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Thu., Jan. 14, 2021

Worship This Weekend

8 AM - Immanuel from Home [immanuelbatavia.org/watch]

8 AM - Worship, Gym [Reservations are required! Visit immanuelbatavia/indoor]

9:15 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall and bit.ly/3bUhKaK

10:30 AM - Worship, Gym [Reservations are required! Visit immanuelbatavia/indoor]

11:30-12:30 PM - Holy Communion [Reservations are required! Visit immanuelbatavia/indoor]

Covid protocol information is available here.

David: A Man After God's Own Heart

Being called someone after God’s own heart is a rather dizzying sobriquet. It doesn’t mean perfection, or David—like the rest of us--would have been disqualified. So, why? God’s grace and mercy. “Mercy is when God does not give us what we deserve; grace is when God gives us what we do not deserve!” [Ben Goodwin] Come with us on this journey at we dig deeper into the life of David and discover how he became “A Man After God’s Own Heart.”

Prayer requests may be made via our website at immanuelbatavia.org/prayer_requests.

Give Online

There are two options for giving your offering while we worship online. The first is on Realm at onrealm.org/immanuelbatavia/give/onlineworship. This is a public link, so everyone can make a gift without logging in. The second is to text this symbol $ and the amount of your gift to 630 528 0328. You will then receive a link to provide card information and complete the process.

Monthly financial reports are emailed to individuals who request them. If you would like to begin receiving this information, please contact Bob Goetz, Immanuel's Treasurer, at rrg.scrap@gmail.com.

Weekly Envelopes Are Available

Please pick up your box when attending in-person worship or stop by Immanuel during the week, 8-4 PM.

Panera Restaurant Night

Mon., Jan. 18, 6 AM-9 PM, Panera,1690 S. Randall Rd., Geneva

Immanuel's PTL will receive 20 percent of sales with this flyer! Ordering options include: Panera Curbside, Panera Delivery, Rapid Pick-Up, or Drive-Thru and take-out/dine-in when and where available.* Use code PRFund at check-out when ordering online. Restaurant hours and products selection subject to change and availability with local market conditions and government restrictions.

*Available in select locations. Third party delivery orders excluded.

Community Blood Drive

Mon., Jan. 25, 3:30-6:30 PM, Gym

Due to COVID-19, cancellations of blood drives have caused a critical shortage. Please consider donating at our next Community Blood Drive. Complete information and registration are available at immanuelbatavia.org/blood_drive.

Mission and Ministry Council Nominations

Three positions on Immanuel’s Mission and Ministry Council [MMC] will be filled by election at the Jan. 31 Voters’ Meeting and begin on Jul. 1. They are Treasurer [two-year term], Secretary [two-year term], and Member at Large [three-year term].

Immanuel’s Nominating Committee is seeking individuals who are willing and able to serve in these positions. Please contact Tom Zillman if you are interested in serving, would like to suggest an individual to be contacted by the Nominating Committee, or would like position descriptions. Reach Tom at tezillman@gmail.com or 630 450 0354 [call or text].

Voters Meeting

Sun., Jan. 31, 12 PM, Via Zoom at bit.ly/39zjt4m, ID: 967 4332 3769, PASSWORD: 839097

Open with prayer
Approval of Minutes
Vote on open positions: Secretary, Treasurer, Member at Large
The Future
Reports
Close with prayer

Summer 2021 Registration Open!

Walcamp is a year-round Christian ministry in Kingston, Illinois offering camp programs for youth, families, and groups. There is something for everyone: youth camps, day camps, weekend family camping, and programs for persons with special needs. Walcamp is a great place to experience fun camp activities, build new friendships, grow stronger in your faith, and enjoy God's glorious creation! For complete information visit walcamp.org.

About Our Mission

Going Deeper: Your Faith, Our Community

A relationship with God is about spending time with Him. He loves you as an individual. He wants to be authentically known by you--and for you to be authentically yourself in His presence.

Immanuel is about encouraging you in your ever-deepening relationship with Him. This pathway is vibrant and enduring. The more you learn about God, the more you obey Him. The more you

receive His grace, the more you encounter His forgiveness. The deeper your understanding, the deeper your love. The more expansive your heart, the more extensive your obedience.

The path to this relationship includes classes that teach you how to have a relationship with Jesus and small groups that provide the time and space to process what you’ve learned, and put it into practice with others who are sharpening the same skills. You will grow through fellowship into lasting, supportive friendships.

You will never reach the end of your relationship with God--it's meant to continue. Immanuel is here to help.

Helping Others

Feed My Starving Children

Fri., Mar. 19, 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.

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Tue., Feb. 9, 6-8 PM

In January, 16 Immanuel members rolled up their sleeves and packed 4,557 pounds of food; which will provide for 3,790 meals for our hungry neighbors in Northern Illinois. Sign up to help by contacting Bill Pietsch at bdpeach@me.com.

Lazarus House

Fri., Feb. 19

Thank you to Vicki McFarland and her sisters, who prepared the meal for Jan., and thank you to everyone who donated! The Feb. meal will be a chili cook-off! We're asking families to make their favorite chili recipe to share with our friends at Lazarus House. Additional needs and details will be posted soon on Realm and in the member section at immanuelbatavia.org. Questions? Please email Lori at lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org.

Worship Anew

Donations of $25 ensure this program runs on BATV for one week. Sign up calling the church office to support this community service.

Supporting Immanuel

Amazon Smile

Make a difference this Christmas. Shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2683484 to generate donations for Immanuel Lutheran Church and double your gift giving! Thank you for supporting our ministries using AmazonSmile. Track your personal impact throughout the year at your My Impact page.

Box Tops for Education

Our school recently received $79.80 in Box Tops funds for the period Mar.-Nov. 2020.

Here's how it works: buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt, and earn cash for our school! Visit BTFE.com/emailgroceryreceipts to learn how to earn box tops on your online grocery purchases. Thanks you!

Immanuel Church and School 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.

Matching Gifts

Immanuel recently received a $923 check from the United Way of Metro Chicago. This unexpected gift was a pleasant surprise. I reminds us that many corporations participate in matching donations to churches and private/parochial schools. To learn more, please contact your company's financial office or Karen in Immanuel's financial office at finance@immanuelbatavia.org.

Scholastic Books

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.

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 sign-up instructions are available at shopwithscrip.com. 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: Jan. 25; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 8, 22; Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 17.

Supporting Safety

Safety protocols are also being put into place in church settings, including clear acrylic barriers on the pipe organ and piano in the balcony. If you are able and feel led to do so, please help offset these additional costs by clicking here.