Fall 2016 Altar Guild Conference
The 2016 Conference will take place at Concordia University Chicago, Chapel of our Lord, 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, October 8. The speaker is Dr. Timothy Maschke on "Paraments: Clothing for the Church", Why do we have Paraments, and where did they come from? Tickets are $25 beforehand and $30 at the door. Print registration and agenda  Print Application  Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/LutheranAltarGuildFederation.

Celebration
Please join Vida y Fe in a Celebration, Sunday, October 30, as they praise God for His blessings that He has provided for Vida y Fe Hispanic Outreach Ministry, 1111 Van Street, Elgin. 5:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres 6:30 p.m. dinner. For more information call 847-741-7788.

Banquet, Music, and Testimonies - Iglesia San Pablo will hold their annual benefit banquet November 6, at 5 p.m. at 555 E. Benton Street, Aurora. For information and to RSVP (by October 25) email iglesialuteranasp@gmail.com or call 630-820-3450.

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35th Anniversary Celebration
Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1244 W. Army Train Road, Carol Stream, is celebrating its 35th Anniversary on Sunday, October 30. 9:15 a.m., members will share historical highlights. At 10:30 a.m., Pastor Andrew Koschmann will lead the congregation in worship. A casual lunch follows. All are welcome to attend. For details, contact office@OurSavior.com. Print flyer.

New Starts...New Believers Benefit Dinner
"they will do even greater things" John 14:12 (GW)
The annual New Starts...New Believers Benefit Dinner for our work together in local missions through the LCMS Northern Illinois District will be held Sunday, November 13, at the Marriott Hotel, Burr Ridge, 5:00 p.m. cash bar, 5:30 p.m. dinner. Adults only. Please respond to the NID president's office, ronda.wilmot@ni.lcms.org.

Walcamp Retreats

Jr. High Retreats
Are the four walls of the church a little too confining at times?  Does your youth group need a big burst of energy and enthusiasm?  Are the students itching to get out in the open and enjoy a brand new experience? Walcamp has the answer for you! Dates are November 4-6, 2016 and February 25-26, 2017. Visit walcamp.org/retreats/jr-high.

Sr. High Winter Retreat
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fun and snow that will be the highlight of the winter for your high school youth group.  Senior high school students join together for a nonstop fun-filled weekend of Christian fellowship, worship, and Bible study at Amber's Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Spend a day skiing or  snowboarding at Christmas Mountain, or enjoy Chula Vista water park. Visit walcamp.org/special-events/ski-retreat for more information

 

• East Region: October 4-5, 2016, at the DeKoven Conference Center, Racine, Wisconsin. Speaker is Rev. John Fiene. 
• North and West Regions: October 11-12, 2016, at Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan, Wisconsin. Speaker is Rev. Matt Popovits.

Congregational Grant Challenge
A grant from Faith/North Shore Ministries in Lake Forest is matching up to $50,000 in gifts for all congregational gifts to help put all of the Missionary School classes online. Donations need to be from the congregation and designated for the Missionary School. Contact Sue Green for additional information.

Veterans Need to Be Helped
"What are we going to do for Veterans Day?" Congregations can help veterans exiting a homelessness shelter into a home by conducting collections for Move-In-Essential Items the weekend of Veterans Day, November 12-13. If you are willing to conduct such a collection please contact Military Outreach USA at info@militaryoutreachusa.org well in advance so they can make plans to pick up donations and get them to a VA facility for distribution to qualified Veterans. Print flyer The NID is a member of the Military Caring Organization network.

The online application process for Lutheran Young Adult Corps is set to open on Monday, October 10, 2016 for the upcoming year of service.
Starting in June 2017, four nationwide locations will open with four to eight LCMS young adults (18-26) in each.  Supported by a city coordinator and local supervisors, participants will serve full time with LCMS congregations, campus ministries, Registered Service Organizations, and other community organizations in under-served settings. For more information, visit lcms.org/young-adult-corps or email LCMS Youth Ministry including email updates in the 2017 service year.

Lutheran Federal Credit Union
What does it mean to be a nationwide credit union?  It means we now have a faith-based financial institution that focuses on the Christian perspective in banking and stewardship needs.  Here's a message from them.

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Positions Available
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
(These positions are separate from the NID LCEF Vice President position currently held by Vanda Toner.)
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), a Christ-centered servant partner of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) is seeking candidates for the following positions:

*LCEF Director of Regional Marketing
The Director of Regional Marketing will oversee the work of the LCEF Regional Marketing Managers and will serve as a member of the Marketing Leadership Team.

A Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of professional experience in communications, journalism, marketing or related field is required.  Previous experience managing deployed staff is preferred. Superior communication and presentation skills are necessary along with a highly collaborative style that fosters team building and unity.  Must be able to manage multiple people and projects across a deployed setting.

*LCEF Regional Vice President - Central Region
The Regional Vice President - Central Region - will oversee the work of the LCEF District Vice Presidents in the Central Region and is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the LCEF program in this area.

A Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of professional experience in marketing/sales management, business administration and/or management is required.  Previous experience as an LCEF District Vice President and a passion for the work of church extension is preferred.
Demonstrated ability, within a team environment, to develop, manage and implement comprehensive processes which will be used to manage and promote LCEF loans, investments and Ministry Support services throughout the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

For more information on either position visit lcms.org/careers. Preferred candidates will be active members of a LCMS congregation demonstrating an effective understanding of church leadership as well as District and Synodical governance. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a current resume to LCMS Human Resources no later than October 15, 2016 at lcms.org/careers.

Create a Video Slideshow for Your Facebook Page
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