EVENTS

Wednesday, September 3
6:30-8:30pm at Village Church

Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate all God is doing through India Rural Evangelical Fellowship (IREF) and its ministry partners. Dinner tickets are complimentary with an invitation to give generously during the event. Sign up online.

Questions? Contact Brandon (brandon.smith@vcgurnee.org or x181). What’s IREF? Click here for more info.

Friday, September 5 + 12
9:00pm-midnight

Come hang out in the youth room after all Warren home football games this fall. There will be plenty of games and the cafe will be open with tasty food for purchase (pizza, slushies, popcorn, candy, etc.). This is a great time to invite your friends into this space. No registration, just show up! Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182).

Sundays, beginning September 7
(every other week) 
10:45am-noon in Room 101
$20/student for book 

Pastor Spencer and other Village Church leaders will be Students 6-12th grade are welcomed to join Pastor Spencer, and other church leaders, every other Sunday morning to go through Rooted Essentials - a study guide to connect with God, the church, and your purpose.

Friday, September 12
6:30-8:00pm

Let's start the ministry year by lifting our voices in praise and coming before the Lord in prayer. We'll focus our prayer toward the three pillars of our vision: Worship, Discipleship, and Outreach. Join us as we seek the Lord's presence and strength to carry on the work he has for us this ministry year. Treats and refreshments to follow. Childcare is available for 0-5 years, register on Realm.

2nd Saturdays
8:00am-4:00pm in the Gym 

Bring your sewing projects and other crafts, and work on your projects while building friendships! We will meet in the church gym on the second Saturday. Come when you can, leave when you must. This is open to people in the church and the community, so bring a friend!

Questions? Contact Brandon (brandon.smith@vcgurnee.org or x181).

Sunday, September 14
2:00-4:00pm in Auditorium

Several months ago, we asked Rick Foster (a trusted pastor and our former interim pastor) to facilitate a church-wide evaluation. Rick completed the evaluation and we want to process the content of our church's assessment as a family. The assessment our elders received will be made available at that time. All are welcome to come process the assessment as a team and field questions. Childcare is available,  register on Realm. We know and trust God is at work in and through us. Our prayer is that the Lord would continue to sharpen and refine us for greater fruitfulness for his kingdom. Please take the time between now and then to cover this topic in prayer

Saturday, September 20
8:30am-4:00pm
$50/person | $40/High schooler

Women of Village, come together this fall, and join us as we listen to the word, worship in song, fellowship, and grow our relationships with each other! We are asking the Lord to restore each of us in a unique way. Register on Realm for this one-day event. Scholarships are available, contact the church office if assistance is needed. (847.244.6606 or village.church@vcgurnee.org)

Our theme is Psalm 23: Fall into His Faithfulness and our speaker will be Christy Moore, Women’s Ministry Director at CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, WI (our daughter church). There will be a light breakfast, tasty lunch, and a sweet treat, along with some great giveaways and a simple, seasonal craft. We look forward to a great day with all of you!

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.

If you are a homeschooling family in need of a Christ-centered, strong community of like-minded people, join us at HomeGrown, a co-op at Village Church. We will meet Monday afternoons starting September 15.