Seeking Screen Commanders
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If you would enjoy sitting in a padded chair at worship services, consider being a Screen Commander! On a rotating basis, sit at the desk at the back of the sanctuary and advance the slides as needed. That’s it!
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Honduras Mission Trip Fundraisers
Participants are hosting a Donut Fundraiser on weekends in May. The mission trip team received Action Team dollars from Thrivent Financial to cover the cost of the donuts so that all donut money earned will benefit the Hearts for Honduras mission trip. Each of the members serving in Honduras (Deb Riddell, Dee Dodd, Linda Fass, and Laura Klein) are asked to fund raise at least $250 for a total of $1,000 to help pay for building, medical, and dental supplies and VBS materials. The cost of the trip ($1,300 each) is being paid by the attendee.
Kindergarten Preview
Sun., May 19, 1-2 PM
Immanuel's theme Bible verse is the well-known Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." It is interesting to note that the original Hebrew does not include an indication of "should," so a truer translation is "Train up a child in
his (or her)
way
, and when he is old he will not depart from it." This is also a truer description of the education offered by Immanuel Lutheran School.
Spring Concerts
More than 200 band students from the Chicago area in G4-8 performed at the Band for Today Solo Contest at St. Francis High School in Wheaton last winter. Our two beginner students earned gold and silver medals. Immanuel Lutheran School’s Chamber Orchestra and Flock Orchestra performed solos and worked with clinician and Immanuel’s own Rebecca Rudy at the school’s annual Orchestra Festival in March. You are invited to hear these excellent young musicians perform at the following spring concerts:
- Mon., May 13, 3:30 PM, Spring Piano Recital at Holy Cross, Batavia
- Wed., May 15, 7 PM, Spring Band Concert at Holy Cross, Batavia
- Thu., May 16, 6:30 PM, Spring Orchestra Concert in Immanuel’s sanctuary
Summer at Immanuel
Cool ideas for kids this summer!
First up, Summer Sunday School, for children age 3 through Grade 2, begins on Sun., Jun. 2 during the 9:30 AM service. Kids begin worship with their families, then leave with the group for special Jesus time designed just for them. They will rejoin their families prior to the end of services.
Perennial favorite Vacation Bible School, for children age 3 through Grade 5, is next, Jun. 17-21, 9-11:30 AM. This year’s theme is ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good. Join us for a roaring good time! Kids and volunteers can register online at
immanuelbatavia.org/vacation_bible_school
.
Summer Enrichment Classes are scheduled the same week as VBS this year and run 12:15-3 PM. Children registered for these classes are invited to register for Lunch Buddies, bring a sack lunch, and enjoy a supervised lunch period between VBS and Enrichment Classes.
Summer Enrichment Classes include ABCs and 123s for preschoolers, Lit Lab for the K-G1 crowd, and new this year, History Mysteries for Grades 2-3, taught by Immanuel’s own Jenna Lane!
Finally, Summer Sport Camps are back with Cheer Camp (G3-8) Jul. 23-25, Basic Skills Volleyball Camp (G3-8) Aug. 5-7, and Advanced Skills Volleyball Camp (G6-8) Aug. 7-9.
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- Our PTL Dinner, Dance, and Auction was an evening full of delicious food, great entertainment, wonderful fellowship, and incredible support of Immanuel’s ministries. My favorite part of the evening was listening to various people share their stories about how God has been growing their faith during their time at Immanuel. God is so good with His abundant blessings!
- Our track team had beautiful weather for their meet at St. John’s Lombard on Saturday. Sean Heetland (G7) and Alyce Williams (G8) have already qualified for the state meet, May 18-19 at Concordia University-Chicago. There is one more track meet this Saturday with Immanuel-Crystal Lake at Marengo High School.
- Our seventh and eighth graders have been having the time of their life in Washington, D.C. They are making lots of memories and learning valuable history lessons in our nation’s capital this week. They are also getting lots of exercise. One parent reported that her child recorded over 25,000 steps on her Fitbit in one day!
- Our third graders took their science and social studies learning off-site and visited the Batavia Department of Public Works.
- Our third graders hatched four chicks. The chicks are now at an egg-laying farm in Sugar Grove.
