The Lord called home his servant, Rev. James P. Stephens, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Called to Glory – Rev. James P. Stephens
Called to Glory – Darald Adolph Pieper
Darald Adolph Pieper, age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020. He was able to spend his final days surrounded by family and friends in the comfort of his own home.
Rev. Michael Brown Elected to North Region Vice Presidency
Rev. Michael Brown of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Barrington has been elected Vice President of the North Region of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Northern Illinois District.
Rev. James Haberkost – Called to Glory
Rev. James Paul Haberkost, 84, of LaGrange has been called to rest.
New Seminary Graduates to Serve in NID
Eight students from the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s two seminaries have received calls and assignments to the LCMS Northern Illinois District.
Crisis Support for Church Workers
Responding to Church Workers Suffering Financially Due to COVID19 Crisis
Circuit 18 Holds Leadership Conference in Kankakee
On Saturday, February 29, 2020, pastors and lay leaders from ten congregations in Circuit 18 met with District staff members at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Kankakee for a leadership conference.
Rev. Kris Whitby Installed at Northern Illinois District
Rev. Kris Whitby was installed as Assistant to the President–Mission and Ministry at Concordia University Chicago’s Chapel of our Lord on February 27, 2020.
Rev. Harold I. Wahl – Called to Glory
Rev. Harold I. Wahl Jr., age 72, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Rev. Wesley Harold Wilkie – Called to Glory
The Reverend Wesley Harold Wilkie passed away on January 25, 2020 surrounded by family in the comfort of his home