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NOVEMBER 2014 ISSUE
The 3 most important things to teach your child about God
By: Becky Rickman
Nov 2
Matt 23:1-12
Nov 9
Matt 25:1-13
Nov 16
Matt 25:14-30
Nov 23
Matt 25:31-46
Nov 30
Mark 13:24-37
IN THIS ISSUE
Page 2
Pastor Mike’s
Article
Page 3-6
What’s
Happening at
Immanuel
Page 7
Youth
Page 8
Celebrations &
Prayers
Page 9
Giving Back
Page 10
Worship Leaders
Page 11
Calendar
Page 12
Suggested Readings
There are three important truths
that children need to learn about God.
These truths will help them throughout their lives, particularly when the
chips are down and the world looks
like an ugly place. There are times
when all children feel alone. They
question a lot of what they have been
taught, but the truths remain within
them as something they can later
count on.
 Truth #1: God is their father and wants to see them return
home
God is the creator and father of their spirits. As our father, He loves them in a perfect way. He has a vested
interest in them as our children. They are His spirit offspring and that connection can never be broken.
Knowing that when they feel as though their earthly parents let them down, being able to speak to one
with perfect, unconditional love for them who promises to always listen and answer their prayers can be
the most comforting thing in the world. As with any father, He wants them to learn here and prove themselves and to return to Him honorably. He wants nothing more than to hug His children and tell them how
proud He is of the job they did and the lessons they learned.
 Truth #2. He wants them to learn and to be happy
God did not send them here to be miserable. He did send them here to learn, which can sometimes lead to
misery through painful lessons. But, in the long run, he wants them to find joy in the learning, and to be
grateful for their trials. Knowing they have a "cheerleader" who wants them to be happy and find joy will
help them to do so. We can teach them that sometimes tough lessons lead to eternal truths and happiness,
and that no hardship is a hardship if they learn from it. Help them learn that He doesn't dispense misery
and pain. He roots for them and knows what each of them need to learn to be worthy to return to Him. He
wants to see them again in heaven.
 Truth #3. He gave them lots of tools and resources
He didn't just turn them loose in a crazy world without an oar. He provided lots of tools for them. The Holy
Spirit can be their constant companion if they are worthy and able to heed His promptings. He gave them
scriptures full of life lessons. He provided them with churches to gather with those who have similar beliefs
for strength in numbers and support. He gave them prayer and the opportunity to speak with Him any time
when they are troubled. Then, knowing the temptations they would face and the frailty of being human, He
provided them with a Savior to atone for their sins. No matter what trouble they may find themselves in,
there is a way out. They must know this truth so that they don't give up and throw in the towel. There are
so many temptations out there — drugs, pornography, alcohol, sex — that will act as a numbing agent
when they can't cope. Give these precious children on loan to us the tools they need to be able to navigate
rough waters. Give them that oar. Remind them constantly of these tools, and that despair is one of Satan's
tools and has no place in their lives.
These three truths about our loving God will help children throughout their lives. Teaching them is a privilege and honor. They are simple, true, and unchanging. With a world that changes its teachings at every
whim, having that assurance is priceless. Give your kids the gift of faith by teaching them these truths.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
November is here, as is the cold weather, the snow, the pre Christmas shopping, and many
other things that can take our focus and can change our mood. This is nothing new though; there are
Christ,
many things in the world around us that can have this effect on us. I don’t believe I am alone in this
thought either. While listening to the radio I have heard many share their thoughts on how the gen-
eral mood of the country has been getting more and more negative. I think November is a good month
to turn this around. In November we are blessed with Thanksgiving; a day we can gather together with
Loving God’s
family and friends, take stock of our life and be thankful for our blessings. We have many blessings and
we often take them for granted. The giving of thanks can help change this habit and make us far more
aware of how life is truly better than we think. I was told this story a long time ago and it often comes
people.
to mind at times like this.
