Weds., Dec. 5, 12, 19 AT 2* and 7* PM
*Please note time changes!
Immanuel is offering Afternoon Tea in the Fellowship Hall after the 2 PM Midweek Advent Services. Join us for a hot beverage, a light snack, and fellowship!
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Volunteers are needed to make tea sandwiches for the Advent Afternoon Teas that will follow 2 PM Advent services on Wednesdays in Dec. (see article at left).. Detailed instructions and sign up can be found in the church lobby and on Realm. Questions? Contact Linda Fass (
630 947 2475
,
fasslinda@yahoo.com
) or Sue Wauer (630 402 0549,
suewauer@yahoo.com
).
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Sun., Dec. 9, 3 PM
Join us for this free family event that explores the nativity. From 3-4:30 PM take a guided tour of Immanuel's outdoor nativity, make a craft--there are a variety of options for preschool through adult, and enjoy Cookies & Cocoa courtesy of Immanuel's Parent-Teacher League. We end with Immanuel Lutheran School's preschool students sharing their Christmas songs (4:15 PM).
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Sat., Dec. 15, 4:30-7 PM and Sun., Dec. 16, 7-11:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
Take a break from holiday baking and help Immanuel’s high schoolers attend the 2019 National Youth Gathering! The Cookie Walk provides a variety of Christmas cookies at $10 for large boxes and $7 for small boxes. Proceeds help provide transportation and lodging for this inspiring triennial event. Anyone interested in providing additional support are invited to donate homemade cookies to supplement those provided by high school families. Please label Cookie Walk and bring to the Fellowship Hall kitchen after 2 PM on Fri., Dec. 14.
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The Gifts of Christmas Sermon Series
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This sermon series, which begins this weekend, will guide us through Isaiah 40, “Comfort, comfort, ye my people.…” as we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of our Savior.
Wed., Dec. 5, The Gift of Mary
Sat/Sun, Dec. 8/9. The Gift of Arms
Wed., Dec. 12, The Gift of Arms
Sat/Sun., Dec. 15/16, The Gift of Grasshoppers
Wed., Dec. 18, The Gift of Shepherds
Sat/Sun., Dec. 22/23, The Gift of Wings
Mon./Tue., Dec. 24/25, The Gift of Jesus
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Immanuel’s governing board, the Mission and Ministry Council, is looking for input from you. There are several positions open for the 2019-2020 ministry year and nominations are now being accepted. Please take a nominations flyer and complete the information requested, then submit using the directions provided in
this flyer
.
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Responding to God's Generosity
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God invites us into intentional generosity--the way of discipleship that flows from God’s abundant love in our lives. We are made in the image of this abundant God, hardwired for lives of generosity, love, faith, and hope. If you are planning to make a year-end gift to Immanuel in celebration of God's abundant blessings, please ensure that your gift is received by Immanuel on or by Mon., Dec. 31. To give online, click
here
. Thank you!
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Made Matchless Event
Sat., Jan. 12, 9-3 PM,
Registration closes Dec. 20!
The average girl’s self-confidence peaks at age nine.
This startling statement is the result of a
study
on children and self-esteem commissioned by the American Association of University Women and reported in the
New York Times.
The messages girls and women receive every day through marketing, television programs, and social media lead them us to the conclusion that this is where our real identity and value lie; and, it’s becoming harder to know what to believe. More than ever, it’s important to be equipped with the truth! Leah Tatina is here to help. She designed the Made Matchless curriculum as a class for elementary students, but is now offering the same teachings in a one-day workshop for moms and daughters.
Register online at
onrealm.org/immanuelbatavia/registrations
.
Cost is $30 per couple (mother and daughter, Grade 1-5), $5 for each additional daughter (Grade 1-5). Costs includes presentation, craft materials, and luncheon. Registration closes on Thu., Dec. 20, so don't delay! Questions? Contact Kari Larsen, Director of Family Ministry, at 630 879 7163
or
klarsen@immanuelbatavia.org
.
Invite your friends!
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Women's Retreat: The Five Friends Every Person Needs
Sat., Jan. 19, 9-3 PM,
Registration closes Jan. 12!
