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Dear Praying Friends,

"Great are the works of the LORD; they are studied by all who delight in them. Splendid and majestic is His work, and His righteousness endures forever." (Psalm 111:2-3, NASB)

What a wonderful thought! The works of the Lord are great for those of us who love Him. We enjoy seeing His work - His work going forward, being completed, and His will being accomplished as people are united with Christ and set free from the bondage of the flesh. "Splendid and majestic is His work, and His righteousness endures forever." Have you ever thought about that? One thing that will never end is His righteousness. We are so blessed to have a living God who loves us, knows us, cares for us, and allows us to serve Him. He gives us the greatest privilege of all of being His representatives here on earth. May God find us faithful in sharing
the message of salvation with others!


Calvary Free Lutheran - Mesa, AZ

Thank you for praying for the work crew that was down there last week. They did a great job and finished the task - we are so grateful for those who have been working, sharing, helping, and praying. Willis Kettelhut and Lavon Bohling were able to return home safely and we are so grateful for them. We are also grateful for the work that Georg & Barbi Marsteller are doing down there. The ESL classes are taking place - please pray for this new ministry, that God would open doors and people would come to know Jesus through this opportunity. Also, continue to pray for Pastor Al & Connie Monson as they serve there.


Good Shepherd Lutheran - Camarillo, CA

There are some exciting things taking place here! They are on the verge of starting a radio ministry and the Lord has opened the doors wide for this. Please bathe this new opportunity in prayer as they seek to start preparing for this. They are going to have their Christmas Eve service in a barn just outside of Camarillo. It's kind of fitting - they haven't found any other place to meet, so they're going to the barn. It's something like what Mary& Joseph found that first Christmas, isn't it? Please continue to pray for the Parish Builders - Chad Friestad, Jared Langness, and Katie Nelson.


Cornerstone Christian Church - Brandon, FL

On Saturday, I will be boarding a plane and heading down there for the weekend. I will be preaching and sharing. I will also be meeting with some new people that desire to start another church in the Florida area. Lord willing, I'll be coming back on Tuesday. Please be in prayer for the Cornerstone congregation - that God would give us clear direction for the evangelism work to be done in that area.


Hope Lutheran - Detroit Lakes, MN

I had the privilege of being with them last weekend. It was a joy to be with them! Please continue to pray for Pastor John and Ruby Abel as he serves as the interim pastor - that the Lord would use him in a mighty way and that the congregation would grow.


Immanuel Lutheran - Springfield, MO

Pastor Tom Tuura is seeking the Lord and praying about the possibility of being a tentmaker in that area. Please pray for Tom, Judy and the family as they seek God's will for their lives.


Faith Lutheran Church - Bertrand, NE

They are looking at their future and trying to make decisions. Please pray for Pastor Glenn & Karol Frecks as they go on vacation over Thanksgiving. We pray that the Lord would bless them and watch over them.


Ebenezer Free Lutheran - Humboldt, TN

The laymen are filling the pulpit there and God is doing a great work. We pray that what He desires will be accomplished.


Living Word Lutheran - Sioux Falls, SD

They will have a groundbreaking ceremony this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. for the new building that will be going up. Please pray for Pastor Wade Mobley and the leadership - that God would lead and guide in that whole endeavor.



Good Shepherd Free Lutheran - Madison, SD

We're grateful for Pastor Steve Mundfrom. He's been in India the past few weeks sharing with the pastors there and we're thankful for this opportunity. We're very thankful for lay pastor Bill Buck who's been sharing the Word. We are also very grateful for Linda Buck and Brent Raan who have been serving as Parish Builders. Continue to pray for this group - God is doing something real special there.


Living Word - Menasha, WI

Please pray for Pastor Duane and Joan Matz as they serve there. We pray that God will give them increase and bless them.


Faith Lutheran Church - Mineral Point, WI

We're seeing some amazing things happen there. Since they've moved out of their building into a smaller setting, more people are coming and God is uniting the people. Pastor Tom Olson is doing well with his treatment and is hoping to preach this weekend. Pastor Tom has been spending time working around the Headquarters while he's been up here for his treatments and it's been a real joy to have him around. Please continue to pray for Sharon,Josiah, Rebecca, and Hannah - that God would protect them while their Dad is away.


Christ the King Lutheran - Wilson, WI

Please pray for Pastor Les Johnson as he serves there, and for Dawn as she works with the WMF. We pray for that their work will continue to go forward and thank the Lord for their service.


Lutheran Church of Hope - Loveland, CO

Pastor Larry Haagenson's daughters are working with the youth. We pray that they will continue to see increase and that God will be honored in that congregation.


Christ Community Church - Hagerstown, MD

They are going through the Call process. Pastor Mark Benz will be in Europe for the next several weeks sharing. We praise the Lord for the different doors that are opening up wide for his ministry. Laurie and I will be heading down there on November 24th to spend time with them. From there we will head to Pennsylvania to meet with a possible new group.


Faith Lutheran Church - Durant, OK

Please pray for Pastor Craig and Sherri Scavo and their outreach. Also, be in prayer for their son Tony as he serves in the military.


New Hope Lutheran - Snohomish, WA

We ask that you pray for Pastor Roy Warwick as he serves there. We pray that God would lead and guide them and their outreach.


Our Redeemer Free Lutheran, Superior, WI

Please pray for Pastor Jerome Elness as he faithfully serves. We pray that God would bless their labor.


Naknek, AK

Please pray for Jeff & Jane Swanson and their family. The weather is turning cold and it's getting darker. We pray that God would bless them in a mighty way as they adjust to their new surroundings.


Inquiry Groups

Please pray for the different groups and Bible studies that are meeting and praying for the Lord's leading:

* Brainerd, MN

* Felch, MI

* Spearfish, SD



I would also like to ask you to pray for our Home Missions Committee - Pastor Rick Long, Willis Kettelhut, Kenn Graham, Loren Tungseth, Eldwyn Van Bruggen, Pastor Dale Finstrom, and Pastor Tony Stockman. Please pray that they will have wisdom and strength for the decisions that we need to make.


We also ask that you pray for our office staff: Kristen Agrimson, Lavon Bohling, and myself as well.


Thank you for your prayers for my brother Keith. This morning he is going in for surgery to have the cancerous growth removed off his esophagus. He will be hospitalized over Thanksgiving. We are praying that God will lead and guide as the Chief Physician. Many family members will be coming to see Keith and will be staying with us and we are looking forward to that.


Thank you for your prayers and loving support! It's such a joy to look to the author and finisher of our faith during this Thanksgiving Season. May God grant you a blessed Thanksgiving in Him.


Sincerely in Christ,

Paul M. Nash, Director

AFLC Home Missions