LCMS Northern Illinois District: Recent Episodes
Ann Ciaccio Northern IL District LCMS
This is #OurNID. Tune in to hear weekly devotionals and audio updates from Our Northern Illinois District.
The LCMS Northern Illinois District Life Task Force presents Life & Liberty: A Look at Family through the Lens of Faith and Liberty. Dr. Allan C. Carlson, historian, author, and renowned Lutheran conservative social thinker, speaks about Life, Family & The Real Meaning of Liberty [It’s Not What You Might Think] and Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, discusses Children’s Rights in the Role of the Family.
Visit https://www.nidlcms.org/nid-life-task-force-life-and-liberty-lecture/ for information and to register.
Fire Walking is Best Not Done Alone by Rev. Patrick Galligar, Zion Lutheran Church, Marengo
Rev. Yared Halche expresses his views on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on ministry engagement with immigrants and the international church. Rev. Halche serves as a Mission Execuctive for Inter-ethnic Mission in the Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.
Rev. Jim Buckman presented on ministry as it relates to the psychological and emotional impact of COVID-19 and PTSD. Rev. Buckman serves as pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Lake Forest and as a chaplain in the US armed forces.
Dr. Adam Francisco of Concordia University Chicago provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicaog's Lenten devotions.
Hannah Russel of St. John, Union provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.
Deaconess Lori Trinche of the LCMS Northern Illinois District provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.
Pastor Jorge Mazariegos of Vida y Fe, West Dundee provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten Devotions.
Rev. Mike Gudgel of St. Matthew, Lemont provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.
Dan Green, principal of St. John's Lutheran School, Chicago, provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.
Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss, President of the LCMS Northern Illinois District, provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.
Rev. Ed Blonski of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hawthorn Woods provided this week's devotion.
This podcast picks up partway through a two-part presentation given on November 14, 2020. Rev. Warren Lattimore, Jr. presents how an understanding of the historicity of the Church is used to remove ourselves from the center and recognize Jesus there instead.
Rev. Keith Richard of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Belvidere provided this week's devotion.
Dr. Leo Sanchez, director of the Center for Hispanic Studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, presents on the topic of the Holy Spirit and the catholicity of the Church.
This presentation was part of a virtual gathering in support of Ethnic Ministry in the Northern Illinois District. If you would like to participate in such gatherings, contact the District Office.
Rev. Dr. Dale Meier, president emeritus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, presented this webinar for the Northern Illinois District in October, 2020. He reflects on the state of the the Church in America in the year 2020 and points us to the book of 1 Peter for encouragement.
This recording has been edited for length. To see the full webinar, visit nidlcms.org.
Rev. Tony Oliphant of Redeemer, Elmhurst provided this week's devotion, also for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.
Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz of Faith, Oak Lawn provided this week's devotion, provided also to Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.
This week's devotion is provided by Rev. Matt Zickler of Grace, Western Springs, also for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.
This week's devotion is provided by Rev. Eric Brown, Trinity Lutheran Church, Herscher.
Rev. Tony Oliphant of Redeemer, Elmhurst provided this week's devotion, also for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.
Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia provided this week's devotion with Scripture from 1 Peter 4:7-9.
Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher brings this week's devotion with a Scripture reading from Romans 8:17.
Rev. Matt Gunia of Ascension, Niles brings us this week's devotion, written for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries. The Scripture verse is from John 17:3.
Rev. Matthew Zickler of Grace, Western Springs brings us this week's devotion with Scripture from Isaiah 55:10-13.
Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from 1 Peter 1:1-2.
This week's devotion is by Rev. Eric Brown, Trinity, Herscher. The Scripture reading is from 1 Timothy 1:12-13a.
Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz of Faith, Oak Lawn brings us this week's devotion, written also for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries. The Scripture reading is from Mark 4, selected verses.
This week's devotion is provided by Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia. The Scripture verse is from 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from Acts 2:37-38.
Rev. Mark Willig of Friends in Christ, Morris brings us this week's devotion with Scripture from John 20:22.
Rev. Matt Gunia of Ascension, Niles brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from Colossians 3:1.
Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture is from 1 Timothy 2:3-4.
Sue Domeier, principal of Immanuel, East Dundee, shares this week's devotion. The Scripture verse is from Isaiah 40:1.
Eric Kennaugh, pastor at Immanuel, Batavia shares this week's devotion with Scripture from John 10.
Rev. Mark Willig, pastor at Friends in Christ, Morris shares this week's devotion. There are multiple Scripture passages used.
This week's devotion is shared by Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher. The Scripture is from 1 John 5:4.
This week, Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia shares a devotion with Scripture from Philippians 4:7.
For this week's devotion, Rev. Kris Whitby, LCMS Northern Illinois District Assistant to the President--Mission and Ministry, offers prayer for all facing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scripture is read from Isaiah 43:1-3a.
