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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
August 16 | Village Church East
Our next baptism is this Sunday!
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.
Bridgeway Outreach
August 20 | 1:30 p.m. | Bridgeway
For many years, VCE has built a meaningful connection with the residents of Bridgeway Senior Community in Bensenville. Twice each month, we gather for worship and fellowship, offering encouragement and the hope of Christ. Through a listening ear and a warm smile, you can help share the love and joy of Jesus to these brothers and sisters. To learn more about how you can get involved, click the button below.
Alpha Training Session
August 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Village Church East
VCE Is excited to host another Alpha ministry this fall. Alpha is a multi-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 the next training session on August 31 when we will run-through a typical Alpha night. Please note: This is a change from the original date.
Additionally, we will have cards that you can pass out to invite people and a limited number of yard signs for those who want them. Please talk with Pastor Craig if you would like one.
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.
Women’s Fall Brunch
Saturday, September 12 | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | Village Church East
This special morning is designed to offer women a meaningful time of encouragement, connection, and spiritual refreshment. Together, we will enjoy brunch, worship and our guest speaker, Monika Langdon. She will encourage us to find strength and stability in Christ, our steadfast anchor, in our daily lives.
Use the registration link below to let us know you are coming. We look forward to seeing you!
Summer Picnics
September 13 | Village Church East
At Village Church East, we know one of the best ways to spend time together is over a meal! We love our tradition of pot-luck picnics on the second Sunday of the summer months. This is a great opportunity for those newer to VCE to learn more about opportunities to get connected. And friends and guests are always welcome!
We’ll provide the burgers, hot dogs, plates, and utensils. We ask that everyone who is able brings a dish to share. Not sure what to bring? Those with last names beginning with A-L can bring a main or side dish, last names M-Z can bring a main or a dessert.
Also, if you’re able to help with set up or tear down, please talk with Darren Gruett.
Women’s Fall Bible Study
September 26-November 21 (Every Two Weeks) | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Village Church East
Life’s busyness can crowd out the quiet space we need for God to speak and for us to listen. As we journey through Breathe, a Bible study journal by Priscilla Shirer, our hope is that women will discover the freedom of creating Sabbath margin in their lives.
Join us for fellowship at 9:00 a.m., followed by Bible study at 9:30 a.m.
Books will be available for purchase on Sundays. For more information, contact Diane Neal. Please use the registration link below to let us know you’re coming.
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!