VILLAGE GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "VILLAGE GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH"

Maude Harmon
5 years ago
Views:

1 VILLAGE GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH PROFILE 200 South Lambert Road Glen Ellyn, IL Actively sharing life in Christ in our homes, community and world; equipping one another to worship, follow and serve Christ fully.

Where We Are Located Glen Ellyn is a far western suburb of Chicago. It is located about twenty-five miles west of the city in the heart of DuPage County.

Glen Ellyn is both a bedroom community, with a train station in the center of town, and a destination with a wealth of shops and restaurants centered in a

If you can t find what you are looking for in downtown Glen Ellyn you are sure to be able to in the sister communities of Wheaton (Home of Wheaton College and

2 Where We Are Located Glen Ellyn is a far western suburb of Chicago. It is located about twenty-five miles west of the city in the heart of DuPage County. It is home to the College of DuPage which is the largest community college in Illinois. Glen Ellyn is both a bedroom community, with a train station in the center of town, and a destination with a wealth of shops and restaurants centered in a picturesque downtown shopping area. If you can t find what you are looking for in downtown Glen Ellyn you are sure to be able to in the sister communities of Wheaton (Home of Wheaton College and the Billy Graham Center) and Naperville. Both are just a stone s throw from Glen Ellyn. Historic Downtown Glen Ellyn Beautiful Lake Ellyn is located walking distance from downtown Useful Links

Who We Are What We Believe Village Green is a family centered church committed to meeting the needs of our congregation while seeking to expand our outreach in compliance with the Great Commission.

We are a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church welcoming everyone and recognizing our strength comes from diverse cultures and traditions. We believe in allowing worshipful expression by all ages.

3 Who We Are What We Believe Village Green is a family centered church committed to meeting the needs of our congregation while seeking to expand our outreach in compliance with the Great Commission. We are intentionally inclusive and desire to be known as a friendly church. We are a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church welcoming everyone and recognizing our strength comes from diverse cultures and traditions. We believe in allowing worshipful expression by all ages. It is not unusual to see teens and older elementary age children participating in the worship service as members of the worship team or as a soloist. We encourage creative expression as worship and welcome participation by our creative arts team, The POWER Company. Village Green is a member of the North American Baptist Conference. (NABConference.org) The church has been established for over 50 years and has approximately 180 members and regular attenders. What We Believe 1. We believe that the Bible is God s Word given by divine inspiration, the record of God s revelation of Himself to humanity (2 Timothy 3:16). 2. We believe in the one living and true God, existing eternally in three co-equal persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. 3. We believe that God created man in His own image to have fellowship with Himself and to be a steward over His creation. 4. We believe that salvation is an act of redemption by Christ of the whole person from sin and death. 5. We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, of which Christ is the head, and that all who believe in Him are members of this Body. 6. We believe that God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring all things to their appropriate end and establish a new heaven and new earth. Click Here for More About What We Believe

Multiple Worship Venues Village Green offers two different worship opportunities. Our Tapestry Service meets in the Sanctuary and is the larger of the two services.

There are four worship teams that alternate worship leadership. We also offer a live Spanish translation in the Tapestry service. A volunteer worship director coordinates the service.

4 Multiple Worship Venues Village Green offers two different worship opportunities. Our Tapestry Service meets in the Sanctuary and is the larger of the two services. It is the original service and would be considered the more traditional of the two. It includes a full worship band and generally three to four vocalists. There are four worship teams that alternate worship leadership. We also offer a live Spanish translation in the Tapestry service. A volunteer worship director coordinates the service. Meeting at the same time in another room is our Mosaic Service. It is smaller and more interactive. It includes one or two musicians with the worship leader. The Pastor s message is shown via video as it is being presented in the Tapestry Service. Our Mission One Vision. One Time. One Place. Two Opportunities to Glorify God in Worship

Outstanding Children s and Youth Programs KidsQuest KidsQuest is directed by a part-time Children s Ministry Director and includes nursery through 5th grade.

This fall we will be returning to AWANA. Revive Student Ministries Under the direction of a parttime Youth Pastor, Revive Student Ministries is an active and vibrant program.

5 Outstanding Children s and Youth Programs KidsQuest KidsQuest is directed by a part-time Children s Ministry Director and includes nursery through 5th grade. Along with an outstanding Sunday school program and a caring and compassionate nursery, Kids- Quest features a mid-week program as well. For many years we have run a Pioneer Club program. This fall we will be returning to AWANA. Revive Student Ministries Under the direction of a parttime Youth Pastor, Revive Student Ministries is an active and vibrant program. Built on a strong emphasis of Bible teaching, both the Sunday school hour and the mid-week meetings are well attended. As with all successful youth programs Revive seeks the unique blend of important teaching and just plain fun! POWER Co Creative Arts Team The POWER Co. (Puppet Outreach Working for Eternal Results) began as a puppet ministry over thirty-five years ago, but now incorporates many different forms of the creative arts in their programs. Known for large scale productions, the team has traveled all over the US, Canada, Mexico, Scotland, England and South Africa.