There was a pastor living in a town and every morning on his way to church he would walk past
a little old lady who was always friendly but would look sad. He noticed this every time he passed but
didn’t say anything. He noticed it over and over and decided to ask her about it. She answered him by
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saying, “The reason I am so sad is that it is such a nice sunny day. My daughter is an umbrella saleswoman and I know she does poor business on sunny days. I worry on days like this that she makes
ends meet.” Well the next day it was pouring cats and dogs and the pastor thought he would finally
Word,
see a smile on this woman’s face. As he approached he noticed her face again full of worry. Confused
he asked her why she was sad on this rainy day. She responded, “Well my other daughter sells sunglasses, and on rainy days I know she doesn’t do good business, so I worry about her making ends
meet.” The pastor was stunned. He said, “Ma’am, why don’t you reverse your thinking? If it’s rainy
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why don’t you be happy that your first daughter is selling umbrellas, and when it is not raining be excit-
ed that your second daughter is selling sunglasses.” The woman stopped for a second, and started
smiling. The pastor saw her everyday after that and she was smiling.
world.
This is a good month to reverse our thinking and see the amazing blessings that God has surrounded us with. Amen.
In Christ,
Pr. Michael Neel
ALTAR GUILD
We will not be meeting in November. Stay tuned for our
next get together.
RUTH CIRCLE
Spend a pleasant afternoon on Tuesday, November 11th, at 1:30 p.m. with
the ladies of Ruth Circle in the meeting
room at church. This month's Bible
study is titled "Transformation Takes
Time." For people in the Bible and for
Christians today, growth in faith so often
takes time. Bible study leader is MaryJo
Mott and hostess is Shirley Myre.
All ladies are welcome.
SERVANT HEARTS CIRCLE
We will be meeting on November 20th
at 6:30 PM. For more information about
Servant Hearts Circle, contact Brenda Corrigan at (630) 553-1525.
BUSY HANDS
We will be getting together on
November 12th at 9:00 AM.
If you are interested in serving in
this group, please contact Linda Stephens at (630) 553-1854. The ladies
have also made beautiful prayer shawls.
If you know of someone who could use
a prayer shawl, please take one.
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Join Pastor Mike on Tuesday, November 4th
and 18th from 7:30pm-8:30pm for a time of
bible study, coffee, and fellowship! We are
still looking for a spot. Keep a look out for
more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
**All Saint’s Sunday is on
November 2nd. If there is a
person you would like remembered on this day,
please turn the information
into the office by Thursday,
October 30th!
Immanuel has committed to covering all bell ringing
shifts at both entrances to the Plano Walmart on Saturday, December 6th. Two-hour shifts run from 8:00 am to
8:00 pm. The Red Kettle Campaign is a major source of
revenue, helping the Salvation Army meet emergency
needs for individuals and families - not only at Christmas, but throughout the year. It's a wonderful, fun,
charitable opportunity for couples, families, grandparents and grandchildren and teen friends. Make bellringing a part of your family's Christmas tradition - grab
a partner and sign up for a two-hour shift! Sign-up
sheets are posted on the bulletin board in the narthex
or contact Gena Gerdin at 630-632-4033 or [email protected].
STEWARDSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
On November 9th, in worship, we will be handing
out pledge cards & envelopes. We ask the members
of the congregation to prayerfully consider their giving for 2015. If they are able to fill out the pledge
cards and return them by Sunday, January 4th, 2015
we would appreciate it.
Romans 12:5-8
5
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and
individually we are members one of another. 6We
have gifts that differ according to the grace given to
us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7ministry, in
ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8the exhorter,
in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in
diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
ADVENT
This year we will again be having Mid-week
Advent services on December 3rd, 10th
and 17th at 6:00 pm. There will be food
and we start worship at 6:30 pm. This year
we need volunteers to bring refreshments
and serve them at the 6 o‘clock fellowship
time. We also need help cleaning up afterwards. There will be a sign up sheet at
church.
Coming soon...
Immanuel’s
SAVE THE DATE! Immanuel’s next blood drive will be on February 11th, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm.
Note: We would like you to be able to give at the Immanuel Lutheran Church blood drive so please refrain from donating elsewhere after December 12th, 2014. If you donate after the 12th, you will not be
able to give blood to Immanuel.
