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DISCOVER eNEWS
Developing Today's Disciples
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Concecrated Steward: Partner in Discipleship
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This spring Immanuel’s leadership is reminding us of the meaning of stewardship through Consecrated Steward: Partner in Discipleship. This includes the opportunity to make commitments to partner with Immanuel in doing the Lord’s work and celebrating our efforts, anticipating what God will do with them.
You are encouraged to make your commitment to partner with Immanuel using your time, your talent, and your treasure; all of which further His command to “Go and make disciples.” Matt. 28:19. After praying for guidance, complete this
commitment card
or reply confidentially online
here
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You are invited to worship with your Immanuel family on Celebration Sunday, May 6 at 9 AM. This is the only service that day and it will be a celebration of God’s abundant blessings that will include the opportunity to present commitments for those who have not already done so. There will be a traditional worship service on Sat. at 5:30 PM, during which commitments may also be presented.
The Sunday Celebration Service will be followed by brunch, music, and fellowship and will conclude with an announcement of the total commitments for the year to come. Please return the
RSVP card
to the church office or RSVP
online
by May 1 to enable our planning.
Thank you for your commitment to sharing Jesus Christ with others through your support of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School.
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It is with warm wishes and prayers for God's blessings upon Manny Gutwein that we announce his upcoming retirement at the end of the current school year.
Manny joined Immanuel Lutheran School as seventh grade teacher in 2008 and has 39 years teaching experience. He
teaches middle school science and religion classes. When not involved at school, he can be found model railroading, woodworking, and driving a charter bus.
He has been instrumental in planning class trips to St. Louis, Springfield, and Washington DC. Manny has said that his "years at Immanuel include some memorable occasions in the science lab...
dissecting a cow heart, science fairs, bowling for momentum, food labs, and ScienceWorld games. Most importantly, I treasure the time I spend with middle school students working together studying God's word, seeing His plan throughout history, and recognizing how the Holy Spirit helps us live that plan today and in the future."
Mr. Gutwein will be dearly missed, yet Immanuel is happy for him as he looks forward to enjoying a new time in his life. A Call Committee has been formed as plans develop for staffing needs. More information will be forthcoming as to how Immanuel will celebrate his many years of service in ministry.
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SAT., APR. 28, 6:30 PM
$5 EACH OR $20 PER FAMILY PAYABLE AT THE DOOR
FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Dust off your disco gear and hit the dance floor! Join us for this fun fellowship event!
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SUN., APR. 29, 8-NOON
In consideration of Jesus’ blood shed for all mankind, please consider participating in the next ILCS Quarterly Blood Drive. Each donation can save three lives. Heartland Blood Centers Blood Mobile will be onsite and sweet treats to get that blood sugar back up will be available at the Sunday School Bake Sale being held that same day to benefit Feed My Starving Children!
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SUN., APR. 29, BETWEEN SERVICES
ILCS Sunday School fourth and fifth graders are holding a bake sale to benefit the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. The sale will be held outside the Fellowship Hall between services on Sunday. Anyone interested in boosting the bottom line of this charity sale is invited to contribute baked goods by bringing them to the Fellowship Hall kitchen on Saturday after worship or on Sunday morning.
PS: Bake sale goodies are a great way to get your energy back after donating blood at the drive this weekend! Sign up
here
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IGLESIA SAN PABLO LUTHERAN CHURCH, AURORA
SAT., MAY 5, 10-12:30 PM, AT ENGSTROM PARK IN BATAVIA
This joint event with sister congregation Iglesia San Pablo features a street magician, bounce houses, slime table, and FREE taco meals for the first 400 people in attendance! Children will be invited to participate in traditional piñata fun, beginning with the history of how this tradition was introduced in Mexico by sixteenth century monks to share religious teachings.
More than 30 volunteers are needed to hand out ILCS flyers and assist children at bounce houses and other events! Please sign up
here
to volunteer or donate water. This event is made possible by support from LCEF and NID.
