Congratulations to our Eagle Cross Country Runners who competed at the Lutheran Sports Association (LSA) of Illinois statewide meet this past weekend! We even had TWO runners qualify for Nationals to be held this coming weekend at Concordia University Wisconsin. Well done!
We also got word this week that our Girls Varsity Volleyball team was accepted to the LSA state tournament to be held November 3-5 in Springfield, IL. Congratulations to our girls! Go Eagles!
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- October 21 - K-2 Sings at the 5:30pm Service
- October 24 - Preschool - Grade 2 Literacy Night (more information below).
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October 25 - Registration form for PTL Trivia Night DUE (more information below)
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October 27 - November Lunch orders and payments due. No late orders will be accepted.
- October 29 - Pastor Noah Kegley's Installation Service. 4:00pm in the gym. Celebration dinner immediately following in the Fellowship Hall.
- November 3 - Butter Braid orders due (more information below). No late orders accepted.
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November 6 - No School grades K-8 due to parent conferences, Preschool is in session.
- November 7 - No School preschool - grade 8
- November 8 - Veteran's Day Chapel in the Sanctuary at 8:20am (more information below). Picture retake day. Contact the school office if your child will have their picture taken. Photographer here morning hours only. Preschool students who wish a retake but do not attend on that day, may come in to get picture taken.
- November 9 - Butter Braid pick up date (more Info to come)
- November 14 - High School Info Night, in the Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm to 7:30pm (more information below)
- November 17 - Thanksgiving Feast (more information to come)
- November 20 - November 24 - Thanksgiving Break, classes resume November 27
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Pastor Noah Kegley
Installation Service - Sun, Oct 29, 4:00PM @Gym
Mark the date! Installation of Pastor Noah is only 1 week away on Sunday, October 29 at 4pm. Expect a festive afternoon with uplifting worship followed by an all-Immanuel celebration. Details on various ways to be involved can be found below:
Installation Celebration - after 4:00PM Svc @Fellowship Hall
Sign up sheets for tailgate dishes, desserts and beverages and are in the Narthex! All offerings of food and help are accepted!
We are also planning a “gift card” shower for the Kegleys to assist with their relocation: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, local restaurants, Walmart, Target, grocery stores, etc. Sign ups and gift card box will be in the Narthex! Email suewauer@yahoo.com with questions. Thank you!
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We extend a heartfelt invitation to all veterans, along with your family and friends, to join us for an extraordinary event at our school. On Wednesday, November 8th, at 8:20am in the Sanctuary, we are hosting a special chapel service in honor of your service and sacrifice. Take your place in reserved seats among fellow area veterans and prepare to be moved by a 30-minute chapel presentation led by the talented music ministry director, Sharon Dalpini. This patriotic program will feature performances by 2 of our school choirs as well as a congregational sing-a-long. We will pay tribute to each branch of the armed forces with their official anthems, a reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and peace. As a token of our appreciation for your service, all veterans in attendance will be presented with a special gift of delectable baked goods, symbolizing the sweetness of gratitude we hold for you. There is no need for registration, simply show up for the service; greeters will be there to welcome you. |
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College Care Package Donations Needed!
Donations due by Wed, Nov 15
There's nothing like receiving good ol' snail mail! So, help us send our college students a care package as a fun way to let them know they are important to us. Sign up online here to donate supplies. All donations need to be at Immanuel no later than Wednesday, Nov 15. Monetary donations are also needed to help offset the costs of shipping; donate online here. If you have any questions please contact Kari Larsen at 331.334.2061 or klarsen@ilcsbatavia.org.
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Operation Christmas Child is ready to go! You can help in many different ways! Boxes are now available after each church service; take and fill a box yourself; and return the filled box to Immanuel by Friday, Nov 10. You can also make a monetary donation to help with shipping; each box costs approximately $10 to ship. We will pray over all filled boxes on Sunday, November 12 and deliver them that week to the area drop-off location. See these donation ideas and instructions links.
