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Newsletter Schedule Newsletter Deadline for Submissions The Lutheran Hour April March 20 Please be aware of deadlines and (Easter: April 4, 2021) March 7 that there are some months when May April 20 "A Place to Belong" newsletter will be COMBINED June/July June 20 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler for a 45—60 day period. August July 20 A house is not a person—but, could a Per- September August 5 son be a house, a place to belong? Dr. Mi- October September 20 chael Zeigler talks about finding that place, November October 21 in Christ. (Mark 11: 1-26) December ‘21/ January’22 November 20 March 14 "Widow's Mite" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler Why did Jesus commend a poor widow who gave all her money to a cor- rupt institution that oppressed widows? Dr. Michael Zeigler takes a deep- Midweek Lenten Worship er look. (Mark 12: 13-34) 7:00 p.m. March 21 Wednesday, "But He Is Strong" March 3, 10, 17 & 24 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler (Mark 14:10-72) March 28 "TBD" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler SERVICE TIMES TO BE (Mark) ANNOUNCED Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday April 1: Maundy Thursday April 2: Good Friday April 4: Easter Sunday Station City, State Freq Band Day Time WGN Chicago, IL 720 AM Sun 6:00 AM Pastor: Rev. Marty Marks Elders: WMCW Harvard, IL 1600 AM Sun 9:05 AM 815-501-3951 (c) Chris Cook, Dan Lohmeier, WGSL Rockford, IL 91.1 FM Sun 4:30 PM [email protected] Roger Maas, William Michels, Keith Nelson, Roger Nelson WKKD Aurora, IL 1580 AM Sun 9:30 AM Preschool Director: Carolyn Panozzo WRMN Elgin, IL 1410 AM Sun 9:00 AM [email protected] Faculty Advisor to LSF: Amanda Ferguson WKRS Waukegan, IL 1220 AM Sun 11:00 AM Office Support Staff: WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Sat 10:00 AM Darlene Hillman (office manager) Office Hours: Carla Siddall (secretary) Mon—Thurs: 8:30—4:30 p.m. WJOB Hammond, IN 1230 AM Sun 11:00 AM

Open Friday when preschool is in session: Custodian: Craig Dybas 8:30—12:00 noon Telephone: 815-756-6669 Woman To Woman Fax: 815-756-9585 Station City, State Freq Band Day Time Email: [email protected] WRMN Elgin, IL 1410 AM Sun 7:30 AM Web site: www.ImmanuelDeKalb.com WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Fill WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Thurs 1:00 AM WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Tue 1:00 AM Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center WJOB Hammond, IN 1230 AM Sun 11:30 AM Little Lambs Preschool 511 Russell Road; DeKalb, IL 60115

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In Confirmation class a couple of weeks ago, we were examining the second article of the Apostles Creed. As we examined who Jesus is and what He has done for us, we talked about an aspect of Jesus’ work I’d not covered before in this part of Confirmation. In truth, this topic was probably a bit above the heads of the students, but it didn’t hurt to plant the seed. The newest edition of the Catechism points out that our very pur- pose in being created, and more importantly, redeemed by Christ is to serve Him. This is profound if understood correctly. Unfortunately, our first in- stinct is to chaff under the idea that our purpose in life is to “serve.” Our ideal of individualism coupled with a resentment to being “subservient,” even to God, makes this truth hard to recognize for the beautiful thing that it is. First off, this reminds us that we do have a purpose in life, as a spe- cies and also as individuals. We do not need to seek out and “find our pur- pose” as so may spend their lives doing. Our purpose is to serve God by liv- ing THROUGH Christ and His example and love. So why is serving a posi- tive rather than a negative? When we first hear the word “serve” we assume it means to be “ordered around” and forced to do things so that God can sit back and be “lazy.” The term conjures the image of the servants doing the work and the master (God) reaping the rewards. But the truth of the situation is that not only does God give us freedom and creative licenses in how to serve Him, the benefits are not reaped by Him but by us. Our purpose in life is to be like Him. Serving Him means to model ourselves after an all loving brother, who has already given up Himself for us. Our purpose is therefore not to do His will for His benefit but for our own. Our lives have meaning because God has given them meaning, which means striving to be the per- fect creation He originally made us to be. This will not be completely achieved until we are in heaven when our service will be perfected, but “serving” still has wonderful benefits here in this world. Put another way, when we understand the absolute goodness of God, there can be no higher purpose than to spend our days striving to be “the good” that He knows we are capable of, with His Spirit inspiring ALL ABOARD!!! (sanctifying) us to be. His forgiveness rests on us when we fail to be the perfect servants we were meant to be, which happens daily for us all. Our Mark your calendars for lives belong to Him, but He graciously gifts them back to us to live out in Vacation Bible School pursuit of loving Him and others. July 19-22, 2021 The world often sees the purpose of humans (collectively and indi- vidually) as dedicated to improving things by some worldly, measurable (Continued on page 20)

