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WORSHIP & OTHER SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: The Lutheran Hour Bulletins and Portals of Prayer are available each week after 12:00 noon on Thursday. You can find them in a plastic tote outside the front doors August 2 of the church or on our web site. Constant Contact bulletins and inserts "Christ's Resurrection Makes Everything New" are made available at 9:00 on Saturday mornings. IF you would like bul- Guest Speaker: Dr. Oswald Hoffmann letin mailed to you, contact the office and we will be happy to mail you a There is power in doing good works for the sake of others, but that kind of civic righteousness can't copy! compare with the perfect righteousness of God which covers us through faith in Jesus Christ. In a Worship Schedule Until Further Notice: classic radio message, Dr. Oswald Hoffmann shares 8:00 a.m. In Person Worship by registration only. the power of Christ's resurrection that overcomes death. It's "Archives Contact the office to sign up. 815-756-6669 or August". [email protected]. 8:00 a.m. Facebook Live August 9 "Over The Darkness, God Hovers" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer 10:30 a.m. WLBK Radio Broadcast A 5-year-old boy once observed, "God has the whole world in His hands- but sometimes He drops it." Hear how Dr. Dale Meyer responded to that • Holy Communion also offered by appointment— young philosopher in a classic message titled "Over the Darkness, God Hovers". It's "Archives August". following social distancing guidelines • 7:00 p.m. Monday: Christianity 101 Zoom Bible Study August 16 "A Wrong Comparison" Guest Speaker: Dr. Wallace Schulz It's "Archives August". • 2:00 p.m. Tuesday: Zoom Adult Bible Study August 23 "Fear And Faith" • No Sunday Morning Bible Study at this time. Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus • No Youth Sunday School It's "Archives August".

August 30 "It's Not Over 'till Jesus Says It's Over" Thank you for your continued support and suggestions as we strive to Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz It's "Archives August". make connections each week. The office remains open Monday—Thursday from 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Your continued prayers and patience are appreciated. Station City, State Freq Band Day Time WGN Chicago, IL 720 AM Sun 6:00 AM Pastor: Rev. Marty Marks Elders: 815-501-3951 (c) Chris Cook, Gary Gresholdt, WMCW Harvard, IL 1600 AM Sun 9:05 AM [email protected] Dan Lohmeier, Roger Maas WGSL Rockford, IL 91.1 FM Sun 4:30 PM William Michels, Brian Pringnitz Preschool Director: Carolyn Panozzo WKKD Aurora, IL 1580 AM Sun 9:30 AM [email protected] Faculty Advisor to LSF: WRMN Elgin, IL 1410 AM Sun 9:00 AM Amanda Ferguson Office Support Staff: WKRS Waukegan, IL 1220 AM Sun 11:00 AM Darlene Hillman (office manager) Office Hours: WGVE Gary, IN 88.7 FM Sat 10:00 AM Carla Siddall (secretary) *Covid Hours: M– Th 9:00—3:00 Mon—Thurs: 8:30—4:30 p.m. WJOB Hammond, IN 1230 AM Sun 11:00 AM Custodian: Craig Dybas Open Friday when preschool is in session: 8:30—12:00 noon Woman To Woman

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

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SERVING OUR LORD IN HIS HOUSE My friend Rev. Keith Haney wrote a very insightful article on the real issue involved with race relations. We encourage everyone to worship in a way most comfortable to you at this He's given me permission to share it with you. Any time of Covid-19. We are reaching out, but this is not intended to pressure anyone to return to in person worship. Everyone is encouraged to find your Pastor who can properly utilize the "Screwtape Letters" own comfort level. by C.S. Lewis has credibility in my eyes. I hope you If you are contacted to serve, but are not yet ready, please, feel no obligation find this helpful: to return to in person worship until you are ready to do so. If you have not Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sud- been contacted, but are willing to serve as a volunteer during the worship ser- vice please contact the office or the coordinator of your area. den both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The We have a small number of volunteers who have expressed interest in serving Lone Ranger turned to Tonto and asked, “What are we going to do?” Tonto replied, on Sunday mornings, but as more people become available we will return to “What do you mean ‘we,’ white man?” (In Search of Unity, Edward Dobson, pp. 20– normal scheduling. 27)

