Fri., Apr. 9, 2021
Monday is Spirit Day and ShopWithScrip due date!
Principal's Corner
by Donna Laughlin
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our teachers do an amazing job providing our children with robust, full-time, in-person learning. They have go above and beyond for our children, and we thank God for each and every one of them. Teacher Appreciation Week is a great opportunity to show our thanks for all that they do!

We also thank God for the beautiful weather earlier this week. Our students really enjoyed having lunch and recess outdoors on those sunny days. Although rainy days like today usually mean indoor recess, we thank God for those, too. The combination of sun and rain are just what the budding flowers and trees need as God's creation is renewed.
Worship This Week
Sun., Apr. 11, 8 AM, Gym - Reserve your seats at immanuelbatavia.org/indoor
Sun., Apr. 11, 10:30 AM, Gym - Reserve your seats at immanuelbatavia.org/indoor
April Chapel Offerings - CORRECTION
For 32 years, Deaconess Lori Wilbert has served in a chaplaincy role at Stateville Correctional Center. As she teaches classes and builds community there she continues to see God’s grace and hope permeate the environment. Prison is a place in which God’s spirit dwells and is found in the mundane, obscene, and obscure.

Deaconess Wilbert sees the light of God’s love in so many places behind the wall from cards and drawings sent in to growth within individual men both in the small moments and over the long-term. In her early spring newsletter she shared of one man saying “he is the one with advancing cancer, held in a prison infirmary call, fighting a disease that may take his life before his out-date and the life he knew on the outside. His faith is evident, a light in a dark place. His humility a thing to admire, his graciousness evident to all who happen to come by and give him a few moments time.”

Helping Others
Feed My Starving Children
Fri., Apr. 16, 9-10:30 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 sign up or learn more, email Linda Fass at fasslinda@yahoo.com
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Tue., Apr. 13, 6-8 PM
This month Immanuel volunteers labeled 3,052 pounds of canned corn, equaling 2,542 meals for the hungry neighbors. Please sign up by contacting Bill Pietsch at bdpeach@me.com.
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.
Supporting Immanuel
Amazon Smile
Make a difference when you shop! Shop for items 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.
Box Tops for Education
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!
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.
Matching Gifts
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.
Scholastic Books
Order reasonably priced books through Scholastic books online to 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.
ShopWithScrip
ShopWithScrip® allows families to support Immanuel 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 (you!) at the end of the school year. Details and sign-up instructions are available at shopwithscrip.com. Use Enrollment Code 96A591B555773.
ShopWithScrip Due Dates are Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 17.
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.
Immanuel School Committee
School Committee Provides Open Forum for Parents
These Forums are held on the second Monday of each month, 6:30-7 PM, prior to the regularly scheduled School Committee meeting. Reservations are required. Obtain a hard copy of the reservation form from the school office. An online version is available at https://bit.ly/3lkZiLW. Please send completed forms to schoolcommittee@ilcsbatavia.org
Immanuel School Committee Members
Chairperson Erin Riddell, Sheryl Dauksha, Larry Fass, Kendall Heetland, and Vickey Rachow.
Important Links
Calendars
Sun., Apr. 11
8 AM - Online Worship [immanuelbatavia.org/watch]
8 AM - Worship, Gym
9:30 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall
10:30 AM - Worship, Gym
4 PM - Congregational Prayer and Worship, Sanctuary
4:30 PM - Adult Volleyball, Gym
6:30 PM - High School Night, 254
 
Mon., Apr. 12
ShopWithScrip orders due
3:30 PM - Community Blood Drive, Gym
7 PM - Troop 12, Fellowship Hall
7 PM - Spiritual Guidance Committee, Music Room
 
Tue., Apr. 13
6 PM - Northern Illinois Food Bank Serving Event, Geneva
7 PM - Youth Praise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7 PM - Student Ministry Leader Study, 254
 
Wed., Apr. 14
9 AM - Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
 
Thu., Apr. 15
6 PM - Thu. PM Bible Study
6:30 PM - Thu. PM Huddle
 
Fri., Apr. 16
4:30 PM - Lazarus House Meal Prep, Gym Kitchen
6:30 PM - Fri. PM Bible Study [Big Questions]
 
Sat., Apr. 17
8 AM - Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
4 PM - Mission Clarity Event, Gym
 
Sun., Apr. 18
8 AM - Online Worship [immanuelbatavia.org/watch]
8 AM - Worship, Gym
9:30 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall
10:30 AM - Worship, Gym
4:30 PM - Adult Volleyball, Gym
6:30 PM - High School Night, 254
Immanuel's Mission
Immanuel is a family of faith encouraging each other and our neighbors
in ever-deepening faith and community in Christ.
Church 630 879 7163, 8-4 PM
School 630 406 0157, 8-4 PM