Announcements for February 8, 2015 SERMON INFO: Why Everyday Is SUPER For Christ-followers, Romans 5:20 – Pastor Todd Habegger 8:00am Classic Service Room 101 9:00am Kid Zone: Nursery - Grade 5 Growing As A Christian Life Together ABF Shepherd’s Path ABF Thrive Room 102 Room 104 Room 208 Room 106 10:45am Kid Zone: Nursery - Grade 5 Momentum - Singles Sermon Discussion Group New Directions ABF 3W Student Ministries: The WORD: 6th-8th grades The WAY: 9th-10th grades The WALK: 11th-12th grades Cults The End Days & Me Special needs class for high school students and older Room 104 Room 207 Room 208 Christian Biographies Hebrews Room 101 Room 103 Worship & Serve NEXT WEEK Next week we resume our Kingdom Living series which is set in Matthew, focusing on the Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Todd will be teaching from Matthew 6:19-24. In this passage Jesus asks us whether money is our servant or our master and challenges us to be shrewd money investors. His advice: invest with eternity in view! FINANCIAL REPORT 2/1 General Fund Giving: $7,158 FY 2015 Giving: $997,701 Village Church WIFI Debt Reduction Giving: $1,225 FY 2015 Budget: $1,033,000 Login: vcguestuser (case sensitive) FY 2015 Debt Reduction: $83,255 Password: lifesteps (case sensitive) IN THE LOBBY YOUTH MISSIONS SPAGHETTI DINNER - Saturday, 2/28 - Silent Auction: 5-7:25pm, Dinner: 5:30pm, Variety Show: 7:30pm Tickets for the 11th Annual Youth Missions Fundraiser are on sale TODAY in the lobby. Cost: $10/person for gym seating, $15/person for Venetian room seating. WOMEN’S SPRING RETREAT - April 24-26 @ Lake Geneva Conference Center - Early Bird Registration: $130, ends Sunday, 2/22 Sign up in the lobby today or online (vcgurnee.org). For more info, contact Kris ([email protected] or ext. 118). GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Visit our website (vcgurnee.org) for info on open positions at Village Church. YEAR-END GIVING STATEMENTS Statements are available online through AccessVCG, go to our website (vcgurnee.org) and click on AccessVCG in the top right corner. If you prefer to have your statement mailed to you or to receive it via email, contact Diane ([email protected] or ext. 126). VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONS - Sunday, 2/8, 12:15pm, Auditorium Auditions for the youth missions variety show will be held after the second service. The variety show is on Saturday, 2/28. For more info or to sign up, contact Tim McGill (773.351.8420 or [email protected]). GRIEFSHARE - Sundays, 1/18-4/12 6:30-8pm, Conference room - Cost: $15 (scholarships avail, contact Kris ext. 118) GriefShare has begun, but you are still welcome to join us for this class if you have experienced the death of a loved one. Learn how to experience God’s healing work as you adjust to a “new normal”, and be part of a caring community of people who will walk alongside you on your journey from mourning to joy. SAVE THE DATE - Wednesday, 3/18, 6:30-8pm FX LIVE is coming to Kid Zone/Kid Trek! You’re all invited to this FREE high octane event for the whole family. Families will experience Biblical truths communicated through special effects and illustrative interaction. For a sneak peek, check out FX LIVE online (kidzblitz.com). SHARE A PRAISE Has God answered a prayer? Then share your praise online: - WEB: vcgurnee.org/prayer - FACEBOOK: Village Church of Gurnee - TWITTER: @VCGurnee #shareapraise LOST & FOUND The Lost & Found is in the stairwell across from the coffee shop. For jewelry & other valuables, email Sharon ([email protected]). Please do not leave donations at Village Church. WELCOME COFFEE - Sunday, 2/15, 10-11am If you have recently started attending Village Church, stop by the gym alcove for coffee & donuts. This is a great time to get answers to your questions about Village Church. PRAYER GUIDE The February Prayer Guide is available in the lobby at the WE PRAY display or online (vcgurnee.org). WOMEN SINGLE MOMS DINNER & STUDY - Thursdays, 5:30-8pm, Room 104 Come for a great family meal, a time of connection with other moms, and Bible study. Free childcare available. Contact Kris ([email protected] or ext. 118) by the Tuesday before so we have enough food and childcare workers. MEN BREAKFAST STUDY FOR SENIOR MEN - Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30am, IHOP in Gurnee - Cost: whatever you order for breakfast NO registration for this study…just show up for a great time of food, fellowship and God’s word. NOT A FAN - Wednesdays, 1/28-3/18, 6:30-8pm - Cost: $15 for study book & journal Men, this study has already begun, but you are still welcome to join us! JR. HIGH: 6th-8th SALT & LIGHT (S&L) - Tuesday, 2/10, 6:30-8:30pm, Pizza & Activity Night, Cost: $5 We’ve changed things up due to the S&L cancellation last week! Instead of BREAKAWAY, ALL students will be meeting at the church for pizza and activities with their small group. Please bring $5 for pizza. You won’t want to miss this FUN night! Questions? Contact Jenean ([email protected] or ext. 125). YOUTH MISSIONS YOUTH MISSIONS MEETING - Sunday, 2/8, 12:30-2pm, Room 101 This meeting is mandatory for all students participating in youth missions. (Parents do not need to attend). Bring a copy of your support list and support letter draft. SR. HIGH: 9th-12th 24/7 SPORTS EDITION - Sunday, 2/8, 6:30-8:30pm Keith Llorens begins a two week series on what it looks like to SOAR in our friendships! PEOPLE NOTES OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO… Keith & Susan Llorens and family on the death of Susan’s stepdad, Ray Sessoms, who passed away on Sunday, 2/1 in Tennessee. Services will be held at a later date. CONGRATULATIONS TO… Chris & Sarah Powers on the birth of their son, Colton Stark. Colton was born on Friday, 1/23 and weighed 8lbs. 7oz.