• Ushers: We currently need 2—3 ushers per week. Ushers help maintain A funny illustration, but there is some scary truth contained here. The attitude of “I a contact list as require by CDC guidelines, answer questions and help am with you until trouble comes” is destructive for race relations. What is causing the with communion. Our current ushers have been Dan Lohmeier, Kevin division? Harms, Will Michels and Keith Nelson. If you are willing to serve in this The Real Enemy capacity, please contact Chris Cook or the office. • Lay Readers: Volunteers as contacted by Pastor Marty. If you are will- As the discussion about race relations in America continues, it is timely today to ad- ing to serve as a lay reader at this time, please contact the church office. dress the heart of the disconnect: Who is the enemy we are fighting? Are we in con- • Radio & Sound: As scheduled by Doug Nelson. flict with the person who has a different skin color? Do we simply need to spend • Nursery: Nursery will not be open or staffed for the foreseeable future. more time in conversation? Are we addressing only the symptoms of a much larger problem? The more significant problem is something no one wants to talk about. It is • Acolyte: This service will be provided by various adults at this time. If an enemy no one wants to acknowledge exists. That enemy lurks in the darkness. He your family plans to be in church, and your child is willing to acolyte, please contact the office. operates in stealth mode. The Bible describes him this way: Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to de- vour. (1 Peter 5:8) August Altar Guild: Carolyn McQuillan & Jackie Hanson Among the significant number of books authored by C. S. Lewis is the highly pro- Participant Coordinators vocative The Screwtape Letters. In it, the profound Englishman had the devil brief his nephew, Wormwood, on the subtleties and techniques of tempting people. The goal, Chris Cook: Communion & Ushers If you are interested in serving in any of he counsels, is not wickedness but indifference. Satan cautions his nephew to keep Carla Siddall: Nursery these areas, please contact the individu- the prospect, the patient, comfortable at all costs. If he should become concerned Carolyn McQuillan: Acolyte & al coordinator for more information. Altar Guild You can also contact one of the pastors about anything of importance, encourage him to think about his luncheon plans—not Pastor Marty: Lay Reader or the office and we will help you get to worry, it could induce indigestion. And then this definitive job description: “I, the Doug Nelson: Radio & Sound connected to the correct person! Thank devil, will always see to it that there are bad people. Your job, my dear Wormwood, -you for your service! is to provide me with people who do not care.” [1] Are You Asking the Right Question? Newsletter Schedule Take a step back from the emotional ties you have to this issue of race and look at the Newsletter Deadline for Submissions bigger picture. Make sure you are asking the right question. Who benefits most from Please be aware of deadlines and September August 20 this problem getting ramped up and intensifying? America isn’t winning. The com- that there are some months when October September 20 munities that are under attack are not winning. The police who are on edge, with eve- newsletter will be COMBINED November October 21 ry decision they make facing scrutiny, are not winning. And white America, which for a 2 month period. December ‘20/ January’21 November 20 (Continued on page 20)

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Although giving has declined somewhat over the course of the Little Lambs Preschool past few weeks, the overall support of our church family during News for August this uncertain time has been a true blessing! Our ability to continue ministry without the stress of financial It has been a CRAZY year! - and it looks like things burden has been a true “God thing.” As we continue down this won't be "normal" again for a while. It is our hope that road, we ask that you continue your support through prayer, Little Lambs can help put a little "normal" back into time, talent and treasure. Ways to give: our preschoolers lives! • Online Giving on our Web Site is working great! It is simple, safe and confi- We have been studying the CDC guidelines, as well as DCFS dential. The system is run through Vanco in cooperation with LCEF. There requirements for the reopening of Little Lambs Preschool on September are NO FEES to Immanuel, which means ALL of your gift comes directly to 8. We have also been in regular contact with other Lutheran preschools in Immanuel. To get started go to our website: www.ImmanuelDeKalb.com. the Northern Illinois. Director, Carolyn Panozzo, along with other staff, Click on "donate online" & follow the prompts. have been hard at work revising our policies to provide a safe environment for the children. • • Mail your offering to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road, DeK- alb IL 60115 Please be assured that Little Lambs policies will take into account CDC recommendations as well as DCFS regulations to help ensure the health • Use Your Credit/Debit Card: You can call the church office at 815-756-6669 and safety of each child. Some of our new Covid-19 policies include: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 - 3:00 and we can run a debit/credit card pay- ment for you. • more targeted and frequent sanitizing • In Person: You can drop your offering in the office Monday - Thursday from • daily health screenings 9:00 - 3:00 (including credit/debit card option) • rooms and bathrooms will be sanitized at the end of each day • water fountains will not be used at this time QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY OF THIS? - Or need help setting up your on line • classrooms will remain at the limit of 10 students and have offering? Call the office Monday - Thursday from 9:00 - 3:00 at 815-756-6669 limited interaction with other classes and we will be happy to assist you. • face shields or masks to be worn by teachers

