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Prayer Requests

DATE UPDATED: 10/14/2026
 

Congregations:

 

Circuit 20
Christ, Battle Mountain, NV
St. Mark, Elko, NV
St. John, Fallon, NV
Bethany, Hawthorne, NV
Zion, Winnemucca, NV
Faith, Yerington, NV


People:

  • For the family of Mr. David Bunting, as he entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
    The funeral will be held on Friday, October 16, 12pm, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 750 Moss
    Avenue, Chico, CA, with a reception to follow. Mr. Bunting previously served as pastor at
    Bethlehem, Colusa, CA. Please keep the Bunting family in your prayers.

  • For the family of Rev. Norm Milz, pastor emeritus, who was called to glory on Sunday, September 20, 2026. A celebration of life will be announced by the family at a later date. The complete obituary is available here.


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)

To submit prayer requests, please contact Glenna Sanlis

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