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School Choir Schedule for Grades K-8 - All Students
School choir is a wonderful opportunity for students to worship God with their singing and be part of the Immanuel community of faith in which they belong.
It is important for kids to attend when scheduled to sing with their class. Students should dress nicely for church, be here on time, and sit with their parents. Students will be called up when it is time for them to sing. We encourage families to stay for the entire worship service.
Below is the schedule:
Sat. Oct. 21 - 5:30 pm, Grades K-2
Wed. Nov 8 - 8:20 am Veteran's Day chapel, Middle School (also Orchestra)
Sat. Nov. 4 - 5:30 pm, Preschool Children
Thurs. Dec. 21 - Grades K-8 School Christmas worship (also Orchestra & Grade 8 Bells)
Sat. Feb. 10 - 5:30 pm, Grades 3-5
Sun. Mar. 3 - 9:30 am, School Staff
Sat. Mar. 9 - 5:30 pm, Grades K-2
Sat. April 20 - 5:30 pm, Preschool children
Thurs. May 30 - School Graduation - K-7 Sing, Grade 8 Bells
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Butter Braid Fundraiser
Back by popular demand, the Butter Braid Fundraiser is here and perfect for the holidays! A slice of Butter Braid pastry makes any day better - great for breakfast, dessert, appetizers, and special occasions.
Share the good. Order today. Order forms went home with students and attached HERE!
Due date for all orders is November 3, no late orders accepted. Delivery and pick up date is November 9.
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Raising faith-focused children in a changing secular world can be a challenge and you have choices when it comes to high school for your family. Come meet SIX local private/parochial high schools in one place at Immanuel’s annual High School Information Night on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. This event is open to the community, so bring a friend! Exhibiting schools: Aurora Central Catholic, Aurora Christian, Marmion Academy, Rosary, St. Francis, & Wheaton Academy. |
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ILCS Safety Committee
Have a safety and security concern, question, or suggestion? The ILCS safety and security committee wants to know. Submit your requests on the form available at immanuelbatavia.org/safety and the committee will review and address them at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
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For the Fall Reading Challenge tally sheet, please click here!
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Chapel Offering Designations 2023-2024
Each week we collect an offering during chapel to support ministries committed to sharing Christ's love by serving others in a variety of ways. Envelopes will be sent home with students each Friday for the offering on the following Wednesday. In August we have been collecting offerings to support victims of the wildfires in Maui through Lutheran Church Charities. You can learn more here about LCC's efforts in Maui. It is not too late to make a donation for this purpose. In September our chapel offerings will support Walcamp Outdoor Ministry. You can learn more about Walcamp at walcamp.org.
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October - Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries (pregnancy center)
- November - Faith Comes By Hearing (bible sticks)
- December - CASA
- January - Comfort Dogs
- February - Support a future church worker
- March - Hearts for Jesus (Belize Mission Society) & possible pen pal project
- April - Voice of Hope (prison ministry)
- May - Phil’s Friends
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2023-2024 School Calendar
For the 2023-2024 school calendar please click HERE!
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Raise Right Gift Cards
Raise Right allows families to support Immanuel while purchasing gift cards for gas, groceries, clothing, coffee, and so much more. Retailers offer a rebate percentage and 55 percent of it goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers (you!) at the end of the school year. Details and sign-up instructions are available at raiseright.com. Order due dates for gift cards are: October 23, November 13 and 27, December 4, 11, and 18, January 8 and 22, February 12 and 26, March 4 and 18, April 8 and 22, May 6 and 20. You will receive your gift cards on the Friday after the due date. Check it out, so easy!
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Websites
For more information about Immanuel visit our websites:
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There is a collection bin near the school office for all gently used coat donations. |
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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. |
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Church 630 879 7163, 8-4 PM
School 630 406 0157, 8-4 PM
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