It's PTL Movie Night--and EVERYONE is Invited!
Sat., Jan. 18, 6:30 PM, Gym
Bring a blanket or chairs and the Immanuel Parent-Teacher League will provide the movie, popcorn, and water. There’s something for everyone! The main movie this year is the original
Herbie: The Love Bug.
Middle school age and up are also welcome to watch
Bedtime Stories
with Adam Sandler. This movie will be screened in the library.
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Marriage Discipleship Retreat
FriI. and Sat., Jan. 24 and 25, Shannon Hall
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. The cost is $50 per couple. Contact Kari Larsen at
klarsen@immanuelbatavia.org
for complete information and to register.
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Stop by or Share with a Friend--Touring Tuesdays!
Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, 18, 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.
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Discovering Kindergarten
Sun., Feb. 2, 1-2 PM
Prospective Immanuel Kindergarteners and their parents will explore the classroom and meet the teacher. Children will enjoy story time while parents are invited to a Q&A about our Kindergarten program. One child’s name will be drawn to receive the story time book and a stuffed character from the story! Please RSVP to Rebecca Bello, Admissions Director, at
rbello@immanuelbatavia.org
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Starting Right Parenting Classes
Thu., Jan. 23 and 30, 8:45 AM, Library OR
Sun., Jan. 26 and Feb. 9, 9:30 AM, Room 105
[behind the school office]
We live in a world where there are many different definitions of how life should be lived. Children learn who they are and how to act in their first five years. Discover how to set goals for your children and shape their thoughts and direction; bringing joy and confidence to your parenting. Questions? Contact Pastor Chris at
cdavis@immanuelbatavia.org
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Voters Meeting
Sun., Jan. 26, 12:15-1:30 PM, Fellowship Hall, Snacks provided
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Opening Prayer
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Acceptance of Minutes from Jun. 23, 2019
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New Business: MMC Elections
Officer Position Chairman and Vice Chairman Nominations
At-Large Members Nominations [two positions up for election]
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Spiritual Guidance Committee Report
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ILCS Foundation Report
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Treasurers Report
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Pastor’s Report
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Adjournment with Prayer
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One One One
We continue in our effort to pray for
1
person we know to come to know Jesus as Savior for
1
minute at
1
PM each day during the month of Jan. Trusting God to do amazing work in the life of someone we know, and in our own lives can provide amazing God Sightings. If have one you’d like to share, post it on the hallway board!
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Bunco Night--Come Join the Fiesta!
Sat., Feb. 22, Batavia Moose Lodge
Join the fun at Immanuel’s third annual Bunco Night—this year’s theme is Fiesta! Tickets are $25 and include games, prizes, finger foods, and two beverage tickets. See Melba Layton, Megan Popp, or Kristy Joanis for tickets or email Megan Popp at
mpopp@immanuelbatavia.org
. A limited number of tickets are available—get yours today!
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Principal's Corner
by Donna Laughlin, Principal of our Immanuel Lutheran School
Our first week back was filled with basketball, science, prayer, and the celebration of Epiphany.
- Our preschoolers celebrated Epiphany learning about the wise men and their journey to see baby Jesus. Using essential oils, they learned what frankincense smells like. They had a hard time saying it and sometimes called it Frankenstein, but they understood that it was an expensive gift fit for a King.
- Our Communications Club led Epiphany chapel for Grades 1-8. With the help of Pr. Kennaugh and Lori St. Vincent, they chose the Bible verse and songs, delivered the message, and led prayer.
- Erica Ciro led a three-day seminar on prayer in our middle school. Students learned many engaging ways to pray, with the goal of helping them further develop their prayer life and see that God desires for us to go to Him in prayer, that He hears our prayers, and that He answers them faithfully.
- Our second graders explored STEM concepts using kits purchased this year with PTL funds. Our fourth graders launched plastic balls using plastic cups and balloons to learn how different variables affect the transfer of energy. Our middle schoolers also learned about transfer of energy and kinetic potential by constructing pendulums and double pendulums. We are implementing Next Generation Science Standards throughout our school with the help of PTL funding for our new Inspire science series.
