Repentance Then Renewal
This Sunday as we worship through song and at the Table, we’ll be encouraged from Daniel 9. Pastor Jim Renke will take us through one of the most difficult prophetic passages of Scripture. And we will find the life-giving hope of God’s redemption in Christ. We pray you are encouraged to come with him with repentant, seeking hearts.
General Announcements
We Can Stand Sermon Series: Sometimes the world feels like it’s hurling through space without rhyme or reason. Daniel reminds us that God is at work and the chaos we see in the nations is really an order of things that will end in the eternal Kingdom of God being established.
Daniel, as a man gives us a great example of how we can stand firm in the midst of the chaos, even when we are separated from the home where we belong. Through integrity, faithful practices, deep faith and a godly community of friends, Daniel presented a consistent, powerful witness of God in a foreign land.
Hour in the Word! Join Pastor Casey and our pastoral intern, Sam George, for Hour in the Word (9am class in the Great room). This year our theme is “Living as Exiles: serving Christ in a non-Christian World,” and we begin with a six-week series covering the stories of Ruth, Jonah and Esther. These important books give us stories of God’s faithfulness in foreign lands and invite us to see ourselves as part of his wider story to bring hope to “every tribe, tongue, and nation.” Join us at 9am!
New 9:00 a.m. Class: In addition to our Hour in the Word class we are offering a class that will be taught by Pastor Jim and Kris. This class will be based on Timothy Keller’s book “The Meaning of Marriage”. The class is for married people, or those considering marriage and you don't have to attend as a couple. This class begins today, March 5 at 9:00 a.m. and will continue through the month of May.
Thursday Women’s Bible Study: Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Great Room. Our study is on 1 & 2 Peter and we heartily welcome any newcomers to join us! If you have questions feel free to contact Carol Marshall, carolsings3@comcast.net or 847-274-9900.
Village Voices: This season’s choir rehearsals are just about underway! Our first rehearsal is tonight (March 5th) at 5pm. If you haven't yet, please pick up your music in the foyer. And, if you’re interested but haven’t signed up, please do! If you have any questions, please find Kacie (Swierk) after the service, or email her at kswierk@evcl.org
Women’s Connection: Ladies, mark your calendars, we have two dates to remember. You are invited to our next Saturday Gathering, Leaving our Legacy: Making Every Blessing Count. Our guest speaker, Pamela Steiner will be challenging us to build relationships by creating defining moments blessing others along the way. Who has inspired you that you want to imitate something from their life or what kind of legacy do you want to leave in your neighborhood or at work? Be sure to be with us on March 11th 9:00-11:00am. Also, add to your calendar our Tea Party, May 13th. For more information contact Karen Kissinger or Carol Marshall.
Please mark your calendar for our annual Palm Sunday Brunch, April 2, 2023, 8:45 - 10:00, in the Great Room. Sign up begins March 19. We hope you can plan on joining us!
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 February 2023
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving February 26, 2023 …………… $6,998…………..…. $ 97,170
General Fund Budget 2023 ………….……..… $11,707 ……………... $105,360
Variation to Budget ……………………..…...….. ($ 4,709) …..….… … ($ 8,190)
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 3/5 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.