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Thu., Jan. 10, 2019

It's Portillo's Restaurant Day!

Stop by Batavia Portillo's (531 N. Randall Rd.) today between 5 and 8 PM--show this flyer !

Women's Retreat

Sat., Jan. 19, 9-3 PM, $30 for workshop, continental breakfast, and luncheon

Registration here by Jan. 12!

Discover what the types of friends bring to life at “The Five Friends Every Person Needs,” presented by author Allie Pleiter. Learn more or register at immanuelbatavia.org/womens_retreat or complete and submit the forms outside the church office. Contact Linda at fasslinda@yahoo.com or 630 630 947 2475.

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Explore God

Immanuel is starting a new series called Explore God on Jan. 12 and 13. Over the course of seven weeks, we’re going to tackle some of our biggest questions about life, God, and Jesus. Everyone is invited—this is a great opportunity to invite friends and family who are conflicted about the concept of faith. Invitation cards are available in the church lobby to help you do just that. If you have questions, please contact Pr. Eric Kennaugh at 630 879 7163 or ekennaugh@immanuelbatavia.org .

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GriefShare Sessions Begin

Mondays at 6 PM Beginning Jan. 14

No matter the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process. GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people dealing with the loss of a family member. We understand how deeply grief and loss hurt people and families. This is a place where many people have found they can begin putting their lives back together again. Please contact Christin Hager or click here to learn more.

Family Paint Night

Sat., Jan. 26, 6:30 PM - Register here by Jan. 15*

*Registration has been extended!

Come for fun and fellowship and go home with great new pieces of artwork for your home! The Kids Room is ideal for children Kindergarten age through Grade 5. The instructor from Mini Monets specializes in multi-media art designs (paint, feather, sticks, paper layers, etc) for children. The Adult Room is for teens and adults and this instructor is from Lumber and Salt There are multiple design and color options available to customize your art.

Walcamp Summer Camp Counselors

Walcamp is currently recruiting summer 2019 staff. College age individuals are invited to complete the application at nloma.org or call Walcamp at 815 784 5141 to learn more about this opportunity. Click here for a peek at Walcamp summer camps.

Bible Studies: January Updates

The Gospel of Mark, Monday AM Bible Study, Mons. at 9 AM; Monday PM Bible Study, Mons. at 7 PM; and Early Risers Bible Study, Weds. at 6:30 AM
The Gospel Project, Tuesday AM Bible Study, Tues. at 9:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David, Women’s Bible Study, Wed. at 9 AM, Fellowship Hall
The Holy Spirit, Thursday PM Bible Study, Thu. at 7 PM, Heritage Room
The Large Catechism, Men’s Bible Study, Sat. at 8 AM, Fellowship Hall/Panera

To learn more about Bible studies and in-home small groups,

contact Pr. Chris at cdavis@immanuelbatavia.org .

Important Community Events

Raising Awareness Around Anxiety

Wed., Jan. 23, 6:30 PM at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1399 W. Wilson St.

Batavia Public School District 101 will hold a special screening of the IndieFlix documentary, Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety , at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre (located within Batavia High School) to open a dialogue on the important topic among families, community leaders, and experts. Suggested for ages 10 and up, this free community event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion with special guests from the mental health care field. >>> Read more

Free tickets are now available, but space is limited.

Click here to reserve your seats.

Wake Up Call

Tue., Jan. 22, 7-8:30 PM at Geneva Community High School Auditorium (416 McKinley Ave., Geneva)

Details: 7-8:30 PM Wake Up Call presentation, 8:30 PM Resource Fair

Wake-Up Call is a life-size exhibit of a teen’s bedroom with more than 20 “red flags” that can signal drug or alcohol use. The bedroom identifies spots where teens may hide drugs, household items that can be used as drug paraphernalia and ways teens try to cover up drug and alcohol use. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms associated with substance use as well as current drug trends and receive a guided tour of the bedroom along with a description of items used to conceal substance use. They will learn parenting strategies to help prevent substance use, receive a comprehensive resource handbook, and have an opportunity to go through the bedroom and ask questions.

This presentation is for adults only (21 years of age & over).

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Restaurant Nights Put the FUN in FUNdraiser!

Thu., Jan. 10, 5-8 PM at Portillo’s 531 N. Randall Rd., Batavia Tired of cooking over the holidays? Join Immanuel's high school students at this restaurant fundraising night. Proceeds will help fund their trip to the National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis this summer.
Thu., Jan. 31, 11 AM-9 PM at California Pizza Kitchen 1202 Commons Dr., Geneva Commons
Tue., Feb 19, 4-8 PM at Noodles & Company 1310 Commons Dr., Geneva

Restaurant Night Reminders

Flyers must be mentioned or shown when ordering.
Before you leave, please check your receipt to ensure Immanuel has been given credit for the sale.
Copies of flyers are in the church and school lobbies and at immanuelbatavia.org/flyers.
Online orders are NOT included in earnings on restaurant nights.

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Seeking Substitute Teachers

Description: Teach students in preschool, grade school, or middle school at Immanuel when regular classroom teacher is absent. Days as mutually agreed upon by substitute and school administration. Times to be determined based on classroom needs.
Qualifications: Minimum bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and current Substitute Teaching Certificate through the Kane County Office of Education. Successfully complete the background check process.
Hours: Vary based on need and worker availability
Reply by: Please provide resume and completed Immanuel paperwork by Thu., Jan. 31.
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.

Shop and Share

ShopWithScrip ^® for 2018 2019

Raise money for ILCS and save money on everyday purchases! Shop with Scrip allows families to do both while purchasing items such as gas, groceries, and clothing. Retailers offer a rebate percentage; 55 percent of this rebate goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers at the end of the school year. Email Mike Riddell with questions. Next order due date is Mon., Jan. 14.

Visit shopwithscrip.com to see a list of retailers and use the enrollment code 96A591B555773 to sign up. Signing up for PrestoPay allows purchasers to receive gift cards immediately and with no need to write and drop off a check.

>>Click here for complete information, including 2018-2019 dates

Did you know your purchases can make a difference? AmazonSmile donates to Immanuel Lutheran Church and School when you do your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2683484 .

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 2018 2019 members are: Dan Nottke, Chairperson; Mark Macauley, Vice Chairperson; Bo b Goetz, Treasurer; Elvin Harms, Secret ary; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Bob Dannenberg, Amy Lewis, Kristen Siebert, and Michael Riddell.

Reach out anytime to Congregation Chairperson Dan Nottke at chairperson@immanuelbatavia.org .