News and Resources from the LCMS Northern Illinois District
May 1, 2019
Blessings Too Many To Count
From NIDnews.org:

On Sunday, April 28, 2019, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School in Lansing, Illinois celebrated its 125th anniversary with a special worship service and gala. Many memories were shared. Reflections of times in ministry were celebrated.
Read the entire article at nidnews.org/blessings-too-many-to-count.

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This is Our Northern Illinois District!
Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen your faith, connect
with the community, and flourish in our life together.
National Day of Prayer
St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Avenue, Darien, is a registered site for the National Day of Prayer which occurs this year on Thursday, May 2. The church will host a Prayer Vigil from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The sanctuary will be open to the public for those who wish to come in and pray. The day will culminate with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. If you would like more information about this event, visit the church’s website at www.sjlcdarien.org/events/national-day-of-prayer.html or contact the church at 630-969-7987 or info@sjlcdarien.org.
Craft of Preaching Workshop
This Craft of Preaching workshop is designed to encourage and inspire pastors while creating a Reformational community for the preacher of God’s Word. It will take place June 3 to 5 at St. James Lutheran Church, 2101 N Fremont St., Chicago.
It will be led by Dr. Peter Nafzger from St. Louis. The goal is to work on improving our preaching of the Gospel each Sunday. For more info and registration visit
CUC Summer Preview
Please share in your church bulletin:
Campus visit days are a great way to see firsthand the friendly atmosphere, personalized attention, opportunities and offerings at Concordia University Chicago. Visiting campus is the best way to find out if CUC is the place for you. The next visit day is July 19. For more information, and to register, visit cuchicago.edu/admission-financial-aid/undergraduate/visiting.
Please use in your church bulletin:
Position Available:
Administrative Assistant to the President-LCMS Northern Illinois District, Hillside
Manage and support the all-encompassing needs of the NID President, LCMS. Working with the congregations and pastors of the district to ensure a healthy relationship with the district office and staff.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a member of the district president’s leadership/advisory team
  • Day to day management of the President’s calendar
  • Management of all things related to the Ordained Ministers within the district
  • Management of all forms related to Rosters and Statistics for Commissioned Ministers
  • Management of all things related to the call process within a congregation
  • Working with the data system, FmPro
  • Knowledge of the Call Document
Resources
Church Workers:
Update Your Information
All 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.

Workers need to do contact updates in two places:
  1. District Office
  2. Rosters and Statistics
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