Quarterly Blood Drive
Sun., Jan. 12, 8-11 AM, Bloodmobile
Blood donation warms the heart! To schedule your appointment, visit
immanuelbatavia.org/quarterly_blood_drive
, call the church office at 630 879 7163, or sign up in the church lobby. To prepare for your donation, eat well, stay hydrated, and bring a photo ID. Walk-ins welcomed and appointments honored.
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Marriage Discipleship Retreat
This retreat focuses on building spiritual habits as a couple. Our speakers will help couples discover how to read the Bible together, pray together, and other ways we build our personal relationships with God. Couples will talk about where they’ve seen and heard God on their journey together and how Christian marriage can point others to a loving God. Fri. and Sat., Jan. 24 and 25. The cost is $50 per couple. Space is limited! Visit
immanuelbatavia.org/marriage_retreat
for complete information and to register.
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01/01/01
This month we invite you to participate in an intentional effort to pray for
ONE
person you know to come to know Jesus as Savior. Here’s how it works: pray for
one
person to come to know Jesus for
one
minute at
1
PM each day during the month of Jan. It’s that simple and it’s that important. We hope you will join us in trusting God to do an amazing work in the life of someone you know, and in the process trusting God to do an amazing work in your own life!
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Middle School Nights
JAN. 5, 12, 26; FEB. 2, 9, 23; MAR. 1, 15, 29
The dates above are Middle School Nights for the first quarter of 2020. We hope your sixth, seventh, or eighth grader can join the fun and fellowship on these dates! Please contact Matt Cassidy, Director of Student Ministry, at
mcassidy@immanuelbatavia.org
with questions.
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Principal's Corner
by Donna Laughlin, Principal of our Immanuel Lutheran School
- ·Christmas break has been a good time to pause and thank God for the special ways our students prepared their hearts for the birth of Baby Jesus, such as our fourth graders decorating a Jesse tree and our middle school students studying the Old Testament prophesies and the New Testament fulfillment of those prophesies. It was also a huge blessing for our students to be able to share the Good News with their families and our congregation through special music and God’s holy Word during their Christmas worship service.
- ·The staff at Lazarus House were so thankful when we dropped off a carload of gloves, socks, and kitchen supplies that our students collected in lieu of a gift exchange. Middle school students prayed over these donations during their class Christmas party, moving room parents to tears to hear their children offer up prayers for those who would receive the items.
- Basketball season will be in full swing when we return from Christmas break. So far our boys’ varsity basketball team won against Holy Cross and took third place in the highly competitive Cross-Yorkville tournament. Our JV boys scrimmaged against a combined elementary school team from St. Charles; their first official game is on Thu., Jan. 9 at Trinity-Roselle. We are very excited to have a girls’ varsity team basketball team this year, and they have shown great improvement since their first game. Our cheerleaders are practicing their routines and preparing to elevate everyone’s Eagle spirit.
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Poinsettia Orders
We thank the following Poinsettia donors for helping to beautify our worship spaces during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
- Bev Allison, in memory of Ruth Wendling
- The Bartelmey family, in memory of Jim and Jan Ireland
- Benita Baugatz, in celebration of many blessings
- Dick and Marilyn Clark, in celebration of life long friendships at Immanuel
- Dave and Cynthia Evans
- Larry and Linda Fass, in celebration of Christ's birth
- Kathy Fletcher, in memory of Albert and Malinda Schultze
- Bob and Chris Graham, in memory of Adolf and Dorothy Teske, James and Barbara Graham
- Jim and Lynn Harland, in memory of Ron and Elsie Harland, Robert Jurgens
- Elvin and Sara Harms
- Ken and Shirley Holden, in memory of parents, brother, and grandson
- Bob and Bev Jass, in celebration of Christ's birth
- Mike and Cheryl Kesselmayer, in celebration of God's gracious gifts
- Donald and Marni Kretzschmar
- Phil and Melba Layton, in celebration of Jesus' birth
- Scott and Amy Lewis, in memory of Calvin F. Lewis
- Robin McKinness, in memory of Vickie Beckman
- Dan and Mary Jo Nottke
- Tamara O’Brien, in memory of Russell O’Brien and Larry Smith
- Nancy Radtke, in celebration of family and blessings received
- The Tim Rueter family, in celebration of Christmas and Jesus' birth
- Deb Sawyer, in memory of Chuck Sawyer
- Chuck and Paula Tyburk, in memory of Knod and LaVerne Andersen, John and Bea Tyburk
- Dick and Sue Wauer, in memory of George and Clare Wauer, Bill and Ruth Kolb
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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Next Opportunity to Serve: Tue., Jan. 14, 6-8 PM
Help process food for hungry neighbors! Sign up in the church lobby or contact Bill Pietsch at
bdpeach@me.com
to join the volunteer team.
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Lazarus House
Next Opportunity to Serve: Fri., Feb. 21
Serve our neighbors in need! Sign up in the church lobby to donate ingredients for the Dec. 20 meal, which is being prepared by the Gross family. Questions? Contact Lori at
lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org
.
