Student Ministry Gift Wrap Fundraiser
Sat., Dec. 14, 10 AM-1 PM, Fellowship Hall
Immanuel’s Student Ministry ho-ho-hopes to help you with your Christmas gift wrapping. Your free will donations for this service will be used towards travel expenses for the Jun. 2020 mission trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Depending on turnout, another gift wrapping date may be held on Sat., Dec. 21—planned especially for our male shoppers! Questions? Contact Matt Cassidy, Student Ministry Director, at
mcassidy@immanuelbatavia.org
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IYC Thank You!
By Tony and Erica Ciro
Thank you so much to everyone who baked cookies for the Illinois Youth Center [prison] Cookie Day. With your help, and in partnership with a number of other local churches, more than 600 dozen cookies were distributed! Fifty volunteers visited with the boys, shared the Gospel, sang Christmas carols, and prayed. Afterward, each boy received two dozen cookies. Each of the 115 staff members also received a dozen cookies. Because so many people were moved to bake, we were also able to distribute a dozen cookies to each inmate and staff member at the Warrenville Youth Facility AND a huge box of cookies were delivered to Lazarus House and Hesed House. Thank you to everyone who supported this mission and accepted the Lord's invitation to care for "the least of these my brothers" (Matt. 25:35-40).
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Torch Information Meeting
Tue., Dec. 17, 7 PM, Conference Room
If you or someone you know is curious about Christian mentoring through the Torch Program, please join us for a brief introductory meeting. You are invited to prayerfully consider if the Lord is inviting you to join Him in sharing the Gospel and wisdom with a young man. Contact Tony Ciro with questions or to learn more at
aciro@sbcglobal.net
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Principal's Corner
by Donna Laughlin, Principal of our Immanuel Lutheran School
• Last week our Communications Club began broadcasting weekly Wed. morning announcements. They prepared a recording with a God Sighting, pledges to the American and Christian flags, our Bible theme verse for the year, and classroom highlights—complete with newsy background music!
• This year’s Bible theme verse is Col. 3:12, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
• While visiting classrooms, I came upon something very special that Mrs. Bierlein was doing in middle school. Her description follows.
“In middle school religion classes this Advent we began to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Not the commercial Christmas that we see in Black Friday ads, but for the gift Christmas really is…. God fulfilling His prophecies told to us through the prophets that He would send a Savior.
“We started by discussing the difference between Christmas music and Christmas carols or hymns. Students were challenged to think of as many Christmas carols and hymns that they knew and write each title on a slip of paper that we would add to paper chains. It is amazing to see how many different ones there are and how many the students know and love.
“Listening to their conversations with their peers was priceless. One of my favorite student realizations was that listening to Christmas hymns and carols can be one way in which people experience God. Pr. Kennaugh had recently taught an Experiencing God class and it was wonderful to see the students make real world connections with what they had learned.
“We are also preparing by reading prophecies from the Old Testament each and then going to the New Testament and reading through how these prophecies were fulfilled by Jesus. What a gift that we have such a faithful and loving God! We are very blessed to be at Immanuel where we can openly read and learn God’s Word.”
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We continue our year-long Anatomy of Discipleship series with The Ears of Advent during weekend worship services.
Join us for midweek Advent worship at 2 PM [which is also school chapel during Advent], and stay for light refreshments afterward in the Fellowship Hall. The Ears of Advent service is repeated at 7 PM as well. Come prepare with us!
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Giving Tree Donations requested by Dec. 22
The Giving Tree is up and loaded with gift card suggestions. Again this year your donations will be shared with our friends at San Pablo Lutheran Church in Aurora. This year the Immanuel Foundation will match up to $2,000! Gift cards may be left in the church office. Thank you!
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Poinsettia Orders
Purchase poinsettia plants that will beautify our sanctuary; and take yours with you after worship on Christmas day! Order forms with complete information and pricing are available outside the church office.
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Marriage Discipleship Retreat
This retreat focuses on building spiritual habits as a couple. Our speakers will help coyuuples discover how to read the Bible together, pray together, and other ways we build our personal relationships with God. Couples will talk about where they’ve seen and heard God on their journey together and how Christian marriage can point others to a loving God. Fri. and Sat., Jan. 24 and 25. The cost is $50 per couple. Space is limited! Visit
immanuelbatavia.org/marriage_retreat
for complete information and to register.
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Save These Dates!
Dec. 15, Sunday School Christmas worship [10 AM]
Dec. 18, Midweek Advent Worship [2 PM and 7 PM]
Dec. 18, Advent Tea [immediately following 2 PM service]
Dec. 19, Immanuel Lutheran School Christmas worship [6:30 PM]
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve worship: 1 PM [children], 4 PM [family], and 11 PM [candlelight]
Dec. 25, Christmas worship [9:30 AM]
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve worship [5:30 PM]
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Feed My Starving Children
Next Opportunity to Serve: Fri., Jan. 10, 9:30 AM
Feed starving children around the world! Sign up in the church lobby or contact Linda Fass at
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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Next Opportunity to Serve: Tue., Jan. 14, 6-8 PM
Help process food for hungry neighbors! Sign up in the church lobby or contact Bill Pietsch at
bdpeach@me.com
to join the volunteer team.
