Fri., Oct. 23, 2020
Worship This Weekend
8 AM - Immanuel from Home [immanuelbatavia.org/watch]
8 AM - Worship, Gym [Register here.]
9:30 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall and via Zoom at bit.ly/3bUhKaK
10:30 AM - Worship, Gym [Register here.]

Prayer requests may be made via our website at immanuelbatavia.org/prayer_requests.

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.
Substitute Teachers Needed
Position Teach students in preschool, elementary, or middle school at Immanuel when regular classroom teacher is absent.
 
Qualifications Kane County Substitute Teaching Certificate or Illinois Teacher Certificate
 
Wage and Hours $100 per full school day; school days as requested and agreed upon
 
Applicants will be required to successfully complete the background check process. Applications available at bit.ly/2RfwhUJ and in the church and school offices. Submit completed forms to Donna Laughlin. [Immanuel Lutheran School, 950 Hart Road, Batavia IL 60510 or school@immanuelbatavia.org].
 
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is an equal employment opportunity employer; however, because we are a church body, we retain the right to give preference in hiring to persons who are members in good standing of a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod congregation.
Student Ministry Mission Trip Fundraiser
Order online until Dec. 1
Immanuel’s Student Ministry is raising funds to attend this summer’s Workcamp mission trip to the Lakota Sioux Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. To help defray expenses for the trip, they are selling evergreen trees, wreaths, and centerpieces. Orders can be placed before and after outdoor services in October or online at giftitforward.com and entering fundraising code Immanuil003. [Please Note: the fundraising code spelling is correct. This is the way our account is set up.] Questions? Please contact Matt Cassidy, Student Ministry Director, at 630 879 7163 or mcassidy@immanuelbatavia.org.
Estate Planning Seminar
Thu., Nov. 5, 7 PM via Zoom
The Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Foundation is hosting this seminar, facilitated by an estate planning attorney and a Certified Public Accountant, to help you have a better understanding of wills, trusts, and tax efficient strategies for leaving your legacy. Please join us! To register, and if needed, for more information or help using Zoom, contact us at
foundation@immanuelbatavia.org, Please include your name, address, and phone number. Your information will be used for verification purposes only. We are happy to help and look forward to seeing you!
Bible Studies
Visit immanuelbatavia.org/bible_studies for complete information on current Bible studies. Everyone is welcome to attend! Questions? Please contact the church office at church@immanuelbatavia.org or 630 879 7163.
Immanuel 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.
Helping Others
Next Community Blood Drive at Immanuel
Mon., Nov. 9, 3:30-6:30 PM, Gym
Every unit of blood is collected from volunteer donors who meet specific criteria and have been screened according to strict guidelines. Every unit [pint] is collected, transported, tested, and stored according to tightly-controlled procedures. Appointments are encouraged. Please visit https://bit.ly/2I2ITgE to schedule your preferred donation time.
Feed My Starving Children
Fri., Nov. 20, 9-11 AM, Fri., Nov. 20, 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
Northern Illinois Food Bank Update
Next NIFB event is Tue., Nov. 10, 6-8 PM
Last week 12 volunteers from Immanuel packed 6,400 pounds of food, providing 3,533 meals for hungry neighbors. To sign up for the Oct. event, please contact Bill Pietsch at bdpeach@me.com.
Lazarus House
Our next Lazarus House meal is Fri., Nov. 20. Needs will be posted on Realm and in the member section at immanuelbatavia.org. Questions? Please email Lori at lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org.
Worship Anew
[Formerly Worship for Shut-Ins]
Donations of $25 ensure this program runs on BATV for one week. Sign up by calling the church office at 630 879 7163 to support this community service.
Supporting Immanuel
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.
Add AmazonSmile to Your Smartphone
AmazonSmile customers can now support Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
  1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
  2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap 'Settings'
  3. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app. Click here for instructions. Thank you for supporting our ministries using AmazonSmile. Track your personal impact throughout the year at your My Impact page.
Calendar
Sun., Oct. 25
Reformation Celebration
8 AM - Immanuel from Home [immanuelbatavia.org/watch]
8 AM - Worship, Gym
9:30 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall and bit.ly/3bUhKaK
10:30 AM - Worship, Gym
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel
 
Mon., Oct. 26
6:30 PM - GriefShare Online
6:30 PM - Immanuel Lifestyle 2, Multi Purpose Room
6:30 PM - Middle School Night at Immanuel
7 PM - Boy Scout Troop 12, Fellowship Hall
 
Tue., Oct. 27
9 AM - Tue. AM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM - Youth Praise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7 PM - Student Ministry Leader Study, Ministry House
7 PM - Tue. PM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
 
Wed., Oct. 28
9 AM - Wed. Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM - G6 Confirmation Fellowship, Gym
 
Thu., Oct. 29
9 AM - Mindfulness, Multi Purpose Room
6:30 PM - Thu. PM Bible Study, Multi Purpose Room
 
Fri., Oct. 30
6:30 PM - Fri. PM Bible Study, Multi Purpose Room
 
Sat., Oct. 31
Reformation Day
8 AM - Sat. Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
 
Sun., Nov. 1
2 AM - Daylight Saving Time Ends
All Saints Day
8 AM - Immanuel from Home [immanuelbatavia.org/watch]
8 AM - Worship with Holy Communion, Gym
9:30 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall and bit.ly/3bUhKaK
10:30 AM - Worship with Holy Communion, Gym
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel
Mission and Ministry Council
The governing board of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is the Mission and Ministry Council, comprised of four officers and seven at-large members. The current members are: Dan Nottke, Chairperson; Tom Zillman, Vice Chairperson; Nancy Radtke, Secretary; Bob Goetz, Treasurer; Keith Bartelmey, Paul Dauksha, Geoff Falk, Keith Lambrecht, Michael Riddell, Terry Rueffer, and Bob Schmidt.

Reach out anytime to Congregation Chairman Dan Nottke
Immanuel's Mission
 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 teach one another.

Developing Today’s Disciples 
Church 630 879 7163, 8 AM-4 PM
School 630 406 0157, 8 AM-4 PM