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Lunchroom Helpers
Give the teachers a break! We are looking for a few volunteers to monitor the lunchroom on Tuesdays during the school year. Responsibilities include monitoring the lunchroom, helping students and ensuring trash disposal. Sign up at
s
ignup.com/login/entry/205105308048
.
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Your Support is Appreciated
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Box Tops are now earned digitally by scanning your receipt using the Box Tops mobile app. Clipped Box Tops are accepted until they expire. Clip AND scan your receipt—during the transition, both are accepted.
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ShopWithScrip
Next Order Due: Mon., Jan 13, 3:15 PM
Support Immanuel and save money on everyday purchases. Order sheets are located on the brick wall in the church lobby. Details can be found at
immanuelbatavia.org/shopwithscrip.
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Scholastic Book Orders
Next Order Due: Thu., Jan. 23
Order reasonably priced books through Scholastic books online and Immanuel earns free library and classroom books! Visit
scholastic.com/bookclubs
and be sure to use Immanuel's code:
2KI7W.
Book orders are due online on the
second Thursday
of each month.
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Text to Give
Text $ and amount to 630 528 0328 for a link to provide credit or debit card information.
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Worship Anew
[formerly Worship for Shut-Ins]
Donations of $25 ensure this program runs on BATV for one week. Sign up in the lobby to support this community service.
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For complete information about studies and other small groups at Immanuel, contact Pr. Chris at
cdavis@immanuelbatavia.org.
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Currently Meeting and Open for All to Attend
Sunday Ad
ult forum
, Suns., 9:30-10:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
- Facilitators Bob Schmidt and Elvin Harms lead this study of the world's leading religions using the recently-published book, The Christian Difference, as a guide. Everyone is welcome...grab a donut and coffee and join the conversation!
- Martin Luther called Romans a "brilliant light" and "the soul's daily bread," which "can never be read too often or studied too much." [Preface to Romans]
- Acts applies to our lives in powerful ways. At this Bible study Pr. Chris walks with participants through the scripture to help them identify and apply these lessons in daily life.
Heaven Bible Study, Tues., 6:30 PM, Heritage Room
Wo
men's Bible Study
, Weds., 9 AM, Fellowship Hall
- Each chapter exposes the enemy’s cruel, crafty intentions in all areas, then equips and encourages you to write your personalized prayer strategies on tear-out sheets you can use to regularly pray over yourself and your loved ones.
Weds. PM Bible Study, 3:30 PM, alternating Weds., in the Church Lobby
Thu. PM Bi
ble Study
, Thus., 6:30 PM, Heritage Room
- This study group will begin the year with heart of Jesus and will transition into a study that will help people understand the book of Revelation.
Men's Bible St
udy
, Sats., 8 AM, Heritage Room or Panera
(please see calendar below)
Experiencing God
These classes are full for the fall session. Sign-up
here
to have your name added to the wait list and get first crack at winter session classes beginning in Jan. 2020.
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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; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Paul Dauksha, Geoff Falk, Keith Lambrecht, Amy Lewis, Michael Riddell, and Bob Schmidt.
Reach out anytime to Congregation Chairman Dan Nottke
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Sun., Jan. 5
8 AM Traditional worship, S
9:30 AM Education Hour Resumes
9:30 AM Traditional worship, S
11 AM Contemporary worship, S
4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G
4:30 PM Middle School Night, YR
6:30 PM High School Night, YR
Mon., Jan. 6
Classes resume
9 AM Mon. AM Bible Study, FH
6:30 PM GriefShare, 114
7 PM Mon. PM Bible Study
7 PM Troop 12, FH
Tue., Jan. 7
9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH
1:30 PM Ministry Director meeting, HR
4:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball, v Bethany-Naperville, G
5:30 PM Boys Varsity Basketball, v Bethany-Naperville, G
6:30 PM Heaven Bible Study, FH
7 PM Foundation Board meeting, HR
Wed., Jan. 8
8:50 AM K-8 Chapel, S
9 AM Wed. Women’s Bible Study: Experiencing God, FH
6:30 PM Confirmation
7 PM Torch Prison Ministry meeting, HR
Thu., Jan. 9
9 AM Grandparents: A Legacy of Faith, FH
4:30 PM Boys JV Basketball, Trinity-Roselle
4:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball v Crossroads, G
5:30 PM Boys Varsity Basketball v Crossroads, G
6 PM Children’s Choir, MR
6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM Christus Choir, MR
7 PM Finance Committee meeting, CR
Fri., Jan. 10
4:30 PM Boys JV Basketball v St. John-Lombard, G
Sat. Jan. 11
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
Sun., Jan. 12
8 AM Blood Drive, Bloodmobile
8 AM Traditional worship, S
9:30 AM Education Hour Resumes
9:30 AM Traditional worship, S
11 AM Contemporary worship, S
4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G
4:30 PM Middle School Night, YR
6:30 PM High School Night, YR
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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 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
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