Schedules, planning, meetings, phone calls, emails, and the list can go on and on. The busyness of each day has a way of making us (at times) feel like we are being consumed by ‘things’ and expectations.

The temptations that we face each day can also seem to consume us as we face the challenges before us due to our sinfulness. Because we are redeemed by the blood Jesus shed for us and his victory over the grave, we can celebrate the promise of life. Baptismal life means new life. We have died with Christ and been raised with Him.

As we encourage one another to focus on the love God has for us, let’s remember that His mercy is new each day. We have a fresh start to serve, share, and sing of the great mercies given us out of Jesus’ love for us. May we focus on the wellness of ourselves and each other through encouragement, prayer, and being in the Word each day.

Serving the Master Teacher,

Lois Stewart

The LCMS Early Childhood and School Statistical Reports login information is in the process of being sent out to schools for online submission. That website is www.lcms.org/school_stats . Let’s have the NID report 100% this year! That would be a great thing for us to celebrate! These reports are due November 1, 2019 . There is a sample copy of the letter you will be receiving with instructions for submitting your statistical update.  

Hearts for Jesus

Our NID ‘Hearts for Jesus’ focus for missions this year will be The Lutheran Heritage Foundation. Visit https://www.lhfmissions.org for general information. All schools will be receiving a school information packet.

Let’s set a goal that each child in the NID contribute 2 quarters to the mission fund this year! What a blessing that will be for LHF.

Please view the personal informational video by clicking below.

NID Leadership Workshops for Principals, Early Childhood Directors, and Admissions Staff

Topics for the Leadership Conferences at CUC this year include the social and emotional health of children, using Google Classroom, play based learning in Early Childhood programs, legal issues to be aware of (myth - Just because we are a small school it can’t happen to us.), NAEYC for Early Childhood, and more topics for your growth as a leader. View topics. Click here for Registration Information.

If you haven’t registered yet, please join us on Monday, September 23. The parking pass for the day is attached. Print the registration form and bring it with you along with the payment check. We don’t want you to miss out on great presenters.

Mission InSite

If you have never used Mission InSite to do demographic studies for your school and/or congregation, please visit www.missioninsite.com. This demographic study service is available to all of our NID congregations because our LCEF Vice President, Vanda Toner feels so strongly that this tool can be a big benefit to you. Thank you, Vanda for supporting all congregations and schools in the NID!

Mission InSite is launching some new and updated features: PeopleView System, enhanced maps, and user tools. They are offering a training webinar available on October 22 and October 24 at 1pm.

Early Childhood Network Meetings

The 2019-2020 school year has begun and professional development and group networking is a blessing. The NID Early Childhood Consultants work very hard to offer engaging and meaningful network topics for your interest. You will find the new network meeting schedule attached here. The next opportunity for you to meet will be Tuesday, October 15 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. This meeting will take place at St. Peter, Arlington Heights (111 W. Olive St.). You may contact Julie Klopke for more information. The topic for the evening is “Special Needs and Referral Procedures”. A round table discussion will follow.

Professional Development Credits

Administrators, please remember that you are able to give your teachers professional development credit for approved training done in your building. Contact Roberta Smith at Concordia Chicago for more information ([email protected]).

Share Stories and Celebrations

God is at work in our schools each and every day. There are celebrations happening that we would like to share with our NID family. When you have a special story or celebration, please share it with our office so we can all give thanks to God with you. You may send those celebrations to [email protected] or [email protected]. 

NID Life Task Force

Empower Illinois

If you have questions and would like some assistance with ideas for fundraising, please contact Bobby Sylvester at [email protected] .

60th Anniversary of DCE Program

We will be celebrating the gift of our DCEs during the coming year! God blessed that ministry for 60 years. All praise and glory to Him for His blessing of DCEs. Rostered DCEs in the NID will be receiving an invitation to join together for chapel at CUC on Thursday, October 24 starting at 11:00am. There will be a meet and greet following. We hope to see you there!

ICNS - Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools

ICNS supports all nonpublic schools in the state of Illinois. They communicate important information to all schools (ie… law changes, government updates, date changes, etc…). By joining ICNS, your school will also benefit by supporting lobbyists in Springfield for nonpublic schools. Click below to view the membership appeal letter and form to join. 

NLSA News

Watch your mail after September 1 for your invoice for your annual NLSA fee to St. Louis. Please note annual fee changes that will go into effect over the coming years:

2019-2020          $650.00

2020-2021          $700.00

2021-2022          $750.00

FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE 

Weekly Prayers and Devotions - Now Available in Spanish

Church Workers:

Update Your Contact Information Online . All rostered and non-rostered church workers are asked to please update their NID contact information when there is a change of email, address, phone, etc., or if new in the district.

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