Pastor Matthew Hoffmann of St. Andrew’s, Park Ridge and Pastor Stephen Schumacher of Bethany, Naperville receive awards.
NID School Shepherd Awards Announced

Pastor Matthew Hoffmann of St. Andrew’s, Park Ridge and Pastor Stephen Schumacher of Bethany, Naperville receive awards.
Pastor Roy Henry Joseph Bleick, 92, of Rockford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 14, 2018.
Rev. Jeffrey Lambrecht Installed at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Antioch
Rev. Joel Hess was installed as senior pastor at St. James Lutheran Church, Chicago.
Delayne Henry Pauling, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at The Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
“His enthusiasm draws people in to know more about Jesus… real hope, real life, because of Jesus…” This week, Pastor Philip Baerwolf of Immanuel Lutheran Church, East Dundee was named the National Lutheran School Accredidation’s 2018 School Shepherd.
After 40 years of faithful service to his Lord, Pastor Paul Garchow was carried home to heaven in the arms of Jesus on August 16, 2018.
Fellowship, laughter and an impactful service project were all a part of this year’s gathering.
Rev. Robert W. Weinhold’s last official worship service at St. John Lutheran Church in Sycamore.
Rev. Harold W. Schmidt, 83, of Genoa went home peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2108.