REGISTER HERE FOR SUSTAINABLE MINISTRY WORKSHOP	Financially Sutainable Ministry Model A free, one-day learning opportunity, Thursday, February 16, on the Concordia University Chicago campus in River Forest, Illinois. Brought to you by Lutheran Church Extension Fund-NID and the Chicagoland Regional Office of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Please join us for an opportunity to learn how to acquire the right God-given tools and resources for building a financially sustainable ministry.
	Supreme Court Decision Reached The Washington Post reported today (January 11) on the decision of U.S. Supreme Court justices. Read "Judges Cannot Get Involved in Church-Employee Discrimination Dispute"  Download a 39-page PDF of the Supreme Court's decision
	Capt. Nathan R. McHone, one of six U.S. Marines who died in a helicopter crash The LCMS Northern Illinois District together prays for the families of  a soldier in the Lutheran community.  Read more   Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan - 3 in LCMS Community Four soldiers were killed and one injured in an IED attack in Kandahar Province on January 5. Read more
LATEST NEWS	Latest Headlines from the LCMS Northern Illinois District Scott Huster Distinguished Lutheran Elementary Teacher Glenn Steinbrenner Distinguished Elementary Administrator Since Last Convention, NID Learns: What's a New Start? School Quality Is Ongoing Focus Mission Movement Concept Extends Beyond NID Joy in a Purple Pouch at King of Glory, Elgin
	Candidates Announced for District Elections in March The LCMS Northern Illinois District will meet to elect officers and conduct its business, beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, March 9. Read the story
	2012 District Convention The workbook is going out to congregations via CD with nominations and overtures for the March 9-10 Northern Illinois District Convention, convening at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest. Information and online version of the Workbook now avaialble at the convention page.
	Christ's Mission Thrives on Prayer  Prayer for the Week of January 22: Lord Jesus, you began your ministry by proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and calling people to follow you.  Help us through New Starts…New Believers to continue your ministry by proclaiming the same good news of repentance and forgiveness and inviting many new people to follow you. Prayer Guide January through March 2012