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Prayer Requests

DATE UPDATED: 1/20/2026
 

Congregations:

 

Circuit 15
Our Saviour’s, Caruthers, CA
Emmanuel, Clovis, CA
First, Dinuba, CA
Trinity, Exeter, CA
Peace, Fresno, CA
Redeemer, Fresno, CA
First, Hanford, CA
Mt. Olive, Lindsay, CA
St. Paul, Selma, CA
Grace, Visalia, CA


People:

  • Beth Sommer, wife of Rev. Alan Sommer, Light of the Hills, Cameron Park, CA, for her ongoing treatment for cancer.

  • Rev. Dr. John Krueger, pastor emeritus, was called to glory on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 11am, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 N. Minaret Avenue, Turlock, CA. Please keep the Krueger family in your prayers.

  • Rev. Thomas Mueller was taken to be in Paradise with his Savior on November 29, 2025. Pastor Mueller served congregations in Minnesota, Iowa, and California (Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atascadero, CA from 2000 – 2006). A funeral service was held at Messiah Lutheran Church in Sartell, MN on January 10, 2026. Please keep the Mueller 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. 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)

To submit prayer requests, please contact Glenna Sanlis

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