News and Resources from the LCMS Northern Illinois District
March 15, 2019
Lent: it's all about Jesus!
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Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel. May God bless this Lenten Season for you.

Please take a moment of your time to watch this video from President Buss, updating our life together in the Northern Illinois District. (Click image)
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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.
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100th Anniversary Celebrations
Salem Lutheran Church, 18324 Ashland Avenue, Homewood, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary starting with an 11 a.m. service and old-fashioned picnic, August 11. A celebration service will be held at 4 p.m. on October 20 featuring Dr. Dale Meyer. Call 708-798-1820 or email Pastor David Speerbrecker at speerbrecker@att.net.
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Missionary Weekend
St. John Lutheran Church, at 7214 South Cass Avenue in Darien, will host the LCMS Area Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Rev. Shauen Trump, on the weekend of April, 6-7. Rev. Trump will preach a sermon on “The Church in Antioch” on Saturday at 5 p.m. and on Sunday at 9 a.m. 
Those interested in attending the breakfast presentation are asked to RSVP by contacting the church at 630-969-7987 or info@sjlcdarien.org on or before April 2. For more information about the event, go https:// www.sjlcdarien.org/events/missionary-weekend.html.
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Parenting Workshop
The Moms Connect Group of St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Avenue, Darien, will sponsor a free Parenting Workshop open to the community on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The topic will be “Respectful Kids.” The featured speaker will be Dr. Todd Cartmell, child psychologist.
Registration by April 22 is required. Go to www.sjlcdarien.org/events/parenting-workshop.html to access the form. Call 630-969-7987 or email deaconess.phaedra@sjlcdarien.org if you have questions. Complimentary childcare will be provided. Print flyer
Champions for Religious Liberty Event
On Saturday, March 16, the Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz from the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty will lead a Champions for Religious Liberty Event at St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School, 24500 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods.
Event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude by 1:30 p.m. Lunch is included. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Please call St. Matthew Lutheran Church at 847-438-7709, or email to: smlcs@stmatts.net to indicate your attendance at this event.
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