Principal's Corner
by Donna Laughlin
What makes Immanuel special? It's the perfect question to ask at the end of our Lutheran Schools Week.
Is it the outstanding academics? Is it the dedicated teachers who support their students in achieving their potential? Is it the close partnership between home and school? Is our researched, well-rounded curriculum? Is it the variety of extracurricular activities led by volunteers and faculty advisors who teach Christian character in addition to sharing an interest with our students?
It's that and so much more. It's the Christ-centered community, the nurturing of our students' spiritual formation and their prayer life. It's the freedom to teach God's Word and how it applies as we live in this complicated world. It's the gift of teaching Law and Gospel side-by-side. It's our emphasis on serving Him by serving His people in our church and school community and beyond. It's the way we honor God in all that we do.
This week was filled with lot's of fun--theme days, extra recess, school-wide bingo, teacher swaps, and a special Chick-fil-A lunch. These are the things that made our Lutheran Schools Week memorable. However, the most important things to remember this week is that Immanuel is special because God has blessed us, and we are His.
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Worship This Weekend
9:15 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall and via Zoom at bit.ly/3bUhKaK
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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., 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 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., 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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That Burger Joint Restaurant Night
The delicious and generous That Burger Joint is donating 20 percent of takeout orders to support a great cause--Immanuel Lutheran School! On behalf of Immanuel, you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of our Geneva restaurants some love, too! Please RSVP at groupraise.com/events/177182, even if you’re not completely sure, so That Burger Joint knows roughly how many orders to expect and to give you access to all event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to copy and paste this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support! When you purchase your meal mention Immanuel and follow the restaurant's instructions to receive 20 percent of your meal's price donated to Immanuel Lutheran School.
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Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt
Sat., Mar. 20, 10 AM-Noon
Drive through our campus counting eggs, listening to the story of Jesus from Palm Sunday through Easter, and look at the story eggs. The first 100 cars will receive an Easter Story book. When you finish driving through, your children can tell us how many eggs they spotted in the trees and shrubs. They will receive a goody bag filled with candy and fun Easter activities.
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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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Feed My Starving Children
Fri., Mar. 19, 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.
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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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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 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.
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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!
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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
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 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.
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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 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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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.
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Immanuel School Committee Members
Chairperson Erin Riddell, or other members Sheryl Dauksha, Larry Fass, Kendall Heetland, and Vickey Rachow.
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Sat., Mar. 6
8 AM - Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Sun., Mar. 7
8 AM - Worship, Gym
9:15 AM - Discovering Immanuel, Multi Purpose Room
10:30 AM - Worship, Gym
11:30 AM - Private Holy Communion, Sanctuary
1 PM - First Communion Class, Sanctuary
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel, Youth Room
Mon., Mar. 8
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., Mar. 9
6 PM - Northern Illinois Food Bank Serving Event, Geneva warehouse
7 PM - Student Ministry Leader Study, 254
7 PM - Youth Praise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Wed., Mar. 10
8 AM - School Chapel
9 AM - Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
1 PM - Online Lenten Devotions
Thu., Mar. 11
6 PM - Thu. PM Bible Study [Red Letter Challenge], Fellowship Hall
7 PM - Forming, Multi Purpose Room
Fri., Mar. 12
6:30 PM - Fri. PM Bible Study [Big Questions], Fellowship Hall
Sat., Mar. 13
8 AM - Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Sun., Mar. 14
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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Immanuel is a family of faith encouraging each other and our neighbors
in ever-deepening faith and community in Christ.
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Church 630 879 7163, 8-4 PM
School 630 406 0157, 8-4 PM
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