Wed., Mar 7, 2018
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity."
--1 Timothy 4:12, ILS theme verse for the 2017 2018 school year
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Lutheran Schools Week 2018
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Thu., Mar. 8
Fri., Mar. 9
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Dress in an outfit for your favorite career!
Wear your Sunday best!
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Non-Public School Scholarship Applications
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Application Process is Now Open!
Step one of the Empower Illinois scholarship application process is
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Please remember that families who plan to apply for ILS Need-Based Tuition Assistance
must
apply for an Invest in Kids Scholarship
first
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If a family does not qualify for a tax credit scholarship through Empower Illinois, they may then apply for tuition assistance from Immanuel through Smart Aid. The cost of the application, which is completed online, is $35 per family. The deadline for Smart Aid applications is Tue., May 1. Further details about the application process are included in
this flyer
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There are still have opportunities for Tuesday Lunchroom Helpers to supervise the lunchroom, to allows ILS teachers to have a break during the lunch period once a week. If these spaces aren't filled, the teachers will not have the option for this break during that week--and they really do appreciate and look forward to this time! Interested in helping? Sign up
here
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Chapel offerings for March are being sent to India Transformed, an organization that engages caring people to invest in Christ’s transforming ministry among India’s needy. It takes the gospel to unreached people and shares God’s love by caring for the poor and destitute across India. They empower Indian people to transform their communities, nation and the world. Look for information in Friday Folders and read about Rajesh and his family.
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G6-8 Sing in Worship Today!
WED., MAR. 7, 3:45 PM SERVICE
The students in Grades 6-8 will sing in worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church today! They have put a lot of hard work into preparing their music to beautify the serivce. Although it is not a required part of students’ music grades, this is a great opportunity for students to share their efforts with the broader Immanuel community and to praise God in the process. Contact Mrs. Rudy at
krudy@immanuelbatavia.org
with any questions.
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Preschool Open House
WED., MAR. 14, 10-11 AM
Check out Immanuel’s preschool program at the Preschool Open House. Parents are invited to tour the facility, see preschool classrooms in action, and learn more about how to help get children ready for preschool. Please share this information with family friends and neighbors who might be looking for a great preschool for their child. Please ask them to contact
Megan Popp for complete information.
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G4/5 Half Lock-In
FRI., MAR. 16, 6-10:30 PM
Students in grades 4 and 5 who attend Immanuel Lutheran Church and/or Immanuel Lutheran School are invited to an upcoming Half Lock-In. Immanuel’s director of children’s ministries/fourth grade teacher Mary Wert will lead the Lock-In, which will include games, Bible study, crafts, snacks, and fellowship. Permission slips are being distributed in Sunday School, ILS backpacks, and are available in the church and school lobbies and
here
. Adult chaperones are needed! To volunteer or to learn more about this event, contact
Mary Wert.
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Easter Egg Hunt
SAT., MAR. 24, 10:30 AM
CORRECTION: This event is designed for children preschool through G3
, not G2 as was incorrectly stated in last week's issue.
Immanuel shares the true meaning of Easter with children preschool age through Grade 3 at the annual Easter Egg Hunt. After enjoying an engaging story of the first Easter morning, children enjoy hunting throughout the ILCS campus for plastic Easter Eggs filled with candy and other treasures. Make this an Easter tradition!
Adults and children Grades 4-8 may contact
Mary Wert
to indicate their willingness to volunteer to help with this event.
Donations of wrapped candy are
being gratefully accepted in the church and school lobbies.
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Holy Week and Easter at Immanuel
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Mon-Fri., Mar. 26-30
Thu., Mar. 29
Fri., Mar. 30
Sat., Mar. 31
Sun., Apr. 1
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7:15-7:30 AM, Chapel
3:45 and 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
3:45 and 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
5:30 PM, Sanctuary
6:30, 9, and 11 AM, Gym
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Shop--And Share the News!
