Everyone is invited. Everyone is included. Voice of Care hosted their second Miles for Mileage event of the summer over the weekend. They worshipped the Lord with people of all abilities while fundraising to be able to continue traveling to churches and organizations throughout the region to teach how we as a Church can further include all people.
The heart of the word “enviando” and its like-named initiative is to equip, encourage, and send Hispanic missionaries to serve the Lord in northern Illinois. Many congregations have begun or will be beginning ministries to share God’s precious message of salvation with Spanish speaking members of our community.
What happens to a person spiritually and physically when they are witnesses of great trauma or abuse of their deeply held moral convictions? The NID life task force shares what moral injury is, what scripture says about it, and how we as a Church can stand alongside and serve those in the midst of it.
After 40 years of faithful service to his Lord, Pastor Paul Garchow was carried home to heaven in the arms of Jesus on August 16, 2018.
It is estimated that a majority of the deaf community in the United States do not know Jesus. A group of individuals in the Northern Illinois District are on a mission to change that.
Salam Christian Fellowship serves an ever-changing community with many asylum seekers. They are neighbors and friends with genuine relationships, forming their own family and home in northern Illinois as they come together as the “tribe of Christ.”
Functioning as a community of believers, when one student was in need, his home church and school, another church and school in the community, and a registered service organization moved to help. Together, they ensured that his education would continue uninterrupted and that his food, clothing, and medical needs were all well-cared for.
When one Zion, Grant Park family learned of an opportunity to open their home for children whose parents were in need of short-term assistance, the Lord moved their hearts. Over the past four years, eleven children have found a second-home with them. We are on body–one family–in Christ.
Throw, batter, batter, throw! With an 87 year legacy of Lutheran fellowship, the Lutheran Dart League is gearing up for another season of vibrant competition.
Fellowship, laughter and an impactful service project were all a part of this year’s gathering.