Principal's Corner
by Donna Laughlin
- Last week we elected our Student Council officers. Those running for office gave a speech in front of everyone in Kindergarten through eighth grade, and the results were tallied: Sam Carroll (G8) is our Student Council president, Cayla Oldenburger (G7) is vice president, Tessa Lejeck (G6) is secretary, Gabriel Stein Rodrigues is treasurer (G6), and Evan Bloemker (G7) is public relations/historian. Congratulations to everyone who made a speech and especially to those who were elected!!
- Our students have been making cards and collecting goodies as a way to say thank you to our pastors for all they do. We are blessed to have about a dozen pastors as either school parents or members of our congregation. Rebecca Bello and I have also been stopping by local churches—those that some of our school children attend as well as sister LCMS congregations without schools—with coffee and donuts as a way to thank them for the children from their congregation who attend our school. We were so warmly welcomed, and it was great connecting with others in our community.
- Last week was also Parent Teacher Conferences. Our teachers meet with every family to discuss their child’s progress academically, socially, and spiritually. Pastor Kennaugh and I provided a little TLC for our staff by making made-to-order omelettes so that they could relax a bit, eat lunch together, and have a little fellowship at the end of a long week.
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Sunday Forum Begins New Topic
Beginning Sun., Nov. 18, Sunday Adult Forum will begin a new area of study. Continuing with the theme of religions of the world, the new topic will cover the Mormon religion. Everyone is invited to attend on Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
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Please Send Your Directory Photos
If you weren't able to have your photo taken for Immanuel’s updated photo directory, please forward your photo to Lori St.Vincent at
lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org
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Operation Christmas Child Packing Party, Fri., Nov. 15, 3:30-6 PM, Gym
Immanuel’s Operation Christmas Child Packing Party is just a few weeks away. This year’s event includes magician Scott Piner and a free hot dog dinner, along with packing shoe boxes with gifts and messages that share the love of Jesus with children around the world.
You may have noticed collection bins in various locations in our community, but the following items are still needed: wash cloths, bar soap, coloring books, and Matchbox cars. Please place donations in the receptacles in the church and school lobbies. Thank you so much for your support of this important global outreach!
More than 300 people are expected to pack boxes and enjoy other activities. Come join the fun...and bring a friend!
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PTL Parent Forum, Fri., Nov. 22, 6:30 PM, Heritage Room
You won’t want to miss our next Parent Forum! Our guest speaker, Karilyn Orr, works in the Illinois Attorney General’s office. She is an Internet safety specialist with the Internet Crimes Against Children program. Attend this free event and learn more about this important topic that affects all our children.
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PTL Paint Night, Sat., Nov. 23, 6:30 PM
Back by popular demand is the fun event so many folks enjoyed last year. Register now for PTL Paint Night!
The Chilled Palette,
Geneva, will be here at Immanuel to show us how to make beautiful paintings! Middle school and high school students and adults pick one of three options and children Kindergarten age through Grade 5 will paint Rudolph. Dinner will be served. Register today at
thechilledpalette.com/calendar/events/private-event-immanuel-family-paint-night/
.
Everyone is invited--bring a friend!
Space is limited--register today!
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Save These Dates!
Nov. 19, Lou Malnati’s Restaurant Night
Nov. 22, ILS Thanksgiving Feast
Nov. 23, PTL Paint Night
Nov. 27, Thanksgiving worship [7 PM]
Nov. 28, Thanksgiving worship [9:30 AM]
Dec. 4, 11, and 18, Midweek Advent Worship [2 and 7 PM]
Dec. 4, 11, and 18, Advent Tea [immediately following 2 PM services]
Dec. 7, A Service of Lessons and Carols [4 and 6 PM]
Dec. 8, Christmas Journey [3-4:30 PM]
Dec. 15, Sunday School Christmas worship [10 AM]
Dec. 19, Immanuel Lutheran School Christmas worship [6:30 PM]
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve worship: 1 PM [children], 4 PM [family], and 11 PM [candlelight]
Dec. 25, Christmas worship [9:30 AM]
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve worship [5:30 PM]
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Christmas Cookie Day at Illinois Youth Center-St.Charles
Sat., Dec. 7, 12-3 PM
We will sing Christmas carols, visit, pray, and deliver a Christmas gift of one dozen homemade cookies to each young man. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring light to a dismal place and announce the love of Jesus to these young men. If you feel called to join this team, there are two ways to help: We need 200 dozen cookies…our goal is to give them to each youth and IYC staff person. Be might be part of the team that enters IYC and visits with the young men. These volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Interested? Please contact Erica or Tony Ciro at
eciro65@gmail.com
or
aciro@sbcglobal.net
or call 630 251 6761
by Nov. 18.
