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Events and Resources for LCMS Churches and Church Workers in Northern Illinois - July 1, 2015
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Synod Responds to Supreme Court Ruling
Synod President Matthew C. Harrison released a message following the June 26, 2015, decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to recognize the legality of same-gender marriages across the country. Pastors are encouraged to read his message and also have their congregational leadership review the sample marriage policy provided by Synod if this has not already been done. Other resources on this issue are available on the Synod President's blog site (scroll to bottom of article).
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Life Together - Two Special Events
The Northern Illinois District is hosting two events regarding our Life Together to be held Saturday, August 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1165 S. Westmore Meyers Road, Lombard. Two separate opportunities are offered. No charge.
- 9:00 a.m.-Noon Mission Forum - This is an opportunity for congregation members to hear more about the New Starts...New Believers movement, get updates on progress, reflect on theological underpinnings and give feedback.
- 12:00-1:00 p.m. Optional Lunch - $5; reserve ahead but pay at the door
- 1:00-4:00 p.m. What Now? What Next? What If? - This is an opportunity for small churches and their leaders to be introduced to some of the paths chosen by others who wanted to be intentional about their future, both pros and cons.
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Outreach Webinars
LCMS Rural and Small Town Ministry offers monthly webinars to support and encourage rural and small town congregations in engaging their communities and growing together in Christ through Word and Sacrament. A webinar on Wednesday, July 23, 1-2 p.m. CST, will explore "Welcoming People." Go to their website ( lcms.org/rstm/webinars) to view "Welcoming People," find a schedule of upcoming topics, or listen to previously recorded webinars. |
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Neighborfest
St. Paul Lutheran Church 1025 W. Lake Street, Melrose Park, invites all to FREE family fun, Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free hotdog lunch, children's activities, bounce house, entertainment and more. Contact 708-343-1000 for further information.
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Positions Available
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School, Palatine, is currently accepting applications for the following part-time positions:
- Early Childhood Teacher (MWF 8 a.m.-Noon)
- Administrative Assistant - School Office
- Children's Ministry Coordinator
- Sign Language Coordinator
- Extended School Supervision Aide (Fall 2015)
- Church Audio Visual Engineer
Visit Immanuel's
website to review job descriptions and complete the online application at
www.ilcp.org (select Get Connected / Human Resources / Employment Opportunities.
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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.
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2015 LFL National Conference
Themed "Created, Redeemed, Called," the 2015 LFL National Conference will take place October 30-31, 2015, in Petersburg, Kentucky. Registration early bird discount runs through September 15. For information visit lutheransforlife.org/conference. |
Invested For A Higher Purpose
Help put those funds to good use sharing the Gospel by using LCEF as your ministry's lender of choice.
If you have questions about the Lutheran Church Extension Fund of the Northern Illinois District, please email Sue Green or call 708-223-3117. View lcef.org or print flyer.
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RESOURCES* - In Touch with a Changing World
*The following resources are for information and not intended to endorse any idea or practice. Hopefully they will help us understand more of what is going on around us. NID Rostered Church Workers are invited to submit articles or resources for consideration.
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 JOY Is Emotional Harmony
It's storm season here in the Midwest. It's amazing how quickly the weather can change. Tornado. Relationships have an "atmosphere" also, don't they?
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For Pastors' Wives
'By Faith, Sarah'
" ...to be renewed in the Spirit of your minds..." Ephesians 4:23 Intellectual well being starts with healthy curiosity. Read more
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 Smile!
All these increased communications in your church mean more photos of you going out. Some people hate it. Found online, here are a couple tips to make you "look more amazing" in your photos. Yes, you could think of it as "worldly and vain" but the communication explosion is part of life today and a little preparation might make you feel more comfortable with it.
- Practice Your Pose - Look in the mirror and figure out which angle, which smile, etc., works best for you; then go right to that when you are in front of a camera.
- Twist to Look Slimmer - Instead of full front, turn (head/body) at an angle to the camera. Pretty simple.
- Tilt Your Head - Actually, stretching your neck up and then slightly tilting the jaw down with eyes into the camera works as a "good look" for most people.
- Turn off the Flash - Using natural light makes a person look more photogenic.
- Smile and Be Yourself - Let the positive side of your personality come through.
Enough said?
Adapted from Stylist Online
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Church Workers:
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.
Rostered workers need to do contact updates in three places:
1. District Office
2. Online on your SET or LEIF profile
3. Online on your LCMS Rosters and Statistics profile
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