We are excited to have the children back, and will welcome them with (Continued from page 20) new policies in place. Please contact us if you would like more details is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and concerning our Covid-19 policies. Also be aware, that as we monitor the supplication. (Ephesians 6:13–18) situation, policies will continue to change and evolve as allowed and recommended. The good news for us is that we have all we need to win this battle. We need to be aware of who the enemy is and the tools required to defeat him. The effects of Covid-19 are having an dramatic impact on enrollment [ at Little Lambs Preschool. Our enrollment at this time is low. As a 1] G. Curtis Jones, 1000 Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching (Nashville, TN: Broadman small non-profit school we fear that this may impact our ability to remain & Holman Publishers, 1986), 158.Scripture: ESV® viable in the future. We are asking your help to get the word out! Written by Keith Haney

While brainstorming we came up with a couple of things we thought Rev. B. Keith Haney is Assistant to the President for Missions, Human Care, and might be fun! Stewardship in Iowa District West. He has been an ordained pastor for 27 years, and has serving multi-ethnic urban congregations in Detroit, St. Louis, and Mil- 1) We were at the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Family Fun Fest on waukee. He is the author of numerous devotionals, including One Nation Under Tuesday, July 21 from 4 - 6 p.m. This drive through event gave us God: Healing Racial Divides in America. He is married to Miriam (Bickel) Haney opportunity to have some fun and talk with potential preschool parents. and they have six children and one grandchild.

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(value $345) Since the auction did not take place this spring and we don't (Continued from page 3) want to waste the passes, we decided to use it as a prize in a "see what fun we often wants to help solve the problem but is afraid to speak out for fear of have at Little Lambs" contest! See the information in this newsletter, or on being called a racist, is not winning. So all those groups seeking solutions, our Little Lambs website: www.LittleLambsDeKalb.com. There are TWO searching for a path forward, are lost in the midst of this tension. Maybe, ways to enter! As a bonus, registered Little Lambs families can earn up to $25 off of September tuition just by participating! just perhaps, there is a spiritual reason behind all this. As in The Screwtape

Letters, we have been duped—tricked into compliance. Note for the photo scavenger hunt: if you don't do social media you are Satan has been whispering in all our ears there is nothing to see here. Go welcome to email the pictures to the preschool at [email protected]! about the business of living your life. Ignore the poor; the government will Feel free to invite others to participate in either of these events! handle that problem. Forget the sins of the past; people should just move Current Little Lambs families: If you refer a friend that signs a child up on, that was hundreds of years ago. Besides, we have enough worries of our for Little Lambs, tell them to mention your name! We will have a thank- own to deal with. Who has time to concern ourselves with the weakness and you gift for you! hurts of others? We hope you are enjoying a safe and healthy summer! As the divide grew, we were ignorant to problems. It has taken riots and Blessings! police shootings to reveal the truth. But now Satan has played another trick The Staff of Little Lambs Preschool on us. He has us looking for the wrong enemy. It is not my brother or sister & Immanuel Lutheran Church of another race, gender, or creed. It is you, the “father of lies” (John 8:44). & Student Center You are the real enemy. You, Satan, are the one who is driving all this. The face of the race issue is Satan. SPECIAL NOTE: Under current guidelines of CDC and DCFS Preparing for Spiritual Warfare Little Lambs is cleared to open this fall. At this time Little Lambs Notice the advice the apostle Paul gives us about this warfare: Preschool plan is open as scheduled on September 8. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the (We will continue to follow District 428 for holidays and special whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of days off—however, any e-learning or A/B plans will not effect our the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the programming.) rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:10–12) LITTLE LAMBS SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST • Orientation for the 2020–21 school year will be Wednesday, Septem- We can’t win this battle with human resources and human weapons. Look ber 2 at 5:00 p.m. Look for information packets in August. around you. This is spiritual warfare at its highest levels. Paul does not • Classes will begin Tuesday, September 8 (the day after Labor Day) leave us without a plan to win this war. He says you need to be properly for children enrolled in Tuesday/Thursday classes and Monday— outfitted for battle. In that same section of Scripture, he instructs us on our Friday classes. weapons of war. It is not what the world is using. It is not more protest. It is not more civil unrest. Lord knows we don’t need more speeches. Or more • Classes will begin Wednesday, September 9 for children enrolled in laws to be passed so they can be ignored. Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Monday/Wednesday classes. What we need, Paul says, is to take up the whole armor of God, that you • Tuition is due the first day of class in September. For those enrolled is automatic payments, please remember that payments will be deducted may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. approximately September 5. You can sign up for automatic payment Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the from your checking or savings account. ($15/month tuition discount.) breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the We can take cash, check, or direct readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the payment through bill-pay at your shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the bank. For an additional fee, we also evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which have the option of paying by debit/ credit card in the office each month. (Continued on page 21)

