St. Philip Lutheran Church in Chicago started the new year witnessing the baptism of a visitor in the U.S. from Zambia.
New Year’s Day—New Life in Christ
Carol Stream Church Celebrated with Homeless on Christmas Day
For homeless persons, Christmas is just another day. Lucky for them, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream, Illinois, isn’t just another church.
Not Gone in 10 Seconds
The Northern Light newspaper of the LCMS Northern Illinois District is 30 years old — what does all that printed paper mean?
Retired, but Not Done Writing
When they first began their work as missionaries in Nigeria, Rev. Dr. Paul Bruns and his wife, Ruby, were troubled by the lack of Lutheran resources available for lay leaders and their people.
Latest Haiti Disaster Personal for Those Who Serve
Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti with a force not experienced in over 50 years. For Jeff and Kim Nyquist, members at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, Illinois, the approaching storm was very personal.
Stewardship Seminar in February
A stewardship seminar for congregations in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod’s Northern Illinois District will help them understand church giving and how to have an effective annual stewardship emphasis.
Lutheran Laymen’s League 100 Years Old
During 2017, Lutheran Hour Ministries is celebrating 100 years as a grassroots organization within The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Called to Glory – Rev. Donald Hoffmann
Rev. Donald Hoffmann, 87 years old, of Lena, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016.
LCEF Brings Fall Conference to District
Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s annual Fall Leadership Conference (FLC), one of the major annual events in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, came to the Northern Illinois District November 18-20.
Prayer and Trust Key When Two Come Together
When two churches merge, coming together as one congregation can be a daunting challenge. Pastor Matt Gunia explains how his congregation merged with another a year ago and the progress that’s being made.