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LITTLE LAMBS SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Maternity Home expanding into the LCMS Northern Illinois District. Please help make this new maternity • We have three openings in our 3/4 M/W/F class. Classes home a reality! The work with Redeeming are available 2 or 3 mornings a week from 9:00—12:00 Life Outreach Ministries brings together noon. congregations, agencies and spirit-led indi- viduals to assist real people in need. Through Christ, the perfect Servant • March 8, 2021: Registration for Immanuel and Savior, we are privileged to serve. Immanuel is proud to support this members as well as current and past Little vital ministry. We are opening a Christ-centered maternity home in Carpentersville as Lambs families for the 2021-2022 school year early as 2021. As a pro-life ministry, we walk alongside our mothers on will begin. their journey whether they plan to parent or lovingly place their baby for adoption. Every woman who calls Redeeming Life home will find help, • Wednesday, March 10, 2021: Dining to Donate! Join us at love, and support. Panera from Open to Close! 25% of the proceeds come Donate now and double the blessings! Every dollar given by individu- back to Little Lambs. al donors will be matched by an anonymous donor up to a total of $20,000 through April • March 15: Registration for fall 2021-22 opens to the 30, 2021. Donate today at rlom.org/ expansion or mail a check with "Illinois" in community. the memo.

Pray for this expansion and spread the word! Please pray for this expansion and the Fundraising 2021— “Non-Fundraiser mothers and babies served by this ministry. Fundraiser!” Share the good news with your faith and local community and follow us on Facebook! Just like everything else, our fundraising for 2020-21 looks Every dollar given by individual donors will be matched by very different. We count on the fundraisers for all of our an anonymous donor up to a total of $20,000 through April classroom supplies, field trips, activities and room 30, 2021. enhancements.

Due to Covid-19 we will not be holding our Used Book Sale, Spaghetti Here's why it matters. Dinner or Silent Auction this year. As you may recall, these events, Meet Stephen Williamson, one of our newest residents in Sanford, with the exception of the book sale, were not held in 2020 either. The born on Christmas Eve. On the same day Stephen was baptized, his preschool has had some very generous donations and continues to mom was confirmed in the Christian faith. Now this precious family operate well, however, as time goes on, funds are being depleted. We lives in the daily assurance of God's love. His mom is grateful for the will not be able to offer the Plant Sale this year. support she receives from faithful servants like you through the min- istry of Redeeming Life. We DO plan to participate in Give DeKalb County, which is tentatively scheduled for May 4, 2021. More information will be forthcoming, but in a nutshell, all donations given through Give DeKalb County have in the past been proportionately matched by a community pot—so each dollar goes further. Watch for details in April. We pray that this one fundraisers along with a couple of “Dining to Donate” nights will help to see us through to a more “normal” year! Stephen Williamson Thank you all for your continued support. Born 12.24.20 | 7 lbs 9 oz | 22 inches Baptized 1.17.21