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Outdoor Nativity Set Up, Fri., Nov. 29, beginning at 8 AM
Many hands are needed to help set up our outdoor nativity. Please consider stopping by to assist in this effort to witness the true meaning of Christmas to our community. Questions? Please contact the church office at
church@immanuelbatavia.org
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Feed My Starving Children
Next Opportunity to Serve: Fri., Dec. 13, 9:30 AM
Feed starving children around the world! Sign up in the church lobby or contact Linda Fass at
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Lazarus House
Next Opportunity to Serve: Fri., Dec. 20
Serve our neighbors in need! To learn more about preparing the evening meal for Lazarus House
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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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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Next Opportunity to Serve: Tue., Dec. 10, 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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Your Support is Appreciated
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AmazonSmile
Visit
smile.amazon.com
to select Immanuel as your charity and shop at that link and AmazonSmile donates a percentage of your purchases to Immanuel!
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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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Scholastic Book Orders
Next Order Due: Thu., Dec. 12
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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ShopWithScrip
Next Order Due: Mon., Nov. 18, 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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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
Sun. 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]
Re
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ational Skills in the Bible
, Mons., 7 PM, 255
- Travel through the pages of Scripture to see relationships as never before. Journey through the Bible and look at relational skills from well-known characters. As you discover these relational skills, you will be inspired to build them into your own life, and begin that process through exercises with your group. The thrill of growing in your own skills will only be outdone by the experience of joy-filled, thriving relationships.
- 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.
Tue. PM Bible Study, Tues., 6:30 PM, Heritage Room
NEW!
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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Thu., Nov. 14
8:45 AM Who’s The Boss? Parenting Class, L
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
7 PM Winter Orchestra Concert, S
Fri., Nov. 15
3:30 PM Operation Christmas Child Packing Party, G
4 PM Lazarus House Meal Prep, GK
Sat., Nov. 16
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR
9:30 AM SGC meeting, HR
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
Sun., Nov. 17
8 AM Traditional worship, S
9:30 AM Education Hour
9:30 AM Traditional worship, S
11 AM Contemporary worship, S
1 PM Mass Choir rehearsal, MR
4 PM Middle School Night, YR NEW DAY AND TIME!
4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G
6:30 PM High School Night, YR
Mon., Nov. 18
9 AM Mon. AM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
3:15 PM ShopWithScrip® orders due
6:30 PM GriefShare, 114
7 PM Relational Skills in the Bible Study, 255
7 PM Troop 12, FH
7 PM Mon. PM Bible Study, L
Tue., Nov. 19
9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH
1:30 PM Ministry Director meeting, HR
6:30 PM Tue. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM MMC meeting, HR
7 PM Foundation Board meeting, CR
Wed., Nov. 20
9 AM Women’s Bible Study, FH
11:30 AM Sweets for Sudan, FH
3:30 PM Wed. PM Bible Study, Lobby
6:30 PM Confirmation classes, S
Thu., Nov. 21
6 PM Children’s Choir, MR
6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM Christus Choir, MR
Fri., Nov. 22
10:30 AM ILS K-8 Chapel, S
11:30 AM Thanksgiving Feast, G
Sat., Nov. 23
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, Panera
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
Sun., Nov. 24
8 AM Traditional worship, S
9:30 AM Education Hour
9:30 AM Traditional worship, S
11 AM Contemporary worship, S
1 PM Mass Choir rehearsal, MR
4 PM Middle School Night, YR
4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G
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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