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Altar Flower Sponsorships Enter to win a day for 6 at August 2: “To the glory of God ins celebration of the confirmation of Kaitlyn & Ella.” Brookfield Zoo August 9: “In loving memory of our Uncle Richard Seip,” by the families of Judi Wright and Pat McKinley. Learn about August 16: “In loving memory of my husband, Philip Hanson,” Little Lambs Preschool by Jackie Hanson. and enter to win August 23: OPEN A Day of Fun and Adventure August 30: OPEN for you and your family at Brookfield Zoo (valued at $345) Radio Broadcast Sponsorships

ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE THROUGH AUGUST 17! August 2: “To the glory of God in remembrance of Rick and in New Little Lambs Families: Get 50% off registration fee and a free t-shirt! honor of our wedding anniversary,” by Cheryl Buehler, and Little Lambs families: Participate in the photo scavenger hunt and their sons, Matthew, Jeremy & Shawn. earn up to $25 off September tuition. August 9: “In honor of our mother, Marion Gilbert, on her Everyone is welcome to participate in the photo scavenger hunt! - No birthday on August 9th,” by Tim, Tom, Cathy, Chris & Leslie. Little Lambs affiliation required. August 16: “In loving memory of my father, Ferdy Conrad, and my grandfather , Fredrick (Fritz) Miller,” by Linda Conrad. Earn up to FIVE chances to win a Brookfield Zoo Package August 23: “To the glory of God in memory of Joan Popp” • Schedule a tour of Little Lambs Preschool before August 13. (one entry) August 30: “To the glory of God in memory of Alice Belke,” by • Complete a tour of Little Lambs Preschool before August 17. (two entries) Helen Deschler. • Register for class at Little Lambs Preschool before August 17. (two entries) To register you must complete an application form and pay non-refundable $45* registration fee. Radio & Flower Sponsorships:

*Registration Special: Save 50% off of the registration fee and get a free Little OPEN FLOWER SPONSORSHIPS: August 23, 30; September 20 Lambs Preschool t-shirt for your child if you register before August 17. & 27; October 4, 11 & 18; November 25 & 29. OPEN RADIO SPONSORSHIPS: September 20 & 27; November 8, 22 & 25; December 13 Brookfield Zoo Package includes: admission and parking, as well as tickets to the following great adventures: • Butterflies! • The To be a Radio or Flower Sponsor: Call the office to reserve a date. Carousel • Dolphins in Action • Hamill Family Play Zoo • Hamill Cost is $45 for flowers. Flowers may be taken home following the Family Wild Encounters as well as Seasonal Attractions. 10:30 service, or you may have them given to one of our shut-ins This Gift is Courtesy of the Chicago Zoological Society. by a member of the Altar Guild. Brookfield Zoo Package Value: $345.00 (expires December 31, 2020) Radio is $225 for a 60-minute broadcast or $125 for 30 minutes of the broadcast. (Remaining 30 min. could be sponsored by someone else). Winner for the Brookfield Zoo Package will be drawn August 18.

