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Prayer Requests

DATE UPDATED: 12/2/2025
 

Congregations:

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Circuit 7
St. Andrews, Antioch, CA
Benicia Lutheran, Benicia, CA
Resurrection, Brentwood, CA
First, Concord, CA
Holy Cross, Concord, CA
St. Philip, Dublin, CA
Trinity, Fairfield, CA
Our Savior, Livermore, CA
Our Savior, Pinole, CA
Faith, Pleasant Hill, CA


People:

  • For the family of Janice Barnhart, as she gained her greatest triumph – heaven – on Saturday, November 15. She was the wife of Rev. Jerry Barnhart, who passed away in October 2023.

  • For the Bernita Brewer family, as she was called to glory in August 2025. She was the wife of Rev. Richard Brewer, who passed away in July 2021. Bernita’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2pm, at Faith Lutheran Church, 50 Woodsworth Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA.

  • Rev. Aaron Putnam, Director of LINC Bay Area – for continued healing after a successful heart valve replacement 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.

  • 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. David Chan, pastor emeritus

  • 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)

To submit prayer requests, please contact Glenna Sanlis

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