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Wed., Jul. 25, 2018

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Summer Sermon Series

Difficult Passages in the Bible Sermon Series, Jul. 14-Aug. 12

We love to read the Bible to hear the wonderful message of a great God who loves us passionately. It tells us of a love so immense that it would take Jesus to the cross in a radical act that would make us perfect in the eyes of our Heavenly Father. However, in the midst of this incredible love story are verses that cause us to stop and scratch our heads. We wonder how this loving God could say some of the things the Bible claims He said. Did God really say I can ask for anything and He will give it to me? Why would a loving God command His people to kill in the Old Testament? Are divorcees committing adultery if they remarry? Passages like these have led to misinterpretations and misunderstandings that have left people broken and hurting. In this series we will explore some of these difficult passages in the Bible and seek to come to an understanding of each that will grow our faith in our loving God. Click on sermon titles in blue below to hear that sermon.

Jul. 14/15 Ask and It Will Be Given
Jul. 21/22 Killing for God
Jul. 28/29 No Marriage in Heaven
Aug. 4/5 Divorce
Aug. 11/12 Predestination

Short Voters Meeting

Sun., Jul. 29, 12-12:20 PM

There is one item on the agenda: voting to Call Wendy Nelson as teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. The meeting will begin and end with prayer. Details of the Call will be shared prior to the vote.

Spread Some Sunshine!

The Sunshine Committee is in need of volunteers to deliver Immanuel’s altar flowers to shut-ins in August and November. It is a rewarding job and people are always glad to receive both the flowers and the visits. Some long-time Sunshine visitors are no longer driving or able to carry the vases; so new volunteers are needed. For more information, please contact Margaret Anderson at 630 879 5096.

Due to a change in flower providers, altar flower sponsorships will now cost $25 per arrangement. New envelopes are available that reflect this change under the flower calendar outside the church office.

Produce Exchange

Give thanks for the blessings God gives through your garden, and share any “over-blessings” you have. A produce exchange area is set up between the doors outside the sanctuary. Bring your over abundance and take something you’re craving!

Summer Sport Camps...it's not too late!

Eagle Cheer Camp

Mon.-Wed., Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 9-11:30 AM, entering G3-8, $70

Camp teaches the basic skills, jumps, and cheers to be successful on a cheer team. Families are invited to see the routine on the last day of camp. Submit r egistration PDF with payment prior to Jul 30.

Mon.-Tue., Aug. 6-7, 8-12 PM, B/G entering K-G4

Pr. Chris Davis and school parent Troy Groetken are leading a FREE Fundamentals of Basketball Camp that will focus on the basic ball handling skills of passing, dribbling, and shooting. Participants should dress in comfortable sportswear, bring a water bottle and a mid-morning snack. A couple of adult volunteers are needed. Those interested should contact Troy at t roygoretken@yahoo.com or Pr. Chris at cdavis@immanuelbatavia.org. Completed registration forms must be submitted to the school office prior to Aug. 6.

Mon.-Thu., Aug. 6-9, Boys G4-6 5-7 PM, Boys G7-8 7-9 PM

G7-8 Tournament Fri.-Sat., Aug. 10-11

Please RSVP for this camp at 630 406 0157 or school@immanuelbatavia . Contact John Lejeck at johnlejeck@yahoo.com with questions.

Saluting Our Hero

Sat., Aug. 11, 11:15 AM

Join us as we salute Immanuel’s Own Hero, SPC Christopher Patterson as the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation Motorcycle Ride passes our campus. Join us on the lawn by 11:15 AM and help us salute our hero and support his family and friends.

Chris was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church who gave his life while serving with the Indiana National Guard in Afghanistan on Jan. 6, 2012. He loved the performing arts and was an actor, singer, and musician who performed with various groups. The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation will split proceeds from the ride between Freedom Farm for Vets and performing arts at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. Let’s show our appreciation for Christopher’s sacrifice and his family’s generosity.

Contact Lori St.Vincent with questions and visit chrispattersonmemorial.org/events or email Bob Patterson at bob@chrispattersonmemorial.org for ride details.

Staffing Update

With the calls extended by Immanuel and accepted by Christine Dail (G1) and Beth Bierlein (middle school), as well as the new hires of Bobbi Norkus (PS4.4) and Marsha Majewski (G4), and the hiring of Grace Politowicz as part-time music teacher, the staffing plan for the 2018-2019 school year is outlined below. Specific information about the new staff members follows this section. We are seeking applicants for a PM Aide in Kindergarten. In addition, the Call Committee for Immanuel's new Director of Youth Ministries continues to make arrangements for on-site interviews with a few of the candidates. A new youth director is being sought to replace Kari Larsen, who transitioned to Director of Family Ministries at Immanuel.

