Worship This Weekend
8 AM - Indoor worship, Sanctuary
9:30 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall and via Zoom at bit.ly/3bUhKaK
10:30 AM - Outdoor worship at Immanuel with Holy Communion
4-5 PM - Individual/Family Holy Communion, Sanctuary
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Substitute Teachers Needed
Position Teach students in preschool, elementary, or middle school at Immanuel when regular classroom teacher is absent.
Qualifications Kane County Substitute Teaching Certificate or Illinois Teacher Certificate
Wage and Hours $100 per full school day; school days as requested and agreed upon
Applicants will be required to successfully complete the background check process. Applications available at bit.ly/2RfwhUJ and in the church and school offices. Submit completed forms to Donna Laughlin. [Immanuel Lutheran School, 950 Hart Road, Batavia IL 60510 or school@immanuelbatavia.org].
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.
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Office Updates
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MAP Testing Oct. 19-23...Learn more about preparing your child here.
- Hart Rd. will be closed between Butterfield Rd. [Rt. 56] and Wingfoot Dr. on Mon., Oct. 19. See detour at left.
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K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences
School will be dismissed at 11:30 AM on Thu., Oct. 29, for K-8 students for Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will be no school on Fri., Oct. 30. Preschool and Enrichment classes will be in session on both days, however, there will be no after school Extended Care on both days.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year we will be holding Parent-Teacher conferences virtually. Your student[s] teacher [homeroom teacher for middle school students] will reach out to you to schedule a zoom conference. Should you have any questions, please contact your student[s] teacher.
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School Committee Provides Open Forum for Parents
Each month prior to their regularly scheduled meeting, the Immanuel School Committee will host an Open Forum to give parents an opportunity to become involved in our school by sharing their ideas. These Forums will be held on the second Monday of each month from 6:30-7 PM. A form must be submitted in advance to Erin Riddell, School Committee chairperson, to reserve your spot. Hard copies of the reservation form are available in the school office. These can be completed and the information emailed to schoolcommittee@ilcsbatavia.org. An online reservation form is also available at https://bit.ly/3lkZiLW.
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Eagle Yard Signs
Immanuel has a limited quantity of “Home of an EAGLE” yard signs available for pick up. Show your school pride throughout your neighborhood [and, it goes nicely with the student referral program, should you refer a new student to Immanuel for next school year…]. Interested? Contact the school office and either pick up a sign up or the office will send one home at after-school pick up—almost like curbside pick up! Just let us know the preferred pickup method and we’ll get them marked and reserved.
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Immanuel Spirit Wear
Whether an Immanuel Eagles fan or a church member who would like to proudly wear our colors, there is something for everyone! Items are either screen printed or embroidered. The link to shop and order is stores.inksoft.com/ilbspirit/shop/home.
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Student Ministry Mission Trip Fundraiser
During October
Immanuel’s Student Ministry is raising funds to attend this summer’s Workcamp mission trip to the Lakota Sioux Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. To help defray expenses for the trip, they are selling evergreen trees, wreaths, and centerpieces. Orders can be placed before and after outdoor services in October or online at giftitforward.com and entering fundraising code Immanuil003. [Please Note: the fundraising code spelling is correct. This is the way our account is set up.] Questions? Please contact Matt Cassidy, Student Ministry Director, at 630 879 7163 or mcassidy@immanuelbatavia.org.
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Rosary High School
Rosary is hosting a practice entrance exam this Sat., Oct. 17, 9 AM-12 PM for both boys and girls. They will also host their first in-person Open House on Sun., Oct. 18, 12-4 PM. A flyer with details on these events is available here. Additional information is also available at the following sites:
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Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation 2020 Coat Drive
Oct. 4-18
Please help the less fortunate in our community with donations of new or clean and gently used winter items: coats, snow pants, snow suits, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and boots in good condition. Items are needed in sizes from infant to adult. All items are donated to local charities and shelters, including the Batavia Clothes Closet. Donations will be collected at several locations around the community, including Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. Look for collection bins at car line drop off and pick up. Please contact Christine Olsen at 630 406 0590 or christinegolsen@gmail.com with questions. The Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation thanks you for your donations and support. bataviamothersclub.org Flyer available here.
