The Greatest
This Sunday, we look forward to gathering and worshiping the Lord in song, prayer and the Word. Pastor Jim Renke will be starting a new 4-week series “It’s Not What We Thought.” This week from Matthew 18:1-9, we’ll look at what it takes to be a success in God’s Kingdom.
General Announcements
First Hour is starting September 22! We have two classes. The first will be led by Jim Stamoolis: “How to Read the Bible with Understanding.” And the second will be led by Pastor Jim and will be going through Dallas Willard’s book: “The Divine Conspiracy.”
Growth Group Launch! Growth groups are small groups of VCL people who gather together to learn from God’s Word and encourage, support, exhort, and comfort one another. We have a sign up in the foyer to indicate your interest in joining a small group.
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.
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).
Missionary of the week: Please pray for Heidi Ramer, Australia, 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 September 2024
Last Week Year to Date
Actual Giving September 1, 2024…………..……………$6,011…………………………… $290,506
General Fund Budget 2024 …………………………… $ 10,164 …………………………… $355,735
Variation to Budget ……………………………………… ($4,153) …………………………… ($65,229)
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 9/8 at 10:30 AM. You can access it any time by clicking here.