Phase 1 of new ministry at the former Timothy Lutheran Church in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood is ready to launch this fall. See grant story	New Round of Ablaze! Grants Awarded Each project awared funding in this round of NID Ablaze! Grants is part of a strategic plan to provide service ministries that intentionally build nurturing relationships with people and offer them opportunities to hear the Gospel, study the Bible, and become part of a new or satellite worship site. Read about the sixth round of Ablaze! Grants   Learn more about these specific grant projects: Preschool is Phase 1 of New Auburn Gresham Ministries CrownPoint North will bring Human Care to Poplar Grove Community Center Set to Open with Outreach to Gangs
	In the News Carl and Grace Kaye Accept Assignment to Thailand New Servants Prepare to Work Around the Globe Summit on Lutheranism in Chicago Fan into Flame Nears $2 Million Here
	District Convention Wrap-up The Northern Illinois District LCMS met in convention on May 8-9, 2009, in Lombard, Illinois. President Dan Gilbert was re-elected by acclamation. Synod President Gerald B. Kieschnick was the special guest. See the convention wrap-up
	5 Workshops in 5 Locations in August & September: Learn about resources available to your congregation. Co-sponsored by Lutheran Church Extension Fund & Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Chicagoland Region. Register here
	Annual Small Group Summit Small Groups come in many packages with many purposes. What's your small group? What can you learn from others? What can you teach others? The annual NID Small Group Summit will be Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Trinity, Lisle. Learn more and register here
	Christ's Mission Thrives on Prayer Join with other Lutherans in Northern Illinois to pray for our New Starts...New Believers strategy and all ministries here. Get new Prayer Guide for June through August. Use in your prayers.  Please view materials available to help you plan a local prayer emphasis for your family, congregation, or small group.