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August Birthdays
1 Rev. Michel Clark
2 Rev. Herbert Priester
8 Rev. Howard Jacobson
10 Rev. John Heins
10 Rev. Robert Linstrom
12 Rev. Robert Kasperson
12 Rev. David Hedlin
14 Rev. Joshua Auchenbach
15 Rev. Randy Willers
17 Rev. Kathryn Whitney
17 Rev. Katharine Zimmerman
18 Rev. David Miley
19 Rev. Alfred Beck
22 Rev. Lowell Albee, Jr.
28 Rev. Harold Hoekstra
29 Rev. Dr. Linda Kersten
29 Rev. Dr. Robert Dealey |
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 The Northern Illinois Synod diakonia committee invites you to consider enrolling in a transformational program of lay theological education this fall. Diakonia is a two-year program of faith formation which equips Christians to live out their baptismal calling as servants of Christ. It is an education of the heart and the mind that begins with the announcement that God desires to have a personal relationship with us, not based on anything we can or cannot do, but simply on God's love for us as we are. Classes will be taught this fall in Cary, Moline, Peru, Rockford, and Sterling. For more information, go to www.nisynod.org/diakonia or contact Denise Rode, NIS diakonia chairperson, at 815-756-8321.
2010 Discipleship Gatherings:
The Faith Practices
The 2010 Discipleship Gatherings, focusing on the Faith Practices, will begin at 7pm with registration at 6:30 pm, except for Messiah, Galva on 11/14 which will begin at 4 pm (pre-registration is not necessary). Attend 9/9 in Belvidere, 9/21 in Stockton, 10/5 in Crystal Lake, 10/21 in Sterling, 11/4 in Mendota, 11/11 in Moline, 11/16 in Joliet, or 11/14 in Galva (4pm). Find out more about the Discipleship Gatherings...and download a bulletin insert (pdf) here. (Above artwork is available on the Discipleship Gathering web page in both color and black & white for your use in congregational publications).
You are invited to join others from the Northern Illinois Synod on a Companion Synod & Partner Parish Visit to India July 25 - August 5, 2011. It is a 12-day trip with optional extension to Delhi & the Taj Mahal August 4-7, 2011. Rev. Gary Erickson, Synod Companion Parish Coordinator, will lead the group. Download a brochure here (pdf).
R egister online for the Professional Leaders Conference with Susan Briehl and Marty Haugen September 27-29, 2010 at Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford.
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Safe Families and Domestic Violence Training - Is your congregation interested in making your church and community safe places for families by ending domestic violence? Hurry! There are only a few spaces left for a three-day Lutheran Advocates for Safe Families training session to be held Thursday, October 7 through Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Lutheran Community Foundation is making the training and materials available at no cost, and they may also be able to provide some financial assistance for travel and lodging, upon acceptance to the training. The application is due immediately and can be downloaded here (pdf). Applications may be scanned and sent to Susan.Hayes@thelcf.org. If you have questions, please contact Susan at Susan.Hayes@thelcf.org or Mikka McCracken with the ELCA Justice for Women program at Mikka.McCracken@elca.org.
 Host an Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Fair in your congregation! This no-risk consignment Fair gives people in your congregation and community the opportunity to put their faith into action with every purchase. With over one thousand handcrafts to choose from, there's sure to be something for everyone! Visit lwr.org/handcraft or call 1.888.294.9660 to request your free LWR Fair Trade Fair packet!
LWR Ingathering Season - Wondering where to take your LWR quilts and kits this fall? Check out the new Ingathering Map to find the location nearest you!
 Consider participating in Operation Thanks-Giving by making "thankful for you" greeting cards for ELCA (International) Missionaries. Download a bulletin insert (pdf) to encourage participation in your congregation. Find more information and resources here.
Fast Facts According to the Economic Research Service of the USDA, the number of "food-insecure" people in the developing countries is estimated to decrease about 7.5 percent from 953 million in 2009 to 882 million in 2010.
 This week at The Lutheran:
The Bible as they know it: The word & American popular culture (image at right).
Bible in one hand ...: Following Karl Barth's advice in the 21st century.
Now what? Teen might be surprised by adult welcome: He's not sure he'd be welcome in congregation's music programs.
Freedom rings in the word: We find truth about selves, both bad and good news.
Also: Plumber analysis may miss mark.
Also: Inmate has micro-idea.
Also: A Sunday without fuel.
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