2 Weeks Until the Disciple-Making Summit
The Disciple-Making Summit is an experiential conference designed to help you and your leadership team sharpen yourselves as disciple-makers who are carrying out our Lord's Great Commission. It will be held June 19 to 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush Street, Roselle. For information and to register visit disciplemakingsummit.org.

July 15 Meeting for Parish Nurses
On July 15, the Prayer, Planning, and Picnic meeting will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 4247 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring ideas for next year's meetings and please consider having a meeting at your church.

Lost and Found Concert in Villa Park
Lost and Found will perform at a benefit concert, Saturday, September 5, at 6 p.m. at the gazebo in Prairie Path Park, Park and Ardmore Streets, Villa Park. Concert donations will support ministry, including the local outreach programs of Voice of Care, an organization that equips the Church to serve people with disabilities and their caregivers. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free will offering. More information is available by calling 630-834-3440.

Summer Guest Worship Artists
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine, is hosting  concerts/performances from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Sundays during the summer. Dates are:

June 14: Beth Galbreath - Biblical Storytelling
June 28: Jill Paquette DeZwaan - Vocals and Guitar
July 12: Denver Bierman - Trumpet
July 26: Teresa Gardner - Liturgical Dance
August 9: Tim Brinkman - Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
August 23: Randall Goodgame - Slugs & Bugs family friendly concert

The performances are between services. The artists will also be part of worship services (Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) Contact 847-359-3451 for additional information.

You are invited to Best Practices for Ministry: Heartland. This conference is for LCMS pastors, church workers, and lay people. It begins at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, and concludes at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 18, at Carmel Lutheran Church, 4850 E Main Street, Carmel, Indiana. Event includes interesting sessions, engaging speakers, opportunities to network, and other not-so-serious fun. FREE. For information and to register visit bestpracticesheartland.com. 

Fiesta!
Save the date for Iglesia San Pablo's Annual Fiesta on Saturday, October 10, at the church, 555 East Benton Street, Aurora, Illinois. This coincides with the 10th anniversary of Iglesia San Pablo  and their annual Leadership Conference for congregational leaders and missionaries in Hispanic churches. More information to come.

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Positions Available: St. Peter, Arlington Heights
Executive Director of Ministry Support
The Executive Director of Ministry Support is a highly influential, full time leadership position to guiding the ministry in pursuit of its mission and vision. This position oversees all of the ministry support functions. Print job description
 
Assistant to the Lead Pastor
The Assistant to the Lead Pastor works closely with the Lead Pastor to help ensure the day-to-day functions of the ministry run smoothly. Print job description

Email Pastor Greiner, call 847-259-4114 X122 or visit fulllifeinchrist.org/jobs for complete information on these positions.

Position Available: First Immanuel, Chicago
Director of Music Ministry
First Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1124 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, is seeking a part-time (17-20 hours per week) director of music ministry. Interested candidates can request a copy of the position description at musicdirector.filc@gmail.com. Application deadline is Tuesday, June 30.

Positions Available: Concordia University Chicago
Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education
Concordia University Chicago is seeking applicants for both positions. Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement. Interested individuals can find more information and apply through their website at cuchicago.edu/employment.

Are You Seeking a Way For Your Church Endowment Distribution To Make a Lasting Impact?
The Holy Spirit is working through Lutheran Hispanic missions in northern Illinois. Help expand Hispanic missions.

Online Forum
Did you  know there is an online forum where pastors and Lutherans promoting life can converse. If you are not already a forum member, please request access from the regional Lutherans For Life staffer, Lori Trinche.

Lutheran Church Extension Fund of the Northern Illinois District
Explore yiclub.lcef.org and have some Young Investors (Y.I.) Club fun! Designed to work well on mobile devices and tablets, it's perfect for families on the go. If you have questions about the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, please email Sue Green or call 708-223-3117. View lcef.org or print flyer. Check on June 2015 rates

JOY Is Relational Unity!
If you had to do without either your brain, your heart or your muscles, which would you be willing to surrender?  You wouldn't last long without any one of the three.  Read more about three pastors who worked together in the most joyful experience of relational unity.

Source:  Internet Tool Box for Churches