Over the course of seven weeks, we’re tackling 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.
There is also an open discussion group exploring these questions on a deeper level. Join the conversation on Mondays at 6:30 PM at Pal Joey's in Batavia.
Invite your friends!
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Walcamp Summer Camp Counselors
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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.
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Here’s what’s happening at our Immanuel Lutheran School!
- The winter session of MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing for G1-8 has begun. Visit ilsbatavia.org/standardized_test_scores_56312 to learn more and to view our students’ historically excellent test scores.
- Student Council is collecting gently used and new coats to donate to Tri-City Salvation Army. They have already collected two full bins of coats!
- Math Club had their first meeting of the year this past week. They are very excited about competing at the IMSA Math Content on Mar. 13.
- JV boys basketball team had home games two nights in a row. Our opponents won both games, but we are very proud of the Christian sportsmanship our players displayed.
- Spring musical rehearsals are in full swing. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Jr., will be performed Mar. 8 and 9 at 6:30 PM and Mar. 10 at 2:30 PM.
- The annual Geography Bee for Grades 4-8 after was held after chapel this past week and our 2019 champion is Clara Bello (G4), runner up is Matthew Young (G4).
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Immanuel School Student Council Coat Drive
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Jan. 8-31
Immanuel Lutheran School's Student Council is collecting new and gently used coats to share with homeless individuals. Coats may be placed in the receptacles available in the church and school lobbies.
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Thank you to everyone who participated our blood drive last Sunday. We collected 17 products and had no deferrals--potentially saving 51 lives! We also had two first-time donors! Thanks so much for support on behalf of the patients and hospitals served by these donations.
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Immanuel provides cupcakes for the monthly birthday party at North Aurora Care Center. Four people take two dozen cupcakes each (one cake mix and one frosting) on the second Monday of the month to Margaret Anderson, who ensures they get to the nursing home. Questions? Call Margaret at 630 879 5096. Sign up to bake in the church lobby.
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Box Tops Update - Thank You!
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Immanuel Lutheran School received a check for $525.90 from Box Tops for Education. Thank you to everyone who clipped Box Tops icons on everyday products and brought them to Immanuel to benefit our school. Special thanks to Immanuel church memberes and alumni parents Stephanie and Ed Knappe, who have been coordinating this program for more than a decade!
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Parenting Class: Emotions, Part 1
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Tue., Jan. 29, 8:45 AM or Wed., Jan. 30, 6:30 PM, in the sanctuary
Immanuel’s Pr. Chris Davis presents this Parenting Class on emotions, addressing the following questions: Are emotions a gift or a curse? How do you listen to them and manage them? How do you equip others?
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Seeking Substitute Teachers
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- 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.
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Save These February Dates
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Immanuel Batavia Eagle Invitational Basketball Tournament
Feb. 8-10
Come cheer for the Eagles at our inaugural varsity boys basketball tournament! We are also in need for volunteers for the weekend. If you have questions or are interested in helping serve popcorn and other goodies, please contact tournament coordinator John Lejeck at
j
ohnlejeck@yahoo.com
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Bunco Night - Tickets On Sale NOW!
Sat., Feb. 23, doors open 6:15 PM at the Batavia Moose Lodge
This fellowship event was such a hit last year, we’re doing it again! Get your team together and practice your shake. Tickets on sale now. Contact Megan Popp
at
mpopp@immanuelbatavia.org
or 630 879 7163.
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Bible Studies - You're Invited!
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- 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,
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Important Community Events
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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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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.
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Restaurant Nights Put the FUN in FUNdraiser!
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- 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.
Invite your friends!
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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., Jan. 28.
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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
No School
JV Boys v Cross-Yorkville,
5:30 PM
Academic Awards
immediately following chapel
JV Boys v St. Peter-Schaumburg,
5:30 PM
Prayer Gathering,
9:30 AM
Family Paint Night,
9:30 AM
ShopWithScrip orders due
JV Boys at St. John Lombard
,
5:30 PM
Varsity Boys v Bethany-Naperville,
5:30 PM at Immanuel
Spelling Bee
immediately following chapel
Sweets for Sudan Bake Sale,
11:30-12:30 PM
Cali. Pizza Kitchen Restaurant Night,
4-9:30 PM
>>> flyer
JV Boys at Trinity-Roselle,
5:30 PM
Varsity Boys v Bethany-Naperville,
5:30 PM at Immanuel
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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, 8-4 PM
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