http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:38:22 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/above-beyond-great-news/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/above-beyond-great-news/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:38:21 GMT The Above & Beyond Christmas offering totals increased after this announcement was made on 1/1 as year-end offerings made online and by mail were received in the days that followed. The actual totals can be seen in the graphs ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/christmas-services-2011-sugar-grove-campus/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/christmas-services-2011-sugar-grove-campus/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:33:58 GMT   CLICK HERE to send this page as an ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/christmas-evites/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/christmas-evites/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:29:10 GMT Share the gift of Jesus Christ as easy as a click! http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/the-kingdom-sons-of-korah/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/the-kingdom-sons-of-korah/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:54:36 GMT The Kingdom is a powerful description of the Great Battle between the Kingdom of Darkness and the Kingdom of Light. It reminds us of who the KING really is and what our response should be in the light of His victory. (Music by: Sons of Korah - ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/above-beyond-video/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/above-beyond-video/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:48:10 GMT This video celebrates the work that the Lord is doing in our midst and highlights the areas we plan to invest our Above & Beyond contributions. God is doing amazing work! If you would like to give to the special Above & Beyond Christmas Offering, click here: www.villagebible.org/give http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/educator-appreciation-day/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/educator-appreciation-day/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:09:18 GMT We wanted to do something special to show our local teachers and school staff that we appreciate them and are praying for them. We figured that food is a great way to say, “thanks” so we decided to provide and serve lunch for our teachers and staff at Kaneland High School (Thursday) and Kaneland Harter Middle School (Friday). All in all, 20 people from Village we were able to serve almost 300 educators during these two days! http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/barn-bash-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/barn-bash-2011/ Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:31:08 GMT We had a great Barn Bash today. Over 700 people from all three VBC campuses took part in the festivities that included hay rides, great food, square dancing, football, bounce houses, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, face painting and even a dunk tank where everyone got their shot at dunking the pastor of their choice... The Barn Bash is designed to be a fun event that helps build relationships and provides an something easy to invite neighbors and friends to - something that many of you did. http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/abf-honey-hill-orchard-outing/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/abf-honey-hill-orchard-outing/ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:11:19 GMT Look at all the fun you missed!!! http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/barn-bash-2010/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/barn-bash-2010/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:35:41 GMT The weather didn't seem to scare anyone away - over 600 people came out for the festivities. Josh Volkening was back with his "through the river and through the woods" hit hay ride, square dancing, live music by the Wooden Rockers, outstanding food, excellent pie, bounce houses, games for the family, pumpking decorating, face painting, pie eating contests, great fellowship... it was a really fun afternoon. http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/one-month-to-live/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/one-month-to-live/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:27:38 GMT If you knew you had one month to live, your life would be radically transformed. But why do we wait until we’re diagnosed with cancer or we lose a loved one to accept this knowledge and allow it to free us? Don’t we want all that life has to offer? Don’t we want to fulfill the purpose for which we were created? Wouldn’t life be a lot more satisfying if we lived this way? During this sermon and small group series, we will spend thirty days consideirng what it takes to live a "No-Regrets Life" - facing our own mortality and living life for the glory of God. http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/awana-grand-prix-2010/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/awana-grand-prix-2010/ Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:52:17 GMT   The Awana Grand Prix was a blast this year!  We had a great turn out and the kids worked so hard on their cars.  We really enjoyed a wonderful time of friendly competition between the kids and fellowship with the ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/the-divine-will/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/the-divine-will/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:33:49 GMT As we are setting aside a couple of days to seek the Lord's face together through prayer specifically for the issues that are at hand, I came across this in a book of Puritan prayers this morning... I thought it was a great representation of hearts that are seeking after Him... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/haiti-disaster-relief/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/haiti-disaster-relief/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:37:29 GMT The devistation in Haiti is emense. As a church we're praying for opportunities to help... On Feb 20 we're planning to prepare 50,000 meals to send down to a ministry partner in Haiti. That's a great start, but we want to do more... The even bigger issue that is on our hearts as a VBC http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/missions-conference-2010/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/missions-conference-2010/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:17:59 GMT Missions Conference 2010 was a huge hit! We had at least twice as many people attend the Friday night missions fair this year as we have had in any of the past years. The total number of attenders was over 250! It was a family friendly event and there was something for the whole family. The missionaries did a great job of having hands on booths and crafts for the kids. And the parents enjoyed them too. http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/christmas-bible-outreach-in-full-swing/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/christmas-bible-outreach-in-full-swing/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:00:54 GMT Tonight we completed the preparation for our Christmas Bible Outreach. We put together 5,000 gift bags that include a Bible, an invitation to celebrate Christmas with us this month and a tract outlining the hope we have in Jesus Christ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/prayer-walk/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/prayer-walk/ Thu, 07 May 2009 13:17:59 GMT Today was the National Day of Prayer, which provides a great opportunity to increase our emphasis on prayer. Some of you may be part of small groups that added a special emphasis on prayer for our world this week, some participated in the prayer ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/multi-site-ministry-trial/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/multi-site-ministry-trial/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:20:55 GMT God seems to be placing before us an opportunity to strengthen a neighboring church in a unique way.  