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Thu., Nov. 1, 2018

In This Issue

Funeral
Sermon Series
Christmas Wreath Sale
Mass Choir Rehearsals
San Pablo Fiesta
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
Calling All Veterans
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
Parenting Class
Upcoming Events for Women at Immanuel
Employment Opportunity at Immanuel
Bible Studies: You're Invited!
Honduras Mission Trip
Restaurant Nights
Shop and Share
Calendar

Funeral

Ray Dugger (Antje Dugger's husband) and passed away on Tue., Oct. 30, 2018. Ray was a proud veteran who served five years in the United States Air Force. A memorial service will be held at Immanuel this Sat., Nov. 3, beginning at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org .

Sermon Series

The Word of God

Oct. 28-Nov. 25

The Word of God is the key to the life of a disciple of Jesus. The Word not only tells us the story of God’s great love for us, it is living and active. The Word transforms our mind to see things as they really are rather than the way the world wants us to see things. It was the Word of God that was the key to the Reformation that rocked the world. In this series we will explore the key to our freedom in Christ: the Word of God.

Oct. 28 Word of God—Key to the Reformation

Nov. 3/4 Key for Salvation

Nov. 10/11 Key to Truth

Nov. 17/18 Key for Peace

Nov. 24/25 Key to Wisdom

Christmas Wreath Sale

Nov. 3-4, outside the church office

Immanuel's high school students are heading to Minneapolis to attend the Summer 2019 National Youth Gathering. To help with the cost of this trip we are selling evergreen wreaths, sprays, garlands, and table top trees. Orders can be placed outside the church office after services this weekend. Delivery is estimated for the week of Dec. 3.

Mass Choir Rehearsals Begin Nov. 4

Sundays in November at 1 PM in the Music Room

Make your personal preparation for our Savior’s birth even more special by helping others do the same. Be part of the mass choir that presents the annual Service of Lessons and Carols this year on Sat., Dec. 1. Join regular rehearsals on Thu., at 7 PM and/or Sun. afternoons at 1 PM. Questions? Contact Sharon Dalpini .

ί San Pablo Fiesta!

Sun., Nov. 4, 5 PM, Iglesia Luterana San Pablo 555 E. Benton St., Aurora

EVERYONE is invited to enjoy amazing Mexican cuisine at the San Pablo Fiesta! The Fiesta is a special fundraiser event to support for this important ministry to the Hispanic community in Aurora. Their efforts have been very successful, but as with everything worthwhile, there is a cost and this ministry needs our help. Please consider enjoying a wonderful meal and great fellowship with our brothers and sisters at San Pablo. RSVP to San Pablo here or at 630 820 3450 .

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays

Mon., Nov. 5, 6:30 PM in the Immanuel Library

No registration required Brief Introductory Video

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has c hanged and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?

GriefShare's Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death.

How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
What to do about traditions and other coming changes
Helpful tips for surviving social events
How to discover hope for your future

Calling All Veterans

Wed., Nov. 7, 2017, 8:50 AM in the sanctuary

Veterans are invited to participate in Immanuel Lutheran School’s Veteran’s Day celebration chapel. Our goal is to have as many veterans in attendance as possible for this celebration in your honor. Please contact the church office to share name, rank, branch, and years of service. You are also invited to bring a hat, uniform, insignia, or memorabilia to display in the lobby. Bring items that morning or to the office during business hours.

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

Fri., Nov. 9, 3:30 PM open in the sanctuary, Packing Party in the gym

Magician Scott Piner and FREE hot dog dinner provide by Immanuel's Parent-Teacher League

Join us for another great afternoon of packing shoe box gifts for children around the world! Last year we packed 688 boxes; let's pack 1,000 this year! Click here to see what a difference your efforts make in children's lives! Financial donations toward mailing costs, which are now $9 per box are appreciated. Thank you so much for helping to support this great ministry all year long--and we hope to see you at this celebration and service opportunity!

Parenting Class

Selfish or Joyful?

Nov. 13 8:45-10:30 AM in the Immanuel Library OR

Nov. 14 6:30-8 PM in the sanctuary

Led by Pr. Chris Davis

How to find joy in daily life.

How do you teach kids to deal with it?

It could be your spouse.

It could be you.

And In Case You Missed It!

If you were unable to attend the Parenting Class on Executive Functioning (Oct. 8 and 9) that was sponsored by Immanuel's Parent Teacher League, you can access a PDF copy of the PowerPoint presentation here .

Upcoming Events for Women at Immanuel

Made Matchless Event

Sat., Jan. 12, 9-3 PM, Registration is now open!

