2 Timothy 1:6a

The school year is starting to wind down. The energy is getting depleted and there is much to do before that final bell rings. Unless you maintain your enthusiasm, it will wear you down quickly. A day at school that once challenged and energized you can become monotonous and a daily walk with God that once inspired you can feel like just going through the motions.

But how do you stay inspired? ‘Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord’ (Romans 12:11). Go to God in prayer, kneel before Him, and open your heart to hear His voice. God loves to hear you pray and He knows what you need well in advance of you asking. Consider implementing the A-C-T-S model: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication.

God has blessed everyone with a special package of gifts and abilities. Even in our tiredness, God calls us to serve by using those gifts. The energy we need will come from Him. Ask God for the desire and energy to remain filled with the flame to share His love and use the gifts He blessed you with. Today, focus on one thing that will bring you joy as you fan into flame using the gift from God. Listen to Jesus. Look at His work for you.

Realize that the presence and power of God lives within you. Put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Remember whose Kingdom you’re a citizen of. God’s!

As we place our faith and trust in God (no matter the stresses we face), we can all be thankful that God holds us in the palm of His hand and gives us what He knows is best for us. So, when trials come, step back and know God’s plan is perfect. Stay in the Word. Take care of yourself to be Well. Use your words and life as a Witness.

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

Serving the Master Teacher,

Lois Stewart

-Anna, 3rd grade

District NLSA Annual Fees and Cumulative Annual Reports were due April 15, 2022. Schools with fees and reports due received a notice on April 18, 2022.

The District Accreditation Commission will meet on May 19, 2022 to consider the accreditation status and level for schools with such insufficiencies as missing fees, missing Cumulative Annual Reports, and insufficient progress on School Action Plans. Checks for the NID annual accreditation fee of $125.00 should be made out to the LCMS Northern Illinois District and sent directly to the District Accreditation Coordinator.

Keith Wilharm

207 N. Walnut St.

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Cumulative Annual Reports should be emailed to Keith.Wilharm@nidlcms.org.

As schools begin working on their calendars for the 2022-2023 school year, please make sure to add Wednesday, August 10, 2022 to your plans. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is a great time to reconnect with staff and friends at other schools. The best way to start a new school year is in worship! Watch for more details and location in the spring.

The LCMS School Theme for the 2022-2023 school year is ‘Making Disciples for Life’. This theme is based on Matthew 28:19-20. Chapel Talks and National Lutheran Schools Week resources will be shared when available. I look forward to seeing creative displays of the theme in our schools!

If you are an active Commissioned Minister, on Candidate or Emeritus status, please consider serving as a non-voting advisory delegate to the Synodical Convention from July 28 to August 3, 2023. The convention will be held in Milwaukee, WI. The information and paperwork is attached in the link below.

In the countdown to the end of the school year, don’t forget to save your spots for Season 14 2022-2023 TEC21 cohorts. We will soon set workshop dates and determine how many facilitators to assign, but rest assured you can make and finalize your registrations up to the first workshop day in September.

Hold seats with just your (principal) name here and pay for the workshop program's registration fee later—in September—using Title money, EANS funding, support from a donor in your church or school, or monies budgeted for professional development.

Register in minutes for this powerful professional learning community and look out for next season! We’ll head to the TEC21 summer facilitators’ academy in June to explore new and innovative ways to support the broad community of church workers while we continue to train, equip, encourage, and support schoolteachers in our Season 14 cohorts!

Each spring many LCMS schools and congregations plan trips to St. Louis. In 2023 the LCMS Office of National Mission is planning student and youth activities in collaboration with other LCMS entities for the last week of April. One featured event will be a large LCMS contingent in the March on the Arch on April 29, 2023. Mark your calendars and plan to bring your group to St. Louis the last week of April in 2023. Email LifeMinistry@lcms.org for more information and watch for additional details in upcoming months.

The three administrative conferences at CUC this year were a blessing. It was great to be together (in person) to worship and learn. Watch for details in the near future for the 2022-2023 school year.

Coming together at CUC for half-day conference events this year was a blessing. Watch for more detail on topics coming.

The LCMS Northern Illinois District will be having two nearly identical Ascension Services with Installation of officers elected at The 60th Convention of The Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

These Spirit-filled gatherings will be held Sunday, May 22, 2022 at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL 60068 at 2:00 p.m. and at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477 at 5:00 p.m. A short reception will follow at each location.

Performing the Rite of Installation for the District President Rev. Dr. Allan Buss will be Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Guest Preacher is Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger, President of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. An offering to support future Church Workers will be gathered as well as prayers to the Lord of the Harvest for more workers.

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