Preschool

Cathy Maverick, PS3, PS Enrichment Teacher; Monica Talbot-Bowe, Aide
Bobbi Norkus, PS4 Teacher/Sing and Play Facilitator
Wendy Nelson, PS4 Teacher; Jen McLane, AM Aide; Carol Barry, PM Aide

Elementary School

Lisa Dickenson, Kindergarten Teacher; Kathie Mudd AM Aide; TBD PM Aide
Christine Dail, G1 Teacher; Christine Olsen, Aide
Gail Beckmann, G2 Teacher
Carla Faga, G3 Teacher
Mary Wert, G4 AM teacher; Marsha Majewski, G4 PM Teacher
Penny Suydam, G5 teacher/Assistant Principal
Laura Radakovich, elementary Aide

Middle School

Beth Bierlein, G6 homeroom, science/religion Teacher
Bill Moser. G7 homeroom, history/Spanish Teacher
Julie McFarland G8 homeroom, math/literature Teacher
Michele Randall, math/English Teacher

Specials

Grace Politowicz, Music
Teri Pohorsky, Special Needs Coordinator
Sharon Dalpini, PE Teacher, Athletic Director

Support

Heidi Hartzell, Judy Nelson, School Secretaries
Penny Janacek, Church Secretary
Bonnie Dannenberg, Bookkeeper
Megan Popp, (admissions)
Cathy Maverick, Morning Care
Padma Lacy, Stephanie Knappe, Afternoon Care

Ministry Directors

Pr. Eric Kennaugh, Lead Pastor
Pr. Chris Davis, Discipleship Pastor
Donna Laughlin, Principal
Sharon Dalipini, Director of Music Ministries
Mary Wert, Director of Children's Ministries
Kari Larsen, Director of Family Ministries
Pending, Director of Youth Ministries
Megan Popp, Director of Community Connections
Dick Wauer, Business Manager
Lori St.Vincent, Director of Marketing and Communications

Welcome New Teachers

Mrs. Bobbi Norkus, PS4.4 teacher

BA in Education from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
Four years experience at Batavia Nursery School
Related experience: volunteering with the Batavia Youth Baseball Organization, Tri-City Family Services, Batavia Boosters, and Grace McWayne PTO, sports instructor at the Naperville YMCA
Hobbies: spending time with her two boys, watching them grow and play baseball, cycling, scrapbooking, and spending time in the sun

Mrs. Christine Dail, G1 teacher

BA in Elementary Education from Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon
Eighteen years experience teaching preschool through G5 at various schools in Illinois, Tennessee, Texas, and Missouri.
Awards: Teacher of the Year at Rylander Elementary School in Katy, Texas and the Houston Texas Christian Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year
Related experience: substitute teacher, pastor’s wife and volunteer at New Song Community Lutheran Church in Aurora, Promiseland KIDS and VBS volunteer, women’s ministry director, small group ministry facilitator
Hobbies: reading, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and chasing her boys all over—"but they’re worth it."

Marsha Majewski, G4 PM teacher

BS in Elementary Education from Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma
Ten years experience teaching Kindergarten through G3 at various schools in Illinois, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Awards: Silverdale North Carolina Elementary Teacher of the Year
Related experience: substitute teacher, couples Bible study leader, women’s ministry leader, Sunday school teacher, Awana leader, VBS volunteer, mentor at the Corbella Clinic, and preschool childcare provider.
Hobbies: watching her son play football, traveling to new places, hiking and exploring new places, reading children’s literature, and spending time with her family

Mrs. Beth Bierlein, G6 Homeroom, science/religion teacher

BS in Elementary Education from Concordia University-Chicago
Twenty years experience teaching G1-8 at various schools in Illinois
Related Experience: Science Olympics Coach at 2018 Teacher Air Camp, school yearbook editor, school newspaper editor, VBS volunteer, Fox Valley Reformation Rally Planning Committee, women’s ministry and servant event planning.
Hobbies: volunteering, learning about anything Google, traveling, and visiting museums

Ms. Grace Politowicz, Music

BA in Music (Voice) from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois
Related Experience: church musician and instrumentalist, private piano and voice teacher, director of Heritage of Faith and OneWay Church Children’s Choirs, cofounder and director of Spartan Acapella Swingtime Singers, director intern of St. Charles Singers and Young Naperville Singers Ensemble and Dolce Choirs, rehearsal director of Aurora University’s production of Our Town
Awards and Recognition: graduated summe cum laude from Aurora University, Stanley H. Perry Performing Arts Award, Gold Ivy Leaf Award, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Hobbies: reading, watching movies with her family, taking walks, and spending time with her young adult church group

Operation Christmas Child

Immanuel's annual Operation Christmas Child Packing Party last year provided nearly 700 gift boxes for needy children across the globe! To be part of this huge effort to share the love of Jesus, please donate the following items during the month indicated...or at any time! Financial donations are also much appreciated as mailing costs have risen to $9 per box. Thank you so much for helping to support this great ministry!

August

Crayons, markers, pencils, pens (any brand/size)

September

School supplies: notebooks, colored pencils, $1 Target items

October

WOW items (puzzles, games, Legos; any toy for all ages that fits into a shoe box)

November

Free Will: any of the above prior to party date

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Shop with Scrip 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 Megan at with questions.

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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; Bob Goetz, Treasurer; Elvin Harms, Secretary; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Bob Dannenberg, Amy Lewis, Kristen Siebert, Tom Zillman, and Michael Riddell.