THANKSGIVING
WORSHIP
SERVICE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
7:00PM
WELCA THANKOFFERING: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd
For more than 100 years, Lutheran women have given thanks to God and dollars to mission through
Thankofferings. The idea of collecting donations in small offering boxes goes back to the very early 1800s,
when women formed “mite” or “cent” societies to raise money. Mite boxes were given out as fundraising
tools to collect pennies for the support of church projects and foreign missionaries. These women-led cent
societies, platforms for social activism as well as evangelism in the 19th century, published their own literature,
Bible studies and other materials advocating around issues such as child labor, literacy and prison reform.
In time, larger missionary and ladies aid societies developed out of this work because there was such an overwhelming demand not only for foreign missionary support but for support at home. These women’s groups
funded needs in their local churches as well as local community projects. Their capacity for fundraising was
acknowledged and generally welcomed by their congregations.
In the Lutheran tradition, the General Synod’s Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
created their first Thankoffering service in 1889 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the organization. At
that first Thankoffering, $6,100 was collected. Today, Women of the ELCA collects more than $1 million in
Thankofferings annually for the ministries and mission of our women’s organization.
Luther League
The Leaguers had a great time playing BINGO with HIllside residents in October. They can't
wait until we return.
The Luther League is hosting a Family Movie Night on Friday, November 14th. The doors
will open at 6pm; movie starts at 6:30pm. The Leaguers will be selling hot dogs, popcorn,
nachos, candy, and pop. Bring a pillow, bean bag, lawn chairs, or blankets if you
want! We will be kicking off the advent season by watching "The Polar Express." Luther
League will have a special activity for the kids.
Also on November 30th, the Leaguers will be decorating the church after the 10:30 service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
In November we will be finishing up our studies on Isaac and Rebecca and starting to learn
about Jonah. November also is our kick off for our fundraiser. We will be selling gift cards.
SCRIP: We’re pleased to share some exciting news about a fundraising program for our
Sunday School. It’s called “Scrip,” and it’s the fundraising program that works while you
shop. We have done this for two years and it has been a great success.
Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” (gift cards) – in other words, scrip is
gift certificates from national and local retailers. They’re the same gift cards/certificates that
you buy at the store. Many popular retailers participate in our scrip program including
JCPenney, Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, Shell, Pizza Hut, Olive Garden and many more. If you would like
to help the Sunday School with this fundraiser, just take the list of participating retailers and
an order form and fill in with the gift cards you wish to order and turn it in to Brenda Karales.
Send a check made out to Immanuel Sunday School in with the form for the amount of the
gift cards. Within 7 to 10 days you should have the gift cards. Gift cards make a great Christmas present. The Sunday School will be placing an order for gift cards two times before
Christmas:
November 9th and December 7th are the cut off dates—just in time for Christmas!
Call Brenda Karales at 553-9251 with any questions. The cards do not cost more that the
face value of the card.
CELEBRATIONS
November Birthdays
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Louis Leonetti
Bonnie Hausler
Arlene Anderson
Bob Heiden
Trenton Borneman
Diane Hardecopf
Nov. 29 Matt Walker
Nov. 30 Scott Davis
Brittany Strause
Nov. 3
Reagan Morgart
Kenny Walker
Nov. 5 Dave Hughes
Nov. 6 Alice Merkel
Nov. 7 Kelly Leonetti
Nov. 10 Taylin Cox
Nov. 14 Carole Butts
Sonja Gilbertson
Nov. 16 Thomas Strause
17
20
22
25
27
*80 years and older
Celebrate your birthday
with others!
Nov. 1 Roger & Joyce Olson**
Nov. 4 Courtney & Steve Andel
Nov. 26 Dave & Kathi Dockstader
Nov. 28 Glenn & Beryl Borneman**
**50 years and over
Pray for the safety of all of
those who serve their
country.
Pray for all of those things
that we may not be able to
give words to, but lay
heavy on our hearts.
Bring a cake mix and icing
for the Kendall County
Food Pantry!
Pray for:
Becky Johnson Berg; Mary Ann Gorham;
Betty Larson; Lynn Molitor; Lois Tweedt;
family & friends of Earl Worley; Millie Tripp;
Glenn Sing; Art Riemenschneider; Cathy Merkel;
Louis Kreppert; Russ Hughes; Ronnie Bretthauer;
John Nolden; Penny Darnell; Ken Walker; Phil Polizzi;
Rich Bergeson and Steve Andel.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our newsletter can be downloaded from our web site at: http://www.immanuelyorkville.org/Newsletters.html
Newsletter submissions are always welcome!