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Immanuel Night at Portillo's
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MON., MAY 7, 5-8 PM
531 N. RANDALL RD., BATAVIA
Join the fun and fellowship at Portillo’s in Batavia and help the HSY (High School Youth) earn travel funds for their mission trip in July. ILCS earns 20 percent of the cost of orders when a hard copy of the form is presented, the form is shown on a Smartphone, or Immanuel is mentioned when placing the order. Forms are available at the back of the sanctuary or in the school lobby. Save the form to your Smartphone by downloading the PDF by clicking on the image at left.
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Immanuel's Own Dale Warfel
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Congratulations to #ImmanuelsOwn Dale Warfel for being named the 2018 Swedish Days Parade Grand Marshall! Dale’s dedication to serving the needs of Geneva residents is well known and we couldn’t be happier for him! Read the article
here
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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Summer Stories
SUNS., JUN. 3-AUG. 5, DURING 9:30 AM SERVICE, ENTERING K-G2
Children begin the 9:30 AM worship service with their families. Just prior to the sermon they are invited to Summer Stories Summer Sunday School, where they will continue lessons from The Story through small and large group activities. Summer Sunday school students will rejoin their families at approximately offering time.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
TUES. AND THURS., JUN. 5 & 7, 12 & 14, 26 & 28, 9-11:30 AM
ABCs and 123s
PRESCHOOLERS will have tons of fun with letters and numbers through art, music, and play.
Lit Lab
ENTERING K-GR. 1 Reading gets a little messy as children make connections between picture books and science concepts.
EXPLOREUMS
ENTERING GR. 2-4 Children explore Life in God’s World (week 1), God’s Earth and Space (week 2), and Matter in God’s World (week 3) through experiments, STEM/STEAM, and other hands-on activities.
SUMMER SING & PLAY
Summer Sing & Play
WEDS., JUN. 6, 13, 27, 11 AM, TODDLERS
A free, drop in parent-toddler program focusing on discovering new experiences and building skills through fun, age appropriate activities for parents and littles to do together.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Shipwrecked
JUN. 18-22, 9-11:30 AM, AGE 3-ENTERING G5
Kids learn they are Rescued by Jesus during Shipwrecked VBS at Immanuel. They participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, and much, much more!
ANNUAL GIANT INDOOR GARAGE SALE
Garage Sale
THU.-SAT., JUL. 19, 8-4 PM, 6-8 PM; JUL. 20, 8-4 PM; JUL. 21, 8-1 PM
The sale includes furniture, toys, tools, electronics, furniture, antiques, and holiday items. Remaining items half price and Bag Sale on Sat.
SUMMER SPORT CAMPS
Bulls Basketball Camp
MON.-FRI., JUN. 4-8, 9-NOON, ENTERING K-G8
Learn from the best--the Chicago Bulls Youth Academy teaches children how to play like a champion! In addition to spectacular training, summer campers receive an evaluation form and graduation certificate at the end of camp, plus a Chicago Bulls duffel bag, indoor/outdoor basketball, t-shirt, and two tickets to a Windy City Bulls game.
Eagle Jr. Basketball Camp
WED., JUN. 13, 9-11 AM, ENTERING K-G2
Introduce fundamental basketball skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting using a variety of skill stations and lead-up games.
Basic Skills Volleyball Camp
MON-WED., JUL. 23-25, 4-5:30 PM, ENTERING G3-8
Camp will help participants improve fundamental skills and develop a better understanding of the game of volleyball.
Advanced Skills Volleyball Camp
WED.-FRI., JUL. 25-27, 6-8 PM, ENTERING G6-8
This camp includes skills improvement with guest coaches with collegiate and/or professional volleyball experience.
Both Volleyball Camps
WED.-FRI., JUL. 25-27, 4-5:30 PM and 6-8 PM, ENTERING G6-8
Students entering grades 6-8 may participate in both volleyball camps.
Eagle Cheer Camp
MON-WED., JUL. 30-AUG. 1, 9-11:30 AM, ENTERING G3-8
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.
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JUL. 19-22
Are you getting ready for the Batavia City Wide Garage Sale next weekend...or spring cleaning amidst the snow? Please remember to save your treasures or leftovers for the annual Immanuel Garage Sale, Jul. 19-21. Items will be accepted for the sale beginning Fri., Jun. 22 later in the afternoon, after Vacation Bible School volunteers have had a chance to clean up from that huge ministry event.