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2020 Confirmation Class:

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Goff Our Photo Scavenger Hunt locations include some

of the themes, topics, field trips, little facts and Ella Marie Gratschmayr special guests that are a part of the Little Lambs! How to enter: Confirmation is scheduled for Sunday, August 1) Visit any location below. 2. We will allow for 40 congregation members 2) Take a selfie. to sign up for worship on that Sunday through 3) Post the picture to Social Media and tag: sign-up genius. An additional 60 spots will be Little Lambs Preschool of Immanuel Lutheran Church** available for the confirmation students family and friends. For each picture you post, you’ll receive one entry to the raffle for the Brookfield Please plan accordingly. Zoo Package for 6, valued at $345! TO EARN BONUS ENTRIES! - Wear a Little Lambs t-shirt or include something that indicates “WE LOVE LITTLE LAMBS” in your picture and get TWO Membership Changes entries per location! LITTLE LAMBS TUITION BONUS: Get up to $25 off September tuition: 1: Post one photo before August 17 will receive $10 off September tuition. 2: Wear your Little Lambs t-shirt or something that indicates, “we love Little Lambs” in a posted picture and get an additional $15 off September tuition. Photo Scavenger Hunt Locations: (one entry per location) Received through Holy Baptism on July 5, 2020:  A post office – Little Lambs has visited a Post Office on a field trip to learn about how the mail system works. Nora Dona Rhea Nelson, infant daughter of Keith & Danika  A police department – Little Lambs love bike safety day! Children get to Nelson. Sponsors are Brad Nelson and Christine Taylor. bring their bikes to school and a DeKalb police officer comes to school to teach bike safety. Received through Holy Baptism on Monday, July 13, 2020  A fire department – During fire safety week, the fire department has brought a truck to Little Lambs Preschool. Maximus Henry Giudice and Own David Giudice, sons of Mark  Dominos – Little Lambs enjoy a field trip to Dominos, where they learn how and Kara Giudice. Sponsors are Kelli & John Kramer and Patty pizzas are made and make their very own pizza! Ihm  An apple orchard – Little Lambs Preschoolers take a field trip to Jonamac Apple Orchard to learn about everything apple.  An elementary school – Kindergarten teachers love getting Little Lambs students in their classrooms!  A public library – Reading is vital! Little Lambs enjoy mystery readers and have taken a field trip to DeKalb Public Library.  TAILS – Little Lambs learn the importance of giving back to our community. Alice Belke was called to her eternal home on June 23, 2020. A One project included collecting items for Tails Humane Society. memorial service is planned for a time in the future. The family  DeKalb Huskie Statues – Little Lambs and Immanuel Lutheran Church are may be contacted through Alice’s daughter, Connie Jacob, 9922 #ProudlyDeKalb, and we love being part of this community. Prairie Crossing, Franksville, WI 53126  Immanuel Lutheran Church – Little Lambs is a ministry of Immanuel, and has been a part of the community for 24 years. **By tagging pictures with Little Lambs Preschool, you acknowledge that the pictures may be used Marjorie Salais was called to her eternal home June 16, 2020. by Little Lambs for publicity. All are welcome to participate in the scavenger hunt. To enter you must post to social media and tag: Little Lambs Preschool of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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2:00 on Tuesday on ZOOM! APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE... Have you Two for Tuesday Bible Study! Join Pastor Marty have noticed the lovely planters at Immanuel for a Bible study using Zoom (video conferencing) Church and the flowers near the hydrant and at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. The group is studying the sign? Perhaps you have wondered who takes book of Matthew. The discussions are easy to un- care of these. Thanks largely is due to Holly and Gary Gresh- derstand if this is your first ever Bible study; yet deep enough to chal- oldt! The trustees, various volunteers and our custodian watch out lenge life long Christians. for our greenery with their mowing and watering. If you need help with how to use Zoom please contact: Pastor Marty The flowers and trees send us a message of God's creation and ([email protected]) and he’ll be happy to help you learn how to favor and peace. Thanks to those who praise the Lord with them join the study. and for us! You will need a computer that has a camera and microphone in order Walcamp Day Camps are now being to participate. ( Most lap tops have this and a smartphone also works.) offered for this summer. Talk to Jen You can also “phone in” and only be on audio and hear the Bible study Allen & Pastor Marty for high rec- but not see the group. See our website for a link to the Zoom meeting: ommendations! (No overnights are www.ImmanuelDeKalb.com. allowed at this time.) Walcamp of- fers a fun, safe environment for youth Christianity 101 Class (Bible study) via Zoom. and persons of all ages to build relationships with God and with others, to experience nature, and to grow as an individual and as Pastor Marty is continuing a zoom study entitled "Christianity 101." It part of a community. Visit their website for more information: covers the basic teachings of the Christian faith from the Lutheran per- www.walcamp.org. spective. No matter if you are new to our congregation, considering joining and want to know what our core teachings, a long time member Gardening News! who desires a refresher, or just intrigued by the topic, all are wel- Harvest time is now in full swing for the come. Feel free to bring a friend. The class will meet on Monday at garden. Our Hope Garden has been 7pm and go for approximately 1 hour. While there is a building effect producing an abundance of vegetables. to the order of classes, each class is a separate topic so if you miss a We have harvested green beans, class you won't be lost. A syllabus for the class is available on our zucchini, cabbage, beets, green peppers website. The Zoom invitation will be valid for the entirety of the class. and radishes. The tomatoes and potatoes If you have questions about how to work Zoom, please reach out to will be ready soon! The produce has pastor Marty or Darlene in the office and they will be happy to help been taken to the Salvation Army for you. their food pantry. Help is always needed for weeding and Meeting ID: 896 0749 2088 harvesting. Password: 942871 Thanks to Ann Nelson, Holly Gresholdt, Gary Gresholdt, and Tom Sawyer for all their green thumb work in praise of our Lord. Glad • July 27 Stewardship: What do I do with all of the gifts God has given to me?” & Our Mission, Christ’s Mission (Sharing the good for watering efforts of Craig Dybas, especially on these very hot news) AND Our Church: Immanuel, The Lutheran Church- days! Isn't our God in Christ wonderful for allowing us to know Missouri Synod, and all of Christendom!” the joys of our labor whereby we can meet our neighbor's needs • August 3 An overview :Old Testament through the garden???? If you are interested in helping with Hope Garden please contact • August 10 An overview: New Testament Ann Nelson or Holly Gresholdt.

