DATE UPDATED: 8/11/2026
 

Congregations:

 

Circuit 9
Peace, Arroyo Grande, CA
Redeemer, Atascadero, CA
Bethany, Lompoc, CA
Clear Promise, Lompoc, CA
Trinity, Paso Robles, CA
Zion, San Luis Obispo, CA
Grace, Santa Maria, CA
Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Santa Maria, CA

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People:

• For encouragement for all at our District schools, as the school year is beginning: principals, teachers, students, and parents.

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Ongoing prayers / various health needs:

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

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

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

• Rev. Lenny Szeto, Zion, San Francisco

• Rev. Michael Hagebusch, pastor emeritus

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

• 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

• 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)

Active-Duty Military Chaplains Stationed in the CNH District​

• Rev. Jason Sluder (Navy) – Southeastern District

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)