Prayer Requests
DATE UPDATED: 1/14/2025
Congregations:
Circuit 13
Grace, Crescent City, CA
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People:
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Thanksgiving for the birth of a son, Graham Everett, to Rev. Nathan and Erica Linehan (First,
Yuba City) on Monday, January 13, 2025. Please also pray for Erica’s recovery and for Graham’s
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Rev. Robert (Bob) Wobrock passed away in San Luis Obispo, CA, on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Rev. Wobrock served in the CNH District from 1979 – 1988 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Terra Bella, CA. He also served at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Redwood City as Life Enrichment Minister until his retirement in 2013. His obituary is found here. Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 1010 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA, on Saturday, January 18, 12pm, with a reception following in the Parish Hall. Please keep the Wobrock family in your prayers.
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For all who are affected by the wildfires in southern California. Also pray for the firefighters and first responders.
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Ongoing prayers / various health needs:
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For peace in the Middle East.
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For congregations of the CNH District, as they consider ideas for “1 in Every One,” the initiative that was developed at the 2022 District Convention – to start one new ministry in each circuit of the District by 2025.
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For encouragement for all at our District schools: principals, teachers, students, and parents.
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Rev. Robert (Bob) Rowland, pastor emeritus
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Rev. David Moore, pastor emeritus
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Rev. Phil Scharnitzke, Phoenix, AZ
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Vicar Eric Morgan, Zion, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Rev. David Chan, pastor emeritus
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Rev. Karl Bliese, pastor emeritus, and his wife, Nancy
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For Rev. Freeman Li, Santa Cruz, CA
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Rev. Norm Milz, pastor emeritus
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Rev. Dr. John (Jack) Geach, pastor emeritus
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Rev. John Huss, Peace, Arroyo Grande, CA – thanksgiving for his restoration to health
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Rev. Ray Kringel, pastor emeritus, and wife, Norma, his caregiver
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Rev. Chris DelCol, pastor emeritus
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Cheryl, wife of Rev. Hank Scherer, pastor emeritus
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Rev. Ted Iverson, pastor emeritus
To submit prayer requests, please contact Glenna Sanlis