DATE UPDATED: 9/22/2026
 

Congregations:

 

Circuit 16
Bethlehem, Monterey, CA
Our Savior, Salinas, CA
Messiah, Santa Cruz, CA
Faith, Seaside, CA
Mt. Calvary, Soquel, CA
Trinity, Watsonville, CA

People:

• For the family of Rev. Norm Milz, pastor emeritus, who was called to glory on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Service arrangements are pending.

• For healing for Mike Mancini, husband of CNH District’s Director of the Pacific Region, Lisa Mancini, who recently had open heart surgery.

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.

• 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)