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Fri., Feb. 21, 2020

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Stop by or Share with a Friend--Final Touring Tuesday!

Feb. 25, between 9:30 AM and Noon

See what Immanuel’s preschool is all about! Tour our school, meet our teachers, and see our classrooms. Bring your questions—and share this opportunity with a friend! Private or evening tours are available by appointment. Contact the school at school@immanuelbatavia.org or 630 406 0157.

Principal's Corner

by Donna Laughlin, Principal of Immanuel Lutheran School

Mrs. Randall and our eighth graders led us in chapel. Their message was about the transfiguration of Jesus, which can be a challenging topic when talking to children as young as kindergartners. However, they began with an analogy of a Transformer action figure. Then we learned how Jesus showed Peter, James, and John that He truly was God in all His glory, strengthening their faith—and ours—in the hope of a resurrection and life after death.
This week was Teacher Appreciation Week at Immanuel. Our PTL spoiled our teachers and staff with tacos, flowers, chocolate, chips, salsa and guacamole, made-to-order coffees, and a festive piñata party. Many, many thanks to those who pampered us with all of our favorite things.
It’s official— our varsity boys have been accepted to compete in the Lutheran Sports Association state basketball tournament, and our cheerleading squad will be participating in the state cheer competition. The tournament and competition are Mar. 6-8 at Concordia University-Chicago, 7400 Augusta St., River Forest. Come cheer for our teams! Go Eagles!
We are proud of the win our JV boys had at the St. John-Lombard tournament last weekend. They are participating in the St. Paul-Rochelle tournament this weekend.
We have been busy planning for Lutheran Schools Week. It’s the thirtieth anniversary of our school this year. A special celebration is planned during the Mar. 8 9:30 AM service, with a cake reception following in the Fellowship Hall. More details will be coming soon. Save the date!
Open registration has begun for the 2020-2021 school year, and thanks to a very special donation, we are incredibly blessed to offer a $1,000 grant for new students enrolling in grades 1- 8. We are also offering a referral incentive to current families who recommend new families who enroll in our school. Enrollment information and information about either of these new programs can be obtained from the school office. Call 630 406 0157 or write school@immanuelbatavia.org.

Ash Wednesday and Lent

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2 PM and 7 PM

Join us for services beginning Ash Wednesday and for the five weeks following as we prepare for our Savior’s suffering and death—and His resurrection that brings us eternal life. This Lenten season we will mediate on Surrender during our midweek services and concentrate on Passion of Christ at weekend worship.

Immanuel Week at Daddio's Diner

Week of Mar. 9-13

Lutheran Schools Week [Mar. 8-15] will be packed with activities for everyone! Make meal time easier by visiting Daddio’s Diner, 134 W. Wilson St., Batavia. Flyers are available on the brick wall in the church lobby and in the school office. Digital copies to save to your smartphone are available at ilsbatavia.org/restaurant_nights .

Sharing Our Talents Show

Fri., Mar. 13, 6:30 PM, Gym

As the finale to Lutheran Schools Week, Immanuel students will share their God-given talents. Past shows have included instrumental solos and duets, vocal solos and ensembles, dances, and skits. Come see what’s on the program this year!

Preschool Splash

Fri., Mar. 20, 11:30-12:30 PM

Unsure if your child is ready? Come try a splash of preschool for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Meet our teachers and see our facility while participating with your young student. Contact the school a t school@immanuelbatavia.org .

Grade 4-5 Half Lock-In

Fri., Mar. 20, 6-10:30 PM

Students in Grades 4 and 5 from any school are invited to attend Immanuel’s Half Lock-In for games, Bible study, food, and fun! Chaperones are needed and will be provided with coffee! Contact Mary at mwert@immanuelbatavia.org .

The Story of God's Amazing Love

Sat., Mar. 28, 6:30 PM, Immanuel Gym

Celebrate Pr. Hesham's ministry to Middle Easterners and hear touching coming-to-faith stories God works through Salam Christian Fellowship. To RSVP, sign up in the lobby or contact Penny

in the church office at 630 879 7163 or church@immanuelbatavia.org by Mar. 19.

Did You Hear About?

For four weeks in January a group of grandparents met to discuss the uniqueness of passing on the faith to their grandchildren. The class looked at what the Bible says about grandparents, the joys and challenges, and encouraged them to write share their faith with their grandchildren. Here is what people are saying about the class:

“This class opened my eyes to my relationships with my kids and grandkids and how I can influence them in their faith walk.”

“I’m retired but I still have a job to do! Helping my family grow in faith with Christ”

“It was encouraging to be with other grandparents!”

Generosity Update

As shared at last weekend’s Voters Meeting, contributions are consistently short of budget.

