Standing Forever
This Sunday, as we celebrate the Lord in worship, Pastor Jim Renke will be wrapping up our walk through the pages of Daniel. Chapter 12 specifically challenges us to live in hopeful expectation, holding firmly onto God and His promises for the future. Our prayer is that the Lord will strengthen His people as His plans for the future unfold. We offer a special thank you to Lynn Gabalec for providing the artwork for this series.
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!
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.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night (3/21) at 7:00 p.m., 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 a request or an update, please send it to office@evcl.org.
Women’s Connection: Add to your calendar our Tea Party, May 13th. For more information contact Karen Kissinger or Carol Marshall.
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 2023
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving March 12, 2023 ……..……… $6,212………………..…. $ 105,778
General Fund Budget 2023 ……………..… $11,707 …….….…….…... $ 128,773
Variation to Budget ……………………...….. ($ 5,495) …..…….….. … ($ 22,995)
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 3/19 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.