Please member that we cannot accept any televisions, cribs, mattresses, computers, paints, or chemicals. Also, if the item is broken, badly stained, or not wearable, please do not donate it.
New features this year include the chance to earn early shopping privileges by volunteering at least eight hours before, during, or after the sale. It takes a village to put on a sale of this size--please consider how you can help!
Immanuel holds this sale every year for many reasons, but a huge reason is that it is such a great resource for so many in our community.
To volunteer or to learn more, contact Cindy Rueffer (312 550 3199 or
ruefit@msn.com).
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Teaching Position Available Fall 2018
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Since it is the policy of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School to promote from within, the current opening may be full or part-time, depending on staff adjustments.
Minimum requirements are a BA in Education and state certification, but applicants who meet the guidelines for a Call will receive priority consideration. Please send documents at your earliest convenience to:
Donna Laughlin, Principal
Immanuel Lutheran School
T 630 406 0157 F 630 879 7614
dlaughlin@immanuelbatavia.org
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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Non-Public School Scholarship Applications
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Empower Illinois is excited to announce that scholarship award emails have begun going out and will continue to be sent each week on Mondays.
The demand for these scholarships has been made abundantly clear. Empower Illinois received 48,000 applications for scholarships from children in every part of the state. While they recognize that they have more applicants than dollars, they continue to fundraise and advocate for this program. This incredible demand represents an opportunity to further grow the program, but only with the support of Illinois legislators. Let your local lawmakers know this program is important to you.
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Shop--And Share the News!
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Shop With Scrip
Help ILCS raise additional funds while earning family cash back: Shop With Scrip! Earn 2.5 percent on Amazon, 4 percent when paying off Kohl’s cards, 8 percent at the movies, 14 percent at GAP or Old Navy, 5 percent at Woodmans, 2.5 percent at Walmart, and 4 percent at Jewel! Start today using the code 96A591B555773. Visit immanuelbatavia.org/page/shop_with_scrip.
The last orders (and checks) for this school year are due Mon., Apr. 30 and May 7.
Order forms are available in the church and school lobbies. Questions? Please contact
Megan Watson
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Click
here
to benefit Immanuel when shopping at smile.amazon.com!
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Study Opportunities for Everyone
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Sunday Studies, 9:30-10:30 AM
During the Week
Experiencing God, Youth Room, Mon., 7 PM*
Theology on Tap, Batavia Crosstown Pub, second and Fourth Mons., 7 PM
Early Risers Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, Wed., 6:30 AM, 002
Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, Wed., 9 AM, 002
Thu. PM Bible Study, Heritage Room, Thu., 6:30 PM
Experiencing God, Youth Room, Thu., 7 PM*
Men’s Bible Study, Heritage Room /
Panera
, Sat., 8 AM, 002 /
Panera
*Registration for these sessions are closed. Please contact the church office for information on when the next sessions will be offered. Interested parties are welcome to begin all other studies at any time.
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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. Up for election in January are chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer, and one at-large member.
Dan Nottke, Chairperson
Jamieson Olsen, Vice Chairperson
Bob Schmidt, Treasurer
Bob Goetz, Treasurer-elect
Elvin Harms, Secretary
John Barry
Keith Bartelmey
Stacy Circelli
Bob Dannenberg
Amy Lewis
Kristen Siebert
Tom Zillman
Michael Riddell, At-Large-elect
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Apr. 26 G4/5 Field Trip
Springfield
Apr. 28 Disco Night
(aka PTL Sock Hop) 6:30 PM
Apr. 29 Quarterly Blood Drive
8-noon, Heartland Blood Mobile,
SIGN UP HERE!
Apr. 30 Spring sport photos
May 2-3 Preschool Pentathlon
during class time
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
A joint celebration with San Pablo-Aurora, 10-12:30 PM, Engstrom Park, Batavia. Free tacos!
May 7 Last Spirit Day!
May 7 Immanuel Night at Portillo's Batavia
May 12 Confirmation Service
5:30 PM
May 14-15 G7/8 Class Trip
Dearborn, Michigan (students are due to return by noon on May 16
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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
School 630 406 0157
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