Please prayerfully consider increasing your giving, thus better ensuring adequate resources for our ministry and facility needs.

Making Immanuel a Caring Place

As members of the congregation, we are all charged with caring for one another. Remember to give people a warm smile, a friendly nod, a word of encouragement. Greet strangers with enthusiasm. Hug your good friends. Stop and chat if you can. And remember, when you meet someone with extra needs, tell him or her about our Stephen Ministry.

Opportunities to Serve

Complete information on ways you can serve our community and our church and school is available at immanuelbatavia.org/serve.

Opportunities to Support Immanuel

Urgent: Flower Fund Withering

Two arrangements are placed on the altar every weekend. Each arrangement costs Immanuel $25, for a total of $50 per week. Sponsors are needed for each arrangement each week. To sponsor altar flowers, see the flower chart outside the church office. Select your weekend[s],

complete an envelope available there, and include payment. Sponsors make take their

arrangements home after the 11 AM service. If not taken by the sponsor, flowers are delivered to shut-ins or those recently hospitalized. Questions or concerns? Please contact Cynthia Evans at cede199@comcast.net . [Reminder: no flowers are placed on the altar during Advent and Lent.]

Complete information on ways you can support your church and school are available at immanuelbatavia.org/support_immanuel.

Adult Bible Studies

For complete information about studies and other small groups at Immanuel, visit immanuelbatavia.org/bible_study_and_sunday_school or contact Pr. Chris at cdavis@immanuelbatavia.org.

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; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Paul Dauksha, Geoff Falk, Keith Lambrecht, Amy Lewis, Michael Riddell, Terry Rueffer, Bob Schmidt, and Tom Zillman.

Reach out anytime to Congregation Chairman Dan Nottke

at chairman@immanuelbatavia.org.

C alendar

Link to Live Calendar

Thu., Feb. 20

9:30 AM G5 Field Trip to Chicago Wolves, Allstate Arena

12 PM Ballet Stories, YR

6 PM Children’s Choir, MR

6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR

7 PM Christus Choir, MR

7 PM Deeper Connections Bible Study, L

Fri., Feb. 21

1 PM Experiencing God, HR

4:30 PM JV Boys Basketball Tournament, Trinity-Rochelle

6 PM Pinewood Derby Set-Up, FH

Sat., Feb. 22

8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR

8:30 AM JV Boys Basketball Tournament, Trinity-Rochelle

5:30 PM Traditional worship, S

6:15 PM Immanuel Bunco Night, Batavia Moose Lodge

Sun., Feb. 23

8 AM Traditional worship, S

9:30 AM Education Hour Resumes

9:30 AM Traditional worship, S

11 AM Contemporary worship, S

12 PM JV Boys Basketball Tournament, Trinity-Rochelle

4 PM Middle School Night, YR

5 PM Adult Volleyball, G

6:30 PM High School Night, YH

Mon., Feb. 24

8:50 AM Preschool Chapel, S

9 AM Mon. AM Bible Study, FH

12:45 PM Preschool Chapel, S

6:30 PM GriefShare, 114

7 PM Mon. PM Bible Study

7 PM Troop 12, FH

7 PM Experiencing God, 250

7 PM Immanuel Lifestyles, YR

7 PM School Committee meeting, HR

Tue., Feb. 25

8:30 AM Immanuel Lifestyle, HR

9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH

9:30 AM Touring Tuesday

1:30 PM Ministry Director meeting, HR

4:30 PM JV Boys Basketball, Bethany-Naperville

6:30 PM Foundations Bible Study, 250

7 PM Personnel Committee meeting, HR

Wed., Feb. 26

9 AM Wed. Women’s Bible Study: Experiencing God, FH

2 PM Ash Wednesday worship, S

3:15 PM Math Club, 257

6:30 PM Confirmation, L

7 PM Ash Wednesday worship, S

Thu., Feb. 27

12 PM Ballet Stories, YR

6 PM Children’s Choir, MR

6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR

7 PM Christus Choir, MR

7 PM Deeper Connections Bible Study, L

Fri., Feb. 28

1 PM Experiencing God, HR

Sat., Feb. 29

8 AM Men’s Bible Study, Panera

5:30 PM Traditional worship, S

Sun., Mar. 1

8 AM Traditional worship, S

9:30 AM Education Hour Resumes

9:30 AM Traditional worship, S

11 AM Contemporary worship, S

4 PM Middle School Night, YR

5 PM Adult Volleyball, G

6:30 PM High School Night, YH

Immanuel's Mission

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 teach one another.

Developing Today’s Disciples

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Church 630 879 7163, 8-4 PM

School 630 406 0157, 8-4 PM