Discover what the different types of friends bring to life and work and be inspired to gather your own “Friend Corps” for richer relationships, greater support, growth, and healthy boundaries. This is the goal of the 2019 Immanuel Women's Retreat, scheduled for Sat., Jan. 19, 9 to 3 PM, held at Immanuel. The presenter at this year's retreat is author Allie Pleiter. The cost of the retreat is $30 per person, which includes the presenter, continental breakfast, and luncheon. This is a great opportunity for mothers and their teen or adult daughters, sisters, friends, and neighbors to spend a day celebrating the blessings of friendship.
Register online at
onrealm.org/immanuelbatavia/registrations
or complete the form included in the flyer and include with your check payable to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Registrations can also be taken to the church office or placed in the black mailbox outside the finance office adjacent to the school atrium. Questions? Contact Linda Fass at 630 208 5089 or
fasslinda@yahoo.com
.
Invite your friends!
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Everyone age 18 and over is invited to consider serving on an exciting mission trip to Honduras in 2019! A group called Hearts for Honduras has been serving there for 20 years, building orphanages and schools, providing medical and dental care, and sharing the love of Jesus through outreach, including vacation Bible School. There are a variety of ways to serve.
Please pray and consider if God is leading you to serve in this way.
To learn more, contact Laura Klein at 630 879 9334. She has printed materials to share. Click
here
to view a video with information about the trip. The trip is scheduled for Jun. 18-26, 2019.
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Restaurant Nights Put the FUN in FUNdraiser!
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- Mon., Dec. 10, 11 AM-11:30 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings 820 Commons Dr., Geneva
- Thu., Jan. 10, 5-8 PM at Portillo’s 531 N. Randall Rd., Batavia
- Tue., Feb 19, 4-8 PM at Noodles & Company 1310 Commons Dr., Geneva
Please note...
- 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.
Invite your friends!
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Bible Studies: You're Invited!
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To learn more about Bible studies and in-home small groups, contact Pr. Chris at
cdavis@immanuelbatavia.org
. Bible studies will be suspended for the holidays, Dec. 24-Jan. 2.
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 Truth Project
,
Tuesday AM Bible Study, Tues. at 9:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
The Armor of God,
Women’s Bible Study, Wed. at 9 AM, Fellowship Hall
The Book of James,
Thursday PM Bible Study, Thu. at 7 PM, Heritage Room
The Book of James,
Men’s Bible Study, Sat. at 8 AM, Fellowship Hall and Panera
Luther--The Movement
,
Sunday Forum, Topical study, Sun., 9:30-10:30 AM, Library
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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., Dec. 10 and 17. Check out this
special order form
!
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.
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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
.
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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; Bo
b Goetz, Treasurer; Elvin Harms, Secret
ary; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Bob Dannenberg, Amy Lewis, Kristen Siebert, and Michael Riddell.
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Made Matchless mother-daughter event
(
registration closes Dec. 20
)
and Women's Retreat: The Five Friends Every Person Needs
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Sun., Dec. 9 Christmas Journey
at 3 PM
Wed., Dec. 12 Midweek Advent services
at 2 and 7 PM in the sanctuary
Wed., Dec. 12 Advent Afternoon Tea
following the 2 PM service, in the Fellowship Hall
Sat./Sun., Dec. 15/16 Cookie Walk
Sat. 4:30-7 PM, Sun., 7-11:30 AM
Sun., Dec. 16 PS-5 Sunday School Christmas service
at 10 AM in the gym
Wed., Dec. 19 Midweek Advent services
at 2 and 7 PM in the sanctuary
Wed., Dec. 19 Advent Afternoon Tea
following the 2 PM service, in the Fellowship Hall
Thu., Dec. 20 ILS K-8 Christmas service
at 6:30 PM in the gym
Mon., Dec. 24 Christmas Eve services
at 1, 4, and 11 PM
Tue., Dec. 25 Christmas service
at 9:30 AM in the sanctuary
Mon., Dec. 31 New Year's Eve service
at
5:30 PM
in the sanctuary
(Please note switch back to traditional time.)
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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 grow together.
Developing Today’s Disciples
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Church
630 879 7163, 8-4 PM
School
630 406 0157, 8-12 PM
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