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Inviting Everyone to Know Christ;
Inviting Believers to Share Christ
The stories of People Ablaze! — individuals and churches active in mission outreach — are found in Sparks, the newsletter of People Ablaze! that variously goes out via e-mail or is mailed to homes in print. They also appear in The Northern Light, the district newspaper.
These stories inspire us with what God is doing through people who are ablaze with mission zeal in the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.
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Archived Issues of Sparks, the Newsletter of People Ablaze! (e-mail version)
3-26-10- New Mission to Launch in Chicago
1-19-10 - Collection Sites for Haiti
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July 2010
Two Mission Outpost Grants Help Fund New Pastors - Northern Illinois new starts underway in African-American outreach and Hispanic outreach both get help to secure pastors. Read the story
'You Clearly Mistake Me for Someone Who Cares' - Attend President's Mission Convocation on September 8 and learn how to share BOTH the compassion and proclamation of Jesus Christ in ways that don't cost money. Read the story
Kendall Cares: Churches Give Back, Community Benefits - Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville members lead community and 16 area churches into first-time free clinic. Read the story
Elgin Hispanic Mission 5 Years Old and Growing - Learn how the Hispanic Mission at San Juan in Elgin, Illinois, works with the congregation and circuit churches to reach Spanish-speaking neighbors. Read the story
Three Friars' Brings Body of Christ Together - Band of pastors takes Gospel to seniors isolated from the church in senior residence facilities in Cook County. Read the story
Christians in Palestine Get Support from Lutherans - Christmas Lutheran Church in Palestine makes connections with local Lutheran parish nurses and Concordia University Chicago reps to strengthen what they are doing in the Middle East. Read the story
June 2010
Did You Know Shoes Matter? - There is a particular need in Haiti for shoes as foot infections are causing illness and even death. St. John, Algonquin is having a shoe collection in June. Read the story
Desire to Reach Out - A new model for deaf missions in Northern Illinois is starting up at St. Peter, Morrison. Read the story
May 2010
UKANDU Set for Week in Chicago - Lutheran Church Charities is getting ready to shepherd 200 youth at 25 Chicago sites for a one-week mission of hope and encouragement. Read the story
New Challenge for Historic City Church - Historic St. Matthew's, in Chicago's west side Pilsen neighborhood, has city hall on its heels with a new challenge in an already challenging ministry. Read the story
April 2010
Rey de Gloria Launches in Chicago - Amidst thunder, lightning and rain a new mission in Chicago is birthed on Easter Sunday. Read the story
March 2010
Your Invitation to Rey de Gloria - This is the first mission launch within the city of Chicago of San Pablo, Aurora, and its School for Missionaries. It all takes place on Easter Sunday, and you are invited. Read the story
Two Years This Month: Salam Church Expands Reach Through Community Center - Arabic outreach in Northern Illinois is expanding through the Community Center located at St. John Lutheran Church in Lombard. Read the story
February 2010
New 'Toy' Becomes New Way to Witness - When most men have a midlife crisis, some sort of vehicle is involved. And although Tom Scott calls his a "beyond midlife crisis," he is no exception — his vehicle of voice is a Harley-Davidson which he is combining with his other big passion in life: sharing the Gospel of Christ. Read the story
Spiritual Vitamins: Mission in a Jar - Nancy Schlote and her friends at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Joliet, Illinois, are sharing Jesus' love with family, friends, strangers through gift jars of spiritual vitamins. She tells us how it got started, the impact it's having in people's lives, and ways you, too, can get and share these little nuggets of truth. Read the story
Getting the Most Out of Your Spiritual Vitamin Jar - There's more to the story of how the response at an AA meeting sparked an entire new ministry of "spiritual vitamin jars" ... and a list of ways people are using them for outreach. Read the story
New Ablaze! Grants Move People from Training to the Mission Field - New grants go to new starts from School for Missionaries and to help fund a mission vicar for Winnebago and Pecatonica partnership. Read the story
Church 4 U? You Bet! - For Charles, an African American recovering addict living at the downtown Rockford Rescue Mission, Church 4 U filled a real need. Read the story
January 2010
Mission to Help Teen Orphans in Romania - Lombard church member leads her congregation in reaching out through short-term mission trips. Now they are working to help build a transitional home for teen orphans. Read the story
Omar de Leon Follows New Calling in Life - Life takes a new path following tragedy and feeling God's call. The School for Missionaries at Iglesia Luterana San Pablo in Aurora, Illinois, was there to give direction and help. Read the story
Mission Developer Installed for Lake in the Hills - Rev. John Scott is installed as mission developer for Lake in the Hills church plant of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois, with mission partners. Read the story
Ablaze! Grant Sparks Urban Outreach - St. Paul Lutheran Church in Melrose Park, Illinois, is proactive in reaching multi-ethnic neighbors and training future pastors to do the same. Read the story
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