Rev. Theodore Staudacher – Called To Glory
Rev. Theodore Louis Staudacher, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018, surrounded by family.
Reed Sander – Called to Glory
Reed Sander was received into the loving arms of Jesus Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Respite Training Now Part of Disaster Response
Voice of Care holds their first training for emergency relief events
John F. Reuter – Called to Glory
John F. Reuter joyfully entered into the glory and beauty of Heaven November 26, 2018.
Rev. Dr. Dean Pittelko Installed at Our Redeemer, Freeport
On December 5, 2018, Rev. Dr. Dean Pittelko was installed at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Freeport during their midweek Advent Service.
Feeding Our Community Physically and Spiritually
“This is a sacred place.” The soup kitchen at St. Matthew, Chicago is more than a ministry which provides meals to those who are hungry. It is a “congregation,” a gathering place where all are welcome, and a community which spans neighborhoods and demographics to share the love of Jesus.
Journey to Bethlehem 2018
This Advent season, we invite you to “walk the streets of Bethlehem” with St. Andrew’s, Park Ridge; Bethlehem, West Dundee; St. Paul, Mount Prospect; and Vida y Fe, Elgin.
Children’s and Youth Ministries: Action and Truth
The community at Zion Lutheran Church and School in Marengo collectively embodies their directive verse, 1 John 3:18, though their school, outside of traditional school hours, in partnership with other schools, and while students are in college.
Children’s and Youth Ministries: Backpack Bash
Immanuel, Richton Park strives to be the “share Christ and build hope” with their community. One day this summer, they gave away nearly 400 backpacks full of supplies to equip students well for the school year. This month, they’ll provide brand-new winter coats to many students in their community. Most significantly, they build relationships with hundreds of families in their community and have become the people to whom community members know they can turn, if they’re in need of help.
Joy:fully Lutheran: Vivit by Pastor William Yonker
The synodical theme this year is “Joy:fully Lutheran.” Pastor William “Bill” Yonker shares what it means to him to be “joy:fully Lutheran:” to vivit. Because Jesus lives, we will too.