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Shop With Scrip
Help ILCS raise additional funds while earning family cash back: Shop With Scrip! Earn 2.5 percent on Amazon, 4 percent when paying off Kohl’s cards, 8 percent at the movies, 14 percent at GAP or Old Navy, 5 percent at Woodmans, 2.5 percent at Walmart, and 4 percent at Jewel! Start today using the code 96A591B555773. Visit
immanuelbatavia.org/page/helping.
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ext orders and checks are due Mon., Mar. 19.
Order forms are available in the church and school lobbies. Questions? Please contact
Megan Watson
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Easter Lilies
ORDER DEADLINE: SUN., MAR. 18
Easter lilies represent the Resurrection, purity, and innocence—being untainted by the world. They also represent a new season and a new birth—a New Life in Christ. The Altar Guild is taking orders for Easter lilies to beautify Immanuel’s worship spaces for the Easter season. Order forms are located in the school office. Please place completed forms, including payment, in the collection plate or in the church or school office. Members of the Altar Guild will be in the church office to take orders and answer questions the weekend of Mar. 11.
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Study Oppportunities for Everyone
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Sunday Studies, 9:30-10:30 AM
During the Week
Experiencing God, Youth Room, Mon., 7 PM
Early Risers Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, Wed., 6:30 AM, 002
Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, Wed., 9 AM, 002
Thu. PM Bible Study, Heritage Room, Thu., 6:30 PM
Experiencing God, Youth Room, Thu., 7 PM
Men’s Bible Study, Heritage Room /
Panera
, Sat., 8 AM, 002 /
Panera
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Plunge Into Fitness
Participating students who complete the Plunge Into Fitness Program receive a free June admission ticket from Raging Waves in Yorkville, Illinois OR $10 off an admission ticket valid Jul. 1-Sep. 3. Download
student logs
and
flyers
and get moving! Completed forms are due Apr. 9.
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Immanuel School Committee
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Please reach out to the School Committee via the school office anytime with suggestions for improving Immanuel Lutheran School.
- Judy Luetkens (chairperson)
- Larry Fass
- Kendall Heetland
- Erin Riddell
- Sarah Murphy
- Andrea Carroll
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Mar. 3-9 Lutheran Schools Week
Mar. 10 Preschool sings,
5:30 PM service
Mar. 12 Home Plate due
Mar. 12 Winter Sports Celebration
6 PM
Mar. 14 Preschool Open House
10 AM
Mar. 15 Sweets for Sudan
during lunch hours
Mar. 15 McTeacher Night
5-8 PM at Batavia McDonald's
Mar. 16 G4/5 Half Lock-In
6-10:30 PM
Mar. 24 Easter Egg Hunt
(PS-G3) 10:30 AM
Mar. 26-30 Holy Week Devotions
7:15-7:30 AM, chapel
Mar. 29 Maundy Thursday worship
3:45 and 7:15 PM, sanctuary
Mar. 30 Good Friday Tenebrae
3:45 and 7:15 PM, sanctuary
Mar. 31 Easter Vigil
5:30 PM, sanctuary
Apr. 1 Easter
6:30, 9, and 11 AM, gym
Apr. 20 The Lion King, Jr.
6:30 PM, gym
Apr. 22 The Lion King, Jr.
2 PM, gym
May 5 Cinco de Mayo!
A joint celebration with San Pablo-Aurora, 10-12:30 PM, Engstrom Park, Batavia
Jun. 18-22 Shipwrecked VBS
at Immanuel!
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Field Day and Closing Worship
ILS was informed by the Batavia Park District that Big Woods Park will be unavailable for the last day of school due to renovations. Field Day and closing worship will be held at West Main Park instead.
Here is the link
for the West Main Park location.
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The Word of God is at the foundation of all we do.
We welcome and equip people to follow Christ and live authentic faith.
We are a family that demonstrates our faith in Christ
by the way we love, support, and grow together.
Developing Today’s Disciples
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Church
630 879 7163
School
630 406 0157
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