Add Goodness
This Sunday, Pastor Jim Renke will continue our series, “Farsighted Faith” from 2 Peter 1:3-8. We’ll see what it takes for our faith to be productive and effective. Today we’ll talk about adding goodness to our faith.
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.”
We’re hosting another Welcome Lunch for all who would like an introduction to Village Church and an overview of our ministries, you’re invited to join us, Sunday, October 20th at Noon. Please R.S.V.P. on your green Welcome Card! We look forward to a great time of fellowship!
Thursday Women’s Bible Study
Women of all ages please mark your calendars for 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 .
Samaritan’s Purse: We will be collecting your shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child here at church through November 17th. Or you can give online.
Trunk or Treat: Mark your calendars for October 26! Sign ups are in the foyer!
VCL Men : Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday 10/19 at 8:00 a.m.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Kathy Bhatia, She is Safe, this week.
Fall Village Vine is out! Pick yours up in the foyer when you get a chance.
Virtual Prayer: This week’s prayer time has been moved to Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m.
A heartfelt thank you to the Village Church family for all the fervent prayers, loving actions, kind words, and practical help you have been providing. This unexpected and ragged journey is far from complete, and being able to lean into your care is such a blessing. May the Lord be honored as we both look back and continue forward.
Gratefully, Jennifer Sutton & Family
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 2024
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving October 6, 2024…………..……………$13,317……………………………… $332,197
General Fund Budget 2024 ……………………………$ 10,164 …………………………… $406,554
Variation to Budget ………………………………………… $3,153 ………………………………($74,357)
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 10/13 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.