en Reaching Unchurched Immigrants in Our Community http://www.ethnicministries.org © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=64 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=64&article_id=220 Rev. Stephane Kalonji, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, 9901 S. Winston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643, which has both African-American ministry and a French-speaking outreach to African immigrants, has been appointed to the NID-LCMS district level function of helping coordinate African Immigrant Ministry in the district. Congregational leaders with questions or needing help with African Immigrant Outreach may contact him directly. Phone: 7873-233-1775 or kalonjist@aol.com Excerpts from THE NORTHERN LIGHT, May/June 2008, pg. 7. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:05:52 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=64 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=64&article_id=213 Your Help Is Needed Please pray... that many will join AIM-NID in reaching out to immigrants and refugees with the love and good news of Jesus. Pray for God's continued blessing on the mission work of the immigrant leaders. Ask God to supply more immigrant missionaries and the funds to train and support them in this special work. Please give ... your financial support so that AIM missionaries can be trained in our Synodical pastoral training programs. Please Send Contributions to: The Northern Illinois District - LCMS 2301 South Wolf Road Hillside, Illinois 60162 Designate for African Immigrant Ministry - NID. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:58:11 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=64 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=64&article_id=32 MISSION OUTREACH TO AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES ... from Africa, and other places, who are living in the Chicago and Northern Illinois area. Our goal is to work with congregations to help develop immigrant ministries in their local communities. This outreach ministry was established by the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in 2000. For more information or to find out how you can support any of the following mission outpost ministries contact: Rev. Stephane Kalonji at 773-233-1775 EMAILAfrican French-speaking Immigrant Ministry has two locations in Chicago. On the northwest side at St. John Lutheran Church, 4939 W. Montrose Avenue, Prof. Paul Kreiss leads Bible study on Sunday afternoons several times each month. Call 708-209-3023 or 773-736-1112 for date and time. On the south side of Chicago, at Zion Lutheran Church, 9901 S. Winston Avenue, Rev Stephane Kalonji leads worship and Bible study every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Call for service times (773-233-1775). Food and fellowship follows. Haitian Ministry: Each Sunday worship and Bible study is offered at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 N Campbell, Chicago. This congregation is very active in helping immigrants and refugees on the north side of Chicago. Vicar Jean Bingue is the leader. Contact: Deacon Jean Bingue, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 N. Campbell, Chicago. Phone: 773-764-6470 (Sr. Pastor Rev. Dr. Paul Bacon, 773-743-6460) Haitian & Ghanaian Ministry - Led by Dieudonne Jean-Baptiste, in English at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7621 S. Dorchester, Chicago. Phone: 773-933-0185 Ghanaian Ministry - led by Rev. Benjamin Quamson in the Ewe language at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3701 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago. Phone: 708-210-9652 Ethiopian Ministry - in partnership with St. Peter, Schaumburg, serves the many Lutheran immigrants that have settled in the area from Ethiopia. Tedasa Kasa, a Lutheran pastor and former Seminary Professor in Ethiopia leads worship in Amhara, the principle language of Ethiopia. Contact: Rev. Tadese Kassa, Ethiopian Ministry , St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd. , Schaumburg. Phone: 847-459-4467 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:58:11 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62&article_id=218 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:28:13 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62&article_id=216 For More Information:Please call Rev. Tadessa Kassa at 847-459-446or e-mail at: kassatadese@yahoo.com You may also contact Rev. David Hudak at 847- 885-3350, Ext. 16or e-mail at: dhudak@stpeterlcms.com. St. Peter Lutheran Church 202 E. Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, Illinois 60194 847-885-3350 www.stpeterlcms.com Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:27:51 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62&article_id=78 Ethiopia is located north of Sudan and Kenya. In New Testament times Ethiopia was ruled by a queen whose name or title was Candace (Acts 8:27). Many of us remember the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch, Candace's treasurer, in Acts 8:26-39. Phillip was sent by the Holy Spirit to help him understand Scripture. With the words of Isaiah 53, Phillip led the African to faith in Christ. The Eunuch asked to be baptized and went on his way rejoicing. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:27:51 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62&article_id=80 St Peter Lutheran Church and Pastor Kassa are partnering in this new mission to establish an Ethiopian Lutheran presence in the Northwest suburban area. Plans include holding regular worship services conducted in the Ethiopian language at St. Peter's Historic Chapel. German-speaking Lutherans who immigrated from the Schaumburg-Lippe area of Germany built the historic Chapel in 1863. Now it will be used by Ethiopian Lutherans to hear the same Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:27:51 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62&article_id=82 Please call Rev. Tadessa Kassa at 847-459-4467or e-mail at: kassatadese@yahoo.com You may also contact Rev. David Hudak at 847- 885-3350, ext. 16or e-mail at: dhudak@stpeterlcms.com St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60194 Church Office: 847-885-3350 www.stpeterlcms.com Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:27:51 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62&article_id=217 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:27:21 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62&article_id=215 ETHIOPIAN BIBLE STUDY at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, ILEvery Friday evening around 7:00 pm a group of approximately 25 Ethiopians representing eight families gather for Bible Study and fellowship at St Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg. The adults meet for Bible Study while the children meet in another area for activities. Most of these families were Lutheran in their homeland. Ethiopia has a population of 74.2 million and approximately three million are Lutheran. In the last few years, a good number of Ethiopian Lutherans have moved into the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates, Illinois area. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:18:15 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=60&article_id=214 SANTA TRINIDAD serves the COMMUNITY with ESL CLASSES Additional volunteers are now being sought to teach ESL classes. If you would like to find out how you can be part of this significant mission outreach to SANTA TRINIDAD'S Hispanic community, please contact Rev. Hector Canjura at: Santa Trinidad / Trinity Lutheran Church 2601 N. Meade Avenue Chicago, IL 60639 Phone: 773-237-5045 or 773-745-2392 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:12:20 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=198 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! - don't miss it! CLICK to learn more --- MULTI CULTURE WORSHIP Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:59:38 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=212 We take opportunity to invite people to attend our occasions to hear the Word of God and fishing them to come to our worship services. Eva, Pastor Katari's daughter was graduated from Concordia University-Chicago in the month of May 2008 and we invited our friends and church members to attend. Pastor Bacon gave the message to our Indian people how to use our American freedom for the better for their future. Eva is very helpful in the ministry of God to work with Pastor Katari and the Church elders. May the Lord bless Eva to be success in her future life. Mon, 26 May 2008 13:23:45 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=162 New Members: Bethesda Telugu Church always invites new visitors to worship and participate in our Church activities. Mrs. & Mr. Prasad came from India two years ago to study in the USA. Recently they started to come to our church and now they want to become members of this church. Pastor Katari invited them to church worship on March 28, 2007. And this new family invited all our church members for a prayer meeting in their home on the celebration of their son Prince who is six years old. Mrs. Prasad studied law and is looking for a job. So we pray with them and we hope our good Lord will bless them and fulfill all their needs. Mon, 26 May 2008 13:20:26 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=166 We need your prayerful support for this ministry. Please send your contributions to: Asian Indian Ministry, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 N. Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645. Mon, 26 May 2008 13:20:26 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=211 We invite Hindus and Muslims to these Gospel meetings once a year in the month of July or August. Last year 150 people attended our meetings. We encourage them to receive our Lord Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Some of them come again to worship with us on Sunday worships. Mon, 26 May 2008 13:12:45 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=160 We worship our Lord Jesus Christ in the Telugu language at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 n. Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645. 30 to 50 people are attending this worship every Sunday and we celebrate Lord's Supper on first and third Sundays. We invite non-Christians to worship our Lord with us to know the saving knowledge of Christ. Mon, 26 May 2008 12:54:24 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=161 Witness: Mr. Mohan Rao, who came from a Hindu family witnessed and confessed his faith in Lord Jesus Christ on March 21, 2007 at Bethesda. He said, "Before I applied for a visa I went to a church at my town in India, and prayed to Jesus and told him my financial problems. So within 10 days I got visa. Soon after I came here I attended Telugu worship at Bethesda, and Pastor Katari and other church members helped me to find a job and palace to live. Now I am free from my financial burdens and Jesus gave peace to me and to my family. I will worship Jesus as long as I live." He went to Florida to stay with his relatives and from there he wants to go back to India. We continue to pray for him and for his family to stay in the faith of Jesus and take baptism with his family. He was with our church for more than three years. Mon, 26 May 2008 12:44:42 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=145 BREAKING NEWS ! SALAM CHURCH launches on March 1, 2008 - Chicagoland's first-ever Arabic language LCMS public worship service for Muslim converts and Muslim seekers. Click Here to read story.Read an up-date message from Hicham. Read Past MISSION REPORTS from Hicham Mon, 12 May 2008 13:30:29 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=209 Click Here for Hicham's MISSION REPORTS Archives Wed, 7 May 2008 19:29:34 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=5 Hicham Chehab, Missionary 405 S. Rush Street