Story and photos from a personal perspective.
Concordia University Chicago announces Dr. Russell P. Dawn as next president
Dr. Russell P. Dawn has accepted the call to serve as the 12th president of Concordia University Chicago,
Walking in Nya’s Shoes
When a sixth grade class at the school read the book “A Long Walk to Water”, they asked if there wasn’t something they could do to help children like Nya, an eleven year old featured in the book.
Loved by the Father – Planted in Jesus – Growing in the Spirit
Leaders in early childhood administration and teaching ministries from around the country gathered in the LCMS Northern Illinois District.
Blessings Too Many To Count
St. John’s Lutheran School, Lansing, Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary
Grateful. Thankful. Blessed.
On Sunday, January 13, 2019, St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Aurora held a dedication service which celebrated their new school addition, allowing the whole student body to be under one roof.
Walther Christian Academy Students Perform Acts of Service
During their Homecoming week, students from Walther Christian Academy in Melrose Park served various local and international organizations. Looking ahead, they will participate in cancer awareness month with various activities during the month of October.
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.
All for One
Functioning as a community of believers, when one student was in need, his home church and school, another church and school in the community, and a registered service organization moved to help. Together, they ensured that his education would continue uninterrupted and that his food, clothing, and medical needs were all well-cared for.
Students on Mission
During National Lutheran Schools Week this January, over 500 elementary and middle-school students from Fox Valley Lutheran schools joined to celebrate the Reformation and learn more about how they can share the Gospel.