- All of our basketball teams played two games last week and our cheer team cheered at home games. Our athletes give their best no matter the score, and I am so impressed by their Christian sportsmanship. I thank God for giving us dedicated coaches who teach not only skills and fundamentals, but most importantly how God wants us to glorify Him with our talents. They disciple our athletes, and it is heartwarming to see what God is doing. We have also been blessed with numerous alumni now in high school and college who regularly return for games and sit on the bench with our teams and coaches. They also mentor our teams during practices and pray with them before and after games. To God be the glory for this wonderful gift.
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Batavia Brotherhood Banquet
Tue., Feb. 18, 6:30 PM, Holy Cross Church, Batavia
The Batavia Brotherhood Banquet is a Christian, gospel-based evening of fun, fellowship, and inspiration to men living in or near Batavia. It is a unique opportunity for men of all ages to come together for one evening to share our common Christian faith and celebrate being men.
Proceeds from ticket sales support local human care agencies. Tickets are $20 and are available by seeing Terry Rueffer or Elvin Harms, or by visiting
bataviabrotherhoodbanquet.org
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Feed My Starving Children
Next Opportunity to Serve: Fri., Feb. 14, 9:30 AM
This month our team packed 32 boxes of the 224 packed—133 kids are being fed for a year!
Feed starving children around the world! Sign up in the church lobby or contact Linda Fass at
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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Next Opportunity to Serve: Tue., Feb. 11, 6-8 PM
Last week our group helped process 2,612 pounds of food, providing 2,176 meals for hungry neighbors!
Sign
up in the church lobby or contact Bill Pietsch at
bdpeach@me.com
to join the volunteer team next month.
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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 Jan. 17 meal, which is being prepared by the McFarland family. Questions? Contact Lori at
lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org
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Oportunities to Support 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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ShopWithScrip
Next Order Due: Mon., Jan. 27, 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., Feb. 13
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
, Sun., 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.
- At the conclusion of Acts, the class will begin Foundations I, Course One explains the foundations of heart-focused discipleship. This is core discipleship material that every Christian needs to understand. You will learn how heart-focused discipleship is different than traditional discipleship and four core issues that can help you get unstuck and get moving in your walk with God. [8 sessions]
Wo
men's Bible Study
, Wed., 9 AM, Fellowship Hall
Thu. PM Bi
ble Study
, Thu., 6:30 PM, Heritage Room
- This study group begins the year with the Heart of Jesus and will transition into a study that will help people understand the book of Revelation.
Men's Bible St
udy
, Sat., 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 Feb. 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., Jan. 16
Preschool Parent-Teacher Conferences—No preschool classes
9 AM Grandparents: A Legacy of Faith, FH
3:30 PM Talent Show Tryouts, MR
4:30 PM Boys JV Basketball, St. John-Lombard
6 PM Children’s Choir, MR
6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM Christus Choir, MR
Fri., Jan. 17
Preschool Parent-Teacher Conferences—No preschool classes
4:30 PM Boys JV Basketball v St. John-Lombard, G
Sat., Jan. 18
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, Panera
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
6:30 PM Family Movie Night, G
Sun., Jan. 19
8 AM Traditional worship, S
9:30 AM Education Hour Resumes
9:30 AM Traditional worship, S
11 AM Contemporary worship, S
5 PM Adult Volleyball, G
6:30 PM High School Night, YH
Mon., Jan. 20
NO SCHOOL: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
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. 21
9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH
1:30 PM Ministry Directors meeting, HR
4:30 PM Varsity Girls Basketball v St. Peter-Schaumburg, G
5:30 PM Varsity Boys Basketball v St. Peter-Schaumburg, G
6:30 PM Heaven Bible Study, FH\
7 PM ILCS Foundation Board meeting, L
7 PM Mission & Ministry Council meeting, HR
Wed., Jan. 22
8:50 AM K-8 Chapel, S
9 AM Wed. Women’s Bible Study: Experiencing God, FH
9:30 AM Spelling Bee, S
3:15 PM Talent Show Call-Backs, MR
6:30 PM Confirmation
Thu., Jan. 23
8:45 AM Starting Right Parenting Class, HR
9 AM Grandparents: A Legacy of Faith, FH
4:30 PM JV Boys Basketball v St. Peter-Schaumburg, G
6 PM Children’s Choir, MR
6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM Christus Choir, MR
Fri., Jan. 24
Sat., Jan. 25
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, Panera
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
Sun., Jan. 26
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, 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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