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Little Lambs Preschool

(Pastor Marty Continued from page 3) metric. Have we cured cancer (or Covid)? Have we explored the world (or cosmos)? Have we created a legacy of government or literature or Help us get the word out about Little Lambs! Your positive music or art? While these things can certainly be part of our larger reviews left on Facebook, Google, Yelp and purpose, they are not the ends in themselves. Our purpose is to SERVE Care.com make a difference! We have posters so that we can imperfectly love our God and fellow humans in imita- available—If you are aware of a bulletin board tion of His perfect love. Simply put, our purpose is defined by relation- that allows public announcements to be posted, ships and not accomplishments. As we travel through Lent wondering or know of a location where you can help spread the word—please stop by the office and pick up “why are we doing all of this?” or “what is our purpose?” we’ve now a poster (or several!) We also have brochures got some food for thought! available with more information about Little Lambs. Please take A blessed March to you all! one if you would like for to share with a friend or for yourself! Pastor Marty

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ALL LENTEN WOSHIP Recycling —March 7th-11th SERVICES WILL BE IN PERSON AND AVAILABLE ON The Board of Trustees continues to collect cans the FACEBOOK LIVE 1st Sunday of the month here at church. For those who wish to drop your cans off, you can place them Midweek Lenten Worship in front of the garage at the southwest corner of the parking lot! 7:00 p.m. Wednesday March 3, 10, 17 & 24 If you wish, you can also bring cans and metals to DeKalb Iron and Metal and tell them it is for Immanuel Church and they will add it to our account and give you a receipt for your donation. The Hills of Lent A Series of Services for Lent By means of hymns and dramatic homilies, the congregation will be led Remember Food Pantry is on a biblically chronological journey to “mountaintop experiences” March 14th—18th which all focus on the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bring a nonperishable item for the local • At Mount Carmel, Elijah calls for faith and faithfulness. Salvation Army food pantry. • Jesus joins the faithful in worship at Mount Zion. Food Pantry Sunday is a collection day to • On Mount Olive, Jesus assures us that we too are the children of support the Salvation Army Food Pantry. Add an item to your gro- God. cery list and put it in our shopping cart in the church narthex! We • At Mount Calvary, we view “God’s own sacrifice complete.” had a fantastic donation in February let’s see if we can pack more in Services will begin with the “Psalms of Ascent.” Dramatic homilies this month! involve a narrator and various readers. The congregation participates in the homilies with the singing of successive stanzas of “Unto the Hills.”

Unfortunately no Lenten dinners will be served this year due to Outreach Board Meeting will be meeting on March 4th COVID-19 restrictions @6:30 p.m. We will gather in fellowship hall, masked and properly distanced. We welcome anyone who would like to join us! Find out what is going on and what is planned. We’d love to have you come!

Wish to help adorn the altar for Easter? Easter Lily Sign-up will begin in mid-February. If you would like to help adorn the sanctuary for Easter A little boy was afraid of the dark. One night his mother told him to Sunday by purchasing an Easter Lily, a sign-up is availa- go out to the back porch and bring her the broom. The little boy ble through Sign-Up Genius or in the narthex. Sign-up turned to his mother and said, “Mama, I don’t want to go out will be available until March 14 You can either take your flower home after the service or donate it to a shut-in. there. It’s dark.” Cost for each plant is $15. We will list the names of those The mother smiled reassuringly at her son. “You don’t have to be who donate flowers—you can also chose to give your afraid of the dark,” she explained. “Jesus is out there. He’ll look flowers in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one.—If you after you and protect you.” The little boy looked at his mother and do not want your name listed, simply list asked, “Are you sure he’s out there?” “anonymous.” (No long dedications please—we will simply list the “Yes, I’m sure. He is everywhere and he is always ready to help you name and either “in memory of,” or “in honor of.”) when you need him,” she said. The little boy thought about that and went to the back door and cracked it a little. Peering out into the darkness, he called, “Jesus? If you’re out there, would you please hand me the broom?” March 2021 Page 6 March 2021 Page 19

Prayer Group: And Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18 “You are in my thoughts and prayers” is something that we say frequently and though our expression is heart- felt, the weeks slip past and we forget to pray for the person. Ephesians 6:18 reminds us to pray and keep praying. Some of you may have a regular devotion and prayer routine. IF you don’t , here are some steps that you can follow to develop it.