Please submit all items by the 20th of each month to: [email protected]
GIVING
BACK
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL REPORT
Do you have a couple of hours to spare on Thursday, November 13th to
help those in need? If so, sign up on the sheet on the back table and join
Pastor Mike and others as they serve at Hesed House’s Clothes Closet
from 4:30pm–7:00pm. This ministry provides those less fortunate with
necessary clothing items. As always, Hesed House will also receive any
clothing donations you may have.
—
January 1– October 16, 2014
INCOME
Operating Fund Income
109,928.11
Parsonage Income
TOTAL INCOME
6,600.00
116,528.11
Collections for the Kendall County Food Pantry will be accepted until the
last week of November. The pantry accepts all donations of food and necessities —personal products are always a critical need. Grab an
“Inasmuch” bag from the back table and fill it with personal products
and return it to the table.
EXPENSES
Benevolence Resolutions
2,747.00
Christian Education
625.37
Church Administration
19,315.99
Parsonage Expenses
2,559.45
Pastoral Services
58,486.14
Property Insurance & Taxes
We are on our way to earning a check from Goodsearch! The more
people that use Goodsearch.com to search the web with Immanuel
selected as their cause, the bigger our check will be! Immanuel also
earns a percentage from online purchases made via Goodshop. Make
the switch and help us grow our check.
4,705.15
Repairs & Maintenance
18,816.54
Utilities
28,422.71
Worship & Fellowship
TITHES AND OFFERINGS MADE EASY
9,775.18
TOTAL EXPENSES
145,453.53
NET OPERATING INCOME
(28,925.42))
NET INCOME
(28,925.42)
You can now access the online giving page for Immanuel Lutheran
Church by scanning the QR code above. Simply scan the QR code with
your smart phone (a code reader app is required), and your browser
will take you to the online giving area. The online giving page allows
you to regularly tithe or make a one-time offering for the operating
fund, memorial fund, Sunday school fund, flowers for the altar, missions,
and the building fund.
OUR STAFF
PASTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MUSIC DIRECTOR
MICHAEL NEEL
ANA PETRIC
MICHELLE SMITH
PHONE: (630) 553-5368
PHONE: (630) 553-5368
PHONE: (630) 553 5368
(630) 385.2406 [Emergency]
EMAIL: [email protected]
Brenda Karales
MaryJo Mott
10:30
Parker Dove
Dhane Hardecopf
Bev Borneman
Sandy Collman
Beth Hage
Trey Ambrose
Elizabeth Karales
Jane Wallis
Bev Borneman
Sandy Collman
Beth Hage
Brittany Stause
Dhane Hardecopf
Jane Wallis
9:00
10:30
ASSISTING 10:30
MINISTER
ACOLYTES
Jane Wallis
Beth Hage
Sandy Collman
Bev Borneman
David & Kathy Dockstader
David & Kathy Dockstader
David & Kathy Dockstader
10:30
Terry & Diana Morganegg Terry & Diana Morganegg
Terry & Diana Morganegg
9:00
Sharon Hosler
Ed Guettler
Janet Bretthauer
Gena Gerdin
Jane Wallis
Melanie Karales
Matthew Schoot
Jane Wallis
Evan Borneman
Beth Hage
Sandy Collman
Bev Borneman
David & Kathy
Dockstader
Terry & Diana
Morganegg
Pat Johnson
Stacie Kutzbach
Cary & Denise Stevenson
Sharon Johnson
NOVEMBER 30
Hannah Leonetti
Beth Hage
Sandy Collman
Bev Borneman
David & Kathy Dockstader
Terry & Diana Morganegg
Bev Borneman
Kelly Leonetti
Calvin & Jane Wallis
9:00
10:30
Lyle & Sharon Hosler
Stan & Janet Bretthauer
