Converge PacWest

05/31/2026

May 31st Prayer Request
Praise God for Pastor George Scanlan and his wife, Megan, who serve at Regeneration Church in Oakland. Pray for them as they have just begun their ministry there at Regeneration. Pray for their multigenerational, multiracial church as they minister together. Pray for their homeless ministry and that they will glorify the Lord in all they do.

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

May 24th Prayer Request
Praise God for Pastor Chad Francis and his wife Karen, who minister at Fair Oaks Church in Concord. Pray for their church while Pastor Chad is away on sabbatical this summer (starting tomorrow, May 25). Pray for the elders and staff who will be taking on added responsibility. But more than that, pray that God would grow the church and demonstrate for all to see that Jesus is the head of the church. He is so good. Praise God
for providing a team of wonderful elders to lead the church and for their biggest Easter since COVID, as well as a meaningful Baptism!

05/17/2026

May 17th Prayer Request
Praise God for Pastor Wade Robinson and his wife, Kristie, who serve at Calvary Church in Turlock. Pray for this season of growth and change in every area of their church, for the wonderful opportunities ahead, and for financial provision for their much-used facilities’ maintenance. Praise God for faithful volunteers and for future staff in God’s timing. Pray also for the CPW Board (Pastor Wade is the Chairman), for continued unity and wisdom as they serve.

05/10/2026

May 10th Prayer Request
Happy Mother’s Day! Praise the Lord for ALL of our PacWest women on this beautiful Mother’s Day! Praise God for Pastor Max Critchfield and his wife, Monica, who are planting a church called Living Hope Church of the East Bay in Union City. Praise God for a fruitful Easter! They are excited for the things that the Lord is growing in their midst. Pray for the ongoing development of community relationships, particularly through
their small group ministry. Pray for the hearts of several visitors who have been attending regularly to be open to accept Christ. Pray as well for the provision of more laborers to be raised and come alongside to lead, particularly in the area of worship.

05/03/2026

May 3rd Prayer Request
Praise God for Pastor Ben Padua and his wife, Hilda, who serve at Forever Community Church in Brentwood. Pray for their growing church as they make decisions about future expansion and opportunities to use their gift of hospitality and desire to reach the Filipino community, and whoever the Lord brings to them, for Christ and for His glory.

04/26/2026

April 26th Prayer Request
Praise God for Pastor Jeff Harrington and his wife Lisa, who are planting a church called The Lion’s Den Church in Waimea, Kauai (Hawaii). Pray for Jeff and Lisa to have continued, growing influence in relationships in the Waimea community as they conduct Marriage Classes and in their teaching positions (Lisa at U of Hawaii) and Jeff (Dr. H) at Waimea High School. For continued boldness in proclaiming their faith in all situations.
Mahalo nui loa.