Announcements

October is pastor appreciation month. Thank-you Pastor Eric and Pastor Chris for being our shepherds!!

Sun Oct 24, 6:00-8:15 PM @Fellowship Hall. High schoolers are invited to join us for movie night! We're going to watch The Case for Christ; a movie about a tribune reporter in the 70s whose wife converts to Christianity so he goes on a quest to disprove the existence of God. Led by Matt Cassidy, there will be light snacks and refreshments and pop/water to drink.  See a preview of the movie here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6113488/

Sundays 9:15 - 10:15 AM. Education opportunities are available for ALL age groups. Sunday Sing & Play for preschoolers, Digging Deeper with Kids for children Kindergarten through 5th Grade, youth programs with Mr. Cassidy, adult Bible studies with Pastor K and Elvin Harms. Nursery is also available. Join our church community Sunday mornings between services to learn more about God!

Help raise funds for our 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering trip to Houston, TX! Every evergreen item purchased = $8 towards our youth trip. Now through Nov 15, go online to giftitforward.com, enter fundraising code: Immanuil003, and start shopping. Each item in your order can be shipped to the address of your choice. This is a great opportunity to send holiday gifts to your friends and family!

Tue Oct 26, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Are you wondering what private school options are available after 8th grade? There are many choices when it comes time for high school! Representatives from 6 local private high schools will be here at Immanuel exhibiting their schools, providing information, and answering questions: Aurora Central Catholic, Aurora Christian, Marmion Academy, Rosary, St. Francis, and Wheaton Academy. This is open to the community—invite your friends and neighbors!

Sundays 9:15-10:15 AM @Sanctuary. Pastor Eric will explore the miracles Jesus performed. Why did He do them? What messages was He sending? What does it mean today? Come grab a coffee and join the conversation!

Mon Oct 25, 3:30-6:30 PM @Gym Our fall blood drive is coming up soon. To schedule an appointment go to immanuelbatavia.org/blooddrive and click on the Schedule Now link. Each donation impacts and saves 3 lives! You DO NOT need the COVID19 vaccine in order to donate.

Sun., Oct. 31, 12:30-2 PM, Immanuel Parking Lot Join us for Trunk or Treat: Down on the Farm! Please decorate your trunk in a farm/harvest theme. Nothing scary please. Sign up for a spot at https://bit.ly/3afKMBo. There will be a contest for Best Trunk, a fall-themed family photo booth, and hot chocolate/cider and warm cinnamon-apple donuts. Questions? Contact Lori St.Vincent at lstvincent@ilcsbatavia.org. To volunteer to help with this Community Connection event, visit volunteersignup.org/JK3FT.

As part of our annual Veteran's Day Chapel service this year, we are inviting not only Immanuel vets, but ALL vets in our community. If you would like to join our school and Sunday School children and staff in writing a note of thanks, please leave your cards or notes in the church office, marked Thank You Vets! Notes are requested by Nov. 9. Your participation in ensuring our veterans feel appreciated is so important. Questions? Contact Lori St.Vincent at lstvincent@ilcsbatavia.org.