NIS Assembly & Support for Nachusa Lutheran Home June 13-14

The 27th Annual Northern Illinois Synod Assembly will be held June 13-14, 2014 at Augustana College in Rock Island.  Special guests include Churchwide representative, The Rev. Linda Norman, ELCA treasurer; Bible study leader, The Rev. Dr. Kurt Hendel; and the well-loved band, Lost and Found.  Register online and find out more at nisynod.org/assembly.

Continuing the emphasis on supporting the needs of disadvantaged children in Illinois, this year's assembly in-kind offering will benefit the children receiving services at Nachusa Lutheran Home, a ministry of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.  Items will be collected in the lobby of Centennial Hall at Augustana College during registration.  Nachusa Lutheran Home hosts two residential facilities.  Choices, an adolescent substance abuse program, assists youth who are struggling with drug-related issues and Youth Emergency Shelter, or YES, provides a temporary home to youth involved in the DCFS system who are awaiting permanent placement.

Items needed:

* Bath towels (preferably NOT white)

* Washcloths

* Twin sheets

* Pillows/cases

* Comforters

Salem delegates will gladly bring gifts of bedding and towels from the congregation's members to the Synod Assembly this June.  Simply bring any contributions to the church office before June 13.