Fri., Nov. 10, 2017
"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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OCC Packing Party - This Friday!
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The Packing Party kick-off takes place in Immanuel’s sanctuary and shoe box packing will begin at 4 PM in the school gymnasium.
Additional activities include a performance by an area magician, sandwiches provided by Chick-Fil-A Batavia, and door prize drawings. Free will offerings will be accepted to help offset the $9 per box mailing costs. Click
here for
more.
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Varsity Girls' Volleyball
Wrap Up
The Immanuel Eagles Girls Varsity Volleyball team did Immanuel proud at the State tournament last past weekend—from the way they represented ILCS both on and off the court, to the heart they put into each and every match.
Christ Lutheran School, Peoria won for the FOURTH straight year! Denali Craig-Edwards (number 15 on Peoria) got the tournament MVP award. To those who watched her play—or were on the receiving end of her—this is not a surprise. Congratulations to Peoria! Centralia, who won the Consolation Championship. They are the last team the Eagles played.
This year's team went further than any previous Immanuel team, making it into the Consolation bracket. Final team statistics have not been posted yet, but the Eagles' expected final ranking is thirteenth. That’s in the top 6.5 percent of all Lutheran schools in the State of Illinois. A great ending to an amazing season.
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Play Tag!
A reminder to coaches: please secure a volunteer parent or two to tag
Lori St.Vincent
when they post photos and/or details about Immanuel sporting events to their personal Facebook pages. This will ensure that all teams can share their good news on Immanuel's social media outlets and this newsletter.
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ORDERS DUE THU., NOV. 16
The Eagle Boosters have a special item in the new spirit wear order form that benefits the Investing in Discipleship campaign: all proceeds from the purchase of the stainless steel travel mug, which includes the Immanuel logo mark, will go toward the campaign.
Proceeds from all other items, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, scarves, hats, and backpacks, benefit the athletic booster fund, which supports ILS athletic teams and gym maintenance by helping to purchase supplies, jerseys, etc.
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Immanuel’s high school youth fundraisers help support travel expenses for the 2018 mission trip to Elkview, West Virginia.
PAPA NICHOLAS SALE
NOV. 1-28
Papa Nicholas Coffee products ($10), Dutch Chocolate Hot Cocoa ($8), and Numi’s Assorted Organic Teas ($8). Orders will be taken in the church office between services on Sundays and the school office on school days in November. Orders must be prepaid and will be delivered
in time for Christmas gift-giving.
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Investing in Discipleship
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Note Card Sale
The upcoming Note Card Sale is part of this year's Investing in Discipleship effort to raise funds for children's education throughout Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. Note Cards will be sold in classroom packets and in mixed packets that include designs from all classrooms. Card packets will be sold Nov. 15 through Dec. 22 at a cost of $5 per packet of ten cards. Those who have questions or can help assemble note card sets, are asked to contact Lori St.Vincent at 630 879 7163, 630 251 5493, or via email at lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org. Thank you!
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Immanuel Bunco Night
Plan to attend Immanuel's Bunco Night fellowship fundraiser on Sat., Feb. 10, 2018!
Immanuel Bunco Night is part of Investing in Discipleship and 100 percent of Bunco Night proceeds are benefiting this campaign, which was developed to raise funds to support church and school education programs including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, day school, First Communion Classes, and Confirmation classes.
Don't be late for this VERY important date: tickets are on sale now!
Each $25 ticket covers finger foods, two beverages tickets, and three games of Bunco. Prizes will be awarded for Most Buncos, Mini Buncos, as well as a mystery prize. There will also be raffle baskets, 50/50 raffles, and much more!
Tickets may be purchased in the school office, from Kristy Joanis, Megan Popp, or Melba Layton.
This event WILL SELL OUT
! Don't delay!
See the attached poster for more details!
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Everyone Can Help - Arts, Crafts, and Skills Auction
In January, Arts, Crafts, and Skills will be highlighted in weekly blind auctions. Needed are donations of time and/or talents. To date two quilts, a painting, and a piece of stained glass art have been promised. Skill donations could include photography, cooking, plumbing--time and skills donated to benefit ILCS. Contact Sue Wauer at 630 402 0549 or wauer@yahoo.com to learn more.
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Shop--And Share the News!
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Shop With Scrip (Replaces Manna Program)
Shop with Scrip allows shoppers to raise money for ILCS and save money on the things they purchase every day. Earn up to 4 percent on gas, 5 percent on groceries, and 12 percent at restaurants. Get 2 percent back on every purchase from Amazon or get a discount on Prime membership. Get up to 8 percent back on hotel or airline purchases. Remodeling or purchasing new appliances? Get 3 to 4 percent rebates from home improvement stores.
The next orders and checks are due Mon., Nov. 13.
Abbreviated order forms are available in the church and school lobbies. Check
here
for more information and a complete list of retailers. Email questions to
Megan Watson
or visit the
school website
for information on signing up and placing orders.
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Amazon Smile for Immanuel
Calling all Amazon.com shoppers! Please consider clicking on the link below and choosing Immanuel Lutheran Church as the beneficiary for Amazon Smile purchases. This designation generates donations for Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. There is no additional cost and shopping Amazon Smile doesn't change the bottom line on orders. Please spread the good news and help Immanuel raise funds on everyday purchases. Click
here
to support Immanuel through Amazon Smile!
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The Story
is a compilation of the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible condensed into accessible chapters. These chapters allow the reader to witness Bible events in the order in which they occurred. Each weekend at Immanuel during the 2017 2018 ministry year, a new chapter of
The Story
is introduced at worship. At Sunday School, Sunday adult Bible study, and during the week at Immanuel Lutheran School in religion classes and weekday Bible studies. Children and adults are delving into that same chapter; developing together as
Disciples of Christ. This book is available outside the church office for $5. A limited number of copies are available.
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Chapter 9: The Faith of a Foreign Woman
JUDGES
2-4, 6-8, 13-16
The story of Israel’s judges closes with a line that could just as well be the opening for the story of Ruth: “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). God’s chosen ones looked more like a reality show gone wrong than a holy beacon of hope.They had abandoned God’s plan (again) and had become moral misfits and spiritual adulterers. The light had gone out on God’s people. Then a foreigner stepped onto the stage and a candle of hope flickered once again.
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Study Oppportunities for Everyone
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Click on a study below to link to details.
Sunday Studies, 9:30-10:30 AM
During the Week
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Scholastic Book Orders
The web address is
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
and the ILS Class Activation Code is GMXY4. December flyers will be sent home after Thanksgiving.
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Immanuel School Committee
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Please do not hesitate to reach out to the School Committee via the school office with suggestions for improving Immanuel Lutheran School.
- Judy Luetkens (chairperson)
- Larry Fass
- Kendall Heetland
- Erin Riddell
- Sarah Murphy
- Andrea Carroll
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Nov. 10 Operation Christmas Child Packing Party,
3:30-6:30 PM
Nov. 11 Preschool sings in worship
, 5:30 PM
Nov. 13 Shop With Scrip Due
Nov. 14 Northern Illinois Food Bank service event,
6-8:30 PM (sign up in the church lobby)
All church members and school families are always invited to participate in these services events, if they choose.
Nov. 16 Parenting Kids in a Crazy World,
8:45 AM, last session
Nov. 17 Thanksgiving Chapel and Thanksgiving Feast,
10:30 AM
Nov. 20-24 No School, Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Eve worship,
7:15 PM
Nov. 23 Thanksgiving worship,
9:30 AM
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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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