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Don’t Take a Break
“After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by himself to pray.” Mt 14:23
The students have been dismissed and the teachers are gone. The only noise in the building is the gym floor being re-done and a few classrooms being moved. Now you can think about a few new things for next year or spend a little time on that accreditation stuff. Maybe you have a week or two scheduled to get away and recharge your batteries. Summer is certainly a time for enjoying some varied patterns from the school year.
One of the patterns you don't want to break is the spiritual routine so easily built into the school year like: daily devotions, praying with other Christians, weekly chapel and opening the Word daily for Religion class. But when summer hits, these good patterns can be set aside very easily.
Resist the break in the routine of spiritual habits. Try some new devotional resources, find a prayer partner you haven’t connected with for a while, serve your congregation in some ministry you don’t have time for in the school year, remain faithful to regular worship and Communion attendance. Or maybe there is a friend, neighbor or someone outside of your school community with whom you could share the Gospel.
After the Miracle of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, Christ dismissed the crowd and needed some time alone. He wasn’t just needing some Me Time. He went to pray to His Father. May you also seek time with God this summer to refocus your life and ministry on the One who has redeemed you and given you hope for salvation.
God’s peace,
Mike
Discussion Questions:
- What spiritual habits do you tend to let fall aside too easily?
- What new habit would you like to incorporate into your summer spiritual routines?
- Who is God Calling you to seek out this summer for faith conversations?
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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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:
Put Your School on the Big Screen
Please send any school pics to Cindy Allor to be used at the Teachers Conference this Fall. Send to
[email protected]. 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.
Promote a Good Teacher?
The deadline has been extended to nominate them for recognition at the District Teachers Conference. Recommend a planning committee member or to affirm one of your superstar teachers
complete the form at Google Docs.
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Lutheran School Administrators Conference: Leading Together
Save the date and start to plan. Here is what you need to know for now:
Administrators at Lutheran early childhood centers, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools are invited to the Lutheran School Administrators Conference (LSAC) – an initiative of The Alliance of ALSS, LCMS School Ministry, and LEA, March 11–13, 2018, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando at Lake Buena Vista South, Kissimmee, Florida.
How much: Full participant registration = $325.00; Spouse = $225.00; Hotel $139.00 plus tax per room per night, including complimentary breakfast and before-dinner reception. Registration and complete program details will be available in fall.
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2017 School Leadership Conference
Development strategies, retention tips, technology, and much more.
Date: Monday, September 18, 2017
Location: Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta, River Forest
Print Information and Registration Please email the completed registration form to Matt Kamien,
[email protected] and bring your check made payable to NID Leadership Conference to the first conference or print the form and enclose a check made payable to NID Leadership
Conference and mail to:
Matt Kamien
St. John Lutheran School
4231 183rd St.
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Deadline for registration is September 10, 2017
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Reformation Celebration at CUC
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Rockford Pre-Term Workshop Invites All
The annual Lutheran School Workshop for the Rockford area will be hosted by Rockford Lutheran Academy High School (3411 N. Alpine, Rockford) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 9, 2017. Cost is $15 per teacher. Lunch is provided.
The program features a presentation from Marzano Research entitled “Engage students deeply in the joy of learning.” This workshop explores the four questions behind student engagement and shows how to set the stage for positive answers to each of them.
The day will also feature special breakout sessions for non-traditional classroom settings such as Art, Music and PE AND a special track for Early Childhood/Pre-School teachers.
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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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LEA 2017 Convocation - Save the Date
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Opening Eyes, Minds, & Hearts is the theme for Lutheran Education Association’s 2019 Convocation, October 10 to 12 at the St. Louis Americas Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
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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.
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Doing Your Water Lead Tests This Summer?
The Illinois Coalition for Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) has negotiated with water testing companies for a group discount. Join ICNS and begin taking advantage of this discount. Print flyer
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Report Staff Retirements Here
Contact us to report any staff retirements occurring at the end of the 2016-17 school year. Please let us know if you would prefer we not publish any names.
When You Fill Vacancies
Please inform Judy Wolf so she can keep our vacancy list current on our website.
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Going To Need a New Teacher? Populate the CMIF system
Whether you are looking to hire staff for next year OR looking for a Call yourself, the new Commissioned Minister Information Form (CMIF) system needs updated forms. Any rostered workers may complete their CMIF by contacting Rosters and Statistics at 888-843-5267 or email [email protected].
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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 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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Joyful Response
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
For information on LCEF, contact Vanda Toner at 708-223-3117 or
[email protected].
Follow LCEF at
facebook.com/lcef.nid.
Subscribe
to the LCEF e-newsletter.
Get July 2017 Rates
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Phone 888-708-LCMS
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