DATE UPDATED: 4/7/2026
 

Congregations:

 

Circuit 8

Trinity, Burlingame, CA

Bethany, Menlo Park, CA

St. Paul, Mountain View, CA

Our Savior’s, Pacifica, CA

Trinity, Palo Alto, CA

Bridge City (Redeemer), Redwood City, CA

Grace, San Mateo, CA

First, South San Francisco, CA

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People:

• Rev. Lenny Szeto, Zion, San Francisco, who was hospitalized on March 31 for inflammation and ongoing tests.

• For the family of Rev. Dr. Dennis Kastens, as they mourn his passing. Pastor Kastens served at Christ, Hilo, HI, from 1965 – 1970, and Our Savior, Aiea, HI, from 1970 – 1979. He also served congregations in Illinois, Colorado, and Missouri. He was pastor emeritus at Peace, St. Louis, MO. Please keep the Kastens family in your prayers.

• Caleb and Isis Iwen, son and daughter-in-law of Rev. Jason and Lauren Iwen, Zion, Winnemucca, NV/Christ, Battle Mountain, NV. Caleb and Isis’ baby daughter, Mavis Serenity, was born at only 21 weeks. We praise God that she was baptized before she passed away. Please keep the Iwen family in your prayers.

• For the family of Rev. Bruce Matzke, pastor emeritus. He joined the Church Triumphant on Saturday, March 14, 2026. A private family service was held in the Matzke home. Please keep the Matzke family in your prayers.

 

 

Ongoing prayers / various health needs:

• For peace around the world and wisdom for the world’s leaders.

• For encouragement for all at our District schools: principals, teachers, students, and parents.

• Rev. Ethan Gebauer, pastor emeritus

• Rev. Michael Hagebusch, pastor emeritus

• Vicki Benke, wife of Rev. Mike Benke, pastor emeritus

• Beth Sommer, wife of Rev. Alan Sommer, Light of the Hills, Cameron Park, CA

• Rev. David Floyd, Faith, Pleasant Hill, CA

• Rev. Dr. Walter Tietjen, pastor emeritus and CNH District President emeritus

• Rev. John Huss, Peace, Arroyo Grande

• Rev. Jeff Morey, Trinity, Stockton, CA

• Rev. Robert (Bob) Rowland, pastor emeritus

• Rev. Mark Wikstrom, pastor emeritus

• Rev. David Moore, pastor emeritus

• Mrs. Christine Chan, wife of Rev. Terry Chan, Christ for All Nations, San Francisco

• Rev. Phil Scharnitzke, Phoenix, AZ

• Rev. Karl Bliese, pastor emeritus, and his wife, Nancy

• For Rev. Freeman Li, Santa Cruz, CA

• Rev. Chris DelCol, pastor emeritus

• Cheryl, wife of Rev. Hank Scherer, pastor emeritus

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Active-Duty Military Chaplains in the CNH District

• Rev. Erik Neider (Navy)

• Rev. Benjamin Riley (Air Force)

• Rev. Joshua Schneider (Army)

• Rev. Vincent Shaw (Air Force)​

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Active-Duty Military Chaplains Stationed in the CNH District:

• Rev. Paul Sauer (Army) – Atlantic District

• Rev. Jason Sluder (Navy) – Southeastern District​

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CNH Members that are Reserve/Guard/VA/Auxiliary Chaplains:

• Rev. Mitchell Gowen (Civil Air Patrol)

• Rev. Darren Harbaugh (Air Force Reserve)​

• Rev. Daniel Vang (Air Force Reserve)