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Events and Resources for LCMS Churches and Church Workers in Northern Illinois - May 1, 2017
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When Hackers Hit Close to Home
It was just a normal January day at an LCMS Northern Illinois District church and school in a quiet suburb-until it wasn't.
Read the story at NIDnews.org
Opening a Door When Lutheran School Closes
Open doors in the former school facility of St. John Lutheran Church, in Forest Park, Illinois, saw hundreds of moms, babies and grandmas swarm in on March 14-15.
Read the story at NIDnews.org
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African Children's Choir
Faith Lutheran Church in Geneva, Illinois, responded when another church cancelled and will be hosting a concert of the African Children's Choir on Sunday, May 7, at 7 p.m. It's last minute, but please consider attending. The concert benefits "Music for Life Institute," which provides education, relief and development for children in seven African countries. These young singers showcase the beauty, dignity and potential of each African child. Admission is free for all ages; a free-will offering will be received following the concert. Faith is located at 1745 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, 60134; 630-232-8420.
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Workshop for School and Church Communicators
Congregations' communicators, school administrators and admissions counselors are all invited to the May 11 meeting of the NID Communicators at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 950 Hart Road, Batavia. The topic will be on how to partner with parents, the community and through the use of technology provide authentic information and experiences in communications for your school. Please RSVP
Mary Bahn at mbahn@stpeterlcms.org. Lunch is provided by LCEF Northern Illinois District.
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No Such Thing as Free Money?
Discover potential additional resources for your congregation or school ministry. Plan to attend "An Introduction to the Basics of Grant Writing" on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Northern Illinois District office, 2301 S Wolf Road, Hillside. Experienced grant writers Cathie Geske and Marie Payes will communicate why your church or school should pursue grants, where to look for grants, how to write grant applications and what other opportunities exist to help your church or school. A $10 registration fee includes lunch, and can be paid at the door or mailed to the Northern Illinois District office. Make checks payable to Northern Illinois District and mark "Grant Writing." Or contact Sue Green at 708-548-1207 or at sue.green@nidlcms.org.
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Save the Date - Wellness Retreat for Church Workers
All commissioned, ordained and ministry office workers plus highly engaged volunteers are invited to attend a Grace Place 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 Print Registration This program is being provided by NID's Parish Professionals group.
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59th Convention of the District
Delegate information and nomination forms have been sent to all congregations and rostered workers. The convention will be held Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10, 2018, at Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest. The nomination forms and convention delegate forms are all available at
nidlcms.org/convention.
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The Joyful Response Electronic Offering Program (PDF) allows congregation and school members to:
- Give offerings consistently
- Fulfill their stewardship commitments
- Share their financial blessings efficiently and predictably
- Make tuition payments reliably and conveniently
- Fulfill their tuition payment commitments with ease
- Save the time and cost of writing checks
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Scholarships Deadline Extended
Bethesda Lutheran Communities Scholarship deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year has been extended to Friday, May 19, 2017. They are accepting applications from Lutheran high school, college and seminary students. For more information
print flyer.
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New Clinical Pastoral Education Program
A new, all LCMS Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program is being offered online to ordained and commissioned ministers. The program will be taught by CPE supervisors Rev. Jeffery Scheer of Lutheran Senior Services CPE and Rev. Joel Hempel, interim director, ONM Specialized Pastoral Ministry. The program will start the week of July 10 and be offered 4-9 p.m. CT. For more information contact
Jeffery.Scheer@LSSLiving.org, or
Joel.Hempel@lcms.org.
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RESOURCES - In Touch with a Changing World
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3 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Church Website
-- Tell more stories.
-- Add more real life pictures.
-- Simplify your website navigation.
From churchjuice.com
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PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED EVENTS AND NEWS
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Church Workers:
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.
Commissioned workers need to do contact updates in two places:
- District Office
- Online at www.cwu/lcms.org
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LCMS Northern Illinois District, 2301 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162
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