The Word of Wisdom
Happy New Year! Today we begin 2023 by worshipping the Lord and committing to follow him. Pastor Casey will be preaching on Psalm 119 on the call to a life of wisdom directed by, delighting in, and faithful to God’s Word.
General Announcements
New Sermon Series begins January 8: 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 Kicks off on January 8th! Join Pastor Casey and our pastoral intern, Sam George, as they kick off our year in 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!
What goes up must come down! Please join us on WEDNESDAY, January 4 at 6:30 p.m. as we take down and store the Christmas decorations.
Thursday Women’s Bible Study: We will resume class on Thursday January 5 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.
Women’s Connections: You are invited to our January 14th Saturday Gathering on “Seasons in Relationships.” It will be an interactive morning with a panel of VCL ladies sharing about their own relationships. 9:00-11:00am. For more information, contact Karen Kissinger 847-223-5948.
You can still join a growth group! While we just had our growth group launch (an easy opportunity to join a growth group), if you are still interested in joining a group, you can reach out to Pastor Casey any time of the year. Growth groups are a vital part of church life at VCL!
Welcome Center: We hope you’ve noticed, we frequently have treats to go with our coffee at the welcome center on Sundays. You are invited to contribute at a time that works for you (and we have openings on our schedule.) Some ideas are: a purchased sheet cake (possibly celebrating a special birthday?) homemade cookies or bars, a bowl of cuties or apples or a salty snack. You may have another idea, I’d love to hear it! To schedule a Sunday and find out more info, please email karen.flatebo@sbcglobal.net.
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 December 2022
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving December 25, 2022 ……………$12,651………..…. $549,496
General Fund Budget 2022 ………….……… $11,415 …….……. $593,588
Variation to Budget ……………………….…. $ 1,236…..….…… ($ 44,092)
WORSHIP (LIVE-STREAMED)
Please download today’s Order of Worship. Song lyrics and sermon notes included with Order of Worship.
This Sunday’s stream will be available on 1/1 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.