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Sat., Aug. 11, 11:15 AM out on the lawn at ILCS

Join us as we salute Immanuel’s Own Hero, SPC Christopher Patterson as the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation Motorcycle Ride passes our campus. Join us on the lawn by 11:15 AM and help us salute our hero and support his family and friends.

 

Chris was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church who gave his life while serving with the Indiana National Guard in Afghanistan on Jan. 6, 2012. He loved the performing arts and was an actor, singer, and musician who performed with various groups. The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation will split proceeds from the ride between Freedom Farm for Vets and performing arts at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. Let’s show our appreciation for Christopher’s sacrifice and his family’s generosity.

 

Contact Lori St.Vincent with questions and visit chrispattersonmemorial.org/events or email Bob Patterson at [email protected] for ride details. 

Difficult Passages in the Bible Sermon Series, Jul. 14-Aug. 12

We love to read the Bible to hear the wonderful message of a great God who loves us passionately. It tells us of a love so immense that it would take Jesus to the cross in a radical act that would make us perfect in the eyes of our Heavenly Father. However, in the midst of this incredible love story are verses that cause us to stop and scratch our heads. We wonder how this loving God could say some of the things the Bible claims He said. Did God really say I can ask for anything and He will give it to me? Why would a loving God command His people to kill in the Old Testament? Are divorcees committing adultery if they remarry? Passages like these have led to misinterpretations and misunderstandings that have left people broken and hurting. In this series we will explore some of these difficult passages in the Bible and seek to come to an understanding of each that will grow our faith in our loving God. Click on sermon titles in blue below to hear that sermon.

 

We are requesting donations of scraps of fabric, ribbon, and yarn for use in the all-Immanuel project at the Kick-Off Breakfast on Aug. 26. Please place donations in the receptacles in the church and school lobbies. Thank you!

The Community Connections department is requesting donations of 1 lb bags of M&Ms, Golden Grahams cereal, mini marshmallows, and cases of water for the S'more About Jesus outreach event (details coming soon!). If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Megan.

Thank you!

Sat.-Sun., Aug. 11-12, all services

Begin the new school year with a blessing and a celebration! Faith Bibles Alive  Bibles will be presented to all Immanuel third graders at all services. These Bibles are generously provided an anonymous Immanuel Lutheran Church family. Pr. Chris will also share Immanuel’s traditional back-to-school blessing, On Aug. 12 at the 9:30 AM service, the teaching staff of Immanuel Lutheran School will be rededicated and new faculty members will be installed. Following that service, please stop by the Fellowship Hall for a short welcome reception for new ILS teachers and enjoy coffee, punch, and a sweet treat!

The Sunshine Committee is in need of volunteers to deliver Immanuel’s altar flowers to shut-ins in August and November. It is a rewarding job and people are always glad to receive both the flowers and the visits. Some long-time Sunshine visitors are no longer driving or able to carry the vases; so new volunteers are needed. For more information, please contact Margaret Anderson at 630 879 5096.

Due to a change in flower providers, altar flower sponsorships will now cost $25 per arrangement. New envelopes are available that reflect this change under the flower calendar outside the church office.

Give thanks for the blessings God gives through your garden, and share any “over-blessings” you have. A produce exchange area is set up between the doors outside the sanctuary. Bring your over abundance and take something you’re craving!

Basketball Camps

Mon.-Tue., Aug. 6-7, 8-12 PM, B/G entering K-G4

Pr. Chris Davis and school parent Troy Groetken are leading a FREE Fundamentals of Basketball Camp that will focus on the basic ball handling skills of passing, dribbling, and shooting. Participants should dress in comfortable sportswear, bring a water bottle and a mid-morning snack. A couple of adult volunteers are needed. Those interested should contact Troy at t [email protected] or Pr. Chris at [email protected]. Completed registration forms must be submitted to the school office prior to Aug. 6.

Mon.-Thu., Aug. 6-9, Boys G4-6 5-7 PM, Boys G7-8 7-9 PM

G7-8 Tournament Fri.-Sat., Aug. 10-11

Please RSVP for this camp at 630 406 0157 or school@immanuelbatavia . Contact John Lejeck at [email protected] with questions.

Immanuel's annual Operation Christmas Child Packing Party last year provided nearly 700 gift boxes for needy children across the globe! To be part of this huge effort to share the love of Jesus, please donate the following items during the month indicated...or at any time! Financial donations are also much appreciated as mailing costs have risen to $9 per box. Thank you so much for helping to support this great ministry!

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Shop with Scrip for 2018 2019

Raise money for ILCS and save money on everyday purchases! Shop with Scrip allows families to do both while purchasing items such as gas, groceries, and clothing. Retailers offer a rebate percentage; 55 percent of this rebate goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers at the end of the school year. Email Megan at with questions. 

Visit  shopwithscrip.com  to see a list of retailers and use the enrollment code 96A591B555773 to sign up. Signing up for PrestoPay allows purchasers to receive gift cards immediately and with no need to write and drop off a check.

>>Click here for complete information, including dates

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; Bo b Goetz, Treasurer; Elvin Harms, Secret ary; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Bob Dannenberg, Amy Lewis, Kristen Siebert, Tom Zillman, and Michael Riddell.

Aug. 4 Installation of Beth Bierlein at 5:30 PM service

Aug. 6-7 Fundamentals of Basketball Camp at 8-NOON (B/G, K-G4) Register here

Aug. 6-9 Basketball Camp at 5-7 PM (G4-6) and 7-9 PM (G7-8) RSVP here

Aug. 10-11 Basketball Camp G7-8 Tournament

Aug. 11 Saluting Our Hero at 11:15 AM on the lawn at ILCS

Aug. 11 and 12 Distribution of Faith Alive Bibles to all third graders at all services

Aug. 12 Installation of Christine Dail and Wendy Nelson , dedication of school staff at 9:30 AM service

Aug. 13, 4-6 PM Supply Drop and Opportunity Fair 4-6 PM

Aug. 14, 6:30 PM Middle School Curriculum Night at 6:30 PM

Aug. 15 First day of school

Aug. 16, 6 PM Preschool Curriculum Night

Week of Aug. 20 Preschool visiting days and classes begin