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Given the non-geographic nature of our district, the purpose of this page is to provide a way for us as sisters in Christ to stay in touch. It is meant to offer a vehicle by which we can encourage one another and share ideas. A space has been reserved for your zone to summarize events such as Rallies, Workshops, Retreats, Prayer Services, Joy Days, LWML Sunday, Mission Sundays, etc. Photos may be submitted. Individual societies may also contribute by sharing Bible Study resources, member development and fund-raising ideas, mite initiatives, craft projects, recipes for large gatherings, etc. Send submissions to Patricia Hirshman, 10 S 477 Rutgers Court, Downers Grove, IL 60516 or fax them to 708-484-9832 or e-mail them as an attachment to admin@englishdistrictlwml.org
FALL RALLY
The Greater Chicago Zone LWML Fall Rally was held on September 26, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights, IL. We invite you to experience it by watching a two-part slide show. Click on the following links to begin each part: PART I and PART II (You will have to click the down arrow at the top of each page to advance to the next slide.)
SPRING RALLY
The Spring Rally will be on March 13, 2010. It will be hosted by Concordia Lutheran Church in Berwyn, IL. Heidi Floyd, inspirational speaker at the 2009 national LWML Convention, will be featured. Heidi Floyd is the Development Ambassador for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. Having lost her mother to breast cancer, she was eager to work for a company that was so devoted to breast cancer research. Heidi’s husband, Stuart, is the pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Warsaw, Indiana. They have 4 children who keep them busy - and happy - all the time. Click to download a color or grayscale SAVE THE DATE flyer with all the pertinent information. Invitations will be mailed in January. Our sisters in Christ from neighboring zones are invited to attend!
GIVING THANKS FOR LORI WILBERT'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEACONESS MINISTRY
Saturday, November 7, 2009 was a day to celebrate and support Voice of Hope--Behind the Wall, The Correctional Ministry of Deaconess Lori Wilbert in Illinois and the 25th anniversary of her consecration into active service in the LCMS. Her first two years she served in parishes and then answered a call to be a Lutheran Correctional Chaplain where she has ministered to prisoners, their families, and the staff of the prison. She currently works at Stateville Correctional Center where she teaches faith-based Houses of Healing classes, a powerful curriculum that includes anger/violence management, the principles of restorative justice (offenders taking accountability for their actions against victims), addictions and recovery, and learning to relate in a healthy way to others in our life. Dcs. Wilbert's ministry is funded primarily by private donations from individuals, churches, and organizations. She has been the recipient of several Greater Chicago Zone LWML grants over the years. If you care to contribute to her work, you may make donations online at www.voiceof hope.us or send a check made out to NID Prison Ministry/Lori Wilbert to Northern Illinois District-LCMS, Lori Wilbert Ministry, 2301 South Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162. The Greater Chicago Zone LWML gives thanks to God for the able and selfless service of Dcs. Wilbert and prays that God will bless her with many more years in ministry.
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