NOVEMBER 23
Duane & Gena Gerdin
NOVEMBER 16
Beth & Judy Hage
Dwayne & Kay Collman Christopher & Kathy Dove
NOVEMBER 9
Jim Follmer
9:00
TIME NOVEMBER 2
COUNTERS 11:30
USHERS
READERS
GREETERS
ROLE
November WORSHIP LEADERS
•7:30pm | Young Adult
Bible Study
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•10:30am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•9:00am | Worship
First Sunday of Advent
30
•10:30am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•9:00am | Worship
WELCA Thankoffering
23
•10:30am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•9:00am | Worship
16 Baby Shower
•10:30am | Worship
24
17
7:00 PM | Thanksgiving
Worship
26
No Hesed House
Thanksgiving
27
•6:30 PM | Servant Hearts
Circle
•5:30 PM | Confirmation
•7:30pm | Young Adult
Bible Study
25
20
19
18
•5:30 PM | Confirmation
•4:30pm | Hesed House
• 9:00 AM | Busy Hands
•1:30 PM | Ruth Circle
•7:00 PM | Council
Meeting
•9:00am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
13
12
11
10
9
•10:30am | Worship
Caring Visits
•5:30 PM | Confirmation
Caring Visits
•9:00am | Worship
Thu
6
Wed
5
3
2
Tue
4
Mon
Sun
28
21
• 6:00 PM | Family Movie
Night
14
7
Fri
29
22
15
8
• 10 AM to 1 PM | Holiday Shoppe & Bake Sale
All Saint’s Day
1
Sat
SUGGESTED READINGS FOR OCTOBER
Nov 1 Psalm 43; Malachi 1:6—2:9;
Matthew 23:13-28
Nov 2 Micah 3:5-12; Psalm 43; 1 Thess
2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12
Nov 3 Psalm 5; Jeremiah 5:18-31;
1 Thess 2:13-20
Nov 4 Psalm 5; Lamentations 2:13-17;
Acts 13:1-12
Nov 5 Psalm 5; Proverbs 16:21-33;
Matthew 15:1-9
Nov12 Psalm 63; Joel 3:9-21;
Matthew 24:29-35
Nov 13 Psalm 90:1-8[9-11]12;
Ezekiel 6:1-14;
Revelation 16:1-7
Nov 23 Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm
95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23;
Matthew 25:31-46
Nov24
Psalm 7; Esther 2:1-18;
2 Timothy 2:8-13
Nov 14 Psalm 90:1-8[9-11]12;
Ezekiel 7:1-9; Revelation
16:8-21
Nov 25 Psalm 7; Esther 8:3-17;
Revelation 19:1-9
Nov 15 Psalm 90:1-8[9-11]12; Ezekiel
7:10-27; Matthew 12:43-45
Nov16 Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm
90:1-8[9-11]12; 1 Thess 5:1-11;
Matthew 25:14-30
Nov26
Psalm 7; Ezekiel 33:7-20;
John 5:19-40
Nov27
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19;
Zechariah 13:1-9;
Revelation 14:6-13
Nov 9 Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70;
1 Thess 4:13-18; Matthew
25:1-13
80:1-7, 17-19; Zechariah
Nov 17 Psalm 9:1-14; Zechariah 1:7-17; Nov28 Psalm
14:1-9; 1 Thess 4:1-18
Romans 2:1-11
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Micah 2:1Nov 18 Psalm 9:1-14; Zechariah 2:1-5; Nov29 13;
Matthew 24:15-31
5:1-4; 1 Thess 5:12-18
Nov30 Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17Nov19 Psalm 9:1-14; Job 16:1-21;
19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9;
Matthew 24:45-51
Mark 13:24-37
Nov 20 Psalm 95:1-7a; 1 Kings 22:1323; Revelation 14:1-11
Nov10 Psalm 63; Amos 8:7-14;
1 Corinthians 14:20-25
Nov21 Psalm 95:1-7a; 1 Chronicles
17:1-15; Revelation 22:1-9
Nov 11 Psalm 63; Joel 3:9-21;
1 Thess 3:6-13
Nov 22 Psalm 95:1-7a; Isaiah 44:21-28;
Matthew 12:46-50
Nov 6 Psalm 70; Amos 1:1—2:5;
Revelation 8:6—9:12
Nov 7 Psalm 70; Amos 3:1-12;
Revelation 9:13-21
Nov 8 Psalm 70; Amos 4:6-13;
Matthew 24:1-14
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