Faith in These Last Days
This morning, Pastor Jim Renke begins a new series that opens the book of Hebrews. The sermon, “A Brave New World” from Hebrews 1, helps us see just what God gave us in Christ. And how we can experience his fullness if we put him at the center of all we believe. We’ll also have the joy of celebrating around the Table.
General Announcements
First Hour: Matthew Eppinette, the Executive Director for the Center of Bioethics & Human Dignity at TEDS, will be leading a class on The Basics of Bioethics for Believers. Classes began on 1/12 at 9:00 a.m. and end on 2/09.
2/02 Reproductive Technologies
2/09 A Good Death
Dr. Eppinette (PhD Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary) is an Affiliate Professor of Bioethics at TEDS, with two decades of experience in the bioethics field. He is interested in how culture and film address bioethics, and co-wrote/produced several bioethics documentaries.
And looking ahead, we have Chris Gearhart teaching from the book of Numbers February 26—March23 in First Hour.
Women’s Bible Study: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. We are studying the gospel of Matthew using a guide published by Crossway written by Drew Hunter. Books are available for $7. Please see Carol Marshall for further details.
Women’s Connections: Ladies, join us for our February 8th Saturday Gathering in the Great Room 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. We will be creating LOVE Packages to share with others. As we gather around the table, we will talk about God’s Redeeming LOVE. We are RESTED and RESTORED because we do not have to change anything about ourselves to be loved by God. We are going to talk about it!
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Hope for the Silent Voices this week.
Last Call Home decorators! We have an extra six foot pew if you would like to take and use in your home. Contact Don Englund or Rich Soderberg to let them know of your interest.
VCL Blood Drive—Our next Red Cross blood drive is tomorrow. Please give if you are able. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes from 1:00—6:00p.m. Sign up at redcross.org. Volunteers needed to host people as they come to donate. Please call or email Ed Manzo to help out.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 2/4, 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.
Ministry Opportunity: On Saturday, 2/8, we have an opportunity to help those in need with furniture deliveries and pickups. We meet at Love INC at 8am-noon to load the trucks. Those who are able, please contact Ernie Brandt at coachb1925@aol.com or 224-217-1966. The address is 339 Lakewood Ave. in Waukegan.
Sweetheart Breakfast, Saturday, February 15th, 9am: All the ladies of VCL are invited to a breakfast, served by the men of the Saturday morning Men’s Bible Study. We want to express our appreciation for who you are and what you do in our families and in our church. Please sign up, as couples or singles in the foyer this morning.
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 January 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving January 26, 2025……………………………$12,306………………………………$51,433
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………………………… $9,079 …………………………… $36,316
Variation to Budget ……………………………………………… $3,227 …………………………… $15,117
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 2/2 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.