You Are Held Close

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Matthew 10:29-30

Throughout this school year, stresses, challenges, and doubts have risen. But, take heart! All guidance, comfort, and peace come from our Heavenly Father. As you serve where God has placed you, you have navigated with His guiding hand to touch the lives of others with the love of Christ. May we all turn our hearts and faces to Him each day. He is present and at work in ways you don’t ever know and in some ways you do.

Our Bible reference says not even a sparrow will fall to the ground without God knowing. You are so precious to our Heavenly Father that He knows even the number of hairs on your head. Whatever it is on your mind, He knows, but tell Him out loud in prayer anyway. That is evidence in itself that He cares for us so deeply and will never leave us. As we continue to travel through these days, let us always find rest, knowing that God is always holding us. The Crucified and Risen Christ is leading us.

We have no need to fear what is happening around us. We are each worth so much more than the sparrows. We serve a big God! With faith in Him, we will continue to grow stronger and stronger. He grows us and holds us daily.

Stay in the WORD. Take care of yourself to be WELL. Use your words and life as a WITNESS.

What is stressing you these days? Jesus is speaking to you...and me.

Be encouraged and lift one another up in prayer as I lift you up each day.

Serving the Master Teacher,

Lois Stewart

Mission Facilitator for Schools

God’s Blessings



We pray God’s richest blessings upon all graduates as this school year comes to a close. May God hold each one close to Himself.

Save the Date

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 is the date set for the fall Back-to-School Worship service and keynote. Our keynote presenter will be Rev. Ryan Peterson. He serves as the Senior Director and Church Relations Officer, Donor Relations at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mark your calendars now so you will be with us when we gather at St. Andrews in Park Ridge. Watch for information and details in the future.

ILSAC Registration

School Administrators, this is for you!! 😊Mark your calendars for the third annual Illinois Lutheran School Administrator Conference (ILSAC). Our host this year will be the Southern Illinois District. The conference will be held at Zion, Litchfield. The dates for the conference are Monday, June 9, 2025 through Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Registration is live for school administrators (invite your assistant principal to attend with you). 

God’s Continued Blessings



We pray God’s continued blessings on three of our faithful administrators for their dedicated service in the Northern Illinois District. We celebrate with Sue Domeier, Tom Kalal, and Keith Wilharm, but know that God will present new ways for them to serve. Thank you for being a part of the NID family. 

LEA Convocation Planning

NOW would be a good time to register your staff for the LEA Convocation coming to St. Louis October 2-4, 2025. Beat the June 1, 2025 deadline to get the Best Value rate. 

Encourage your staff to review all of the features the Convocation has to offer, including 179 sectionals, popular keynote speakers, large worship experiences, major exhibit hall, and lots of fun! We can help you with using title funds! Contact Julie at 708-209-3343 if you have any questions. We encourage you to REGISTER NOW and to make your hotel reservations at any of the eight downtown options in our block.

Concordia University Wisconsin



Our educators and administrators in the NID have been invited to participate in the Concordia Summit for Educators and Leaders. This is hosted by Concordia University Wisconsin and the LCMS South Wisconsin District. There are great sectionals and networking possibilities. Please see the attached registration packet. 

2025 Lay Leadership Summit Save the Date!

The 2025 Lay Leadership Summit will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Walther Christian Academy.

Get it on your calendars now! Additional information will be available soon!

Parish Professionals

The NID Parish Professionals will gather on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at St. Peter, Arlington Heights (111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004) for the final meeting of this school year. Thanks to Kayla Olson for being the host. The gathering will begin at 11:00 a.m. and wrap up by 1:30 p.m. Besides updates on the Youth Gathering, bring your favorite books/titles to share. We will try to finish up The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry book study. RSVP to lois.stewart@nidlcms.org if you are planning to attend.

District Installation Services for Newly Elected



A Public Service of Installation will be held on May 18, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 310 E. Main St., East Dundee, IL 60118 at 2:00 p.m. and at Bethany Lutheran Church 1550 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60565 at 5:00 p.m. on that same day.

Please see below for an invitation from LCMS Northern Illinois District President, Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss.

Elementary and High School Administrators

On Monday, April 28, 2025, we gathered at Concordia University Chicago for our Spring Leadership Conference. Kevin Becker led us in opening devotions. Thank you to Kevin for his leadership as chair of the planning committee this year. Our presenters were Dennis Gorski and Jason Nelson from Dynamis Ministries. We had a presentation on a life of generosity for us as individuals and also for our ministries. The dates for next year will be shared in the near future. 

Hearts for Jesus

What a blessing to support a ministry with our Hearts for Jesus donations.Was this your February chapel offering focus as we support the building of the new playground in Belize?

You may send checks to the District office (by June 10, 2025):

LCMS Northern Illinois District, Attn: Lois Stewart, 1107 Monroe Ave., River Forest, IL 60305-1427

TEC21

Please see the attached information from Brent at TEC21. Think about the value of attending next year. 

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