Roselle, IL 60172 Office: 630-259-8417 Email: Hicham.chehab@gmail.com Through the work of Hicham Chehab, in partnership with the Northern Illinois District LCMS and in cooperation with Trinity Lutheran Church, Roselle, Illinois, the International Ministry of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK LUTHERAN OUTREACH (POBLO) is going forward in the Chicagoland area. In November, 2006, Hicham was established as the new POBLO-Chicago on-site missionary. Hicham immediately began work with a number of international families, meeting one-on-one with them. God continues to provide opportunities for ministry in the Chicago area. The need for immigration and refugee services grows; food, housing, job placement and clothing requests increase. More importantly, the work of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with people who have not heard the saving message is paramount in the work of POBLO-Chicago. FOR NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS click here Read Hicham's moving Personal Testimony - click here. Listen to an audio version of Hicham's Testimony - click here. Listen to Spanish version click here. Read about POBLO International at: www.POBLO.org Wed, 7 May 2008 19:28:51 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=195 Contact Web Master click here. Wed, 7 May 2008 17:01:32 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=191 NOVEMBER 2, 2008 - 3:00 P.M. - MELROSE PARK, ILJoin your Christian brothers and sisters as we journey around the world on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1025 Lake Street, Melrose Park and NID Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) will be hosting A Multi Cultural Worship Service. The Homily will be given by the Rev. Dr. Donald Gourlay. Incorporated into the service will be music from many lands. After the service, there will be An "Around The World" Buffet. Cost will be $13.00.We look forward to having you worship with us on this very special occasion. Native dress is encouraged, but not required. You are welcome to bring an ethnic dessert. Ethnic displays will be exhibited and an International Cook Book and International Prayer Book will be available for sale.If you would like a table for an ethnic display, please let Janet Hasler know. It is not too late to send Janet a prayer in English or a native language (with English translation) and your favorite ethnic or American recipe.____________________________________________________________________MULTI CULTURE DINNER - November 2, 2008 - Cost $13.00 per person. (Reservation Deadline is Friday, Oct. 24)Send your check and reservations to: Janet Hasler, 15727 South Ravinia Ave., #2East, Orland Park, Illinois 60462Phone: 708-873-0383 - E-mail: janethasler@sbcglobal.netClick here to view and print Dinner Reservation Form. ____________________________________________________________________ Wed, 7 May 2008 17:01:32 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=69 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=69&article_id=143 FRENCH SPEAKERS - Here's Something For You!French Language Sermons-to-Share CDs - An Excellent Resource for Congregations and Individuals to use in reaching out to French speaking immigrant neighbors and friends. Rev. Stéphane Kalonji, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, 9901 S. Winston Avenue, Chicago, with the help and facilities of Lutheran Hour Ministries, has recorded 10 sermons in French. These sermons are being published on CD for the French speaking population, many of whom in Chicagoland are immigrants from Africa. For more information on how to get CDs for yourself, for your neighbors or for someone God wants to reach out to through you, please contact Pastor Kalonji at (773)233-1775 or email him at kalonjist@aol.com. Wed, 7 May 2008 17:01:32 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59&article_id=131 Donations should be sent to: Northern IL District* 2301 South Wolf Road Hillside, IL 60162*Please indicate that the donation is for CCC in the memo line.Mail can be sent to:Natalie Bishop, Director Friendship House 1134 S. Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60607ChicagoISM@gmail.com 312-432-9134 Wed, 7 May 2008 17:01:32 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=146 Fifty-year-old Hussein described his dream to me: I was lost on a bleak and treacherous road, trying in vain to find my way home, when a person in white robes appeared on my path. "Who are you?" I asked. "I am Jesus Christ," He replied. Then, being aware of my apprehension, Jesus added, "Not Satan. Satan cannot take on my image." "'I want to go back home. Can you show me the way?" I asked. "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." Jesus replied. While I was walking, He was floating in the air. There was a lot of chaos around us, like a wasteland. Jesus held my hand and took me into a church. Inside was a big pit with boiling water that was foaming and seething. Pointing to the boiling water, Jesus said, "Those are your sins coming up. Water will cleanse you of your sins." Then Jesus added: "I will send you like a sheep among wolves." That was the dream Hussein, an Iraqi Sunni refugee, had seen before my meeting him in Wheaton, IL. I was bringing Hussein, with his family and others, to an ESL class. I parked at the church and the women stepped out of my van to join the class. However, Hussein, sitting in the front seat without getting out, asked to talk to me in private. I took Hussein to my home, feeling that there was something spiritual in his request. This is when Hussein narrated his dream to me. I responded by opening an Arabic version of the Bible, contextualized for Muslims, and reading parts of the Gospel of John to him. Then I read Acts 8 to him. Hussein responded by asking to be baptized. -- Hicham Chehab, August 27, 2007._____________________________________________________________________ Tue, 6 May 2008 23:09:17 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=138 Hamid, 33, born in a Sabian community in Iran, went a few times to a church in Vienna, Austria. He admired the architecture and the culture but no one told him about the love of Christ. Hamid arrived in the U.S. with his mother one month before I met him in Wheaton. In Iran, Hamid was a successful business man, a well-traveled person. He was surrounded, all the time, by family and friends who enjoyed his generosity. Read Hamid's story ...