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DeKalb, IL 60115 IL DeKalb, Road 511Russell Special Services & Times December 2—27, 2020 Center Student Church& Immanuel Lutheran *** RETURN SERVICEREQUESTED *Midweek Advent Services *7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 9 & 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. 2020 *Advent Worship Series—“Prepare Ye” Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. —Isaiah 60:1 ***** 2021 *8:00 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 Worship Services (Holy communion offered December 6, 20 & 27) Sunday worship services are broadcast on WLBK 1360 AM at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning; *7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day) at 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day: Broadcast of Christmas Eve Service on 1360AM WLBK radio *Broadcast on Facebook Live/available for viewing at any time on our web site. Limited in person worship available—Reservations may be required. Visit our web page , www.ImmanuelDeKalb.com, or contact the office for details. U.S. POSTAGE U.S. Permit No. 143 No. Permit NON DeKalb, IL DeKalb, PAID ORG - PROFIT All are welcome! The Mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church December,is connecting 2020/January people 2021 to Jesus Christ. Page 24 December 2020/January 2021 Page The Lutheran Hour WORSHIP & OTHER SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Bulletins and Portals of Prayer are available each week after 12:00 noon on Thursday. The Lutheran Hour® which began in 1930, is the world's longest- You can find them in a plastic tote outside the front doors of the church or on our web site. Constant Contact bulletins and inserts are made available at 9:00 on Saturday running Christian outreach radio program. It proclaims the message of mornings. If you would like bulletin mailed to you, contact the office and we will be Jesus Christ to more than 12 million people each week over 800 radio happy to mail you a copy! stations across North America. It is also broadcast on the American Worship Schedule Until Further Notice: Forces Network to reach military personnel and their families around (see back cover for Advent & Christmas schedules) the world, as well as on XM's Family Talk Radio 170 each Sunday at 8:00 a.m. In Person Worship by registration only. Contact the office to sign up. 1:00 p.m. EST. 815-756-6669 or [email protected]. In this article find a list of topics that will be heard for this month on 8:00 a.m. Facebook Live The Lutheran Hour. We have also included a listing of area radio sta- 10:30 a.m. WLBK Radio Broadcast tions that carry the program, along with their scheduled time to air. • Holy Communion is also offered by appointment— following social distancing guidelines December 6 "Seek My Face" • 2:00 p.m. Tuesday: Zoom Adult Bible Study Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler • 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study with Carolyn McQuillan. We sometimes hear MUST REGISTER to attend—attendance limited to 10 participants. the voice before we • Sunday school/ additional Bible Study opportunities will be offered in see the face that goes Station City, State Freq Band Day Time various ways, including remotely, this fall. with it. Seek God's WGN Chicago, IL 720 AM Sun 6:00 AM (See page 9 for Sunday School details) face where you hear WMCW Harvard, IL 1600 AM Sun 9:05 AM God's Word. WGSL Rockford, IL 91.1 FM Sun 4:30 PM Thank you for your continued support and suggestions as we strive to make connec- WKKD Aurora, IL 1580 AM Sun 9:30 AM tions each week. (Daniel) WRMN Elgin, IL 1410 AM Sun 9:00 AM The office hours: WKRS Waukegan, IL 1220 AM Sun 11:00 AM Monday—Thursday from 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. December 13 "The WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Sat 10:00 AM Friday (when Little Lambs is in session) 8:30 a.m. —12:15 p.m. Prophet's Paradox" WJOB Hammond, IN 1230 AM Sun 11:00 AM Your continued prayers and patience are appreciated. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Woman To Woman Michael Zeigler Station City, State Freq Band Day Time WRMN Elgin, IL 1410 AM Sun 7:30 AM (Daniel: 10, 11 and WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Fill WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Thurs 1:00 AM Pastor: Rev. Marty Marks Elders: 12) WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Tue 1:00 AM 815-501-3951 (c) Chris Cook, Gary Gresholdt, WJOB Hammond, IN 1230 AM Sun 11:30 AM [email protected] Dan Lohmeier, Roger Maas December 20 William Michels, Brian Pringnitz Preschool Director: "Experience God" Carolyn Panozzo Faculty Advisor to LSF: Speaker: Rev. Dr. [email protected] Amanda Ferguson Michael Zeigler Office Support Staff: Office Hours: (John 1:1-18) Darlene Hillman (office manager) Monday—Thursday Carla Siddall (secretary) 