Good Work in Hard Times
This Sunday, Pastor Jim Renke will lead us through Hebrews 5:1-10. In this passage, we’ll see that Christ walked a path that provides us eternal hope and it also gives us a way to walk in fellowship with him. We will also join around the Table to give thanks to Christ for his path of suffering.
General Announcements
First Hour: Sharpening the Spiritual Discipline of Evangelism. We will explore how to make evangelism a natural and intentional part of our lives. Beginning 3/30 at 9 a.m. in the great room, Seth Williams will lead us through the B.L.E.S.S. model of evangelism-simple, practical ways to share the love of Christ with those around us. Each week we’ll focus on a different aspect of the B.L.E.S.S. framework:
4/06 Listen with Interest
4/13 no class-Palm Sunday Brunch
4/20 no class-Easter Sunday
4/27 Eat Together
5/04 Serve with Joy
5/11 Share Your Story
Love INC: On Saturday, 4/12, 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.
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.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Jared & Tammy Smith, US Navy, Everett, WA, this week.
Looking ahead:
4/13 Palm Sunday Brunch 8:45 a.m.
4/18 Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m.
5/10 Women’s Saturday Gathering with Sylvie Vanhoozer
5/17-18 VCL’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Palm Sunday Brunch: April 13 8:45 to 10 a.m. in the Great Room. Sign up today in the foyer. Please join us!
Women’s Saturday Gathering: Rested and Restored, April 12, 9-11 a.m. “God comes to us in our lived experiences” Ladies you are invited to our next gathering! How can we live more rested in community? What does it look like to live a Sabbath life?
And ladies: SAVE the DATE for Saturday May 10 to hear author, Sylvie Vanhoozer, on the art of daily living in season in a pilgrimage toward Christ.
And another date to save: May 17-18. It’s a Jubilee! Celebrating 50 years of God’s faithfulness at VCL . Saturday buffet dinner at the Waybright Center and Sunday worship at Village Church of Lincolnshire.
We are welcoming Barb Brandt, Dave & Sarah Boburka, and Seth & Colie Williams into membership on April 13. Their testimonies are featured on this week’s bulletin inserts.
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 March 2025
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving March 30, 2025…………………………………..…$4,340…………………….…………$119,526
General Fund Budget 2025 ………………..……………………… $9,079 ……………….…….………$118,028
Variation to Budget …………………………………..…..……………($4 739) ………………………….…….$1,499
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 4/6 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.