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LCMS Northern Illinois District Email Newsletter: October 15, 2024

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October Communications Theme:

Church Worker Families

"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11



In October, we are especially thankful for our District’s ministry families and pastors’ wives!

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Calendar of Events

FROM YOUR DISTRICT OFFICE

2024 Lay Leadership Summit - Video Message from President Allan R. Buss:


The Summit was a day of encouragement, truth in God's Word, and hope. We are in this together. We are stronger together. Groups and individuals gathered to be a part of something bigger, strengthening themselves, and honoring Jesus. 


We got to pray, serve, support each other, and bear witness to the Risen Christ. To God be the Glory!


Thank you. We thank God for you!

Parish Professionals Meeting



The next gathering will be on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 101 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174. Alex Brice will be our host for the event. We will begin with worship at 11:00 a.m., followed by updates and discussion of the first two chapters of our book read The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer.


Please email Lois (lois.stewart@nidlcms.org) by October 15, 2024, if you will be attending.

From the District Office: Requests for Seminary Grads or Vicars


Is Your Congregation Seeking to Request a Seminary Graduate or Vicar for Spring 2025 Placement? If Yes, READ BELOW:


If your congregation is interested in requesting a Graduate Candidate from either of the Seminaries, or a Vicar, your request will need to be sent to Michelle La Velle (michelle.lavelle@nidlcms.org or 708.223.3101) at the District Office by December 2, 2024. Once your request is received, additional information will be sent to you.  

Information and registration

Registration is Open: East Region Pastoral Conference


Dates: October 22-23, 2024 (Tuesday-Wednesday)


Location and Accommodations: DeKoven Center, 600 21st Street, Racine, Wisconsin, 53403


Speakers: Dr. Oschwald will present on the Book of Acts. Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald is professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. 

  

Dr. German will present on Luther and the Psalms. Dr. Brian German is associate professor and chairman of the Department of Theology at Concordia University Wisconsin. There will be plenty of learning, worship, good food, and fellowship to be had for all. The NID Care Team (Pastor Davies) will be available throughout the conference for discussion and prayerful contemplation. 

  

Questions about registration should be directed to Rev. Michael Duffy, pastorduffysp@gmail.com, 779-970-1275. Registration deadline is October 21, 2024.

Video message from President Buss:


"I want to talk to you about our next District convention.


Whether you are a lay person or a pastor, whether your congregation is large or small, whether your school is in an urban area or rural area, we are coworkers for the Kingdom of God.


This is our time to be the Church."

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Communicators and Admission Directors Network Group


Join us for our next NID Communicators and Admission Directors Group gathering Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 680 W. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-1868.

 

Topic: The importance of claiming and maintaining your church's and/or school's Google Business profile - led by Craig Mattes.

 

Please RSVP by November 1, 2024 to help prepare for lunch plans.

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61st Convention of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod


The 61st Convention will be held Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8, 2025 at Concordia University Chicago. Delegate forms and information are now available. We are asking that delegate forms be returned by October 31, 2024.


Called Commissioned workers, those on Candidate status, and those called to RSOs: You are also required to register to attend as an advisory non-voting delegate. Have your home congregation pastor sign off on the delegate form.

AROUND THE DISTRICT

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Zamzama Safi - Never Give Up: How I Fought the Taliban and Won


Join St. James Lutheran Church, 2050 N Fremont St. Chicago, IL 60614, on October 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for an inspiring talk by Zamzama Safi, a powerful advocate for women's rights and education. Her remarkable journey from Afghanistan to the U.S. is filled with courage and resilience. Having faced unimaginable challenges, including her abduction by the Taliban at 15, Zamzama has dedicated her life to advocating for those in need.


Now a motivational speaker, she shares her experiences and encourages others to confront adversity with strength and hope. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her compelling story and be inspired.

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Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Andrew Das


Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Andrew Das, Professor of Religious Studies at Elmhurst University will present on "Remarriage in Early Christianity?", October 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Concordia University Chicago, Christopher Center 248. Discover an exegetically sound answer to the sensitive and objective question of remarriage among early Christians. Author of Remarriage in Early Christianity, Rev. Dr. A. Andrew Das discusses his bold study that challenges scholars and enlightens any Christian concerned with what Scripture has to say on this perennially relevant topic. No registration required.

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Christian Faith & Life Conference


Saint John Lutheran Church, 26555 Brickville Road, Sycamore, IL 60178, invites you to its fourth annual Christian Faith & Life Conference on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This timely and informative conference on issues permeating our culture will feature four sessions by Pr. Fleming and Dr. Yahnke of DOXLOGY. Discussion and Q&A will follow each session, interspersed with fellowship, refreshments, and lunch. More information, the schedule, and registration for this free conference are available at christianfaithandlife.com. Even if you can only make part of the conference, you will be edified.

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Cookie Walk


Join Zion Lutheran Church Naperville’s Second Annual Christmas Cookie Walk and Kids’ Fun Fair on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The home bakers of Zion will again be offering you amazing homemade Christmas Cookies to choose from. Take as many or as few of any varieties you want, cookies are all sold at $10 per pound. This will also be a fun event for the kids! Enjoy arts & crafts, singalongs, face painting, and several wonderful Christmas-themed photo-op boards. Bring your camera phone – seeing your child or grandchild as a Magi, Angel, or any of several other options will create a lifelong treasure. Zion Lutheran Church is located 11007 Book Road, Naperville, IL 60564.

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About the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

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.

 

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Ann Ciaccio

Director of Communications

708-223-3118

ann.ciaccio@nidlcms.org

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