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m December 27 "Welcome to the Family!" Custodian: Craig Dybas Friday 8:30– noon (when Little Lambs is in session) Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Anthony (Tony) Cook The book of Galatians gives us a glimpse inside the family of God. It describes the Christian family as one that stands firm in Christ's free- Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center Little Lambs Preschool dom, walks united in the Spirit, and bears one another's burdens in love. 511 Russell Road; DeKalb, IL 60115 (Galatians 4:4-7) December, 2020/January 2021 Page 2 December 2020/January 2021 Page 23 November Voters Meeting Some thoughts on the Christmas story for 2020: By the time you read this, Thanksgiving and Black VOTER’S MEETING: The Voter’s Meeting Friday will have passed. Christmas ads will be was held Sunday, November 22. Missed the running on all available media outlets, in the meeting? — November Voters Meeting newspapers, on radio, television and every internet screen you click Packets Available in the Narthex or can be on. downloaded from our web site. While our cultural idea of Christmas may be ever in front of us with Santa, candy canes and flickering lights, the actual story still Newly elected officers: seems a bit far off. Connecting with a lonely Mary and Joseph who traveled rough terrain while knowing the birth of their special baby Position Newly Elected Officer was imminent. They were alone, without family or friends to look to Chair-elect Brian Pringnitz for support. While it was not uncommon for Paletieian women to Financial Secretary *C-J Motisi deliver their babies on their own, that didn't change the difficulty and fear that something might go wrong, despite the angel’s promises of Bd. of Christian Ed Rita Goodwin favored status. Alone, sheltering in a cave/stable and disconnected Outreach Board *Linda Hursh Bd of Christian Ed Krista Marks (Continued on page 20) Elders Keith Nelson, Roger Nelson *elected to a second term Those who continue to serve: Chair Jim Pfotenhauer Treasurer Justin Dooley Secretary Jacob Cook Trustee Tom Sawyer/Darlene Hillman Campus Ministry Dennis Maakestad Human Care Carol Nelson Elders: Chris Cook, Will Michels Dan Lohmeier, Roger Maas All council members, including those newly elected, will be sent a Zoom link and are encouraged to attend the next Zoom council meeting on December 16 following the midweek advent service. Installation of ALL council members and elders will be announced. Prayers for a Blessed Christmas from the staff at Immanuel: Thank you for your time of service! Those completing terms: (left to right) Carla Siddall, office assistant; Rev. Marty Marks; Jen Allen, past chair & acting chair; Brian Pringnitz & Gary Jessica Molitor, preschool teacher; Darlene Hillman, office manager; Gresholdt, elders. Carolyn Panozzo, preschool director/teacher; Cara Leadingham, preschool aide; Craig Dybas, custodial/maintenance; Hannah Turk, preschool co-teacher. December, 2020/January 2021 Page 22 December 2020/January 2021 Page 3 LITTLE LAMBS SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Immanuel Fiscal Year-to-date at a Glance • CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Due to the rising Covid numbers, Little Lambs Christmas Program has been cancelled TOTAL BUDGETED FISCAL YEAR TO DATE INCOME or (LOSS) for this year. Total Budgeted Receipts: $142,125.73 • Special gifts from Immanuel: Advent calendars and devotion Total Budgeted Disbursements $(123,362.96) Fiscal YTD Budgeted Net Income or (Loss) $ 18,880.83 books will be sent home the beginning of December and Total Non-budgeted Receipts: $ 3,053.74 “Christmas Celebration Bags” will be coming home at the Total Non-Budgeted Disbursements (15,299.95) beginning of Christmas break. TOTAL NET INCOME or (LOSS) $ 6,634.62 • Our “Scrip” fundraising second wave! This The Fourth Quarter is upon us! easy fund-raiser offers you the opportunity to • 2021 Giving envelopes will be available by mid-December. purchase gift cards, with a percentage of the purchase price coming back to the school. The • End of the year statements will be available in early January. cards look just like the ones you purchase in the Both items can be picked up in the church narthex. store, and they even offer a package of “gift As you anticipate the upcoming holidays, pause to consider your gifts to the jackets” to go with the cards! On line ordering is available at: Lord. Often this is a time when one makes year-end charitable donations. Your shopwithscrip.com contributions to the work of the church is both welcomed and appreciated. Use enrollment Code: DD7427D154116 Opportunities to consider in helping you meet your first fruits giving goal to the church: Orders/Payments turned in by noon, December 14 • Debit/Credit card payments – processing machine can be found in the narthex on will be here by December 17.