EVENTS

Wednesday, February 19 
6:30-8:00pm in Room 208
Topic: Old Testament Law for the Christian Life

The Old Testament law is often a subject of confusion, head scratching, and debate. What do ancient commands about purity, animal sacrifice, and priestly robes have to do with us as Christians today? Join us for a lecture + Q&A with our own Dr. Dick Averbeck. Dr. Averbeck, a longtime professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is a published expert on this topic and will help us learn how to both read these laws and apply them to our lives. If you've got kids, feel free to bring them to Kid Trek which runs at the same time.

Questions? Contact Erik (erik.lundeen@vcgurnee.org or x193).

GriefShare has friendly, caring groups for people going through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Click below for more info or to register for upcoming Loss of Spouse and GriefShare groups.

Mark your calendars for our next member meeting on February 23 at 5:00pm. In addition to our standard business items (welcoming new members, financial updates, and nominating process for elected leadership), we also have three topics to spend some time reviewing with you:
● Ministry updates
● Vote on Elected Leaders
● Renew campaign update
● Q&A
● Open House following meeting

If there is a question or a topic you wish to be on the agenda, email the elders by February 13 (elders1@vcgurnee.org).
Childcare is available, register on Realm.

Wednesday, March 5
9:00am + 6:30pm
Auditorium

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. This season reminds us of our frailty. At this unique service we will spend time meditating on our sinfulness and our need for a savior. We will recommit to daily repentance during this season and in everyday life. We will remember with confidence and gratitude that Jesus conquered death and sin for us. Services are identical and around 30-minutes in length. Kids are welcome but there will be childcare for kids 0-3 years at the 6:30pm service only.

Students are encouraged and challenged to engage in ministry and mission. This year we are partnering with Sunshine Gospel - BridgeBuilders in Chicago. Click below for more info and to register for this mission opportunity.

Consider helping our student ministry by contributing items for auction baskets (new items/professional services) for the Student Fundraiser event on March 15. Basket donations are needed by March 2. Drop off donations at the church office during the week or in the lobby on Sundays. Click below donation ideas. Questions? Contact Meg (meg.fitzpatrick@vcgurnee.org or x203).

Saturday, March 15

Silent Auction: 5-7:10pm
Dinner from Tina’s Italian Cafe: 5:30pm Program: 7:15pm

We hope you will join us for our annual Student Missions Fundraiser! Come enjoy a tasty Italian meal, bid on silent auction baskets, learn more about the student missions, and help raise money. You can attend the silent auction and the mission program for free, but the Italian dinner is $12/person, $60/family of 5+. Sign up and pay for dinner on Realm!

Sunday, March 9 & 16
10:45am-Noon
Room 208

Have you been attending Village for a while but haven't formally committed? Join us for our next membership class! Our hope is that you'd attend the 9:00am service and then come to the class at 10:45am. This class is a great way to learn more about Village and what makes us tick. You'll also get to meet some pastors and elders, explore questions you may have, and consider committing to our church family. Registration is required—sign up on Realm.

Wednesday, March 19
6:30-8:00pm
Auditorium

God shapes his people through formative practices like worship, prayer, and fasting. We participate in formative practices both individually and also in community. On March 19, fast from one habit (food, social media, television, etc.) so that you can feast on another (prayer, Scripture, etc). Fast additional days if desired. Then join us that evening for a night of worship, prayer, and a time of fellowship where we break a fast together.

Register on Realm if you plan to attend or if you need childcare (nursery-5th grade). Questions? Contact Erik (erik.lundeen@vcgurnee.org or x193).

We are already working and praying toward next year’s volunteer, elected leader teams. Know a member you think may be interested in one of our teams (Elders, Deacons, Finance Committee, Trustees, or Nominating Committee)? Return completed forms to the church office by email (village.church@vcgurnee.org) or by mail (1319 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031),

Wednesdays through March 12
6:30-8:00pm
$30/kid | $60/family max
Kids age 4-5th grade

Kid Trek registration is open. If you have questions, contact Erik (erik.lundeen@vcgurnee.org or x193).

Recharge is a place for moms to connect with other moms in the sometimes lonely seasons of motherhood. We meet two Thursdays a month beginning in October. Stay tuned for fall registration info.

Sunday, began September 22
- meets every other Sunday
10:45am-noon
Room 207
$25/student for book

Pastor Spencer and other Village Church leaders will be guiding
6th-12th graders through the art and science of hermeneutics (how to study the Bible). This class will meet every other week during second service. SIgn up on Realm.

Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182).

HomeGrown is a ministry at Village Church for students and parents choosing to homeschool. This group meets Mondays at Village Church. For more info click below.