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Prayer Concerns

Please join together with the HCC family

and lift up these concerns to the Lord.

They are many and diverse, yet each

one so very important.

You can request prayer, or send prayer updates

by clicking the box below. Please designate if the requests are

"confidential", or for the entire HCC family.

Confidential requests will be shared with and prayed for

by our Pastoral staff and Elders only.

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HCC FAMILY PRAYER LIST (updated MARCH 3, 2026)

 

* FOR THOSE WE ENCOUNTER EVERYDAY who do not know the saving grace of Jesus Christ. That we may share the Good News in effective ways that bring them to the point of considering what God has done through the death and resurrection of His one and only Son, Jesus Christ. So many of our family, friends, work associates, schoolmates, etc. do not know His saving, loving grace!

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FOR THE HCC BODY OF CHRIST

*May we continue to devote ourselves to SACRIFICIAL LIVING, PRAYER, being WATCHFUL, THANKFUL, and PROCLAIMING the GOOD NEWS of JESUS CHRIST in our homes, with family and friends, where we work and play! 

*May we be FULL OF GRACE, WISDOM, TRUTH and LOVE in every way as we REACH UP, REACH OUT, and GROW TOGETHER!

*May we continue FAITHFUL GIVING to the HCC GENERAL FUND needs and other special projects.

*For our 2026 HCC LEADERSHIP TEAM in place to help us "reach up, reach out, & grow together" as a church family!

 

* THE WAR WITH IRAN:  Pray for all those who are affected. Pray for peace to come quickly.

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* UNREST IN THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD:  Pray for all nations in turmoil across the globe, for their people and especially their leaders. Pray for ALL those whose lives are affected by violence, loss of life and property, displacement, death of family members and friends, children in danger, and the absence of peaceful living. May they know peace in Christ, the ONLY source of true "shalom".

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* OUR COUNTRY, STATE, COMMUNITIES: Pray for our country, our state, our community.....for it's people, and our leaders. Pray for the leaders in government and for peace in the days ahead. For foreign policy decisions, homeland policies, and more. For wisdom, understanding, good decision-making by our leaders that we might live lives of "liberty, peace, and justice for all". Pray for wisdom and careful words and attitudes of ALL Jesus' followers when it comes to political preferences and our witness in this world!

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* THOSE STRUGGLING WITH JOBS, HOUSING, FINANCES: Prayer for acceptance of employment opportunities, adequate housing options in a lean market for rentals and buying. That they may find contentment, wisdom, courage, and peace in the Lord no matter their circumstances.

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* FOR THOSE SUFFERING WITH ADDICTION: Substance abuse  of all kinds: Alcohol, Marijuana, Meth, Heroin, etc., pornography/sexual addiction, food/exercise obsession, gambling, and much much more. For God's healing. Courage to own the problem and make good decisions to fight the problem with the power of the Holy Spirit in them. Protection from evil. For families whose loved ones are caught in this nightmare of addictive behavior and it's far-reaching consequences.​​​​​​​​​​

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* FOR THOSE STRUGGLING IN MARRIAGES AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS: Loving and living with other people is not easy. Pray for those couples and families who are experiencing times of turmoil in the interactions with each other. Pray God's leading and for tender hearts that recognize our own sin and God's healing power personally, and in our relationships with other people. For wisdom, grace, patience, good judgement, and over all - the sacrificial love of the Savior be in and through all involved.

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* THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF MARLEY MOSER: A freshman girl at Harrisburg High School who died tragically this week. Pray for her parents, family, and friends as they navigate the grief they are feeling and the deep sadness of her passing. Pray for their hearts to turn to the Lord that they may find comfort and peace in this time of great sorrow and pain.

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* CHERYL REICH: (Daughter-in-Law of Kathy Raven) Admitted to Intensive Care at a Hospital in Federal Way, WA. Recently contracted Salmonella with a subsequent Intestinal infection that has gotten worse. Roger & Kathy Raven have traveled to stay there to help support Cheryl & husband, Randy.

 

* JIM BOWERS: (a former part of HCC years ago, now living in AZ) Diagnosed with 2 different cancers. Prayer for treatment, healing. He is in good spirits, knowing that God is in control.