__________________________________________________________________ Tue, 6 May 2008 23:09:17 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=140 More than a year ago, Farhad, 25, born in a Sabian community in Iran, went a few times to a church that was recognized by the Islamic Republic, in order to explore Christianity. But he had no Christian instruction. It was the death of his beloved sister, Iman, that brought Farhad to his knees. Read Farhad's story . . . Tue, 6 May 2008 23:09:17 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=95 More About Hicham Chehab . . . Missionary with POBLO-Chicago: Hicham grew up in a world of bitter animosity between Muslims and Christians in Beirut, Lebanon. By the age of 13 he was recruited by an extremist Muslim group and later fought against Christian militia in the 1975 civil war in Lebanon. He was on the verge of becoming a Muslim cleric when a car accident laid him up for a year. Today, Hicham Chehab, a Christian, has been assigned by POBLO (People of the Book Lutheran Outreach) to work in the Chicagoland area as a missionary to Muslims. At the same time he is completing his studies at Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to become ordained as a pastor in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Hicham is in demand as a public speaker and maintains a full schedule, speaking to Churches, Bible study groups and others. To arrange for a speaking engagement , please contact Hicham by Email or at (630) 259-8417. Tue, 6 May 2008 23:09:17 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=208 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:05 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=205 NID LWML CROSS CULTURE OPEN FORUM Faith, love, sharing and service are common denominators of our Christian faith. Our Christian faith enables us to engage in relationships within the church. A relationship equals communication and a sharing of common interests. Some of our Christian brothers and sisters visiting or attending a church have been made to feel unwelcome. It seems strange that in a place of Christian love, a person would experience not a word of greeting, a frown or a sense of being isolated in the pew, because no one will sit by you. Loneliness and isolation do not create a foundation for relationship building. Be reversing the situation, and finding yourself in a new congregation with no one greeting you at your arrival or perhaps being frowned at for sitting in a pew that someone sat in for at least twenty years, or you found yourself sitting alone; you would feel unwelcome, isolated and discomfort would gradually begin to engulf your entire being. I think you could say that there would be no chance of your returning to that "unwelcoming" church. Frequently, people of a different race or ethnic background feel unwelcome and perhaps even ostracized. Child rearing begins at home and Christianity begins at church on Sunday and it proceeds out of the church doors and into the neighborhood everyday of the week. There is no escaping faith in action. It encompasses you and YOU feel Christian love radiate as you feel the warmth of the sun on a sunny day. On Saturday, September 13, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1025 Lake Street, Melrose Park at 1:30 P.M. the ladies of LWML led by Mrs. Dorcas Meissner will have an open forum or discussion of racial and multi cultural issues. Women from the nearby community will be also be invited. We will open the discussion to engage in any troubling issues of race or ethnicity and how we as Christian sisters, can worship and live in peace and harmony. How far are you willing to go in your Christian faith? Are you willing to reach out and get to know someone who is a stranger to you? The Cross Cultural Ministry committee is inviting and encouraging you to attend this all important first step in building a Christian relationship. Husbands or friends are also invited. Ruth Pralle will lead a choral group for this activity. Please let Ruth know if you wish to participate. Ruth's number is 847-255-1713. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:05 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=206 "FRIENDS INTO SERVING HIM" The teenage years can be considered the fun times of the youthful experience. There are new friends to meet, the excitement of attending or participating in athletic events, the high school dances, the junior prom and the biggest event of all, the senior prom and of course, graduation and then more schooling or stepping into the adult world and finding employment. The teen years can also be times of indecision, whether to go to college or not, what college or university to attend, the major to be chosen that will be the basis for future employment, college entrance exams, passing or failing the exams, and what college or university accepts the applicant and finally the whole dating experience scene. A quick exam of the teenager's church experience is Sunday School lessons, the excitement of VBS and then confirmation. What comes next, for the teenager at church? There are few opportunities for youthful participation. There maybe a teenage Bible study, a youth group, a teenage choir or there may be none of these activities. The teenager, being somewhere between the Sunday School student and adult member, feels that she is in limbo and feels left out with little or no opportunity to partake in the decision making process of the church. Confirmation then becomesgraduation and the teenage having a need to express herself and