Northern Illinois District Newsletter

Filled with living hope in Christ,

Confessing, Praising, and

Advancing His Kingdom.

LCMS Northern Illinois District Email Newsletter: February 2, 2026

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Communications Theme February 2026

Hearts for Jesus

We are blessed to be a blessing. For the last five years, the NID has had the blessing to support various projects in Belize. From the feeding programs, student scholarships, and the Mercy House in Seine Bight, to the new playground for the children of the community where Jesus is the center, joy has been shared. This year’s project is the gift of a new Vacation Bible School curriculum to be written for the children and adults in Seine Bight. Mission work in Belize was first begun through VBS and it is time to update the materials. We give thanks in advance for the generosity of NID schools and congregations as they support the work done in Belize. The children are going to be excited for their new VBS materials.

FROM YOUR DISTRICT OFFICE

General Pastoral Conference Registration

The 2026 Northern Illinois District General Pastoral Conference will be held May 4-6, 2026, in our very own Dixon, Illinois. The venue in Ronald Reagan's hometown and the petunia capital of Illinois is the fabulous Post House Ballroom.

Information and registration

Hearts for Jesus 2025-2026

This year’s Hearts for Jesus focus begins with a mission to renew and strengthen the Vacation Bible School program in Seine Bight, Belize — helping share the Living Hope we have in Jesus!

Together, we get to be good neighbors, serve with joy, and connect the community with the mission. In Seine Bight, every day is a walk in Word, Wellness, and Witness—where Jesus is always at the center.

Watch the video below to see how your support helps bring energy and hope to this ministry!

Shine 2026

With the considerable number of events happening around us, it feels as if SHINE! 2025 took place in the distant past. Actually, it’s been just a couple of months since we participated in SHINE! Here’s a brief look back at the service to our communities through SHINE! 2025. It’s not too early to begin making plans for your service projects for SHINE! 2026, scheduled for April 10-19, 2026. We can’t wait to see how God continues to use His people in the LCMS Northern Illinois District to share His love in our communities!

AROUND THE DISTRICT

Walcamp Outdoor Ministry

Summer Registration is open! $25 Early Bird Discount now thru 2/1/2026.

Information and registration

The LCMS Northern Illinois District is congregations, schools, and ministries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, spanning the northern 24 counties in Illinois. Filled with living hope in Christ, Confessing, Praising, and Advancing His Kingdom through Word, Wellness, and Witness. Our website can be found at nidlcms.org.

Contact:

Ann Ciaccio

Director of Communications

708-223-3118

ann.ciaccio@nidlcms.org

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