"My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun," says the LORD Almighty. Malachi 1:11

Our LWMS Prayer calendar suggests that we remember to pray for:
• A childlike faith as you again rejoice that Christ the Savior is born.
• Your congregation's Christmas outreach efforts.
• Our WELS missions in Taiwan and throughout southeast Asia.
• Missionaries with December birthdays.

Please note the picture and comments on the December page: "Our WELS focus is ongoing mentoring of the evangelists and preparing in Bible class formats the Bible Institue courses which are offered to the entire CLEC membership. Our goal is to use God's Word to strengthen the overall spiritual level of our members while also looking for those who show promise and can be encouraged for future full-time ministry in the CLEC. Pray that God grant spiritual strength to reach these goals!"

Mission Offerings 2009-Northwoods Circuit
Hong Kong Projects and Devotional Booklets for College Students. New projects will be selected at our Spring, 2010 Rally.

2010 LWMS Prayer Calendars
Calendars are available for $10 each. So much valuable information about our missions and missionaries is offered in the calendars. If you would like to purchase one, please contact Sharon or your reporter.

December - Enterprise & Monico January - Stambaugh & Tipler February - Hurley

Circuit Fall Retreat/Rally, October 16-18, 2009
• Those who attended the Retreat/Rally at Northwoods Conference Center, Watersmeet experienced an inspirational week-end of Christian fellowship! Carol Egelseer and Sarah Malchow presented interesting information about their trip to Nigeria through Power Point and a display table. Our Nigerian sisters in faith demonstate their eagerness to know God's Word as evidenced by their worn Bibles.
• Act of God Musical Trio shared Christian messages through their energetic performance with instruments and voices. We look forward to hearing them again and anticipate their recording a CD.
• Pastor Spaude led us in Friday evening devotions and Saturday Bible Study. Saturday evening Sarah Malchow shared a Bible Study which had been used in Nigeria.
• Explanation of the LWMS flag display was led by the Vertein family, followed by a Hymn sing. Much appreciation, Pastor, Monica and family!
• Pastor Korthals led us in our closing worship service Sunday morning.
• While the banner project was cancelled due to an emergency situation, Mary Puestow shared her expertise in making note cards. Thank you, Mary!!
• CAMM was highlighted through use of a DVD which Judy Lepak showed Saturday afternoon.
• Much excitement was heard by the bowlers who used the bowling alley Saturday evening!
• Attendees made good use of the NPH Book Fair as well as the table displaying Hmong/Thai handcrafts. Some handcrafts are still available at Zion, Rhinelander. If interested, please contact Sharon.
• And we could not forget to mention the delicious meals served by the Conference Center!!
• Special thanks to the ladies of Bethany, Bruce Crossing for acting as hosts with registration, table decorations and favors!
• Our business meeting included appoval of the revised Bylaws for our circuit. If you would like a copy, please see your reporter or contact Sharon.

Spring Rally - Trinity, Wabeno - Saturday, April 24, 2010
We will be trying a new schedule, starting registration at 8:30 a.m. with Reporters meeting being held at that time as well.
The Rally will conclude with lunch being served at 12:30. Pastor Harold Essmann will present the topic of "reaching out to people of Pakistan and Nepal with the printed Word."
Please reserve the date on your calendars!

47th Annual LWMS Convention-"Show Me Your Ways, O Lord"
June 24-27, 2010, St. Louis, Missouri. If you are interested in traveling to the convention by an arranged bus, please send a deposit of $50 to Nancy Hansen, 2015 18th Ave., Menominee, MI 49858 before Jan. 15, 2010. She needs to secure the bus with Gold Star of Escanaba with $1000 by then. The bus will leave Escanaba June 23 and travel south with pick-ups along the way: Powers, Marinette, Green Bay, possibly Fond du Lac and Madison. An overnight in Bloomington, Illinois is scheduled, with arrival in St. Louis scheduled for late morning, June 24. Return trip will leave St. Louis, June 27 at 1 p.m., stay overnight in Rockford, Illinois and return to the stops in Wisconsin on June 28. It will be necessary to make your own hotel reservations. Here is the info:
Baymont Inn - Bloomington, IL: room with 2 queen beds $69.44 (incl. tax) 309-662-2800 (June 23)
Millenium Hotel - St. Louis, MO: room with 2 queen beds $144.36 (incl. tax) 314-241-9500 (June 24-26)
Baymont Hotel - Rockford, IL: room with 2 queen beds $85.00 (incl. tax) 815-229-8200 (June 27)
If you have further questions, you may call Nancy at 906-863-4510.

Membership List
A list of congregations, pastors, reporters and officers of our Northwoods Circuit is available in folders from the rally.

CAMM Contact Person
for LWMS, Northwoods Circuit is now:
Judy Lepak
6989 Wildwood Lane
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-282-6666
email:lepak@charter.net Please contact Judy with any questions or comments regarding Central African Medical Mission.

My Mission Prayer
Lord Jesus, While you were here on earth, you helped all, especially the sick, poor, and outcasts of society.
Bless the missionaries who continue your work in places I may not go. Help me remember them in my prayers.
Continue to guide them, watch over them, and keep them safe from the devil and his evil ways.
Bless me with opportunities to share the gospel. Make me your missionary in the place where I live.
To you be all glory and honor, Amen.

United to Serve Jesus,
Sharon Anderson, President, LWMS, Northwoods Circuit 715-546-3612 email: LSanders831@gmail.com
Jolynn Pfeiffer, Communications Coordinator, Northwoods Circuit 715-649-3208 email: hilesjo@yahoo.com