to keep active, plus having the opportunity to form relationships with her peers seeks opportunities outside of the church. Today's teenager is tomorrow's church member and church leader. LWML, devoted to mission work, has been a vital force in the church for nearly 65 years. The women of LWML, having a lot of experience in mentoring younger women, are offering teenage girls from 13 to 18 years of age an opportunity to reaffirm their relationship with God, assisting them to use their spiritual gifts, while enjoying the fellowship of their peers. "Friends Into Serving Him", as the new ministry is called, is available for junior high and high school girls. "Friends" can assume a very flexible pattern, meetings can be weekly, monthly or quarterly and can be led by officers, or those having a leadership position and the group can be affiliated with a church or a school. If a congregation's number of youth is somewhat limited, then several youth groups can be combined. While forming relationships between peers and achieving experience in leadership roles, gaining spiritual insight and growth, there are opportunities to serve the Lord by participating in servant events, collecting mites, operating a Sunday School gift shop, organizing a father-daughter dance to raise funds for a mission project and assist LWML societies with their activities. As the teen grows spiritually and participates in mission opportunities with her peers, she will learn leadership skills and as she is now making a contribution to her Lord and congregation, she will grow into her role as an active adult within the congregation. Resources are available from the "Lutheran Women's Quarterly" and LWML catalog. There are 28 Journal Gems devoted to topics of concern to today's youth, 28 Jean Gems devotional books as well as resources for organizing and all other aspects of "Friends Into Serving Him" Bible studies and gift items are available from the "Lutheran Women's Quarterly". "Friends Into Serving Him" encourages spiritual growth, leadership training, mission service, witnessing, Christian fellowship with peers and relationship building. We are given many gifts from God. Don't keep these gifts wrapped up and put on a shelf for safe keeping. Open the gifts and watch them grow and develop as God intended. For further details or how to organize "Friends Into Serving Him", contact Pauline Brunke at 630-393-6380. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:05 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=188 PLEASE HELP Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) is preparing an International Prayer Book and an International Cook Book for a future event. Prayers are needed in English as well as a foreign language, accompanied by the translation. Prayers are to be your own creation and on any subject. Recipes, too, are needed and if there is some folk history that you wish to include, that would be very welcome. Look for your mother's, grandmother's and any other relative's recipes. Send them to:Janet Hasler, 15727 South Ravinia Ave., 2E, Orland Park, IL 60462 Please send the prayers and recipes as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Janet at (708) 873-0383.____________________________________________________________________ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:05 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=111 NID LWML cross culture committee is planning to visit ethnic churches to have Bible studies with the ladies from the churches involved. The purpose of these visits to develop relationships between the various cultures. Will call for an appointment. If there are any questions, or you would like to schedule a class, please contact Janet Hasler, 708-873-0383 _______________________________________________________________________ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:05 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=112 YOU ARE INVITED to an LWML Bible Study at Good Shepherd, Chicago Join us every Monday for a ladies Bible study, refreshments, singing and fellowship at 10:30 A.M. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4200 W. 62nd Street, Chicago. Currently we are studying the book of Psalms. For further information contact Janet Hasler, 708-873-0383. Currently we have women joining us for these Monday sessions, but men are welcome as well.______________________________________________________________________ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:05 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=109 SPECIAL NEEDS BIBLE CLASS AVAILABLE SPECIAL LAMBS BIBLE CLASS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS. SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN FELLOW STUDENTS AT GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4200 W. 62ND, CHICAGO ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 10:30 A.M. THERE ARE BIBLE LESSONS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, SOME SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND REFRESHMENTS. BIBLE LESSONS ARE TAKEN FROM MATERIALS FROM BETHESDA LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE DISABLED. PLEASE NOTE: THE CHURCH IS NOT WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT JANET HASLER AT 708-873-0383._____________________________________________________________________ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:05 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=200 BREAKING NEWS ! SALAM CHURCH launches on March 1, 2008 - Chicagoland's first-ever Arabic language LCMS public worship service for Muslim converts and Muslim seekers. Click Here to Read story in SPARKS, the Newsletter of People Ablaze! _______________________________________________________ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:07:27 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 This Ethnic and Special Ministries Network is a Cross Cultural Mission Movement in partnership with the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Our