Rev. Dr. Darrell Zimmerman will help NID church workers learn to practice self-care at a retreat for all workers on Thursday, September 21. Save the date or register now at nidlcms.org.
Retreat Aims at Church Workers Equipped for Self-Care
Alexi Lundquist Eager to Begin as DCE Intern
Faith Lutheran Church, Lake Forest, Illinois, welcomes intern Alexi Lundquist as their new Director of Christian Education.
Rev. Karl W. Schmidt Called to Glory
Rev. Karl W. Schmidt was called to glory on May 17 with services planned for Friday and Saturday, May 19-20, at St. Peter, Arlington Heights.
Christine Yarroll Called to Glory
Commissioned Minister Christine Yarroll died April 29, 2017. Services were held May 5-6 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle, Illinois.
St. Louis Seminary Assigns 2 to the NID
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, issued calls to 119 students for assignment as pastors, deaconesses, and vicars or interns in their spring call service on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Two men were assigned to the Northern Illinois District.
Fort Wayne Assigns 2 to Congregations in NID
One vicar and one pastor received assignments April 24 and 25 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to serve within the Northern Illinois District.
Two in NID Honored with LEA Awards
LEA President Jon Laabs presented the organization’s prestigious Christus Magister award to Rev. William Beckmann on March 5.
Rich Rose Alumni Celebration Concert
Walther Grade School Band program alumni and high school music alumni are invited to participate in an alumni concert with Mr. Richard Rose as he retires.
Rev. Paul Brunner Called to Glory
Pastor Paul Brunner was called to glory on March 21 and visitation and funeral services will be on March 29 and 30.
Dr. Merle Radke Called to Glory
Dr. Merle Radke, of St. Louis, a commissioned minister and long-time professor at Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Illinois, died on March 8, 2017. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 8, at the university.