We join the people of the Southwest California Synod as we offer our care and condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Beverly Anderson, who passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. We also hold the Rev. J. Roger Anderson, Beverly’s husband and the first Bishop of the Southwest California Synod, in prayer.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Robert Kleinke and the people of Central Lutheran Church in Arizona City and Casa Grande, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at centrallutheranaz.org, and their YouTube page.
Read MoreWe continue our prayers for the family of Rev. Dr. Nathan Bowman, Chaplain at Hospice of the West.
Pastor Bowman writes, “Our daughter Moriah departed to be with God peacefully on July 16, 2021. We are having a service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving on this Saturday (July 24, 2021), at Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City at 10:00 AM with prelude beginning at 9:45. The service will be followed by a brunch. It is a service open to all, and will include communion.
I wanted to thank you for your support and prayers for all of us during this time. We are at peace, grieving a very precious life, but thankful that her suffering time is over. [Attached] is a working copy of the bulletin that gives a little more history about this journey in our life…”
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Ronald Glusenkamp and the people of Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at dhlc.org and their Facebook page.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Richard Peterson and the people of Faith Lutheran Church in Yuma, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at faithyuma.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Kim Taylor and the people of American Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at godsplaceforgrace.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Mateo Chavez and the people of San Juan Bautista Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at sjblc.org, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreLiberating God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with honesty in the workplace, truth in education, and honor in daily life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance; and from every evil course of action. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read MoreWe offer our prayers to the family of Pastor Nathan Bowman, Chaplain at Hospice of the West. His daughter Moriah is home from the hospital and in hospice care, surrounded by family.
Merciful God, you give us the grace that helps in time of need. Surround the Bowman family with your steadfast love and lighten their burdens. May the power of your Spirit be with them in this time of distress, and give them a new mind and heart made whole in the name of the risen Christ. Amen.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Daniel Hoeger, Rev. Kristin Rice and the people of All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at allsaintsphoenix.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. William Phillips and the people of Christ Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at christlasvegas.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Lowell Nelson, Rev. Judith Rainforth, Rev. Gary Ulrich, and the people of American Lutheran Church in Sun City, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at alcsuncity.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreWe pray for the family of Pastor David Halmers.
Rev. David Edward Halmers, 83, of South Windsor, CT, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Pastor Halmers had moved back to New England in recent months due to failing health. He remained rostered in Grand Canyon Synod.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. David Pavesic and the people of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at beautifulsavior.net, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. David Marz and the people of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at sov.us, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Ronald Poe and the people of The Lakes Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at thelakeslutheran.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Randy Winsand and the people of Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at ascensionparadisevalley.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Paul Block and the people of New Song Lutheran Church in Henderson, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at newsonganthem.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. John Schaumburg and the people of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at blcmesa.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Philip Gustafson and the people of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at shepherdofthedesertelca.org, and their Facebook page.
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