Synod Prayers
Dottie Burd, facing spinal surgery, mother of Pr. Susie Hill.
Pat Erickson (wife of Pr. Gary Erickson) and family at the death of Pat's father on Feb. 27.
Prayers for healing and guidance requested for Mary Spaeth, sister of Ann Ziegert
See the whole prayer list.
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3/7 Congregational Resourcing Event at Kishwaukee College Malta
3/12 All Staff Meeting, Synod Office, 10am-2pm
3/13-14 BOP Pre-retirement Seminar, Shepherd of
the Valley, Rockford
3/17 LSSI Board of Directors Meeting, 10am-4pm
3/19-20 MIF Board Meeting
3/22 United, Gardner, Building dedication, Bishop
attending, 3pm
3/24 Staff Meeting, Synod Office, 10am-2pm
3/27-28 WELCA Retreat
3/28 Finance Committee, Synod Office, 9am-4pm
3/29 Pr. Denver Bitner, Installation
4/4 WELCA Retreat
4/18 LYO Event at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Seneca
6/19-20 Synod Assembly
9/28-30 Professional Leaders Conference
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1 Rev. Brent Dahlseng
2 Rev. Myron Bartell
4 Rev. Susie Hill
6 Rev. Arthur Stees
6 Rev. David Nygard
8 Rev. William Dahlberg
9 Rev. Tom W. Otis
9 Rev. S. Kim Lee-Brown
10 Rev. Amy Nyman
13 Rev. Kendall Koenig
15 Mrs. Karin Graddy
16 Rev. Thomas Jacoby
18 Rev. Robert L. Hansen
20 Rev. Gerald Peterson
20 Rev. Sarah Schaffner
20 Rev. Nichole Johnson
23 Rev. Terry Dufur
23 Rev. Patricia Woods
23 Rev. Pat Esker
26 Rev. Ralph Radloff
26 Rev. Matthew Marohl
27 Rev. John Leaf
27 Rev. Carol Gates
27 Rev. Barbara Melaas-Swanson
28 Rev. John Swanson
29 Ms. Jane Atteberry
30 Rev. Paul Johnson
31 Rev. Mark Juliot |
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The Congregational Resourcing Event Word of God. Word of Life is THIS SATURDAY, March 7 at Kishwaukee College in Malta. Registration and coffee begins at 8:30 am. Opening worship and keynote speaker, Dr. Matthew Marohl, begins at 9:30 am. Then choose 3 of over 40 workshops to enhance your congregational ministries. Everyone will find something of interest to them. Workshop subjects include: Advocacy, Anti-Racism/ Multicultural Ministries, Audio/Visual, Bible Studies, Candidacy, Caregiving, Companion Congregations, Computer Help, Congregational, Constitutions, ELCA Social Statements, Employee Assistance Programs, Ethnic Ministries, Evangelism, Foods Resource Bank, Global Mission, Greening, Health And Wellness, Ministry with Military Families, Moral Development, Mutual Ministry, Prayer, Retirement, Sabbaticals, Salary Guidelines, Stewardship, World Hunger, Worship Ideas, Youth, and more. Invite everyone you know to register online now for the 2009 Congregational Resourcing Event March 7, 8:30 am - 3:15 pm, at Kishwaukee College, Malta find out more...
 Health Assessment Goal for 2008 Reached!
The Board of Pensions has informed the NIS that it had 75% of its rostered leaders complete the Mayo Clinic on-line Health Assessment during 2008. Bishop Wollersheim indicated that this makes the Synod one of only 7 synods attaining that goal during the past year. It is his hope that the goal will be achieved much earlier this year. Reaching that goal will trigger a 2% discount for all Synod congregations and institutions starting the month following its achievement. It will also provide those leaders who have completed the assessment access to health dollars that can be used to reduce co-payments.
Use of the Mayo Clinic assessment tool and following the on-going recommendations will also enhance the health of the leaders in our Synod. In so doing, they become examples for those receiving their ministry. In addition to this on-line assessment, the Bishop's Task Force on Health and Wellness will continue providing opportunities for members of the Synod to explore other ways of leading healthier lives.
Energy Audits for your Congregations are available at no charge by trained synod members in each conference. Contact George Davis, Facilities Director of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center, 815-732-2220 or geodavis2@verizon.net. This program was put together with the Illinois EPA and the Northern Illinois Synod.
The Rev. Dr. Len Hoffmann, formerly senior pastor of Trinity, Rockford, is now called to the position of Associate Director for Gift Planning, ELCA Foundation. Pastor Hoffmann works with the congregations and members of the three ELCA synods in Illinois, including the Northern Illinois Synod. Contact Pastor Hoffmann for a congregational presentation or meet with him about making a personal plan for giving. 800-638-3522, ext. 2758 or len.hoffmann@elca.org.
The deadline for resolutions to be considered at this year's assembly is Monday, April 13. more information...
Are your Sunday School teachers in the know? All members of NIS congregations are encouraged to subscribe to Walking Together! Send email addresses to karin@nisynod.org
A flyer and registration form are now available for the 30th Anniversary Camp Celebration of the ALC Junior Ministry the Arcot Lutheran Church in India, in September 2009. Youth and youth leaders of the Northern Illinois Synod have been formally invited Find out more...
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ELCAforwellness.org is always featuring new resources to help keep you healthy. This week you can also discover:
· The top five lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol
· Whether a vegetarian diet can help you lose weight
· The proper technique for chest-strengthening exercises
· How to take an instant stress-reduction break
Fast Facts: The overall percentage of monies spent on development assistance by the U.S. amounts to .16 percent of the federal budget. In 2008, only 47 percent of likely voters thought that the U.S. spends too little on reducing the global hunger problem.
This week's front page features at The Lutheran
 Coming up on Grace Matters: March 8, 2009, Allan Tibbels - The Staying Power of Focus, Luke 21:19. Allan Tibbels does not have a particularly memorable job description title for the important work he does, so host Peter Marty gives him one - urban renewal enthusiast. Tibbels and his all-White family moved into a thoroughly African American neighborhood on Baltimore's west side. There he embarked with others on an ambitious effort to reverse the run-down image of "Sandtown," and to face the crime, poverty, and vacant housing problems head on. Tibbels literally rolled into Sandtown two decades ago on a wheelchair. His faith, courage, and resolve just keep on rolling.... Find Grace Matters in your area.
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Bulletin board items will be posted for one week in Walking Together and up to one month at www.nisynod.org/bulletinboard. Items may be resubmitted for a second month. Send your bulletin board items to karin@nisynod.org |
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