EVENTS
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Thrive Prom
Friday, April 19
6:00-8:00pm in Auditorium lobby
FREE
Village Church is partnering with Thrive/Young Life Capernaum ministries and hosting a prom event for 8th graders & high school students and adults with disabilities. Adults from Thrive/Young Life Capernaum will be paired with Village Church high school students for the evening. It will be a great night starting with dinner, dancing, games, photo booth, and we’ll even have a quiet room for those needing a break.Register on Realm by Sunday, April 14.
Questions? Contact Meg (meg.fitzpatrick@vcgurnee.org or x203).
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Outreach Class
Sunday, April 21, 28 and May 5
10:45am in Room 208
High school and older
FreeThis fun, practical 3-week class will equip you to “artfully” share Christ with people by being a good listener, asking good questions, and making the gospel known through words and actions! Register on Realm.
Questions? Contact Brandon (brandon.smith@vcgurnee.org or
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All Parents Invited!
Sunday, April 28
4:00-6:00pm in Room 208Topic: Generational Sins: How do the sins of one generation affect the next?
Speaker: Spencer Smith
The next meeting for parents is coming soon. All parents are welcome to attend, no registration…just show up. Childcare is available for kids, nursery-5th grade. Contact Meg if you need childcare (meg.fitzpatrick@vcgurnee.org or x203). Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or
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All Church Prayer Gathering
Thursday, May 2
7:00-8:00pm
Room 101The first Thursday in May is recognized as the “National Day of Prayer.” Everyone is invited to join the elders to pray at Village for the needs of our people, church, neighbors, nation, world, and God’s restorative presence in our lives. Childcare is not available.
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Spring Work Day
Saturday, May 4
8:00am-Noon (rain or shine)
Tasty lunch providedMark your calendars for our annual Spring work day! There will be work to do inside and outside the building. Register on Realm. Questions? Contact Dan (dan.null@vcgurnee.org or x191).
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Middle School All Nighter
May 10-11
8:00pm-8:00am
$5/student
Middle schoolers, grab your eye patches and make plans to have a blast at the Pirate Style All-Nighter! There will be games galore (gym, video, and board), a taco bar dinner, donuts for breakfast, assorted snacks, time to hang out with friends & mentors, and a movie, too! If you bring a friend, they are FREE, just register them as a friend. Register on Realm, deadline is May 6. Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182). -
Parent & Child Dedications
Sunday, May 12
We love to partner with parents in raising and discipling their kids in the Christian faith. Let us all come together and support our church families as they pledge to raise their kids to know and love Jesus! If you are interested in dedicating your child(ren), contact Wendy (wendy.pellitteri@vcgurnee.org or x193).
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Graduates Recognition
Sunday, June 2
9 & 10:45am servicesIf you or someone in your family who attends Village Church is a 2024 graduate from High School, College, or Grad School, we want to celebrate with you! Email us a picture with name/school/degree and we will include it in our slideshow. Send to Meg by Monday, May 27 (meg.fitzpatrick@vcgurnee.org).
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Vacation Bible School 2024
June 10-14
9:00-11:45am
Kids 3 years-entering 6th grade
$30/child, $60/familyTreasure Quest: A Pirate’s Voyage will send your child on a transformational adventure with the zany Christ-following pirates of Salvation’s Cross. Chart your course along with the pirates as they search for the only true treasure.
Register today for this exciting week of fun!
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Middle School Summer Camp
June 16-19
Camp Michindoh in Hillsdale, MI
$250/student (price increases April 30)
All middle school students (grades 6-8) are invited to have a blast at summer camp this June! Register on Realm today to save some dough before the price increases. Cost covers camp & transportation fees. Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182). -
Recharge Moms
Recharge is a place for moms to connect with other moms in the sometimes lonely seasons of motherhood. We meet two Thursdays a month beginning in October. Click below for more info and to register!
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Homeschool Ministry
HomeGrown is a ministry at Village Church for students and parents choosing to homeschool. This group meets Mondays at Village Church. For more info click below.
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GriefShare Groups
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 the Surviving the Holidays and GriefShare groups.