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Events and Resources for LCMS Churches and Church Workers in Northern Illinois - July 15, 2015
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Use LCMS Convention Video in Your Church
Anyone wishing to show the video prepared and shared by the Synod president during our March 2015 District Convention is invited to use this link:
http://video.lcms.org/archives/3126 or the YouTube link below (click on video to access).
It's a good way to update your members on what the Lord is doing through The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
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Grand Opening Celebration
Trinity Early Childhood Center will hold their Grand Opening Celebration, Sunday, August 2, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 224 W. 95th Street, Naperville.
Events include a jump house, state-of the-art-playground, games, concert by Jim Gill, and more. Tours available as well. For more information visit tecc4u.org or call 630-946-6313.
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Please use in your church bulletin
Position Available: Zion Lutheran Church, Bensenville
Part Time Office Administrator
Zion Lutheran Church, 865 Church Road, Bensenville, is seeking a part-time (20-25 hours per week) office administrator to oversee all administrative duties related to the school and church office. Interested candidates can request a copy of the position description at contact@zionconcord.org.
Positions Available: St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center, Darien
Teachers for Three-Year-Olds and Four-Year-Olds
St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center (ELC) at 7214 South Cass Avenue in Darien has two open teaching positions for the upcoming academic year beginning August 31, 2015, through May 25, 2016. Preschool teachers are needed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. to work with classes of three-year-old and four-year-old children.
An Illinois teaching license is required with an Early Childhood license preferred. Applicants should be a member in good standing of a Christian congregation, preferably one of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). If you are interested in either position, contact Director Nancy Chibe at 630-324-6582 or elc@sjlcdarien.org.
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Save the Date: New Starts...New Believers Benefit Dinner
"In His season . . . seizing any opportunity to bless" Galatians 6:9-10
The annual New Starts...New Believers Benefit Dinner will be held Sunday, November 15 at the Marriott Hotel, Burr Ridge, 5:00 p.m. cash bar, 5:30 p.m. dinner. If you are interested in becoming a table host, please email Teri Rice or call 224-250-4738.
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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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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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Library Books Available
Rev. Gerald Menk, Faith Lutheran Church, Lake Forest, Illinois, is in the process of clearing out his library in preparation for retirement. If you are interested in obtaining any of his books, please email Rev. Menk to arrange for a visit. |
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 Vocational Ministry
When the tears started flowing, I took that as a sign that yes, there was a calling for me here.
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For Pastors' Wives
'By Faith, Sarah'
"Let your reasonableness be known to all. The Lord is at hand." Ephesians 4:23 Emotional wellness to me seems to be a particular challenge for us womenfolk. Read more Emotional Wellness
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 Let Them See Your Human Side
Even though you may be posting on behalf of the church online, this doesn't mean that you should write as if you were the church. It's OK to let your human side peek through. Readers are expecting to hear from people after all, not buildings, not organizations. Source: Internet Toolbox for Churches - To receive their informational emails visit internettoolboxforchurches.com/contact. |
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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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