving September 22, 2024…………..……… $6,880…………………………… $313,347
General Fund Budget 2024 …………………………… $ 10,164 …………………………… $386,226
Variation to Budget ………………………………………… ($3,284) …………………………… ($72,879)
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 9/29 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.