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DISCOVER eNEWS
Developing Today's Disciples
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DIFFICULT PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE 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.
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
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THU., JUL. 19, 8-4, 6-8 PM | FRI., JUL. 20, 8-4 PM | SAT., JUL. 21, 8-1 PM
ALL ITEMS HALF PRICE SAT., JUL. 21 | $5 BAG SALE SAT., 12-1 PM
Garage sale week is almost here! Cindy and her crew have been meeting all year long, preparing and generating new ideas to make the sale even better. Scores of members and other friends of Immanuel have been dropping off donations for weeks. Cindy, her family, and a team of volunteers have been sorting and stacking donations, getting everything ready. The entire operation officially moved into the gym last Sunday, and this week, final preparations, pricing, and beginning Thursday, the Sale itself!
More help is needed! Come spend some time helping at the sale and seeing firsthand the outreach that occurs here each year! Sale Day is Thu., Jul. 19, beginning at 8 AM. If you can welcome our guests, help reset merchandise areas, bag purchases, carry out items for folks who need this service, etc., etc., etc. Please contact Cindy Rueffer at ruefit@msn.com if you are able to help.
P.S. We love shoppers! Please stop by and see if there isn’t a treasure or two for you!
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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.
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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.
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ALTAR FLOWER SPONSORSHIPS
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.
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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!
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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 at 630 879 7163 or lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org with questions and visit https://www.chrispattersonmemorial.org/events or email Bob Patterson at bob@chrispattersonmemorial.org for ride details.
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The committee working to present a candidate for call as Immanuel’s new Director of Youth Ministries has been interviewing possible candidates. They plan to begin inviting some of these candidates for in-person interviews in the next couple of weeks.
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Basketball Camp and Tournament at ILCS
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WHO?
Boys entering Grades 4-8
WHERE?
Immanuel's gym
WHEN?
Aug. 6-9, Grades 4-6 from 5-7 PM, Grades 7-8 from 7-9 PM
Tournament for Grades 7-8 on Fri. and Sat., Aug. 10 and 11. Watch for more info.
COST?
Free!!!
RSVP?
QUESTIONS?
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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!
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Summer shoes (Crocs, flip flops, water shoes)
Crayons, markers, pencils, pens (any brand/size)
School supplies: notebooks, colored pencils, $1 Target items
WOW items (puzzles, games, Legos; any toy for all ages that fits into a shoe box)
Free Will: any of the above prior to party date
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Shop--And Share the News!
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SUMMER SCRIP DATE!
The last Shop with Scrip order date until school starts is Jul. 23! Click
here for complete information on the Shop with Scrip program.
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Click
here
to benefit Immanuel when shopping at smile.amazon.com!
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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
Mark Macauley, Vice Chairperson
Bob Goetz, Treasurer
Elvin Harms, Secretary
John Barry
Keith Bartelmey
Bob Dannenberg
Amy Lewis
Kristen Siebert
Tom Zillman
Michael Riddell
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Jul. 19-21 Immanuel Indoor Garage Sale
Jul. 23-25 Basic Skills Volleyball Camp
4-5:30 PM
Jul. 25-27 Advanced Skills Volleyball Camp
6-8 PM
Jul. 30-Aug. 1 Cheer Camp
9-11:30 AM
Aug. 11 Saluting a Hero
11:15 AM at Immanuel
Aug. 12 Back-to-School Sunday
Aug. 26 Rally Day Homecoming Celebration
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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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