Our Ministries Our Ministries The ministries of Village Green

Some of the teams are permanent and meet all year long, others

Our Church Ministries Include: Tapestry Service - worship team

Ministries Adult Sunday School Life Groups, Home Groups, Bible

Ministries Power Company - Creative Arts Ministry Prayer Chain

Care Group Helping Hands Refugee Assistance Guest Receptions

6 Our Ministries Our Ministries The ministries of Village Green are administered by teams. Some of the teams are permanent and meet all year long, others are formed as needed for a specific task or program. Our Church Ministries Include: Tapestry Service - worship team Mosaic Service - worship team Kid s Quest AWANA Revive Student Ministries Adult Sunday School Life Groups, Home Groups, Bible Studies, Men s Group Outreach Team - Missions Spanish Ministries Power Company - Creative Arts Ministry Prayer Chain Ministry Women s Ministry Stephen Ministry Visitation & Deacon Care Group Helping Hands Refugee Assistance Guest Receptions and Connections Renovation Churches Sports Camp (July) Family Fun Fair (Oct) Christmas Sharing (Dec) Capital Funds Campaign

Organization The staff Ministry Director, Children s Ministry Director, Care Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and Custodian all report to the Senior Pastor.

The Governing Council is the primary church board charged with overseeing the Spiritual life of the church, long range planning, and coordination of the other two elected boards.

This includes overseeing the church finances, the facilities, and all of the other teams.

In addition the Administrative Group s role is to carry out decisions made by the Governing Council.

7 Organization The staff Ministry Director, Children s Ministry Director, Care Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and Custodian all report to the Senior Pastor. There are three primary elected church boards The Governing Council, The Administrative Group, and the Deacon Group. The Governing Council is the primary church board charged with overseeing the Spiritual life of the church, long range planning, and coordination of the other two elected boards. Typically the Senior Pastor has been an active participant on this board. The Administrative Group is charged with the day to day operations of the church. This includes overseeing the church finances, the facilities, and all of the other teams. The Administrative Group works with the teams to identify goals and needs which are then reviewed by the Governing Council for inclusion in the budget. In addition the Administrative Group s role is to carry out decisions made by the Governing Council. The Deacon Group s mission is to care for the church body and encourage a sense of inclusion throughout the congregation. The Group carries out its mission through various prayer opportunities, encouragement, visitation, practical assistance such as meals, errands and financial assistance, and through recognizing and assisting with significant life events. The Care Team and Stephen Ministry assist the Deacon Group in its efforts. The Deacon Group hosts several events throughout the year to encourage fellowship among the congregation. The Deacon Group also serves communion on a monthly basis.

8 Missions Associated Ministries These organizations are part of our Missions Outreach at Village Green. We support various missionaries that work for these organizations. It is part of our Actively sharing life in Christ in our homes, community and world... Our hope and prayer is that our support will work to continue the advancement of the gospel to those in need in our world. Center for Single Parent Family Ministries Converge Worldwide Baptist General Conference Teach Beyond European Christian Mission Helps International Ministries, Inc Leadership Resources North American Baptist Conference Village Creek Bible Camp Samaritan s purse Supported Missionaries We are thankful for the sacrifice of these servants who are devoted to the work of the gospel around the world. We pray that God will continue to empower them and use them for the strategic advance of His Kingdom. And that through their faithful service many will come to experience life in Christ. Jim and Kris Renke - UMR/ NAB Conference Connie Hartman - European Christian Mission Glen Ellyn Food Pantry Repeat Boutique Todd Kelly - Leadership Resources Carl & Claire Miller, - Teach Beyond Dennis and Nancy Palmer - NAB Conference Jeff and Heather Pott - Helps International Ministries Gary and Lois Sprague - Center for Single Parent Family Ministries Prasad & Armurutham Jada - Green Pastures Baptist Ministries

9 The History of Village Green Connie Salios First Meeting at Volkman s House July 6, 1959 First Service 26 People November 19, 1959 Purchase of First Building November 19, 1959 First Constitution February 1961 Robert Roxboro Original Mortgage Burning November 24, Lambert Road Property Purchased October 28, 1970 Robert Hess Ron Norman Dave Korb st Service in New Building Easter 1972 First Missionaries Fred & Nancy Folkerts September 1973 First POWER Co. Performance Christmas 1981 Average Attendance Exceeds Dave Korb Jim Renke John Thielenhaus Building Renovation Program Final Dedication of New Building May 10, 2009 Christmas Sharing December 2011 Tapestry Service Begins

Facts and Figures 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Avr = 180

per year) 2015 Budget $391,370 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Missions 8.

10 Facts and Figures Avr = 180 Attendance (Average 180) New Members (Average 13 per year) 2015 Budget $391, Missions 8.79% Finance 17.96% Staff and Benefits 49.91% Ministries 8.17% Facilities & Office 15.18%

Life on the Green Volume 8, Issue 3 March 1, 2016

PAGE 1 LIFE ON THE GREEN VOLUME 8, ISSUE 3 The Newsletter of Vi llage Green Baptist Church Life on the Green Volume 8, Issue 3 March 1, 2016 From the time that I have arrived at Village Green Baptist Church,