Worship This Weekend
11:30 AM - Private Holy Communion [Reservations are required. Click here.]
Holy Communion
The private Holy Communion time frame has changed to 11:30-12 PM on first, third, and fifth Sundays. Members will now register for the one event on the appropriate Sunday. A maximum of 20 individuals can register. Register at immanuelbatavia.org/indoor.
Covid protocol information is available here.
Give Online
There are two options for giving your offering while we worship online. The first is on Realm at onrealm.org/immanuelbatavia/give/onlineworship. This is a public link, so everyone can make a gift without logging in. The second is to text this symbol $ and the amount of your gift to 630 528 0328. You will then receive a link to provide card information and complete the process.
Monthly financial reports are emailed to individuals who request them. If you would like to begin receiving this information, please contact Bob Goetz, Immanuel's Treasurer, at rrg.scrap@gmail.com.
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Lent and Easter at Immanuel |
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Red Letter Challenge
On Sundays during Lent [Sun. at 8 and 10:30 AM] Immanuel is participating in the Red Letter Challenge. Developed by Zach Zehnder, the Red Letter Challenge is designed to help you develop the rhythm of a follower of Jesus—being both a hearer and a doer or what God says. Christians can have good intentions, but intentions without precise aim at Jesus always lead to unintended consequences.
Sun., Feb. 21 - Introduction
Sun., Feb. 28 - Being Everything flows out of who you are and who you become when you spend time with God.
Sun., Mar. 7 - Forgiving Everyone is in desperate need of God’s grace, receiving God’s forgiveness and learning how to forgive others.
Sun., Mar. 14 - Serving Gratitude for what God has done leads you to serve Him. While serving others won’t save you, it just might save someone else.
Sun., Mar. 21 - Giving Learn that Jesus challenges you to be generous. Just as you serve as a response to God, you give because God gave to you.
Sun., Mar. 28 - Going Jesus offers a way of life filled with adventure, mission, and purpose; and He’ll be there right beside you.
Books and other materials are available before and after in-person worship services or stop by during the week to pick up your copy in the church office. Cost is $15 each.
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Through Their Eyes
Pr. Eric Kennaugh and Immanuel member Bill McLane will provide brief Lenten devotional videos that will be available each Wednesday at 1 PM at immanuelbatavia.org/watch. These videos will highlight the events leading up to Christ’s crucifixion through the eyes of those involved.
Wed., Feb. 24 - Caiaphas and the Christ Take an inside look at Jesus’ response to the High Priest’s acerbic questioning.
Wed., Mar. 3 - Herod and John’s Cousin On the heels of Herod’s rather tempestuous relationship with John the Baptist, witness firsthand how he interrogates John’s cousin, Jesus.
Wed., Mar. 10 - Pilate and the King Take a closer look at how this man sealed Jesus’ fate by his lack of courage.
Wed., Mar. 17 - Satan and God’s Champion Take this incredible opportunity to witness Jesus’ descent into hell to do battle with the Evil One—the Devil himself.
Wed., Mar. 24 - The Father and His Son Witness the risen Christ entering the gates of heaven to celebrate with the Father His triumph over sin, death, and the power of the Devil.
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Holy Week and Easter
Learn from Jesus how best to prepare for this singular day, the day our salvation was secured through His suffering and triumph.
Mon.-Fri., Mar. 29-Apr. 2, 7:15 AM, Sanctuary Holy Week Devotions
Thu., Apr.1, 4 PM and 7 PM, Sanctuary - Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion
Fri., Apr. 2, 4 PM and 7 PM, Sanctuary - Good Friday worship
Sun., Apr. 4, 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, and 1 PM, Gymnasium - Easter worship with Holy Communion
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Lou Malnati’s Restaurant Night
Tue., Feb. 23, 4-10 PM, 1048 Commons Dr., Geneva
Enjoy a famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza or Keto crustless option—or any of Lou Malnati’s other delicious dishes at Immanuel’s next Restaurant Night! Please remember that the fundraiser must be mentioned or the flyer shown at time of placing order. Hard copies are available in the school atrium. Mangiare!
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Principal's Corner
by Donna Laughlin
After serving at Immanuel for 28 years and 35 years of teaching all together, Mrs. Dalpini will retire from teaching PE at the end of this school year. Mrs. Dalpini will continue on as our congregation’s Music Director. She is a beloved leader here at Immanuel who has had a significant impact on the growth and success of our school, including its music and sport programs.
