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The 2006 Northern Illinois Synod Mission Gatherings
September 19-November 16

 

See photos of the events here

 

Pastors, congregation council members, stewardship and evangelism leaders, congregational communicators, as well as other interested members are encouraged to participate. Everyone is welcome!

 

Sometimes we, as members of Lutheran congregations in the Northern Illinois Synod, feel unqualified to tell the story of how we work together to make Christ known.  There are marvelous stories to hear and tell in each of our congregations, in the synod, and in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. 

 

“Faithful, Welcoming, Generous” is the theme of this year’s Mission Gatherings. That is also the title of a DVD, which will be introduced at these events.  It has produced by the synod to help our members tell the story. Every congregation will receive a copy of the DVD as well as other helpful information to help you make Christ known. Please be sure your congregation is represented at one of the Mission Gatherings. You won’t want to miss it.

 

Registration for Mission Gatherings is at 6:30 pm. The event will run from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Download a blank movie poster to advertise your congregation's use of the DVD

DVD Suggestions for Use          DVD Discussion Questions

Mission Gathering Agenda

6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration

 

7:00 - 7:05 pm   Welcome - Assistant to the Bishop

Introductions

                        Announcements

Host Pastor

 

7:05 - 7:20 pm   Devotions

Bishop Wollersheim’s Presentation

 

7:20 - 7:35 pm   DVD Presentation: “faithful. welcoming. generous.”

 

7:35 - 7:50 pm   Break/Refreshments

 

7:50 - 8:15 pm   Small Group Discussion of DVD           

 

8:15 - 8:40 pm   Mission Interpretation

Congregational Communicators

Resources

 

8:40 - 8:45 pm   Possibilities for Usage of Resources

 

8:45 - 8:55 pm   Congregational Planning

 

8:55 pm            Sending Prayer

2006 MG Schedule:

September 19 (N Conference)
Our Savior's, Rockford (map)

 

September 21 (NE Conference) Salem, Sycamore (map)

 

September 26 (E Conference)
St. John, Joliet (map)

 

September 28 (SW Conference) Trinity, Galesburg (map)

 

October 3 (S Conference)
St. Matthew's, Princeton (map)

 

October 12 (C Conference)
St. Paul, Dixon (map)

 

November 14 (NW Conference)
First, Freeport (map)

 

November 16 (W Conference)
Salem, Moline (map)

 


Northern Illinois Synod, 103 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101
Phone: 815-964-9934
Fax: 815-964-2295 welcome@nisynod.org

Questions or comments about this website may be directed to Karin Graddy, Northern Illinois Synod Communication Director