Synod Prayers
Pr. Jane Perkolup (Faith, Joliet) at the death of her mother on 10/2
Matt Rogers (son of Pr. Sharon Rogers) recovering from surgery
NIS candidates for rostered ministry
See the whole prayer list.
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3 Rev. Lawrence Conway III
5 Rev. Robert Holden
5 Rev. Joanne Adrian
5 Rev. Richard Priggie
5 Rev. Laura Koppenhoefer
8 Rev. Barbara Rapp
9 Rev. Paul Carlson
9 Ms. Martha Bein
12 Ms. Carla Vanatta
14 Rev. David Ufkes
16 Rev. Charles Steinke
17 Rev. Bret Reedy
18 Ms. Cheryl Erdmann
24 Rev. Dr. Alan Creighton
25 Rev. Leo Patterson
25 Ms. Sarah E. Wilson
26 Rev. John Harder
26 Rev. Ronald Ferrell
27 Rev. Paul (PJ) Malin
28 Rev. Margo Peterson
31 Rev. Carlyle Smith
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 Everyone is encouraged to attend the festive Synod-wide Reformation and Ordination Service October 26 at 4 pm at Zion Lutheran Church 925 5th Avenue, Rockford. Rostered leaders and interns are invited to vest and process. Color of the day is red. Ben Ingelson, Dawn Keenan, and Dustin Lenz will be ordained into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. A reception will follow. Find out more...
Music, Fun and Fellowship at an NIS Lutheran Youth Organization Gathering, November 1, 11am-1:30pm at Immanuel, Yorkville. The day is about meeting others in the area and to share what we are doing in the East Conference. RSVP to Mary Lasits @ mlasits@yahoo.com or 815.756.4169 Download a flyer
Congregations are invited to apply for outreach project grants made available through the NIS Outreach Committee. Grants will be awarded for up to $1,000 and are intended to help congregations reach out to their communities through evangelism and invitation. The grants are for 2009. Applications must be returned by November 15. Contact Pr. Chris Beamsley for more info chrisbeamsley@sbcglobal.net
The NIS Social Ministry Committee invites pastors, outreach leaders and others from small- to mid-size communities to attend the Urban Ministry for Small and Midsize Communities Conference, Nov 20-22 at the Cliffbreakers Resort in Rockford. Keynote Speaker is Rev. Stephen Bouman, executive director of ELCA Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission (EOCM). Registration deadline is November 14. Find out more about this outstanding event.
The NIS Social Ministry Committee thanks everyone involved in in-kind offering at the 2008 Synod Assembly. We gathered 80 bottles of "green" cleaning solution, $800 in gift cards, and $35 in cash to share with the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center, our synod's Center for Greening.
Middle School & High School Youth Event with Ken Medema Saturday, November 1 from 7-9 pm at Trinity, Rockford. Food, Fun, Games! Contact RALM: 815-962-4279 or RALMmail@aol.com .
Don't forget to register for the Green Congregation Training follow-up workshop on November 1 at LOMC beginning at 9am. www.lomc.org .
The NIS Social Ministry Committee is receiving grant applications from congregations involved in projects with a social ministry focus. Applications can be received at any time. To view the grant application and see guidelines and criteria please see the Northern Illinois Synod website and go to "resources."
Workshopsand displays are sought for the 2009 Congregational Resourcing Event to be held Saturday, March 7 at Kishwaukee College, Malta. The topic, "Word of God. Word of Life," will be highlighted by keynote speaker, Dr. Matthew J. Marohl, Associate Professor of Religion at Augustana College and a member of the ELCA Committee on the "Book of Faith" Initiative. Submission deadline for CRE workshops is November 30, 2008. Fill out a form linked above, or contact Pr. Greg Olson, Congregational Resourcing Event Chairperson, at flcptown@frontiernet.net or 815-537-2758.
The Reverend Carol S. Gates has been selected as Executive Director for Rockford Lutheran Schools and will begin her duties on October 14. Pastor Gates formerly served as pastor of Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich, Illinois and as a part-time Assistant to Bishop Gary Wollersheim, Northern Illinois Synod. Prior to her work in Sandwich, she served as Associate Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Rockford.
Effective October 31, 2008, the Outreach Committee will no longer be subscribing to the Percept service. The ELCA Research Evaluation office provides the same and more efficient service and the cost is free. Marty Smith is the person to contact in the churchwide office.
LOMC upcoming events: Fall Adventure Day, "Harvest Fun" for Kindergarten through 3rd graders Saturday, October 25 10 am-4 pm. Cost is $30 including lunch and snack. Secretaries' Day Out October 27-28. Overnight retreat, featuring a speaker, campfire and wagon rides. Advent retreat, 3-6th grade, December 5-6, $56. Come wander the winter wonderland of LOMC and wait for Jesus with us. Ski weekend: Jr High and High School, December 5-7. Chestnut Mountain, $135, includes 2 nights and 3 meals, lift ticket, lesson and ski rental. Return to LOMC after skiing for campfire, fellowship, teambuilding and worship on Sunday morning.
 This year's NI Synod Mission Gatherings: Caring for God's Creation Where I Live, continue. This Week: 10/14 Mission Gathering St. John's, Peru
Next: 10/21 Mission Gathering Immanuel, Rock Falls find more...
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The ELCA Washington DC office, in collaboration with the Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin, has developed several voting resources for congregations. Thank you for your continued support and engagement in our calling to be a public church.
"Care for Returning Veterans" will be held Oct. 29 at Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, IA. Register by contacting Pr. Marcia Strahl. This workshop will prepare pastors, caregivers and others interested in providing "care and hospitality for our brothers and sisters who have been impacted by the trauma and stress of war. Find out more...
Fast Facts: More than 1 billion people live on less than $1 per day.
Coming up on Grace Matters October 19, 2008
Stephen Schmidt - Honesty and Chronic Illness
John 8:31-38 To live with chronic illness is to live with the reality that one day can be good and fulfilling while the next may be excruciatingly painful. Physical suffering is not fun for anyone; living with it every day demands special spiritual and emotional equipment. Among the more valuable tools in the equipment box is honesty. Retired professor Stephen Schmidt is guest on this edition of Grace Matters to discuss faith and his journey with chronic illness. It is a journey whose high points have been marked by honesty. . Find Grace Matters in your area.
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Faith & Science Brown Bag -- Changing Climates: Religion, Theology and the Planet Dr. Michael Hogue, assistant professor of theology, Meadville Lombard Theological School, Chicago. Wednesday, October 8, Noon-1 pm Lutheran Center, 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago
October 20 Ralph Klein on "Reading the Old Testament with Martin Luther - and Without Him!"
October 26 - 28 Get a "taste" of seminary at LSTC's Seminary Sampler
October 26 Bach Cantatas for Garden and Church led by Mark Bangert
Paul Manz Organ Series features Thomas Wikman in lunchtime recitals the first Tuesday of each month at 12:20 in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC
Continuing Ed opportunities from Luther Seminary
Nov. 3-6, 2008 - New Visions for the Long Pastorate
Nov. 10-13, 2008 - Thriving as an Associate Pastor
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Bonhoeffer Study Group Meeting Saturday, November 8, 10 am - noon at Our Savior's, Rockford. This meeting will be a "potluck" format. Please bring a Bonhoeffer topic you find significant and share it with the group. Contact Peter Thomasat pbthomas1@comcast.net with any questions.
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Grace, Loves Park is seeking an organist to accompany the congregation during the 9 am service on Sundays. Please send resumes to 343 Grand Ave, Loves Park, IL or to glovocal@aol.com.
Musicians sought, Rostered vacancies, other job openings, wanted items, and more.
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