Mrs. Dalpini taught for seven years before coming to Immanuel. Her first teaching assignment was at Holy Cross Lutheran School in Memphis, Tennessee, where she taught fourth grade, music, and coached all girls’ sports for three years. Her husband was in the army, so they moved to Fort Hood in Texas, where she taught school music for three years. Then they moved for Fort Campbell in Kentucky where she taught first grade for a year.
Mrs. Dalpini started at Immanuel in 1993 as our first kindergarten teacher. Miss Dickenson was her teaching assistant for a year, and then the last year that Mrs. Dalpini taught kindergarten, the class was split, with Miss Dickenson teaching the other class. One of the class’s highlights was taking an in-class flight to Germany. Our school did not have a gym at the time so Mrs. Dalpini used what is now Mrs. Suydam’s fifth grade classroom as the space for indoor preschool and kindergarten PE classes.
After teaching kindergarten, Mrs. Dalpini’s focus was on teaching PE along with church and school music responsibilities. In 1996 we started adding elementary grades, and Mrs. Dalpini taught PE in our Fellowship Hall until our gym was built in 2005. She also taught third grade for twelve weeks in 2009 while the regular classroom teacher was on maternity leave.
In the fall of 2001, Mrs. Dalpini started Immanuel’s sports program and was our Athletic Director for 18 years. We still did not have a gym at the time so our sports teams practiced in the gym at Bethany Lutheran in downtown Batavia. All of our games were played away at other schools. She had a heart for girls’ basketball and coached with Steve Mudd for all 18 years while serving as Athletic Director. Although Mrs. Dalpini mostly coached girls’ basketball, she also coached JV boys’ basketball during the 2008-2009 school year.
Sharon has many fond coaching memories, including when our girls’ basketball team competed at the Illinois Lutheran State Tournament for the first time in 2008 and the celebration of 15 years of her and Steve Mudd coaching together. They also enjoyed having alumni sitting on the sideline with them during games and assisting with summer camps. Mrs. Dalpini and Coach Mudd celebrated 305 wins during their time coaching together.
Music is another one of Mrs. Dalpini’s passions. Until recently, she taught music to all Immanuel students in grades 1-8. She also led handbell and children’s choirs, and she worked with local musicians to establish an orchestra program for our students and special music for our congregation. One of Immanuel’s honored traditions is for Mrs. Dalpini to teach our eighth graders to play a handbell piece at their graduation service.
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Collegiate Day of Prayer
Thu., Feb. 25
Join students and their families across the nation in praying for our colleges and these young adults as they step out on their own, many for the first time. Ask God to guide their paths and protect their faith as they face the choices and challenges that college life brings. A Pew Research Study on Religion in Public Life shows that 71 percent of younger Millennials believe in God, which leaves a large mission field. Please also pray that the Holy Spirit would work faith in the lives of these young adults.
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Conversation on Biblical Sexual Ethics
Fri., Mar. 12 and 19, 6:30-8 PM, Multi Purpose Room
Join the Big Questions Bible study group and Master of Arts in Bible and Theology student Justin Clavet for a two-part conversation on the biblical sexual ethic. The first session on Fri., Mar. 12 will introduce the concept of a biblical ethic and cover the subjects of man, woman, marriage, and divorce. The second session on Fri., Mar. 19 will cover the subjects of sexual immorality, contemporary application of biblical law, and our hope in the Gospel.
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Summer 2021 Registration is Open
Walcamp is a year-round Christian ministry in Kingston, Illinois offering camp programs for youth, families, and groups. There is something for everyone: youth camps, day camps, weekend family camping, and programs for persons with special needs. Walcamp is a great place to experience fun camp activities, build new friendships, grow stronger in your faith, and enjoy God's glorious creation! For complete information visit walcamp.org.
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Feed My Starving Children
Fri., Mar. 19, 9-11 AM
We know how COVID is effecting us in the US; the impact for developing countries is tragic and the need for food is great! To learn more or sign up, please email Linda Fass at fasslinda@yahoo.com.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Tue., Mar. 9, 6-8 PM
Sixteen Immanuel members braved the bitter cold, wind and snow to help serve our hungry neighbors in Northern Illinois. Our group packed 4,468 pounds of food, which will provide 3,723 meals! Sign up to help by contacting Bill Pietsch at bdpeach@me.com.
