NIS Lutheran Men in Mission

Stand By Me
as I face the uncertain future

Stand By Me
as I learn what I will be

Stand By Me
before the awesome face of God

Stand By Me is a new initiative of the Lutheran Men in Mission. We will walk with young men through the journey of the teenage years into young manhood. We will teach the skills of physical labor - clearing the land, maintaining trails, repairing structures - at the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center in Oregon, Illinois. We will provide Theka training for body, mind, and soul. We will teach the skills of camp cooking, camp maintenance, and camp administration. We will provide a retreat experience, a conference experience, and a servant mission beyond the borders of Illinois. We will commit ourselves to discerning together the Lord's will for our lives.

Stand By Me is a four-year journey offered to young men at the recommendation of their pastors and with the involvement of their parent(s) or guardian(s). Successful completion of each year of the journey will earn one thousand dollars toward post-high-school education or training.

Stand By Me is an initiative of the Lutheran Men in Mission of the Northern Illinois Synod. Want to know more? Ready to recommend a young man for a maturing encounter with self, others, and God? Please contact: Pastor Gary Blobaum at (815) 732-2367   

Ephesians 6:13 " ..and having done everything, to stand..."

Lutheran Men in Mission and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC) present “Stand by Me”, featuring speaker Rev. Paul Hill
6:30 pm Friday until 4 pm Saturday, November 21-22, 2008

Come for fellowship, the launch of our “Stand by Me” program plus an inspirational retreat to learn how to renew a congregation’s life with attention to men’s issues through Five Principles, Four Keys and the Triple “A” Adults

Housing is in Timbers Retreat house; bring your own Bible, bedding and toiletries.

Cost is $99 for one night and 3 meals.
Come for a cookout “Grilling with God” on Friday evening .
Breakfast and lunch will be served on Saturday.
For those who just want to come on Saturday the cost is $50.

Call Audrey for more information 815-732-2220
or go to www.lomc.org

Download a brochure

Register for “Stand By Me” by sending the following information and $10 deposit to
LOMC, P.O. Box 239, Oregon, IL  61061. Mail with check.
Or fax (815-732-7282) or email (Audrey) with credit card information.

            Name___________________________________
            Address_____________________________ City___________ ZIP_______
            Phone # (Home) ________________________ (Cell)__________________
            E-Mail__________________________________
            Deposit required: $10 per person
            __Check enclosed payable to LOMC 
            __Charge my Credit Card: $______  Card #__________________________
            ___Visa  ____ Master Card ____Discover Card    Expiration date__________
            Signature:________________________________

Find out more about the Stand by Me initiative.

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