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Overcoming The Prayer Team: darkness Before they call I will answer. explains in biblical While they are speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 detail how god’s Prayer is a powerful thing, not because of us but because light shines in the God is listening and will answer. All we have to do is midst of the ask. When we ask, we show that we trust in Him. Please submit any new prayer requests to Pastor or the church darkness which office who will advise the Prayer Team. Let us know enters our lives. how we can pray for you. The realm of darkness can be devastating, but the darkness need not win out. God One Nation Under God-Healing Racial Divides On-line Bible Study has a way of changing things. That is who he is, and Each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. that is what he does. Study concludes September 24 Bible Study Led by: LCMS Rev. B. Keith Haney; Assistant to the We live in a world filled with darkness. Listen, Be President of the Iowa West District for Missions, Human Care, and Stewardship. strong, do not fear; your God will come. It is like a To register, go to our web site and click on the link: breath of fresh air to hear the promises of God. www.ImmanueDeKalb.com, go to “Helpful Documents” and click on the link. OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS offers healing, comfort, and encouragement that only God can give. It is on sale for Racial division has always been a reality in our country. At times, it $15.00. All proceeds go to the Maria Ridulph Memorial has erupted into protests, violence, arson, and looting. Distrust and sus- Fund. This is a Charitable Endowment Fund established by picions arise on both sides. What we forget is that we are all creatures of God, equally children of Adam and Eve. We forget that our first par- the Ridulph Family in January of 2015. Since 2016 this ents were created in the image of God; that image is an important uni- fund has made it possible for ten children to come to know fying force that defines our shared human identity. We forget that God Jesus during a week’s stay at Walcamp Outdoor Ministries loves the beautiful diversity of His human creation as much as He loves in Kingston, IL. the vast array of plants and animals He has created. And we forget that His Son, Jesus Christ, has redeemed each and every one of us. This BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE study pulls back the covers over the racial issues that divide us so that we can better understand one another and search the Scriptures for a AT IMMANUEL IN THE OFFICE hopeful path forward. $15 each

