News and Resources for LCMS Churches and Church
March 15, 2018
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From NIDnews.org:
Stirred to Love
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Rockford area Lutheran schools have a history of working together to help one another grow.
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Recently, revitalization efforts have allowed schools to flourish thus creating sustainable institutions in which individuals interact with scripture daily and learn how to apply it to their lives. Learn more at
nidnews.org/popcorn-to-partnerships.
Read all of the stories, news, and events from the LCMS Northern Illinois District 24/7 at
www.NIDnews.org. We are grateful for and want to continue to share these stories. You are invited to partner with us through prayer and
donation.
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2018 NID Convention Results
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March 9, 2018 the delegates of the Northern Illinois District’s 59th Convention elected a new presidium. The elected, including President-Elect Rev. Allan Buss will begin their terms June 1, 2018, You may see the latest election results at
nidlcms.org/convention.
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Please join the Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation Scholarship Gala, celebrating 25 years of teaming up with Chicago's Lutheran Schools,
Saturday, April 14, at the Chicago Sports Museum at Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
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Concordia-Chicago Wind Symphony and Kapelle will be performing free concerts on campus. The Wind Symphony of Concordia University Chicago will perform their home concert on Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m. The Kapelle will perform their choral concert on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit
CUChicago.edu/music or call 708-209-3060.
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Purdue University Handbell Choir
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On Sunday, March 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge, will be hosting this very talented choir at their 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, and will then hold a concert at 2 p.m. Call 708-839-1200 for information.
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Presentation: Faith and the Public Square
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Tim Goeglein, the Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family in Washington D.C. will present:
“Faith and the Public Square” on March 28, 1 p.m.at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 9035 Grant Avenue, Brookfield.
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Hope Lutheran Church, at 6455 Joliet Road, Countryside, is hosting a Senior Luncheon Wednesday, April 11. There will be an 11:15 a.m. Bible Study opportunity and lunch served at 12 Noon.
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Reservations are required and are being taken starting March 19 through 12 pm on Tuesday, April 10. Please call 708-354-1323 and indicate that you are reserving a space at Hope Lutheran Church.
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The Vicarage and Deaconess Internship Assignment service will be Tuesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. (EDT). On the following evening, candidates will receive their calls at the Candidate Call service on Wednesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. (EDT).
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Youth Gathering Resources
Have you started preparing for the 2019 LCMS Youth Gathering? Gathering planners have been hard at work creating resources for leaders. Check out current resources on the "prepare" page of the website:
www.lcmsgathering.com/prepare.
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LCMS Youth Ministry
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod's Youth Ministry leads, serves, resources and networks youth and adults as a community of God's people where Jesus Christ is the central focus.
Print the flyer for more information.
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Worship Anew Weekly Services
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A complete listing of times and stations from Worship Anew,” formerly “Worship for Shut-Ins.” is now available.
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Organist/Choir Accompanist - Barrington
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington, is seeking an organist/choir accompanist. The organist provides musical leadership to the worship services by using keyboards to life the congregation in music for the glory and praise of God.
Print position description. Please email resumes to
office@stmatthewbarrington.org.
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Prayer Guide:
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Church Workers:
Update Your Information
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Workers need to do contact updates in two places:
- District Office
- Rosters and Statistics
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