Feeding the Hungry with Food and the Word
For most, spiritual food is a difficult concept to comprehend. Not so for Wally Vehrs of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Carol Stream, Illinois. He had a vision to feed souls as well as bodies.
LAA Conducts 55th Season
The Lutheran Athletic Association of Greater Chicago will conduct its 55th season, sponsoring Chicago and suburban sports leagues for Lutheran church teams.
‘Lessons and Carols’ in Batavia on December 3
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.
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.