Lake Union Herald

Matthew J. Lucio

Articles by Matthew J. Lucio

  • Russian-speaking Congregation in Chicagoland Celebrates 15 Years

    Russian-speaking Congregation in Chicagoland Celebrates 15 Years

    Hope Church celebrated its 15th anniversary on June 7 with a special service that brought 200 people together to honor God’s faithfulness through unprecedented times.

    Matthew J. Lucio
  • Illinois Conference Hits Historic 14,000 Member Mark

    Illinois Conference Hits Historic 14,000 Member Mark

    The Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists reached 14,000 members for the first time, ending 2024 with a net increase of 144 new members.

    Matthew J. Lucio
  • Pastor Helps Fellow Ministers Build Resilience

    Pastor Helps Fellow Ministers Build Resilience

    For nearly two decades, Chicagoland Pastor David Oceguera found himself working 60 to 70 hours a week as he managed two church locations.

    Matthew J. Lucio
  • After 21 Days of Prayer, 21 are Baptized

    After 21 Days of Prayer, 21 are Baptized

    Last May, Jonathan Burnett and Felipe Soares were preaching through the Sermon on the Mount when they encountered Jesus’ call to fast. Drawing from Daniel, the two pastors invited anyone willing to spend the next 21 days in prayer and fasting, seeking revival in the church. 

    Matthew J. Lucio
  • Chicagoland Churches Convene as One in Christ, Representing Many Cultures

    Chicagoland Churches Convene as One in Christ, Representing Many Cultures

    After an 11-year hiatus, the Illinois Conference revived its Chicagoland Convocation, an occasion for area churches to gather for a “camp meeting for the city.”

    Matthew J. Lucio
  • Unearthing Adventist History

    Unearthing Adventist History

    I had been wanting to visit Aurora University, just outside of Chicago, for years. I was planning on driving up there to do research in March of 2020, but alas… COVID.

    Matthew J. Lucio