Mary Lasits recently resigned her part-time position as youth
coordinator for the Northern Illinois Synod.
Her leadership over the past four years has been well appreciated across
the synod. Mary felt God calling her to
do something else in the church, so she is now working with Lutheran Social
Services of Central Ohio as the director of congregational relations. While we miss Mary, we know that she is
serving the church in a significant way.
With Mary’s departure, the synod had an opportunity to reexamine how we
do youth ministry. As we began that
process, the leadership team of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center approached
me with an intriguing proposal. LOMC
offered to assume the responsibilities of the youth coordinator, maintaining
current programs and expanding the possibilities.
I am very pleased to officially announce that we accepted LOMC’s
proposal. From LOMC’s existing staff, Audrey
Adams will serve as youth event coordinator and Amy Hoening will be leadership
mentor. George Davis will also be
directly involved in providing leadership.
Our LYO board will continue to function as it has been. Rosemary Sibley (First, Prophetstown), lead
LYO adult advisor will continue to serve in that capacity.
For several years, Bishop Gary Wollersheim has sought to strengthen our
relationships with our agencies and institutions. Our youth ministry has already experienced a
beneficial relationship with Lutheran Campus Ministry at Northern Illinois
University (now Grace Place @ NIU). This arrangement with LOMC is another great
step.
Youth ministry questions may be directed to Audrey and Amy at LOMC,
(815) 732-2220. LYO Board and ELCA Youth
Gathering questions may be directed to Rosemary, (815) 537-2758. Questions or concerns regarding this
arrangement may be directed to me, (815) 964-9934. –JC
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