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Remember Food Pantry for August Bring a nonperishable item for the local Those Serving Our Country Salvation Army food pantry. Food Pantry collection is our way to support the Salvation Army Food Pantry. Add an item to your grocery list. The shopping cart in the will be in the church entry— Derrick Schoo Dr. Robert Bejnarowicz Donations can be dropped off Sunday morning and Brendan Spartz (son of Mindy & Bill Lynch) August 3—6 , from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m! Major Christopher Denton (grandson of Carol) ) Jacob Marx (grandson of Janet & Patrick Byrnes) Recycling — August Owen Schroeder (grandson of Dennis and Jane Schroeder) Jessica Marx (granddaughter of Janet & Patrick Byrnes) The Board of Trustees continues to collect cans here at church. Special Agent Kaitlan Lave (granddaughter of Al & Shirley) For those who wish to drop your cans off, you can place them in Brad Fancsali (grandson of Judie Wright/great nephew of Pat McKinley) front of the garage at the southwest corner of the parking lot Sun- Lt. Brett Stewart (friend of the Sprinkle family) day morning, August 9, and August 10—13 from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m! If you wish, you can also bring cans and metals to 20-YEAR Celebration DeKalb Iron and Metal and tell them it is for Im- manuel Church and they will add it to our account The GALA celebration of Network of Nations and give you a receipt for your donation. 20th year slated for August 9 has been post- poned till a time when we can truly get togeth- er. BUT, on August 9 the group will have a prayer walk on the NIU campus. Join the walk by meeting at Immanuel Church at 4 p.m. wearing a mask BOOK CLUB NEWS and maintaining social distancing. Whether you walk or Due to the stay at home order we did not not, take the time to praise God for 20 years of serving stu- meet in July. So the new schedule is as fol- dents from around the world! lows & of course is subject to change.

8/31 Inside the Kingdom/Ben Ladin International Student News 9/28 Woman Talking/Toews The book club meets the last Monday of the month in the Youth Some international students have completed their NIU de- Room & is open to Men & Woman. gree, but because of the virus cannot find a job and cannot leave for home yet either. They need monies for rent and utilities besides for food and personal health. A Covid-19 Relief Fund has been set up by Network of Nations whereby In need of assistance? - CALL 211 - Find help through students may file an application for funds to pay for utilities, 211.org a virtual service to access free and confidential shelter, and medical needs. assistance. (i.e. Disaster assistance, emergency counseling, food, health, insurance etc.) Donations are welcome and may be sent to: Network of Nations, 530 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178.

