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Growing Gratitude

Weekly Prayer Topics for the Thanksgiving Season

This November, we invite you to spend time growing in gratitude for the many blessings God provides. Each week we will provide you with a prayer focus and a short devotional. We encourage you to spend time reflecting on these blessings and praying over the different topics during your personal time with the Lord throughout the week.

For the week of November 26, we will be reflecting on Spiritual Blessings

Community Care Christmas

Now through December 25

At Village Church East, we want the community of Carol Stream to know that we are here and ready to help them! The Lord has opened doors for us to partner with the Village Social Services department – if they hear of a need in the community, they can call on us to help meet it.

In order to facilitate a swifter response from our church family, we are starting a Community Care Fund – our goal is to fill it with $3000 by the end of the year, so that we will be ready to “hit the ground running” in service to our community in 2024.

Lunch with the Pastor

First Sunday of Each Month  |  1:00 pm  |  Brunch Cafe, Roselle

One of our favorite ways to get to know someone new is at the “kitchen table!” The first Sunday of each month, Pastor Craig, his wife Beth, and a few members of our church go out to lunch after church with any visitors who are interested in learning more about Village Church East. 

We promise, we won’t ask you intrusive questions… we’d love to just take you to lunch and get to know you!

Women’s Bible Study

Next Session December 2  |  9:30 – 11:00 am  |  Langfelder Home

In Living For What Really Matters- a study through the book of Philippians, author Teresa S. Anderson guides you through the book of Philippians showing that living a life deeply rooted in Christ takes more than trying to manufacture joy out of nowhere. In order to live a life for Jesus, among the people of Jesus, we need unity and community, authenticity and dependence on God no matter the season.  Out of that, we will experience a deep and meaningful joy. This 8 week Bible study teaches us how to intentionally develop lives that make a difference- by growing deep roots in God’s Word, developing a true Biblical community, and blossoming in the midst of whatever we face.

Sign up to receive information about additional dates and meeting locations. Books are also available for those who wish to complete the study but are not able to attend the group meetings.

Prepare Him Room: An Advent Gathering

December 8  |  6:30 – 8:45 pm  |  Village Church of Bartlett

Ring in the Advent season this December with the Village Women. We will spend the evening fellowshipping, enjoying some appetizers, and virtually attending the Lifeway Christmas Virtual Event, with our own Village Women twist! Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and embrace the true meaning of Christmas. Prepare Him room this season—your heart will never be the same.

If you would like to pay via cash/check, please use code EASTDOOR, or see Diane Neal.

Perennials

December 14  |  9:00 – 11:00 am  |  Village Church of Bartlett

You’re invited to our annual Christmas Brunch!

Perennials is a ministry gathering for those who are 55+, able to meet during the daytime and committed to long-term growth as followers of Jesus Christ. We typically gather on the third Thursday of each month for fellowship, teaching, prayer, and fun

Men’s Breakfast

December 16  |  7:00 am  | Brunch Café

Men, this monthly event is just for you! Come together over breakfast for a time of prayer and fellowship. This is a great opportunity to get to know other men from VCE, or to bring a friend. If you know you’ll be attending, we appreciate you registering online so we can give the restaurant an accurate head-count. See Darren Gruett with any questions.

EDGE Winter Retreat

January 19-21  |  Camp Fairwood, WI

Teens 6th-12th grade are invited to spend a winter break at Camp Fairwood! Replace your school books, calculators, and classes with crazy games, engaging chapels, broomball, and uplifting fellowship. Come be encouraged and refreshed amid the beauty of a snowy camp location. The cost for this event is $99 for each camper. We look forward to having you here!

EDGE Youth Group

2nd & 4th Sundays  |  1:00 pm  |  The Oasis

Edge, our Village Students ministry, is for students in 6th – 12th Grade. Village Students exists to bring about intentional transformation in students’ lives. At Edge, we intentionally create experiences that unite students, ignite passion for Christ, and develop skills to Go, Grow, and Overcome.

Our Edge Youth Group meets on the second and fourth Sundays of every month, from 1 – 3 pm. Regular meeting location is the Oasis, but special events may take students elsewhere in the community. Contact Craig Jarvis or Jessica Foster for more details or other upcoming events.

Community Groups

Did you know that experiencing true Christian community is a high value to God, and goes beyond attending Sunday worship service? Do you want to further cultivate a Christ-centered community for VCE, where our vision, values, and goals are lived out every day? Do you want to experience belonging, fellowship, accountability, care, and prayer? Then take the next step – join a community group today!

Village Church Digital

Village Church Digital is here! In collaboration with the Village Church of Bartlett, we’ve been working behind the scenes to build a brand new web platform with original content, by Village Church for Village Church, to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus.

Make sure you’re signed up for our emails so you can receive our Village Church Digital newsletter, which will come out every other week and feature new content that we hope will help you have the mind, heart, and life of Christ.

At Village Church, there is a place for everyone.