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Lazarus House
Next Opportunity to Serve: Fri., Feb. 21
Serve our neighbors in need! Sign up in the church lobby to donate ingredients for the Dec. 20 meal, which is being prepared by the Gross family. Questions? Contact Lori at
lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org
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Lunchroom Helpers
Give the teachers a break! We are looking for a few volunteers to monitor the lunchroom on Tuesdays during the school year. Responsibilities include monitoring the lunchroom, helping students and ensuring trash disposal. Sign up at
s
ignup.com/login/entry/205105308048
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Your Support is Appreciated
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Box Tops are now earned digitally by scanning your receipt using the Box Tops mobile app. Clipped Box Tops are accepted until they expire. Clip AND scan your receipt—during the transition, both are accepted.
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ShopWithScrip
Next Order Due: Mon., Dec. 16, 3:15 PM
Support Immanuel and save money on everyday purchases. Order sheets are located on the brick wall in the church lobby. Details can be found at
immanuelbatavia.org/shopwithscrip.
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Scholastic Book Orders
Next Order Due: Thu., Jan. 23
Order reasonably priced books through Scholastic books online and Immanuel earns free library and classroom books! Visit
scholastic.com/bookclubs
and be sure to use Immanuel's code:
2KI7W.
Book orders are due online on the
second Thursday
of each month.
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Text to Give
Text $ and amount to 630 528 0328 for a link to provide credit or debit card information.
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Worship Anew
[formerly Worship for Shut-Ins]
Donations of $25 ensure this program runs on BATV for one week. Sign up in the lobby to support this community service.
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For complete information about studies and other small groups at Immanuel, contact Pr. Chris at
cdavis@immanuelbatavia.org.
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Currently Meeting and Open for All to Attend
Sun. Ad
ult forum
, Suns., 9:30-10:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
- Facilitators Bob Schmidt and Elvin Harms lead this study of the world's leading religions using the recently-published book, The Christian Difference, as a guide. Everyone is welcome...grab a donut and coffee and join the conversation!
- Martin Luther called Romans a "brilliant light" and "the soul's daily bread," which "can never be read too often or studied too much." [Preface to Romans]
- Acts applies to our lives in powerful ways. At this Bible study Pr. Chris walks with participants through the scripture to help them identify and apply these lessons in daily life.
Heaven Bible Study, Tues., 6:30 PM, Heritage Room
Wo
men's Bible Study
, Weds., 9 AM, Fellowship Hall
- Each chapter exposes the enemy’s cruel, crafty intentions in all areas, then equips and encourages you to write your personalized prayer strategies on tear-out sheets you can use to regularly pray over yourself and your loved ones.
Weds. PM Bible Study, 3:30 PM, alternating Weds., in the Church Lobby
Thu. PM Bi
ble Study
, Thus., 6:30 PM, Heritage Room
- This study group will begin the year with heart of Jesus and will transition into a study that will help people understand the book of Revelation.
Men's Bible St
udy
, Sats., 8 AM, Heritage Room or Panera
(please see calendar below)
Experiencing God
These classes are full for the fall session. Sign-up
here
to have your name added to the wait list and get first crack at winter session classes beginning in Jan. 2020.
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Mission and Ministry Council
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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; Bob Goetz, Treasurer; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Paul Dauksha, Geoff Falk, Keith Lambrecht, Amy Lewis, Michael Riddell, and Bob Schmidt.
Reach out anytime to Congregation Chairman Dan Nottke
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Thu., Dec. 12
4:30 PM Varsity Girls Basketball, Bethany-Naperville
5:30 PM Varsity Boys Basketball, Bethany-Naperville
6 PM Children’s Choir, S
6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM Christus Choir, S
7:15 PM Budget Assessment Committee meeting, CR
Fri., Dec. 13
6 PM Pack 912, FH
Sat., Dec. 14
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR
9 AM Sunday School Christmas Practice, G
9:30 AM Second Sat. Prayer Gathering, C
10 AM Student Ministry Gift Wrapping, FH [1 PM]
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
Sun., Dec. 15
8 AM Traditional worship, S
10 AM Sunday School Christmas Worship, G
4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G
6:30 PM High School Night, YR
Mon., Dec. 16
8:50 AM Preschool Chapel, S
9 AM Mon. AM Bible Study, FH
12:45 PM Preschool Chapel, S
3:15 PM ShopWithScrip® orders due
6:30 PM GriefShare, 114
7 PM Mon. PM Bible Study, L
7 PM Troop 12 Boy Scouts, FH
Tue., Dec. 17
Preschool chapel, S
9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH
6:30 PM Heaven Bible Study, FH
7 PM ILCS Foundation Board meeting, L
7 PM MMC meeting, HR
7 PM Christus Choir, MR
7 PM Kairos Torch meeting, CR
Wed., Dec. 18
9 AM Women’s Bible Study, FH
11:30 AM Sweets for Sudan, FH
2 PM Advent Worship, S
3 PM Advent Tea, FH
7 PM Advent Worship, S
Thu., Dec. 19
6:30 PM ILS K-8 Christmas worship, G
6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
Fri., Dec. 20
11:30 AM ILS Early Dismissal
4 PM Lazarus House Meal Prep, GK
5:30 PM Salam Bible Study, FH
Sat., Dec. 21
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR
10 AM Student Ministry Gift Wrapping, FH [1 PM]
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
Sun., Dec. 22
8 AM Traditional worship, S
NO EDUCATION HOUR
9:30 AM Traditional worship, S
11 AM Contemporary worship, S
4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G
6:30 PM High School Night, YR
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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 teach one another.
Developing Today’s Disciples
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Church 630 879 7163, 8-4 PM
School 630 406 0157, 8-4 PM
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