1) make a commitment to pray one on one, two, three days a week or everyday. LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRY DEVOTION BOOKLETS ARE 2) Set aside a time to pray; a time when you are not rushed with the NOW AVAILABE AT IMMMANUEL schedule of the day; in the morning, after your evening meal, or at bedtime. Encourage your family or your spouse to join you. Lutheran Hour Ministries Devotions for 2021 Lent 3) Have a quiet place to pray. Turn off the T.V., radio, computer, and are entitled: “The Marks of Love.” Printed devotion your phone. booklets can be found in the narthex or in the tub outside 4) Begin with a short devotion such as Portals of Prayer or begin in the front doors of the church. This year the devotions the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. follow the narrative of Mark’s Gospel. The Marks of 5) Use the most recent Sunday’s list of prayer requests to pray for Love explores the life and ministry of Jesus. The tragedy your church family, Pastor, community, and our country. Keep a of Golgotha is met with the triumph of the resurrection list of friends and family who need prayer or have reason to give on Easter morning. Along the way, we learn of Jesus’ thanks. deep compassion for those He loved and served, includ- 6) Pray specifically by name and need. ing those who put Him to death. 7) Close by commending everything to God’s will and in the name of Devotions are also available to read online or as Jesus. a podcast, The Marks of Love can also be received as an e The winter months and the restrictions of the pandemic give us an op- -mail subscription throughout the Lenten season. Links portunity to start a prayer routine that can remain with us long after- can be found on our Constant Contact page or on the wards. LHM web site. Soon you will be saying “ I will pray for you”. You will be a blessing to others and you will be blessed by it because God is waiting and He hears us! 6 year old Angie and her 4 year old brother Joel The Prayer Team continues to Pray for the needs of our congregation were sitting in church. Joel giggled, sang and during the week. If you have a request please notify Pastor Marty or the talked out loud. Finally sister Angie had church office. enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in If you would like to be a member of the Team please call church.” “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” Joel Jackie Hanson 815-520-3519 or Linda Hursh 815-761-8151 asked. Angie pointed to the back of the church, “See those 2 men by the door? They’re the hushers!”

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Hope Garden It's SPRING time--coming up! What can you do for our garden? 3/17 Brodie McWilliams Seeds can be purchased now, so perhaps you Jennifer Hoffman will want to donate a package or two for Kristen Hoffman planting... We have usually purchased plants Joshua Lancaster 3/18 Glen Roberts Sr. for tomatoes, cabbages, peppers, and even eggplant and cauliflow- 3/1 Will Lynch Madelyn McGinnis er. BUT seeds are intended to be planted for green beans, cucum- James Nelson 3/19 Sierra Long bers, zucchini, yellow squash, radishes, lettuce, onions, carrots, Irene Nelson Christa Banks beets, and even pumpkins. Some of these will have multiple plant- Peter Springmire 3/21 Allen Johnson ings, so duplicate offerings of such seeds are welcome! 3/2 Ariel Luebke Kristofer Knutson Ronald Nehring Taylee Hayes Once the weather cooperates, we will be welcoming individuals to 3/5 Addison Krupke 3/22 Dan Springmire help prepare the soil and do the planting... Let Ann Nelson know 3/6 Alexander Gratschmayr 3/23 Dave Detert of your interest, and you will be informed when the time comes... Zak Kozumplik Jimmy Halatek Let's use our whole garden space this year! 3/7 Pastor Marty Marks Chris Kousoulas Jeffrey Rolczynski Lawrence Knudson