intent is to provide a "connector" to help District Ministries reach Unchurched Immigrants, Refugees, International Students and International Workers in our communities throughout Northern Illinois. You will find a variety of Outreach Ministry Groups on these pages. At the left Click on Our Ministry Groups to learn more about each one. Click on Group News & Announcements to be informed of announcements, reports and activities specific to individual Ministry Groups. At the top of the page, you may contact a Ministry Group - just click Find a Ministry Group and Email the Ministry Group Leader. And please know that your prayers and support would be a great help and encouragement for the individual ministry leaders and their work.All of these Mission Ministries are coming together on this site to communicate with you and with each other, to share information and ideas, and to encourage us all to an even greater determination and effectiveness in REACHING THE UNCHURCHED IN OUR COMMUNITIES FOR CHRIST.______________________________________________________________ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:35:57 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=203 630-627-1101www.peacehome.org Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:23:02 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=202 ..Location: Peace Lutheran Church21W500 Butterfield RoadLombard, IL 60148 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:22:46 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=201 SALAM CHURCH ARABIC WORSHIP SERVICE Saturdays at Noon Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:12:11 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=204 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:57:06 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=192 The Homily will be given by the Rev. Dr. Donald Gourlay. Incorporated into the service will be music from many lands. After the service, there will be An "Around The World" Buffet. Cost will be $13.00.We look forward to having you worship with us on this very special occasion.Native dress is encouraged, but not required. You are welcome to bring an ethnic dessert. Ethnic displays will be exhibited and an International Cook Book and International Prayer Book will be available for sale.If you would like a table for an ethnic display, please let Janet Hasler know. It is not too late to send Janet a prayer in English or a native language (with English translation) and your favorite ethnic or American recipe.____________________________________________________________________MULTI CULTURE DINNER - November 2, 2008 - Cost $13.00 per person. (Reservation Deadline is Friday, Oct. 24)Send your check and reservations to: Janet Hasler, 15727 South Ravinia Ave., #2 East, Orland Park, Illinois 60462Phone: 708-873-0383 - E-mail: janethasler@sbcglobal.netClick Here to view and print RESERVATION FORM.____________________________________________________________________ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:18:07 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=190 Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. - Melrose Park, ILJoin your Christian brothers and sisters as we journey around the world in Praise and Worship St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1025 Lake Street, Melrose Park, and NID Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) will be hosting A Multi Culture Worship Service. MARK THE DATE ! Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:17:29 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=187 Darlyne Watts is a member of the NID Lutherean Women in Mission (LWML) Cross Cultural Committee. . . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:54:41 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=186 Rev. Stephane Kalonji (left) is Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, 9901 S. Winston, Chicago, IL 60643. Janet Hasler (center) is a member of the NID-Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) Cross Cultural Committee. Sylvia Hemmann (right) is Ethnic Network lay volunteer and member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, St Charles, IL. . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:53:37 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=185 Kumar Alli is lay leader of the Telugu Language Asian Indian Ministry which worships at St. John's Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130. . . . . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:51:37 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=184 Natalie Bishop (left) directs the Chicago International Student Ministry and an exciting new NID-LCMS program, Cross Cultural Conversations. Hicham Chehab (center) is the Chicago area People Of the Book Lutheran Outreach (POBLO) Missionary to Muslims and other Arabic Speakers. Rev. Tom Johnson (right) is Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1025 Lake St., Melrose Park, IL 60160 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:51:19 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=181 Rev. Shadrach Katari (left) is Pastor of two Telugu Language Asian Indian Congregations that worship at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 N. Campbell Ave., Chicago, IL 60645 and at St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130. Rev. Walter P. Schoenfuhs Jr. (right) is Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5650 N. Canfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60631. . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:49:56 MST http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.ethnicministries.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=180 Rev. Stephane Kalonji is Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, 9901S. Winston Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 and also serves as NID Coordinator for African Immigrant Ministry. . . . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:48:58 MST