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Alpha Training Sessions
July 29 and August 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Village Church East
VCE Is excited to host another Alpha ministry this fall. Alpha is a 11-week course that allows those who are new to the Christian life or have questions about faith to have a safe space to learn about truth. Sessions include a meal, a video lesson, and small group discussion.
Those planning to volunteer with Alpha are required to attend two training sessions. The July 29 session will focus on the different volunteer roles and help you find your best fit. We will also discuss how to prepare for your role, and how to bring others in. Our August 26 session will be a run-through of a typical Alpha night.
Our first official Alpha meeting will be on September 9 and will run through November 18 each Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Use the link below to volunteer.
Backpack Drive: Packing Party and Distribution
Packing Party | August 3 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Village Church East
Our fall backpack drive is underway. We are now collecting school supplies to fill backpacks to benefit children in the community. Look for the collection box near the entryway of the church where you may drop things off.
Click here for a list of needed supplies.
Or feel free to make a financial donation instead. Your generosity and support are appreciated.
The backpacks will be distributed on August 6 and 7 at a couple of local apartment complexes in Carol Stream. Contact Teresa Burger for all the details.
Lunch with the Pastor
August 2 | 1:00 p.m. | Village Tavern
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!
Bridgeway Outreach
August 6 | 1:30 p.m. | Bridgeway
For many years, VCE has been building a relationship with the residents at Bridgeway Senior Community in Bensenville. Our current outreach includes hosting regular worship services and monthly social events. With your listening ear and smile, you can bring the love and joy of Jesus to these special brothers and sisters. To learn more about how you can get involved, click the button below.
Women’s Drop-in Ice Cream Social
August 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Village Church East
Enjoy fellowship and smiles over this summer delight! Stop in to make your own creation and enjoy catching up with other sisters in Christ. Get the “scoop” on something coming up! Come for a bit or stay the whole time. We would love to see you!
Men’s Breakfast
August 15 | 7:00 a.m. | Brunch Cafe, Roselle
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 it’s your first time attending, then breakfast is on us! See Darren Gruett with any questions.
Baptism
Village Church East
Our next baptism is coming up soon!
Thinking about baptism? Whether you are just curious about what Jesus taught, or you feel like baptism might be your next step, we’d love to chat. Please connect with Pastor Craig in person—he will gladly set up a time to meet and share what VCE believes about baptism.
EDGE Youth Group
2nd and 4th Sundays | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Village Church East
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 make disciples.
Our Edge Youth Group generally meets 2nd and 4th Sundays after church. Regular meeting location is at VCE, 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!