- Our sixth graders experienced a glimpse into the middle ages at Medieval Times.
- A dozen of our students in Grades 3-5 were rocking to some booming tunes while playing wiffle ball in our afterschool Wifflot program. It looked and sounded like a ton of fun!
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Mon., May 20, 6:30 PM
Immanuel PTL is holding a “Meeting of the Whole” to lay out the results from the auction and how those funds will be allocated with many projects occurring over the summer months. This means ALL school parents, guardians, grandparents, and church members are invited to attend. Childcare will be provided. We are so excited to get these projects started, but since all of you had a hand in raising the funds, we want to talk through it with you first.
In addition, President and Secretary of the PTL Board are up for election this year. Both have incumbents who are willing to serve another two-year term in those capacities and will be on the ballot again. Due to other work/God-called commitments, there is a vacancy at the Treasurer position for the last year of that two-year term, before it is up for regular election cycle in 2020. If you, or someone you know, would like to have their names added to the ballot for any of these positions, please contact
Mrs. Laughlin
. Feel free to nominate someone you think would enjoy serving Immanuel in this capacity! Descriptions for all positions are available in the school office or from Mrs. Laughlin. Once we have all the names gathered, we will be discussing the election at the May 20 parent meeting, with an email ballot to follow.
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Immanuel’s marketing and communications department is looking for individuals willing to share their talents in graphic design, writing, and information gathering. Information gatherers would use contact lists provided to gather facts for press releases and pass it along to Lori. Copywriters would gather info and write the releases, which would then be submitted to Lori. you are interested in learning more, please contact Lori St.Vincent, Director of Marketing and Communications, at 630 879 7163 or
lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org
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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
- Book of Amos, 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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Restaurant Nights Put the FUN in FUNdraiser!
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- Tue., May 14, Arby's, 144 S. Randall Rd., Batavia. Bring this flyer!
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ShopWithScrip
®
for 2018 2019
Raise money for ILCS and save money on everyday purchases! For complete information, contact
Mike Riddell
or click the link below.
The last ShopWithScrip orders for this school year are due
Mon., May 13.
If your family earned a rebate of $10 or more, you will receive a check with your rebate.
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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AmazonSmile
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; Bob Goetz, Treasurer; Elvin Harms, Secretary; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Bob Dannenberg, Amy Lewis, Kristen Siebert, and Michael Riddell.
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SUN., MAY 12
Mother’s Day
8 AM Traditional worship, S
9:30 AM Education Hour
9:30 AM Traditional worship, S
11 AM Contemporary worship, S
4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G
MON., MAY 13
6 AM Mon. AM Men’s Small Group, HR
9 AM Mon. AM Bible Study, FH
3:15 PM ShopWithScrip® orders due
3:15 PM Math Club, 257
3:30 PM ILS Piano Recital, Holy Cross-Batavia
7 PM Troop 12, FH
7 PM Mon. PM Bible Study, S
TUE., MAY 14
8:45 AM Parenting Spring Celebration!, L
9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH
11-8 PM Immanuel Restaurant Day, Arby’s-Batavia
WED., MAY 15
6:30 AM Early Risers Bible Study
8:50 AM K-8 Chapel, S
9 AM Women’s Bible Study, FH
11 AM Sing and Play, G
6:30 PM Parenting Spring Celebration!, FH
7 PM Praise Team, S
7 PM ILS Band Concert, Holy Cross-Batavia
7 PM High School Night, YR
THU., MAY 16
11:30 AM Sweets for Sudan Bake Sale, FH
6:30 PM ILS Orchestra Concert, S
7 PM Last Christus Choir, MR
7 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM Torch Program Meeting, CR
FRI., MAY 17
8 AM G8 Field Trip, Holocaust Museum
11:45 AM Student Council Meeting, HR
4 PM Lazarus House Meal Prep, GK
7 PM Middle School Smash, Funway
SAT., MAY 18
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR
9 AM State Track Meet, Concordia-Chicago
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
SUN., MAY 19
8 AM Traditional worship, S
9:30 AM Education Hour
9:30 AM Traditional worship, S
11 AM Contemporary worship, S
11:30 AM State Track Meet, Concordia-Chicago
4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G
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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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