After much prayer and dialog, the elders and members of VBC have agreed to to enter into a trial 'adoption' of Grace Bible Church of ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/valentines-dinner--fireproof-movie/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/valentines-dinner--fireproof-movie/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:51:23 GMT We had a fabulous time on Friday evening celebrating love and God's design of marriage. Over 230 of us shared a great meal together, laughed with some interesting romance trivia and were challenged with the message of the movie Fireproof. We were reminded that regardless of where our marriages are at - terrible, great or somewhere in between - that there is hope... hope that our marriages could be even better. Marriages don't just grow on their own (quite the opposite) - they take effort and self-sacrifice. Many people left the evening with a copy of the 40 day Love Dare book. Our prayer as a church will be that all of us who were motivated to make a greater investment into our marriages would be able to carry through on that desire and that we would begin the 40 day love dare - or some other intentional process of showing "I love you" in a more direct and systematic way! I you haven't watched the movie, Fireproof, you can borrow it from our library or pick it up at your local Red Box or video store. (It's in the top 5 of curren movie sales nationwide!) If you would like a copy of the 40 day Love Dare book, you can pick one up here at church or your local bookstore. http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/thanksgiving-dinner--service/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/thanksgiving-dinner--service/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:57:25 GMT This evening over 300 people from the VBC family along with our guests shared a wonderful Thanksgiving meal together. The crew who prepared the meal is to be commended for an outstanding job well done. The food was delicious and provided for a ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/boxes-of-love-outreach/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/boxes-of-love-outreach/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:51:00 GMT "We should continue to remember the poor, the very thing [we are] eager to do." (from Galatians 2:10). We were thrilled to send a team of Village Bible Church members to partner with a ministry called "Here's Life Inner City - Chicago". The ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/moody-gospel-choir/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/moody-gospel-choir/ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:30:59 GMT This morning we had the wonderful opportunity to welcome the Moody Gospel Choir as our guests - or as we affectionately refer to them, "The Emily Sterkel Gospel Choir"!  The choir was fabulous.  What passion and heart behind their ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/barn-bash-2008/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/barn-bash-2008/ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:38:37 GMT We had wonderful weather and a fabulous day at our Barn Bash 2008.  Over 400 people came out for the afternoon - and between 25%-30% of those people were family and friends who are not normally a part of our ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/brother-yun-visits-village-bible-church/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/brother-yun-visits-village-bible-church/ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:58:43 GMT On Sunday, September 21, we were blessed by the ministry of Chinese house church leader Brother Yun. Brother Yun's gripping autobiography, The Heavenly Man, has sold more than a million copies, and his second book, Living Water, was released ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/make-plans-to-see-fireproof/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/make-plans-to-see-fireproof/ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:35:33 GMT Make Plans to See ‘Fireproof' The current condition of marriage in America is, at best, shaky. Divorce and dysfunction seem to have replaced commitment and harmony as the new norm. The makers of "Fireproof" are hoping that it will, at ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/ms-bike-trip/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/ms-bike-trip/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:55:36 GMT Thanks for your support! Our team has completed the MS Bike Tour de Farms. Everyone completed their goal - which for all but one was a 77 mile trip.  And yes, believe it or not, most all of it was in the wind (really - ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/summer-family-camp-2008/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/summer-family-camp-2008/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:34:51 GMT 48 people from our church were part of VBC Family Camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin (White Lake) this week. The purpose of this week is to get away, slow down and strengthen relationships - with God, with their family and with other VBC ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/family-life-center-grand-opening/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/family-life-center-grand-opening/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:27:58 GMT Grand Opening Celebration & Dedication Grand Opening Blessings From VBC ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/family-life-center-the-construction-story/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/family-life-center-the-construction-story/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:26:31 GMT Quite a ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/2008-missions-conference/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/2008-missions-conference/ Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:20:13 GMT Our missions conference this year was the first “peak” of what we hope will be several several summits in the missions ministry of Village Bible Church this year. The missions committee decided that this would be a great ... http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/2007-winter-family-camp/ http://www.villagebible.org/village-blog/2007-winter-family-camp/ Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:42:11 GMT We had a great time at our winter family camp which took place 12/26-12/29 at Silver Birch Ranch in White Lake, Wisconsin (about 1 hour south of the Upper Peninsula). As you can see from our pictures, there was plenty of snow, tons ...