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Next Community Blood Drive at Immanuel
Mon., Nov. 9, 3:30-6:30 PM, Gym
Every unit of blood is collected from volunteer donors who meet specific criteria and have been screened according to strict guidelines. Every unit [pint] is collected, transported, tested, and stored according to tightly-controlled procedures. Appointments are encouraged. Please visit https://bit.ly/2I2ITgE to schedule your preferred donation time.
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Feed My Starving Children
Fri., Nov. 20, 9-11 AM, Fri., Nov. 20, 9-11 AM
We know how COVID is effecting us in the US; the impact for developing countries is tragic and the need for food is great! To learn more or sign up, please email Linda Fass at fasslinda@yahoo.com.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Immanuel's next serving opportunity is Tue., Nov. 10, 6-8 PM. Interested? Contact Bill Pietsch at bdpeach@me.com for coordinator contact info.
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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 calling the church office to support this community service.
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Box Tops for Education
Please bring all unexpired traditional Box Tops before Oct. 22, so they can be submitted to Box Tops for Education at the end of the month. Most of the Box Tops are now digital, but there are still a few traditional ones that need to be mailed. Thank you!
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Scholastic Books
Orders Due: Thu., Nov. 12
Order reasonably priced books through Scholastic books online earn free library and classroom books for Immanuel! Visit clubs.scholastic.com/home and be sure to use Immanuel's code: 2KI7W. Book orders are due online on the second Thursday of each month. Questions? Contact the school office at school@immanuelbatavia.org.
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ShopWithScrip
Support Immanuel and save money on everyday purchases! ShopWithScrip® allows families to do both while purchasing items such as gas, groceries, and clothing. Retailers offer a rebate percentage and 55 percent of it goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers at the end of the school year. A list of retailers and and sign-up instructions are available at shopwithscrip.com or click the Get Started Post-It. Use the Enrollment Code 96A591B555773.
Signing up for PrestoPay allows purchasers to receive gift cards immediately and with no need to write and drop off a check. ShopWithScrip Dates: Oct. 19; Nov. 2, 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14; Jan. 11, 25; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 8, 22; Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 17
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Put AmazonSmile on Your Smartphone
AmazonSmile customers can now support Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap 'Settings'
- Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app. Click here for instructions. Thank you for supporting our ministries using AmazonSmile. Track your personal impact throughout the year at your My Impact page.
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Please reach out to the School Committee via the school office anytime with suggestions for improving Immanuel Lutheran School. Connect with Chairperson Erin Riddell, or other members Sheryl Dauksha, Andrea Carroll, Larry Fass, and Kendall Heetland. |
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Sun., Oct. 18
8 AM - Indoor worship, Sanctuary
10:30 AM - Outdoor worship at Immanuel with Holy Communion
4-5 PM - Individual/Family Holy Communion, Sanctuary
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel
Mon., Oct. 19
6:30 PM - GriefShare Online
6:30 PM - Immanuel Lifestyle 2, Multi Purpose Room
6:30 PM - Middle School Night at Immanuel
7 PM - Boy Scout Troop 12, Fellowship Hall
Tue., Oct. 20
9 AM - Tue. AM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM - Youth Praise Band Rehearsal
7 PM - Student Ministry Leader Study, Ministry House
7 PM - Tue. PM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Wed., Oct. 21
9 AM - Wed. Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM - G8 Confirmation Fellowship, Gym
Thu., Oct. 22
9 AM - Mindfulness, Multi Purpose Room
6:30 PM - Thu. PM Bible Study, Multi Purpose Room
Fri., Oct. 23
6:30 PM - Fri. PM Bible Study, Multi Purpose Room
Sat., Oct. 24
8 AM - Sat. Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
9 AM - Confirmation Service, Gym
11 AM - Confirmation Service, Gym
1 PM - Confirmation Service, Gym
Sun., Oct. 25
Reformation Day Celebration - Learn more here
9:30 AM - Outdoor worship at Immanuel with Holy Communion
4-5 PM - Individual/Family Holy Communion, Sanctuary
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel
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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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