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A New Song or New Verse?
“Sing to the Lord a New Song for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him.” Ps 98:1 ESV
Here we are again at the start of another new school year. Seems like just yesterday we were at the closing picnic. But here we go again. Same song different verse! Yet our text today reminds us that every day that we live in God’s Grace is like a new song. The old ragged sins of yesterday are gone and God’s work of Salvation makes today a new day to live in His grace.
Synod’s theme for this year of the 500th Reformation Celebration reminds us that no matter what number this new school year is for you, it’s a brand new day to celebrate that it is “Still all about Jesus.” Because that is not only our vocation, it is who we are as redeemed children of Christ.
My prayer is that you take time to reflect how Christ puts a new song in your heart every day. That you reflect on the chances you will have this next year to remind children, parents and fellow staff members of the new start they have in life because of Christ’s death and resurrection. And that you will keep your eyes, ears and hearts open to share with someone who does not yet know of His Salvation, that it is still…all about Jesus.
God’s peace,
Mike
Discussion Questions:
- When you were a child, what did you do when your favorite song came on the radio?
- How has Salvation through Christ put a new song in your heart?
- How can you share the hope of a “new song” with others this year?
For use in staff meetings, print devotion and discussion questions.
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Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with the community.
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CONFERENCES - MEETINGS - EVENTS
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Concordia University Chicago and the family of Katie Kloess have partnered to host the Kindness 5K on Sunday, August 27, at Willowbrook High School, 1250 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park.
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Not a typical road race, this run/walk/stroll is for participants at any level and includes a short worship time following the run with a Victory Lap to celebrate our Victory in Christ; a Kindness Kamp and more. Run proceeds benefit the Katie L. Kloess Life. Love. Light. Memorial Scholarship at CUC. Registration and details available at
www.CUChicago.edu/Kindness5K.
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Early Childhood Network meetings
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Join us for this year’s first meetings of the program year.
Topic: Large Motor Development
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East Region:
Wednesday September 13, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saint Paul Lutheran School, 18 S. School Street, Mt. Prospect.
Contact
Amy Cimarusti or call 847-255-6733 to RSVP by September 11.
West Region:
Thursday, September 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Concordia Lutheran School, 7424 N. Second Street, Machesney Park.
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Fall Teachers' Conference Registration
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Register your staff for the October NID Teachers Conference at NIU Friday, October 6, 2017.
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Location: Homes Student Center at Northern Illinois University, 340 Carrol Avenue, DeKalb, Illinois
Information and Registration:
Send School Pics for Teachers Conference
Please send any school pics to Cindy Allor to be used at the Teachers Conference this Fall. Send to
callor@aol.com. Reformation, Mission Possible Fun school pics, close-ups of children. Of course, only send pics of children for which you have already received a media permission approval. A good idea would be to send Cindy a CD or flash drive with your yearbook pics on it.
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2017 School Leadership Conference
Development strategies, retention tips, technology, and much more. Held September 18, 2017, January 29, 2018, and January 29, 2018 at Concordia University Chicago.
Print Information and Registration
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Reformation Celebration at CUC
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A celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the reformation will be held on Saturday, October 28 at Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest.
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All commissioned, ordained, office workers and highly engaged volunteers are invited to attend Grace Place's Wellness Event, Thursday, September 21, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge. Cost is $20 for first registration, $15 for each additional worker from the same location. Print flyer and registration form.
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Chapel Talks
2017-2018 Yearly Theme - It’s Still All About Jesus
Scripture Verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Heb. 13:8 ESV)
Upcoming yearly themes and associated resources can be found on LuthEd under the “School Ministry Yearly Themes” page
www.luthed.org/school-ministry-yearly-themes.
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Inform Judy of Staff Changes
Please copy
Judy.Wolf@nidlcms.org on any correspondence for changes in staffing this summer. This includes: vacancies and Calls received, accepted and declined. We do not always know or hear of these without your quick email. Thank you.
Installation of Commissioned Teachers
Please contact the
district office to request authorization for installation of teachers before an installation date is published. The necessary transfer and/or forms need to be on file before an installation can be performed.
In the case of new graduates or colloquy teachers, it can take one or two months from the time Call documents are sent to the district office to be completed. Included in the process is the acceptance of the Call, the individual officially sending notifications to the university, district, and LCMS Rosters and Statistics, along with sending the application for inclusion on the roster to the district, verification from the university that all coursework has been completed, and the Council of Presidents granting approval for placement.
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Supporting the Mission Field
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Hearts for Jesus is our opportunity to support the mission field in our very own back yard – the Chicago/Rockford Lutheran schools.
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These special schools must rely significantly on gift funding dollars from Lutheran schools, churches and Sunday Schools in sharing Jesus Christ with these students and their families. Please complete and
email the order form to
Judy or fax it to 708-449-3026. (We have a limited number of HfJ jars to share with you.)
Print brochure
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Please tell us about your use of Gogle Docs
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I use it for collaboration with other teachers and staff
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I use it for collaboration with students and their families
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I use it for both teachers/staff and students/families
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Church Workers:
Update Your Contact Information Online All rostered and non-rostered church workers are asked to please update their NID contact information when there is a change of email, address, phone, etc., or if new in the district.
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LCMS Northern Illinois District
2301 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162
Phone 888-708-LCMS
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