Free Training Webinar on Demographics Service
LCEF's Northern Illinois District office is offering a free webinar, Tuesday, June 14, at 11 a.m., for our churches and schools on how to use their free demographics service, Mission InSite.

When considering new mission opportunities, this demographic data is essential to plan for growth and development. For established ministries, the data helps you monitor changes in your community and to share your story with the community. To register, email Vanda Toner, LCEF Vice President, Northern Illinois District.

Golf Outing
Help support Phil's Friends by participating in the 7th Annual Golf Outing, Friday June 24, at the Eaglewood Resort, 1401 Nordic Drive, Itasca, 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start. For more information visit philsfriends.org, email Gina TenEyck or call 224-653-8315. Register here.

Installation Service for Rev. Henry Biar
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7870 Niles Center Road, Skokie, is holding an installation service for Pastor Henry Biar, Sunday, June 26, at 4 p.m. Pastors are invited to bring their robes and red stoles if they would like to process in. They are also invited to stay for a dinner following the installation. Contact Vicky Schiewe at 847-673-5030 with any questions.

Concordia Seminary's Vocatio Visitation Event
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host the weeklong visitation event Vocatio for high school youth June 25 to 30 on campus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, Missouri. The event is a fun opportunity for students entering grades nine through 12 to explore God's calling in their lives and their future vocations through studying theology, learning from seminary professors and engaging in thoughtful conversation. Print brochure. For more information, visit csl.edu/admissions/visit-us/vocatio.

Vacation Bible School Schedule
LCC is posting Vacation Bible School schedules on their website again this year. Many people use LCC as a source for information about church activities. Email the time, date, location and description of your VBS program to LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org and it will be included on their website.  NID will share on NIDnews.org also. Email office@ni.lcms.org.

We the Church (the Priesthood of All Believers) Video Available
Lutheran Hour Ministries has released a new DVD, "We the Church (the Priesthood of All Believers)." From immigrant communities of German Christians to a mainline denomination of more than 6,000 congregations, "We the Church: The Priesthood of All Believers" focuses on the origin and development of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) and how the early LCMS met the outreach challenges of its new "American" setting. A short clip of NID President Dan Gilbert about the importance of Lutheran schools in our LCMS history is included. You can watch or download the video at lhm.org/studies or order a FREE copy of the DVD by calling LHM at 800-876-9880.

Position Available: Praise Band Leader
St. Luke Lutheran Church, 410 S. Rush, Itasca, is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the part-time position of Praise Band Leader. This person would be responsible for the music in their Sunday morning contemporary worship service and leading a weekly rehearsal. Interested individuals should email Carol Armbrecht or call 630-773-0396.  Print position description

Older Adult Ministry Resources
Best Practices for Ministry To and By Senior Adults is a guide to planning and carrying out ministry in a variety of areas. It is filled with tips and real-life experiences that have been shared by adult ministry leaders and congregations around the country. It is available at no charge through Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA), a Recognized Service Organization of the Synod. Request a copy by sending your name and address by email or by mail to PO Box 4367, Clearwater, FL 33758. ALOA offers events for individuals and provides resources to encourage adult ministry in Lutheran congregations. To find out more, visit aloaserves.org.