We pray for Rev. Steven Kruse and the people of New Covenant Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at newcovenantaz.church, and their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
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We pray for Rev. Sarah Stadler and the people of Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at graceinthecity.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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We pray for the family of Elijah Defassio, who died unexpectedly August 4, 2021. Elijah is the son of the Rev. Dr. Daniel Defassio, pastor at Shepherd of the Desert, Sun City, who entered the church triumphant on January 22, 2021.
We pray for Elijah’s mother Suzy, and Elijah’s family and friends. Read his obituary here, and contribute to a fundraiser here.
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We pray for Deacon Katie Adelman and the people of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Rock Point, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at nelm.org/church.
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We pray for Rev. John Biggs and the people of Saved By Grace Lutheran Church in Pahrump, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at savedbygraceelca.com, and their Facebook page.
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We pray for the people of Emmanuel Sudanese Lutheran Church in Glendale, part of the Cactus Conference. Learn more at stjchurchaz.org, and visit their Facebook page.
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We pray for Rev. Keith Lingwall and the people of Abounding Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Sunrise Conference. Visit their site at agtucson.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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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.
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We 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.
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We 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…”
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We 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.
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We 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.
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We 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.
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We 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.
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Liberating 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.
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We 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.
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We 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.
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We 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.
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We 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.
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We 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.
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