News and Resources from the LCMS Northern Illinois District
July 15, 2019
NID 2019 Endowment Fund Grants Awarded
From NIDnews.org:

NID Endowment Fund Grants were awarded to six congregations in the LCMS Northern Illinois District. Each grant recipient provided a plan consistent with the district's vision of seeing the Gospel in Action in the hearts and lives of the people serving and those served.

Read the full story at nidnews.org/2019-endowment-grants.
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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.
Special $49 Emerging Leaders Rate
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Opportunities to learn from the most diverse faculty of world-class business and community leaders don’t come around everyday, especially for today's youth. Yet it’s never too early to begin proactively developing these critical life skills. Invest in these emerging leaders between the ages of 12 and 17, with an attendance price of $49. Visit https://nidlcms.org/global-leadership-summit/
Prayerfully Consider Visits
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Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), will host Prayerfully Consider Visit (PCV) on campus from October 10–12, 2019.
PCV is an opportunity for both college-aged prospects and those already in the work force to contemplate a future vocation as either a pastor or deaconess, and to experience life as a student at CTSFW. learn more about the three-day visit, or to register, go to www.ctsfw.edu/PCV. For any additional questions or concerns, contact the Admission Office at Admission@ctsfw.edu or 800-481-2155.
Kindness 5K
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The Kloess family nickname, the "5K," inspired the Kindness 5K, a run/walk/stroll to honor Katie's legacy and to glorify Christ, the true reason for our actions, so that others might know Him.
The celebration will feature fun-filled and faith-based activities for race participants and their fans. Held Sunday, September 8, at Peg Bond Center at the Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street at Island Avenue, Batavia. Check In Opens 7:15a.m. Race Begins 8:30 a.m. Closing Worship 10:00 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.cuchicago.edu/support/alumni-relations/honors-awards/kindness-for-katie/kindness-5k.
Oktoberfest
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On Saturday, September 21 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. come experience an authentic German Oktoberfest with brats, beer, and polkas. Admission is free. St. Peter Lutheran Church and School, 111 W. Olive Street, Arlington Heights. For more information visit www.oktoberfestah.com.
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