Judi Fields, Synod Staff, and family, as they mourn the loss of Judi's stepfather
Pr. Kathy
Whitney recovering from knee replacement surgery
Pr. Katie & Jamie Gallagher (Alleluia! Naperville) at the birth of Trace Alan on 4/10
NIS candidates for rostered ministry
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4/21 Synod Assembly registration deadline
4/25 Churchwide Voting Members Orientation
4/28 Retired Roster Leaders Lunch
4/28 "Make It Simple" workshop
5/5 "Make It Simple" workshop
5/6 "Make It Simple" workshop
5/9 Diakonia Retreat
5/14 All Staff meeting
5/19 Synod Orientation for rosterd leaders new to the synod
5/20 Retired Rostered Leaders & Spouses lunch
5/26 "Make It Simple" workshop
5/28 "Make It Simple" workshop
6/19-20 Synod Assembly
9/28-30 Professional Leaders Conference at Bishop Lane, Rockford (note NEW location)
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2 Rev. Gary Mann
3 Rev. Steven Dow
5 Rev. Dr. Leonard Hoffmann
5 Rev. Suzanne Anderson-Hurdle
6 Rev. Howard Buchholz II
7 Rev. Henry Grishkowsky
9 Rev. Lee Laaveg
10 Rev. E. J. Haanstad
10 Rev. Janet Hunt
11 Ms. Janet Johnson
12 Rev. Janet Wold
13 Rev. Dean Larsen
13 Rev. David Kaul
14 Rev. Luverne Runestad
15 Rev. Milton Whitney
16 Rev. Roger Schneider
17 Rev. David Schweppe
19 Rev. Philip Peterson
20 Ms. Bette Mohr
20 Rev. Wayne Melaas-Swanson
24 Rev. Roger Hurlbut
25 Rev. Thomas Hanson
26 Rev. Paul Wolff
29 Rev. Donald E. Lavelle
30 Rev. David Rasmussen
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The Rockford diakonia location will host a "Before/During/After" event, 4/30 beginning at 5:30 pm, at Gloria Dei, Rockford. "B/D/A" provides an opportunity for current students, prospective students, and graduates to meet together for learning, fellowship, and refreshments. Contact Julane Nease ( anhmom@msn.com or 815/353-9551)
All are invited to the rescheduled 2009 Diakonia Retreat - The Book of Faith Initiative - Saturday, May 9 (NEW DATE!) at First, DeKalb. Register by May 1. Find out more...
"Make It Simple" workshops: April 28- 7-8:30 pm-Salem, Moline; May 5 - 7-8:30 pm-St. Matthew, Princeton; May 6 - 7-8:30 pm-Zion, Belvidere; May 26 - 7-8:30 pm-Prince of Peace, Freeport; May 28 - 7-8:30 pm-Joyful Spirit, Bolingbrook; contact Nancy Corey at (309) 794-4004 or ncorey@nisynod.org
Our Savior's, Rockford invites you to Evensong Rising Christian concert Sunday, 5/3 at 4pm. Contact Carol Burmeister at 815-397-5579.
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ELCAforwellness.org is always featuring new resources to help keep you healthy.
· How stress affects your body, feelings and behavior
· Four low-cost ways to shape up
· A food exchange list for diabetes
· Whether butter or margarine is better for your heart
Fast Facts: Almost half the world's population - 3.3 billion people - is at risk for malaria, and that number grows each year due to war, famine, displacement, deteriorating medical services and growing poverty.
This week's front page features at The Lutheran magazine
 -Aging well in the ELCA: Churchwide efforts spawn developments for seniors. (Photo at right.)
-Résumé rewrite: In tough economic times, congregational ministries expand.
-Now what? Requiring church attendance for overnight guests.
-More loyalty to toothpaste: Protestants have less "brand loyalty" to their denominations.
-Also: Go with what you have.
-Also: A cross to bare.
-Also: 'Peace Not Walls.'
The Lutheran magazine is looking for pastors' stories. For some of you it was just last Sunday, for others it was years ago. Pastors, please share your funniest -- yes, likely embarrassing -- ministry stories. Send your story (100 words maximum) to Julie Sevig. or respond online ...
New Book of Faith Bible studies are coming from Augsburg Fortress. Curious? Join a free Webinar and find out about these exciting new studies!
Faith & Science Brown Bag -- Evolution and Design. Dr. Sara Joan Miles will lead a discussion on the theory of evolution and the intelligent design movement. Tuesday, 5/5, Noon-1pm Lutheran Center, Chicago
Directions: http://www.elca.org/localmap.html
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Learn how to build mission and ministry in anxious times from Peter Steinke at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago on May 2 For more information or to register call Bernadine Gibson at LSTC (773-256-0710) or Steve Homberg at Metro Chicago Synod (773-248-0021) or register online |
Our Savior's, Rockford's Health & Wellness Committee invites you to a Vegetarians in Motion meeting to hear guest speaker, Dr. Michael Greger, physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker, "The Latest in Nutrition" Friday, May 1, 7pm. Free and open to the public. Questions? Call Carol Burmeister at 815-397-5579.
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Light of Christ, a vibrant, growing congregation in Algonquin, is seeking a Director of Children's Ministry. LOC, a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a member of the Willow Creek Association, worships in a variety of styles, and sees ministry with children as integral to all that happens in the congregation. Find out more...
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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Tuesday, April 21 is the registration deadline for the 2009 Northern Illinois Synod Assembly! Online registration is available at 
