Forge Mission Trip

This trip is open to all  7 – 12 graders. We will be supporting our Global Outreach partners Ben & Ashley Dewing who serve with Midwest Indian Mission. We do work projects on MIM’s camp and a children’s outreach for the kids living on nearby reservations. The registration for this event is full.

Forge Mission Trip

This trip is for High School students (going into 9th grade through exiting 12th). We will head to Monte Plata in the DR to assist with construction projects with either a church, school, or orphanage. We will also do a children’s outreach for children. The cost will be based on flights, but estimated to be […]

Making Young Disciples: Fostering Confidence and Competence in our Children

Village Church of Bartlett 601 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

Making Young Disciples is an ongoing series of classes designed to equip you to disciple our students and kids to the glory of God. October’s topic is Fostering Confidence and Competence in our Children. Pastor Matt Soules will be sharing with parents, and those raising the next generation how to embrace risk-taking and the leaving of […]

Making Young Disciples

Village Church of Bartlett 601 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

At Village Church, we have the incredible task of discipling the children with which God has blessed our community. As the adults influencing these kids on a daily basis, we must consider how we can best pour into their hearts, minds, souls, bodies, and spirits. To that end, Village Counseling, in partnership with Village Kids […]

Forge: Christmas Party

Village Church of Bartlett 601 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

Forge youth group is having a Christmas party for all middle and high school students. Come out for an evening of Christmas cheer, friendly (but fierce!) competition, snacks, and fun. This event was originally scheduled for December 22, but was postponed due to inclement weather.

Winter Retreat

Village Church of Bartlett 601 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

The students will be spending a weekend in East Troy, WI at Camp Timber-lee. This weekend is all about creating an experience that unites the students and igniting a passion for Christ. Be sure to register and find all of the details here.

Forge Pancake Breakfast

Village Church of Bartlett 601 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

Our students are raising financial support for their summer mission trips. You can help them raise the funds they need by indulging in a delicious breakfast prepared by the students themselves! Stop by the gym for breakfast and a chance to hear from the students about their summer plans. If you’d like to contribute to the […]

Forge Parent Meeting

Village Church of Bartlett 601 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

Forge parents, please join us on March 2 to hear more about what we have planned for your Forge student. We are excited for the next season of ministry with our students and we want to transparently share what you can expect this next chapter in Forge to look like. We also want to give […]

Family Baptism Class

Village Church of Bartlett 601 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

Join us for our next Family baptism class as we help your child take the first step towards making a decision to get baptized at Village Church.  This class helps parents of 1st- 12th graders walk through the baptism tenants and process with their children. Please fill out a separate form for each child interested […]

Forge: Edge

Kick off the summer with a Forge mission trip right here in Bartlett! We will camp at Pratt’s Wayne Wood, where we will spend time in personal study,  group study, and worship in song. The students will then work as a team to serve the body at Village and the community of Bartlett. Forge leadership […]

Crandon Mission Trip

Forge will be heading to Midwest Indian Mission in Crandon, WI June 11-June 17, where Forge will be serving VCOB supported missionaries Ben and Ashley Dewing to the Native American Tribes in WI

Crandon Counseling Trip

Baraboo, WI

Forge students, join us in Crandon for our second trip of the summer as camp counselors for small groups of local natives that attend the Midwest Indian Mission’s summer camp. This is a different trip than we have ever taken before!! Students will be pouring themselves out spiritually and emotionally, therefore, before counselors are accepted they will […]