The average girl’s self-confidence peaks at age nine. This startling statement is the result of a study on children and self-esteem commissioned by the American Association of University Women and reported in the New York Times. The messages girls and women receive every day through marketing, television programs, and social media lead them us to the conclusion that this is where our real identity and value lie; and, it’s becoming harder to know what to believe. More than ever, it’s important to be equipped with the truth! Leah Tatina is here to help. She designed the Made Matchless curriculum as a class for elementary students, but is now offering the same teachings in a one-day workshop for moms and daughters.

Register online at onrealm.org/immanuelbatavia/registrations . Cost is $30 per couple (mother and daughter, Grade 1-5), $5 for each additional daughter (Grade 1-5). Costs includes presentation, craft materials, and luncheon. Registration closes on Thu., Dec. 20, so don't delay! Questions? Contact Kari Larsen, Director of Family Ministry, at 630 879 7163 or klarsen@immanuelbatavia.org .

Women's Retreat: The Five Friends Every Person Needs

Sat., Jan. 19, 9-3 PM, Registration is now open!

Discover what the different types of friends bring to life and work and be inspired to gather your own “Friend Corps” for richer relationships, greater support, growth, and healthy boundaries. This is the goal of the 2019 Immanuel Women's Retreat, scheduled for Sat., Jan. 19, 9 to 3 PM, held at Immanuel. The presenter at this year's retreat is author Allie Pleiter. The cost of the retreat is $30 per person, which includes the presenter, continental breakfast, and luncheon. This is a great opportunity for mothers and their teen or adult daughters, sisters, friends, and neighbors to spend a day celebrating the blessings of friendship.

Register online at onrealm.org/immanuelbatavia/registrations or complete the form included in the flyer and include with your check payable to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Registrations can also be taken to the church office or placed in the black mailbox outside the finance office adjacent to the school atrium. Questions? Contact Linda Fass at 630 208 5089 or fasslinda@yahoo.com .

Employment Opportunity at Immanuel

Position: Special Education Coordinator

T his full time position provides consultation and coordination for special education needs of students at Immanuel Lutheran School under the guidance and direction of the School Principal and in accordance with the purpose statement, philosophy, and policies of the School.

Qualifications: Possess certification in Special Education and demonstrate leadership skills in special education and the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Reply: Please provide paperwork to Principal Donna Laughlin by Thu., Nov. 1.

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.

Honduras Mission Trip

Everyone age 18 and over is invited to consider serving on an exciting mission trip to Honduras in 2019! A group called Hearts for Honduras has been serving there for 20 years, building orphanages and schools, providing medical and dental care, and sharing the love of Jesus through outreach, including vacation Bible School. There are a variety of ways to serve!

To learn more, contact Laura Klein at 630 879 9334. She has printed materials to share. Click here to view a video with information about the trip. The trip is scheduled for Jun. 18-26, 2019. Please pray to ask if God is leading you to serve in this way!

Restaurant Nights Put the FUN in FUNdraiser!

Mon., Nov. 12, all day! at Panera 2987 Kirk Rd., Aurora
Mon., Dec. 10, 11 AM-11:30 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings 820 Commons Dr., Geneva
Thu., Jan. 10, 5-8 PM at Portillo’s 531 N. Randall Rd., Batavia
Tue., Feb 19, 4-8 PM at Noodles & Company 1310 Commons Dr., Geneva

PLEASE NOTE

Flyers must be mentioned or shown when ordering.
Before you leave, please check your receipt to ensure Immanuel has been given credit for the sale.
Copies of flyers are in the church and school lobbies and at immanuelbatavia.org/flyers.
Online orders are NOT included in earnings on restaurant nights.

Bible Studies: You're Invited!

The Gospel of Mark, Monday AM Bible Study, Mons. at 9 AM; Monday PM Bible Study, Mons. at 7 PM; and Early Risers Bible Study, Weds. at 6:30 AM

The Truth Project , Tuesday AM Bible Study, Tues. at 9:30 AM, Fellowship Hall

The Armor of God, Women’s Bible Study, Wed. at 9 AM, Fellowship Hall

The Book of James, Thursday PM Bible Study, Thu. at 7 PM, Heritage Room

The Book of James, Men’s Bible Study, Sat. at 8 AM, Fellowship Hall and Panera

Sunday Forum, Topical study, Sun., 9:30-10:30 AM, Library

Shop and Share

ShopWithScrip ^® 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 Mike Riddell with questions. Next order due date is Mon., Nov. 5.

Visit shopwithscrip.com to see a list of retailers and use the enrollment code 96A591B555773 to sign up. Signing up for PrestoPay allows purchasers to receive gift cards immediately and with no need to write and drop off a check.

>>Click here for complete information, including 2018-2019 dates

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

Reach out anytime to Congregation Chairperson Dan Nottke at chairperson@immanuelbatavia.org .