3/8 Alexis Cruz Judi Wright The Lord has granted us lots of produce to pass on to those in food 3/9 Patricia Moeller Rachel Kurasz need. We get to have some fun (and exercise) in taking care of His 3/10 Jenny Carlson Steve Noffsinger gift of the garden! Reece Hayes 3/25 Fred Foster Brett Hinkelmann Julie Watson Reaching the World at Immanuel Kelly Krajec 3/27 Nathan Allen The Intercultural Market in Fellowship Hall has Landon Krupke Sandra Lancaster been dispensing food each Friday for a number of 3/11 Max Brouwer Tim Miller weeks now. Some 90 students have benefitted Owen Giudice Katie Amoroso from this food availability (about 40 each Friday) with foods donated Ronald Feldmann Elizabeth Meyer by a number of churches and by purchase with dollars donated as well Jack Sprinkle 3/28 Toni Byford as by stores like Aldis. Students register for their turn to come 3/12 Helen Deschler Jenna Dooley (keeping social distancing). We are SO blessed to enable this food Jennifer Springmire 3/29 Haley VonSchnase distribution to happen. What a wonderful GOD we have! 3/14 Kara Brouwer 3/30 Cheryl Buehler Denise Clark Shelley Ziola Ronda Cress 3/31 Bradley Baumann Jordan Boone Letters for International students We are continu- ing to collect notes for the International students. Please feel free to write some kind inspirational words down . There is a plastic container in the entrance of the If you are a member of Immanuel, and do not see your birthday or church. Let’s help spread some Joy and Compas- anniversary listed, or the date is incorrect, please kindly inform the sion to those around us. We have so much good church office so that our records can be corrected. Thank you!

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3/12/1994 - Dan & Jennifer Hoffman Christian Education & Worship Opportunities 3/13/1955 - Ken & Patricia Moeller Worship Watch Party: The peer min- 3/13/1999 - Chris & Shelly Ziola isters have begun a “watch party” on 3/16/1991 - Ken & Lisa Hayes Sunday evenings! If you would like to 3/17/1973 - Patrick & Janet Byrnes watch the worship service with this 3/20/1982 - Dan & Vicky Lohmeier group visit our campus ministry page 3/21/1959 - Norm & Marion Gilbert on our web site 3/24/1945 - Lawrence & Dorothy Knudson (www.ImmanuelDeKalb.com) for the Zoom link. Though this is hosted by the peer ministers for college students, it is open to congregation 3/25/2006 - Michael & Kristin Albrecht members as well. 3/25/1989 - Rob & Tammy Tiggelaar Resuming Sunday School Classes We are beginning to “test the waters” as far as Those Serving Our Country offering some Sunday morning Sunday School programming. Check our Constant Contact Derrick Schoo Dr. Robert Bejnarowicz newsletters, website or Sunday School Face- Brendan Spartz (son of Mindy & Bill Lynch) book page for a Sign-Up Genius link. If there Major Christopher Denton (grandson of Carol) ) is significant commitment, we will look to Jacob Marx (grandson of Janet & Patrick Byrnes; begin in mid-March. Meanwhile, we will con- tinue to send packets home—you should have gotten a Lenten packet by US Coast Guard in Kodiak Island, Alaska now! If you have thoughts or questions, please contact Jen Allen. Owen Schroeder (grandson of Dennis and Jane Schroeder) Evan Schroeder (grandson of Dennis and Jane Schroeder) Jessica Marx (granddaughter of Janet & Patrick Byrnes) Adult Bible Studies Special Agent Kaitlan Lave (granddaughter of Al & Shirley) Brad Fancsali (grandson of Judie Wright/great nephew of Pat McKinley) Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in fellowship hall. Limit Lt. Brett Stewart (friend of the Sprinkle family of 10 participants. Call the office to register. You can also register by clicking the link on our Constant Con- tact weekly new update.

Participant Coordinators Two for Tuesday: Join us at 2:00 on Tuesday on ZOOM! We have begun to explore the book of Chris Cook: Communion & Ushers If you are interested in serving in Acts. If you have been thinking about joining—this Carla Siddall: Nursery (currently any of these areas, please contact not open) the individual coordinator for more is a GREAT time to begin! While strictly online, Carolyn McQuillan: Acolyte & information. You can also contact this Bible study still has the close friendly feel of Alter Guild Pastor Marty or the office and we an in person group enjoying time in the Word with will help you get connected to the Pastor Marty: Lay Reader each other. See our website for a link to the Zoom meeting: Doug Nelson: Radio & Sound correct person! Thank-you for your www.ImmanuelDeKalb.com. Call the office if you have any questions service! or need help accessing the information.

The Mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church College Bible Study: Zoom Bible study for college students is Tuesday is connecting people to Jesus Christ. evenings at 9:00 p.m. Join us at 8:00 p.m. for a few games before Bible study!

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Altar Flower Sponsorships University Village Connections: Because of COVID we have not been able to continue March 7: “In memory of Ralph & Freda Denton on

Family Nights at University Village for a year now! their wedding anniversary,” by Carol Denton. BUT we have kept contact with some families there via March 14: “ To the glory of God and in loving the post and some hand delivered gifts. Rather than memory of my mom, Fern Broadway,” by Dolores Broadway. singing Christmas Carols at Christmastime, we gave a March 21: “Given in memory of Wilbur’s birthday, March 22nd,” by CD of Christmas music to households for which we had addresses. Deloris Bauman.

March 28: “In thankfulness to God in honor of the March birthday’s of As the year continues, we will try to maintain contacts there and need Pete & Dan Springmire, Sandy, Katie & Josh Lancaster, and Zachary to determine soon if we can do so kind of Summer Reading Program. Baker,” by Ursula Sarver. Join us in prayer regarding what we should do! God has richly blessed our past programs, so what does HE want us to do now??? Radio Broadcast Sponsorships March 7: “To the glory of God in loving memory of Meals on Wheels—Different this year my husband and our father, Richard Buehler,” by You can still sign up through March Cheryl, Jeremy, Matthew & Shawn. Immanuel will NOT be sponsoring sign-up for Meals on March 14: “ To the glory of God and in loving memory of my mom, Fern Wheels this year. However, if you are willing to be a Broadway,” by Dolores Broadway. volunteer you may contact Voluntary Action Center (VAC) directly and sign up for a time. You can call throughout March as they March 21: “In loving memory of Virginia & Walter Voss,” by their are scheduling on a weekly basis. family. VAC has instituted many protocols for help ensure safety of the drivers March 28: open and those receiving meals. All three of our traditional routes will have availability—so, if you were looking forward to your March Meals on Wheels Delivery or if you haven’t done MOW before, but find yourself with some time to give, please contact VAC. This delivery involves: Membership Changes 1. Arriving at Meals on Wheels headquarters around 10:45. (Located Death: Jeffrey Scoughton on the corner of Peace and Bethany Rd.) was called home January 23, 2021 2. Staff will bring pre-packed carriers to your vehicle. 3. Using their carefully designed routes you will deliver lunch meals to shut-ins. There is verbal interaction with recipients, but the delivery is no-touch. Radio & Flower Sponsorships: 4. Returning carriers to the headquarters. OPEN FLOWER SPONSORSHIPS: April 18; May 9; June 6,13,20,27; July 4,11,18,25; August 1,15,22,29; September 19,26. You are finished in about an hour or so. OPEN RADIO SPONSORSHIPS: April 18; May 30; June 6,13,20,27; July 4,11,25 This is a fun task that is very well organized. August 8,29; September 5,19,26. This is a very rewarding experience, and a great way to serve the To be a Radio or Flower Sponsor: Call the office to reserve a date. Cost is $45 for community!! The task is very well organized and can be quite flowers. Flowers may be taken home following the 10:30 service, or you may have fun. Thank you! them given to one of our shut-ins by a member of the Altar Guild. Please call VAC for more information or to sign up for your day(s) and Radio is $225 for a 60-minute broadcast or $125 for 30 minutes of the broadcast. route(s). Contact: 815-758-3932 ext 232 Nancy or Colleen at (Remaining 30 min. could be sponsored by someone else). Voluntary Action Center (VAC) to sign up.