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8/22 Justin Dooley Fifth Sunday Mite Collection William Kousoulas th 8/23 Vanessa Perry MITES Sunday, August 30th, will be the 5 Emmett McElroy Sunday of the month. This is the time Men, 8/24 Ryan Fuchs Kevin Harms Women, and Children can participate in 8/1 Derek Simonson Silvia Ginting bringing their mites (coins!) and putting them into 8/2 Ruth Kuhns 8/25 Heather Allen the Big Mite Box in the entryway on Gerald Bejnarowicz Thomas Gilbert August 30! 8/3 Johnathan Buehler 8/27 Jennifer Lemke Antonio Cruz 8/28 Beverly Grunwald 8/4 Alexander Goodman Don Haeseker LET’S FILL THE MITE BOX! 8/5 Jose Vargas 8/29 James Arndt Dollars are fine too! 8/6 Gary Knutson Sawyer Dobson Gina Talaga 8/30 Angela Boswell 8/7 Rik Kozumplik Paisli Hill 8/6 Gary Knutson 8/31 Ellen Olsen The Mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church 8/8 Ronald Olsen is connecting people to Jesus Christ. Barbara Twombly 8/09 Marion Gilbert 8/12 Nora Jermyn 8/13 Charles Haeseker The NID convention of LWML will be a virtual Lloyd Larson event on Sept. 12. The NID website contains some Jason Meyers details regarding registration, but prior to that Marissa Crome Shannon Coulombe delegates selected by the various groups are to vote 8/14 Linda Wiggins 8/03/96 Nathan & Jennifer Allen on the Mission Grant Proposals. We must have a Cecilia Holder 8/03/03 John & Kelli Kramer voting delegate registered by August 1. Grant 8/15 Hailey Hoffman 8/03/79 J. Kurt & Lora Rissman proposals for the 2020-2022 period are: Hayden Sorenson 8/06/83 Jim & Susan Pfotenhauer 1. Northern Illinois Congregational Leadership Summits; 8/16 Chad Knutson 8/7/99 Shawn & Garnet Hillman Keith Nelson 2. Dorcas Project-Leadership training for women in Ghana; Thea Nelson 8/11/17 Ryan & Kelsey Peifer 3. Lutheran books for Buddhist Southeast Asia; Isaac Saxton 8/12/06 Steve & Amanda Burski 4. Jacmel Lutheran Home and Center of Refuge Orphanage; Welsey Shumway 8/14/55 Elwin & Marilynn Bushue 5. Salam Christian Fellowship; 8/17 Don Chapman 8/25/07 Brian & Melinda Goodman 6. St. John's Youth Project, Country Club Hills; 8/19 Thomas Franklin 8/31/68 Del & Carol Nordbrock 8/20 Rick Nielsen 7. Dr. William H. Griffin Community Center Food Pantry; Jennifer Pfingsten 8/31/63 David & Genese Wiehle 8. Worship Anew Ministry to Aging and Unchurched; 9. Phil's Friends. If you are a member of Immanuel, and do not see your A descriptive paragraph for each of these is on the website, and birthday or anniversary listed, or the date is incorrect, please will be on the LWML bulletin board at Immanuel. The voting will kindly inform the church office so that our records can be take place the last days of August (prior to the convention). corrected. Thank you!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Office Hours at this time are Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. until further notice. August 2020 ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE— *MEETINGS ARE LISTED AS REGULARLY SCHEDULED— CHECK WITH BOARD/ Based on governmental Covid-19 updates COMMITTEE CHAIR TO CONFIRM IF A MEETING IS HAPPENING.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Food Pantry Sunday 7 PM Christianity 101 Zoom 1 PM Staff Meeting *7 PM Elders Meeting 8:30 AM Bulletin Deadline Offices open by appointment only Collection Week Bible Study 2 PM Two for Tuesday Zoom Bible Study 7 PM Racial Divides on line 8 AM Worship/ Bible Study Junior Confirmation

10:30 AM Worship Broadcast on WLBK 1360 AM

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Recycling Collection Week 6 PM Board of Trustee Meeting 1 PM Staff Meeting 8:30 AM Bulletin Deadline Offices open by appointment only 7 PM Christianity 101 Zoom 2 PM Two for Tuesday Zoom 6PM Bd of Christian Education 8 AM Worship/FB Live Bible Study Bible Study 7 PM Racial Divides on line *6:30 PM Campus Ministry Bible Study 10:30 AM Worship Broadcast on Committee Mtg. WLBK 1360 AM *6:30 PM Human Care Mtg.

4 PM 20 year celebration of Network of Nations—Prayer Walk

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 8 AM Worship/FB Live 7 PM Christianity 101 Zoom 1 PM Staff Meeting *7 PM Council Meeting 8:30 AM Bulletin Deadline Offices open by appointment only Bible Study 2 PM Two for Tuesday Zoom 12 Noon Newsletter Deadline 10:30 AM Worship Broadcast on Bible Study 7 PM Racial Divides on line WLBK 1360 AM Bible Study

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 8 AM Worship/FB Live 7 PM Christianity 101 Zoom 1 PM Staff Meeting 8:30 AM Bulletin Deadline Offices open by appointment only Bible Study 2 PM Two for Tuesday Zoom 10:30 AM Worship Broadcast on Bible Study 7 PM Racial Divides on line WLBK 1360 AM Bible Study

30 8 AM Worship/FB Live 31 September 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5 Faivre Baptism 7 PM Christianity 101 Zoom 2 PM Two for Tuesday Zoom 5 PM Little Lambs Preschool 7 PM Racial Divides on line Offices open by appointment only 10:30 AM Worship Broadcast on Bible Study Bible Study Orientation Bible Study WLBK 1360 AM *7 PM Book Club *7 PM Elders Meeting LWML 5th Sunday: Mite Sunday

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