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* ALAN CROUCHER: (Former HCC Youth Pastor) Released to home from Rehab Center and now using a wheelchair. Alan is a long-time kidney transplant recipient. Pray for Alan and his wife Jeri, as they adjust to his limited mobility and health problems.​

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* DIANA LOCKE:  Cancer of the Thyroid effecting her Trachea. Doctors at OHSU performed surgery. She is now at home. Prayers for good surgery recovery and future treatment for other concerning test results.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

* MICHAEL BRYSON'S FAMILY & FRIENDS: Missing since August 2020. Son of Parrish & Tina Bryson, sister Krista. Pray for some resolution and peace for family and friends. His birthday is in January and is a tough time for his family.

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​* GOD'S STOREHOUSE: Providing food & household goods for local families in need. Donations and Volunteers always needed. ​

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* HCC ELDERS & LEADERSHIP: For their personal walks with the Lord and godly, faithful leading/shepherding here with the HCC family. Preparing and praying for the new 2026 year.

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* STEVE JOLLY & RIO BRAVO PROJECT:  HCC Missionary based in El Paso, TX., They partner with local churches in Mexico, Algo Mas church and Cordero de Dios to serve kids in the area. Rio Bravo Project it is having a big impact among this areas most vulnerable families at the Mexican-U.S. border. Expanding programs to serve more children. Serving meals and other ministries now. 

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* KYLER STUTZMAN & SATELLITE GAMING: HCC Missionary serving with Satellite Gaming in a leadership capacity online in a streaming role reaching young people with Jesus through establishing relationships online and in person through Satellite events in local schools and communities.

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* AUSTIN & JESS:  HCC Missionaries. Prayer for the Father's hand with their health (Austin's knee) and their work overseas. Praying that their ministry be effective and fruitful where they are now and in the future where the Lord leads.
 

EUGENE & MIRA POGORELOV: HCC Missionaries aligned with Fellowship of Christian Athletes ministries in Moldova. Pray for the country of Moldova, their ministry there and the youth they serve.  The ministry is growing fast! They are both working in the local church too. Getting ready to start work on restoring a home to live in for their family.

 

* RON & JACQUI WHISLER: HCC Missionaries. Wycliff Bible Translators in Indonesia. Working with translators, pastors on new texts and Discipleship projects. Pray for funding for the newest Discipleship work.

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* WINEMA CHRISTIAN CAMP:  Facilities. Leadership. Camps/conferences and maintenance projects during the winter season. HCC's Gabe Buhler serves on their Board of Directors. Evan Koons and Gabe also direct youth summer camps there. Many HCC kids and families enjoy and grow from it's ministries.

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BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY. Wisdom. FAITH. Service. Students, faculty, staff. Building remodel and new construction progress, new staff positions open and hires. Celebrating 130 years of Wisdom-Faith-Service. HCC'ers who are Staff and Faculty: Joe Womack (President), Tysen Buhler (Facilities Manager), Awbrie Koons (Student Services), Jamie Womack (Head Baseball Coach), Gabe Buhler (Chapel Band & Worship Music Ministries). HCC current undergraduate students are: Malachi Larson, Trey Crabb, Cadence Smith, Terren Crabb, Danny Womack, Andy Womack, and Jack Lidbeck. 

 

* NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN NETWORK: Seasonal programming. Resources for churches to reach their communities for Christ. Special Pastor & Leadership training. Located on the historic Turner Tabernacle Grounds in Turner, Oregon.

 

* TURNER RETIREMENT HOMES:  Prayer for staff & residents - Staff shortages and resident's health. Transitioning to new care plans.

 

* MID-VALLEY FELLOWSHIP: Pray for those who are struggling with sexual and relational wholeness in the midst of a broken and confused world. Pray for seasonal programs coming up and those who serve others through MVF as they seek to redeem and restore lives thru Christ. 

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* OUR HCC "MISSIONS OF HOPE" SPONSORED CHILDREN IN KENYA: Health & safety, in school. That they know God's love for them. Huge need for more sponsors! Mission Of Hope Schools (MOHi) we support in the Mathare Valley slums of Nairobi, and in rural Kenya, East Africa. ​

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AMOR MINISTRIES: Continued opportunity to provide housing & hope. Spiritual emphasis. Passing of Founder, Gayla Congdon, from Parkinson's. Food Pantry run by local HMA/churches. Pray for HCC'ers BOB & PAM STRUTZ who will be helping run volunteer crews on the Memorial Day Weekend 3-Day Build coming up in May.

 

* SAFE FAMILIES:  Provides respite care for children in crisis to avoid Foster Care system by short-term placement in Christian families.  Need for volunteers to serve kids & families.

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