This week's devotion is from Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh, pastor of Immanuel, Batavia. The Scripture reading is from Psalm 91:1-2.
Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from 1 Thesselonians 4:1-7.
John Meulendyke, School Administrator at Immanuel, Crystal Lake brings us this week's devotion.
Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz, pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, Oak Lawn, shares this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from Revelation 7:7-11.
This week's devotion is by Dari Hartmann of St. Paul, Mount Prospect. The Scripture reading is from 1 Kings 17:8-16
Pastor Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher shares this week's devotion with a reading from Ephesians 5:33.
This week's devotion is by Rev. Ed Blonski, pastor of St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods. The reading from Scripture is Hosea 13:14.
Rev. Tony Oliphant of Redeemer, Elmhurst shares this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from Matthew 3:13-15.
Rev. Jim Zimmerman, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Adison, shares this week's devotion.
Rev. Eric Brownk, pastor of Trinity, Herscher, shares this week's devotion with a reading from Romans 15:4-5a
Rev. David Juhl, pastor at Our Savior, Momence, shares this week's devotion with Scripture from John 1:19-28.
Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity, Herscher, shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psalm 130
Rev. Ed Blonski, pastor at St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods, shares this week's devotion with scripture from the book of Romans.
Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with scripture reading from Psalm 34.
Rev. Nathan Erb, pastor at Immanuel, Crystal Lake, shares this week's devotion with a scripture reading from Psalm 46.
Rev. David Sebaugh, pastor at Emmanuel, Elhmhurst, shares this week's devotion. The reading is from Matthew 6:34
Rev. Ed Blonski, pastor at St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Ruth 1:16.
Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Psalm 103:22
Rev. Brian Heller of Holy Trinity, Walnut, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Luke 16:13.
Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psalm 74.
Rev. Jonathan Ripke of Zion, Marengo shares this week's devotion with scripture from Psalm 100.
Jim Krupski, principal at St. Paul's, Bourbonnais, shares this week's devotion with scripture from 1 Corinthians 13.
Rev. Mark Buetow of Zion, McHenry shares this week's devotion with scripture from 1 Corinthians 10:13.
Rev. Jonathan Ripke of Zion, Marengo shares this week's devotion with scripture from Psalm 100:2.
Rev. Brian Heller of Holy Trinity, Walnut, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Matthew 7:15-16.
Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psalm 28:9.
Rev. Steven Maske of Good Shepherd, Elgin, shares this week's devotion with scripture reading from Luke 10:25-37.
Delaine Schiestel, principal of Immanuel Palatine, offers this week's devotion with scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 14:33.
Rev. Matt Gunia, pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in Niles, IL shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psalm 138:2.
Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Psalm 13:1,6.
Rev. Matthew Zickler, pastor of Grace Lutheran in Western Springs, shares this week's devotion. The scripture reading is from Luke 9.
Rev. Eric Brown, Pastor of Trinity, Herscher, Illinois, shares this week's devotion, "Joy and Fear." He shares scripture from Psalm 47:1-2.
Rev. Marty Marks pastor of Immanuel, DeKalb shares this week's devotion, "Spice Up Your Love Life!" He shares scripture from 1 Peter 4:8.
Rev. Keith Haney LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator shares this week's devotion, "The Good Shepherd." He shares scripture from Psalm 23:2-3.
Rev. Keith Haney LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator shares this week's devotion, "Partnership." He shares scripture from Philemon 1:6 (NIV).
Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity, Herscher shares this week's devotion, "Pure Spiritual Milk." He shares scripture from 1 Peter 2:2a.
Rev. Keith Haney, LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator, shares this week's devotion, "Heavenly Hope" He shares scripture from Psalm 146:5
Rev. David Juhl, pastor of Our Savior, Momence, shares this week's devotion, "Scandalous! Outrageous! Impossible!" He shares scripture from John 4:13-15 (ESV).
Rev. Keith Haney LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator shares this week's devotion, "A Word for 2019: Love." He shares scripture from Matthew 5:42-44 (CEB).
Rev. Micah Greiner pastor of St. Peter, Arlington Heights shares this week's devotion, "Justice and Mercy." He shares scripture from Luke 6:35-36 (ESV).
Rev. Dr. Jeff Leininger, campus pastor of Concordia University Chicago, shares this week's devotion, "Forever Song." He shares scripture from Psalm 89:1.
Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith, Oak Lawn, shares this week's devotion, "A Very Expensive Gift." He shares scripture from Mark 14:3-9.
Rev. Dr. Vern Wendt, Jr., pastor of Messiah, Chicago, shares this week's devotion, "The Message of the Crucifix." He shares scripture from John 1:29 and John 3:16.
Rev. Keith Haney, LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator, shares this week's devotion, "Forward!" He shares scripture from Exodus 14:14-16 ESV