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2020 & 2021 BUDGETED JANUARY & FISCAL YEAR TO DATE INCOME or (LOSS)

Jan 2021 Jan 2020 Budgeted Receipts $27,745 $35,291 Budget Disbursements ($34,921) ($36,080) Net Income or (loss) ($7,175) ($788.44)

Fiscal yr. 2021 Fiscal yr. 2020 Budgeted Receipts $256,671 $300,878 Budget Disbursements (227,096) ($272,609) Net Income of (Loss) $29,574 $28,269 Everything is “different” and though we are watching expenditures closely, as you can see by this newsletter, ministry continues! As we entered the new year, giving declined significantly. Prayerfully consider how you might continue to support the ministry through time, talent and treasures.

Please Continue Giving Your Offering 1. Offering plate as you enter the sanctuary 2. Mail it to 511 Russell Road DeKalb, IL 60115 3. Online from our church website

LWML NOTES: As of January 31st the mite col- lection in the NID reached the mark of $49,172.99 towards the goal of $157,000 by June 2022. We sent $196.94 for mites on February 3rd 2021 which was our collection for December & January. The Zone Rally is to be at St. John’s in Sycamore. The date should soon be set. Our next “normal” meeting would be April 12th. We encourage connections at the meeting time, but RIGHT NOW, keep feeding your mite box! Boxes are available at Immanuel if you would like one.

Our radio broadcast has become a Sunday tra- dition to a couple from out of town. Their home church is offering in person but they aren't able to attend due to COVID concerns, and they don’t offer a radio service. They found our broadcast on WLBK 1360 AM. This couple has sponsored a recent radio broadcast of ours! Our Ministry reaching out and supporting those who need to hear God’s word. Thanks be to God!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Meals on Wheels 1 2 3 4 5 6 Month! 9 AM Winkle 7 PM Worship 8:30 AM Bulletin Deadline 5-6 PM Intercultural Market Contact: 815-758-3932 ext 6 PM Bd. of Trustees 2 PM Zoom Bible Study 5:30 PM Jr. Confirmation 6:30 PM Outreach Bd. Mtg Set Up 232 Nancy or Colleen at (zoom/in person) 8 PM Refuge Game Night 7:45 Elders Meeting (Zoom) 6-7:30 PM Intercultural Mar- Voluntary Action Center 9 PM College Bible Study ket (VAC) to sign up.

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Can Recycle Drop-off 8AM in person & FB Live Worship 8 AM Little Lambs Registra- 2 PM Zoom Bible Study ALL DAY! - Dining to Donate 8:30 AM Bulletin Deadline 5-6 PM Intercultural Market 9:15 AM Adult Bible Study tion opens to current/past 8 PM Refuge Game Night Panera 12 Noon Council Reports Set Up 10 AM Fuchs & Soto Baptism (private Little Lambs families 9 PM College Bible Study Due 6-7:30 PM Intercultural Mar- service_ 7 PM Campus Ministry Com- 7 PM Worship ket 10:30 AM Worship Broadcast on WLBK mittee Mtg. (Zoom) 5:30 PM Jr. Confirmation 1360

5 PM Peer Minister Meeting 6 PM Worship Watch Party

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Food Pantry Sunday 8AM in person & FB Live Worship 8 AM Little Lambs Registra- 2 PM Zoom Bible Study 7 PM Worship 8:30 AM Bulletin Deadline 5-6 PM Intercultural Market 9:15 AM Adult Bible Study tion opens to community 8 PM Refuge Game Night 5:30 PM Jr. Confirmation Set Up Tentative: Sunday School 9 PM College Bible Study 7:45 PM Council Meeting 6-7:30 PM Intercultural Mar- 10:30 AM Worship Broadcast on WLBK 1360 ket 5 PM Peer Minister Meeting 6 PM Worship Watch Party Deadline to sign up for Easter Lilies

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 8AM in person & FB Live Worship No Preschool 9:15 AM Adult Bible Study Little Lambs Spring Break 2 PM Zoom Bible Study 7 PM Worship 8:30 AM Bulletin Deadline 5-6 PM Intercultural Market Tentative: Sunday School 8 PM Refuge Game Night Set Up 10:30 AM Worship Broadcast on WLBK 8 AM Newsletter Deadline 9 PM College Bible Study 6-7:30 PM Intercultural Mar- 1360 ket 5 PM Peer Minister Meeting

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