Category: Church Worker Updates

The LCMS Northern Illinois District has about a thousand ordained and commissioned church workers that are rostered by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. They serve as pastors, teachers, principals, deaconesses, directors of Christian education, youth workers, directors of family life, parish nurses, ministers of music and the like in our congregations, schools and charitable/human care ministries. Here we share those workers’ milestone events. For more information email us.

Installations, Etc. Click here for the district president’s report of roster changes in the NID — Installations, Ordinations, Commissionings, Transfers in and out, Charters, Disbanding

Reed Sander – Called to Glory

Reed Sander was received into the loving arms of Jesus Saturday, December 15, 2018.

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.

Teachers Recognized for Outstanding Service

At the 2018 Northern Illinois District Teachers’ Conference, teachers were recognized for their outstanding service.

NID School Shepherd Awards Announced

Pastor Matthew Hoffmann of St. Andrew’s, Park Ridge and Pastor Stephen Schumacher of Bethany, Naperville receive awards.

Called To Glory – Rev. Roy Bleick

Pastor Roy Henry Joseph Bleick, 92, of Rockford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 14, 2018.

Pastor Jeffrey Lambrecht Installation

Rev. Jeffrey Lambrecht Installed at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Antioch

Installation of Pastor Joel Hess

Rev. Joel Hess was installed as senior pastor at St. James Lutheran Church, Chicago.

Rev. Delayne Henry Pauling – Called to Glory

Delayne Henry Pauling, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at The Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Pastor Philip Baerwolf named NLSA’s 2018 “School Shepherd”

“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.