The Annual Service of Lessons and Carols at Immanuel Lutheran Church will be on Saturday, December 3, with two services, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
‘Lessons and Carols’ in Batavia on December 3
Acquire Luther South Memorabilia at Fundraiser
Luther South in Chicago will be open the first two Saturday mornings in December to enable getting memorabilia and treasures for a donation to the Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund.
NID Churches Challenged with $50,000 Match
Faith Lutheran Church, Lake Forest, Illinois, has issued a challenge grant of up to $50,000 to enable live-streaming the entire Missionary School from Iglesia San Pablo in Aurora. Gifts will be matched.
St. Matthew’s Soup Kitchen Thanksgiving Needs You
St. Matthew’s El Comedor Popular soup kitchen in Chicago will once again host their annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Financial donations are needed as this is expected to be a capacity year.
R. Allan Zimmer Called to Glory
Lutheran educator R. Allan (Al) Zimmer was called to glory on November 9, 2016. Services are planned at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Melrose Park, Illinois, for Saturday, November 19.
Rev. Eric Allyn Retires after 38 Years in Ministry
Pastor Eric Allyn completed his last chapel service as senior pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois,
#GIVINGTUESDAY
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, set aside to harness the power of social media for good. Our New Starts…New Believers project for #GivingTuesday 2016 is from Crosspoint Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Illinois.
Rev. Julio Loza Retires
Rev. Julio Loza retired as pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2108 W. 21st Street, Chicago, at the end of September 2016.
Joliet Preschool Dedicates Gift of New Sign
In September of every school year, the students and families of Our Savior Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten in Joliet, Illinois, are invited to “Preschool Sunday.” This year was even more special.
Rev. Eric Kennaugh to be Lead Pastor at Immanuel, Batavia
Rev. Eric Kennaugh will be installed as lead pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Batavia, Illinois, on Sunday, October 16, at 2:30 p.m.