God is Working Still
As we close up the “At the Start” series, Pastor Jim Renke will lead us through Genesis 12, God’s covenant with Abram. As the father of faith, we see how our faith is connected to the work God has been doing with humanity since the beginning. It should evoke in us greater praise and deeper faith.
General Announcements
This week we will celebrate the life of Ellen Sutton. The church will be hosting visitation on Wednesday, September 4th, from 5:30p-8p. The service will be Thursday, September 5th, at 10:30am. There will be a fellowship lunch following the service. If you’d like to help with the lunch, please contact the church office, office@evcl.org. The service will be online for those requesting a link. If you need to watch online, please email the church office, office@evcl.org. The link will be sent to you.
Back to Church Sunday is coming up! We’ll celebrate and have lunch together on September 15. Sign up in the foyer. Please be praying about who you would like to invite back to church.
Virtual Prayer Gathering: This Tuesday night, 9/3, 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.
All ladies are invited to a Hobbit themed baby shower for Rebekah Just & her Hobbit Halfling on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. Link to Evite: http://evite.me/8pvybhaYqm
Questions or to RSVP please contact Chrissi Wall 847-830-2234.
Thursday Women’s Bible Study
Women of all ages please mark your calendars for the start of our weekly Bible Study. On Thursdays beginning September 19, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. we’ll be digging into the book of Ecclesiastes. The study guide we’ll be using is The Wiersby Bible Study Series: Ecclesiastes, and is available for $10 in the foyer. Babysitting is provided. Please plan to join us! If you have questions contact Carol Marshall, carolsings3@comcast.net .
Women’s Connections
RESTED and RESTORED is the theme for this year’s Saturday Gatherings. Ladies, plan to join us on Saturday, October 12, 9am to 1pm for a time of RENEWAL. Author Kay Swatkowski will speak on the topic of ‘Quiet is Our Strength.’ $20 registration includes a box lunch from Panera Bread. RSVP will begin Sunday, September 8-October 9.
Ladies, please note this change on your calendar: Night of Encouragement changed to Wednesday, 9/11 (not Thursday, 9/12).
VCL Men : Please mark your calendar for the Men’s Fellowship & Prayer on Saturday 9/7 at 8:00 a.m.
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Informed Choices, Grayslake, IL, this week.
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
Financial update: normal operating income & expenses (excludes designated giving, major maintenance & capital spending)
YTD June
Normal Operations Actual Budget Variance
Genl Contrib & Int 226,220 264,260 (38,040)
Expenses 194,997 250,258 (55,261)
Surplus/Deficit 31,223 14,002 17,221
General Fund Giving for August 2024
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving August 25, 2024……………………………$6,285…………………………… $284,495
General Fund Budget 2024 …………………………… $ 10,164 …………………………… $345,579
Variation to Budget ……………………………………… ($3,879) …………………………… ($61,076)
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 9/1 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.