New Hope for Single Moms in Crisis
Advocating and tirelessly helping get the word out about a new life-saving and life-transforming ministry.
Rev. David Totsky Installed at St. Peters, Joliet
On April 11, 2021, Rev. David Totsky was installed as Sole Pastor at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Joliet, Illinois.
School Enrollment on the Rise
“The teachers have done a wonderful job of sharing Jesus along with our regular academics. We’ve had quite a few baptisms as a result and some families have actually joined the church after becoming connected with our schools.”
Rev. Carlos Catalan Installed at Faith Lutheran
Pastor Catalan will work with Pastor Frusti in supporting Hispanic ministry for their community.
Bringing the mercy of Jesus’ to the hurt and fallen world in Chicago
LINC Chicago was started in 2020 and is already passionately carrying out the NID’s mission statement of encouraging personal witnessing and missions.
Northern Illinois District Offers Content in Podcast Format
For over a year now, the Northern Illinois District has hosted a podcast bringing devotions to listeners on a weekly basis. The NID is pleased to offer more content in podcast format in the coming months.
District Launches Church Worker Care Team
“We envisioned church professionals being able to come alongside [church workers] and provide, for a time, care, support, and listening,” says Rev. Kris Whitby, part of the NID Wellness Committee.
District Grants Support After-school Programs, ESL Classes
At Walcamp in Kingston, Illinois, Northern Illinois District grant funds have been put to use to purchase large tents to create outdoor “classrooms” for the camp’s E3 program.
Rev. Phillip Fischaber Ordained and Installed, Holy Trinity, Walnut
Pastor Phillip Fischaber was ordained and installed at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Walnut, IL on January 3, 2021 by President Buss.
Providing families with baby-care essentials through fellowship and the Word of Christ
Breakfast with Baby provides a community where families can come together to share the love of Jesus through devotions, prayer and children’s crafts.