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

Rev. Paul Garchow – Called to Glory

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.

Gathering Encourages Pastors’ Wives

Fellowship, laughter and an impactful service project were all a part of this year’s gathering.

Rev. Robert Weinhold Retires

Rev. Robert W. Weinhold’s last official worship service at St. John Lutheran Church in Sycamore.

Rev. Harold W. Schmidt – Called To Glory

Rev. Harold W. Schmidt, 83, of Genoa went home peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2108.

Rev. Michael Brown Installed as Pastor at St. Matthew, Barrington

On June 9, 2018, Rev. Michael Alan Brown was installed as pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Barrington.

Rev. Arthur J. Constien – Called to Glory

Rev. Arthur J. Constien, age 83 of Maywood, passed away on July 2, 2018.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Rosebrock Installed at Immanuel, Lindenwood

Rev. Dr. Matthew Rosebrock was installed as pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lindenwood, on July 1.

Pastor Bids Farewell to St. John Lutheran Church

Rev. David M. Bottorff has retired from active pastoral ministry after 39 years as an ordained minister of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Rev. John Mueller Installed at Emmanuel, Dwight

Rev. John Mueller was installed as pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dwight on June 17.

Rev. Dean Greunke – Called to Glory

Rev. Dean Greunke was called to glory June 11, 2018.