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Lazarus House
Fri., Feb. 19
The Feb. meal will be a chili cook-off! We're asking families to make their favorite chili recipe to share with our friends at Lazarus House. Additional needs and details will be posted soon on Realm and in the member section at immanuelbatavia.org. Questions? Please email Lori at lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org.
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Worship Anew
Donations of $25 ensure this program runs on BATV for one week. Sign up calling the church office to support this community service.
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Amazon Smile
Make a difference this Christmas. Shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2683484 to generate donations for Immanuel Lutheran Church and double your gift giving! Thank you for supporting our ministries using AmazonSmile. Track your personal impact throughout the year at your My Impact page.
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Box Tops for Education
Our school recently received $79.80 in Box Tops funds for the period Mar.-Nov. 2020.
Here's how it works: buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt, and earn cash for our school! Visit BTFE.com/emailgroceryreceipts to learn how to earn box tops on your online grocery purchases. Thanks you!
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Immanuel Church and School Spirit Wear
Whether an Immanuel Eagles fan or a church member who would like to proudly wear our colors, there is something for everyone! Items are either screen printed or embroidered. The link to shop and order is stores.inksoft.com/ilbspirit/shop/home.
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Matching Gifts
Immanuel recently received a $923 check from the United Way of Metro Chicago. This unexpected gift was a pleasant surprise. I reminds us that many corporations participate in matching donations to churches and private/parochial schools. To learn more, please contact your company's financial office or Karen in Immanuel's financial office at finance@immanuelbatavia.org.
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Scholastic Books
Order reasonably priced books through Scholastic books online earn free library and classroom books for Immanuel! Visit clubs.scholastic.com/home and be sure to use Immanuel's code: 2KI7W. Book orders are due online on the second Thursday of each month. Questions? Contact the school office at school@immanuelbatavia.org.
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ShopWithScrip
Support Immanuel and save money on everyday purchases! ShopWithScrip® allows families to do both while purchasing items such as gas, groceries, and clothing. Retailers offer a rebate percentage and 55 percent of it goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers at the end of the school year. A list of retailers and sign-up instructions are available at shopwithscrip.com. Use the Enrollment Code 96A591B555773. Signing up for PrestoPay allows purchasers to receive gift cards immediately and with no need to write and drop off a check. ShopWithScrip Dates: Feb. 22; Mar. 8, 22; Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 17.
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Supporting Safety
Safety protocols are also being put into place in church settings, including clear acrylic barriers on the pipe organ and piano in the balcony. If you are able and feel led to do so, please help offset these additional costs by clicking here.
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Thu., Feb. 18
6:30 PM - Thu. PM Bible Study [Acts], Fellowship Hall
7 PM - Forming, Multi Purpose Room
Fri., Feb. 19
5:30 PM - Lazarus House Donation Collection
6:30 PM - Fri. PM Bible Study [Big Questions], Fellowship Hall
Sat., Feb. 20
8 AM - Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Sun., Feb. 21
8 AM - Worship, Gym
9:15 AM - Discovering Immanuel, Multi Purpose Room
10:30 AM - Worship, Gym
11:30 AM - Holy Communion, Sanctuary
1 PM - First Communion Class, Sanctuary
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel, 254
Mon., Feb. 22
6:30 PM - GriefShare Online
6:30 PM - Belonging Study, Multi Purpose Room
6:30 PM - Middle School Night at Immanuel, 254
7 PM - Troop 12, Fellowship Hall
Tue., Feb. 23
4-10 PM - Restaurant Night at Malnati's, Geneva
7 PM - Student Ministry Leader Study, 254
7 PM - Youth Praise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Wed., Feb. 24
8 AM - School Chapel
9 AM - Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
1 PM - Online Lenten Devotions
Thu., Feb. 25
Collegiate Day of Prayer
6:30 PM - Thu. PM Bible Study [Acts], Fellowship Hall
7 PM - Forming, Multi Purpose Room
Fri., Feb. 26
6:30 PM - Fri. PM Bible Study [Big Questions], Fellowship Hall
Sat., Feb. 27
8 AM - Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Sun., Feb. 28
8 AM - Worship, Gym
9:15 AM - Discovering Immanuel, Multi Purpose Room
10:30 AM - Worship, Gym
1 PM - First Communion Class, Sanctuary
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel, Youth Room
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Church 630 879 7163, 8 AM-4 PM
School 630 406 0157, 8 AM-4 PM
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