Northern Illinois District Newsletter

Filled with living hope in Christ,

Confessing, Praising, and

Advancing His Kingdom.

LCMS Northern Illinois District Email Newsletter: January 16, 2023

Meeting new friends, colleagues, and partners in ministry

An important way we move forward in encouraging one another is through Circuit Partnership Gatherings.

AROUND THE DISTRICT

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Get Ready to SHINE!

The LCMS Northern Illinois District is shining a spotlight on service from April 14-23, 2023. Throughout the district, groups of 2 or more people are asked to give witness to the love of Jesus through acts of service to their neighbors and communities. Simply join with some people from your church, school, small group, ministry group, family, etc., and serve together in a project of your own choosing.

How is God calling you to serve your neighbors and SHINE His light? Registration is now open.

Theology in Film

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 37 W. Army Trail Blvd., Addison, IL 60101, is starting a monthly Theology in Film event. This is an opportunity for people to watch A list mainstream films with time for discussion questions afterwards to illustrate how the film portrays a theological or scriptural idea. Participants can expect a variety of films to be shown from varying genres and age-appropriateness.

The first showing will be on Monday January 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Future showings will typically be on the last or second to last Monday of the month. If there are any questions please contact Rev. Kevin Peterson at the church office, 630-543-6909 or email at stpauladdison@gmail.com.

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Lay Theology Conference

Bethany Lutheran Church & School, 1550 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60565 will host Keep It Clean: Holy Christians Living in a Filthy World, Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

As His baptized holy ones, the Lord has set us in this world to live in faith toward Him and love toward our neighbor—but living as holy Christians in this filthy world is a daily challenge! Join us as Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller teaches, as we share coffee, morning prayer, lunch, and fellowship.

Registration strongly recommended, please.

Hearts for Jesus

The “Hearts for Jesus” focus this school year will be the Mercy House that has been dedicated in Belize. The children will have a new space for eating their lunch when at school, dental and doctor offices, and more.

Learn more about Hearts for Jesus

POSITION AVAILABLE

Director of Music Ministry, Park Ridge - St. Andrews Lutheran Church is seeking a Director of Music Ministry who will lead and assist the people of St. Andrews in their worship of God through the gift of music. This full-time position will be committed to building and sustaining a robust, multi-faceted, and high-quality music ministry in the church. Download position description

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About The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Northern Illinois District

The LCMS Northern Illinois District is congregations, schools, and ministries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, spanning the 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 www.nidlcms.org.

Contact:

Ann Ciaccio

Director of Communications

708-223-3118

ann.ciaccio@nidlcms.org

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