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.
HCC FAMILY PRAYER LIST (updated SEPTEMBER 4, 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!
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.
* 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. Pray for the many Christians who are being martyred for their faith. May the people of this world know peace in Christ, the ONLY source of true "shalom".
* 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!
* 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.
* FOR THOSE SUFFERING WITH ADDICTION: Substance abuse of all kinds: Alcohol, Marijuana, Meth, Heroin, 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.
* 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.
*BABY THEO: (Grandson of Steve & Suzanne Wallace) This little guys lungs and kidneys are underdeveloped at birth. He may have to spend as much as six months in the hospital for his lungs to develop and may need dialysis until he is old enough to have a kidney transplant. Pray for the babies growth and healing, for doctors, nurses, and his mom and dad as they love and care for this new baby. Pray for family relationships.
*MICHELE BROWN: Prayer for recovery from head trauma injuries. Peace. Family. Friendship.
*LYNNE BRONSON: Pray for her recovery from second surgery on neck late July. First operation did not heal correctly, so need this second attempt to fix the problem. Although the recovery from this last surgery is not going as well as the first.
*BECCA (BROWN) SIGMON: Broken fibula/tibia. Surgery to repair on July 29. Good recovery and rehab for this busy mom with two young children.
* TROY STUTZMAN: Ongoing treatment for Prostate Cancer. Pray also for Valerie (his wife) and family as they support and go through this journey with him.
* EVAN KOONS: Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a blood Cancer. Chemo treatments began 8/31 and will continue every 2 weeks through December. Pray for good results from this treatment and mild side-effects. Pray for he and Alisha: peace of mind, resources, growing faith and dependence of the Lord, wisdom of Doctors, complete healing.
* DIANA LOCKE: Cancer of the Thyroid and Esophagus. Prayers for treatments...and ongoing concerns.
* CARLA GENTRY: Awaiting surgery date on September 17 at OHSU for complications from genetic disease (Acquired Hereditary Angioedema) on Larynx and vocal cords. They will do repair work on her vocal chords.
* JAN MALPASS (Mom of Marie Kampfer) Jan is battling a re-occurrence of cancer. She has fought for 30 years against this disease. Pray for strength, healing, and peace. She is a strong believer in the Lord. Pray also for husband, Steve, and their family.
* MIKE THORNE (Dad of Tricia Bennett) Cancer diagnosis. Doctor's trying to get him into OHSU in the near future. Pray for good medical treatment, healing, and peace. In a holding pattern now at home awaiting a meeting with his oncologist.
* PAT McKIBBEN: Severely injured in a Train-Auto accident. He survived extensive surgery, but still needs prayer for recovery and days and months to come. Home here in Harrisburg now.
* ALAN CROUCHER: (Former HCC Youth Pastor) Alan is a long-time kidney transplant recipient. Pray for Alan and his wife Jeri, as they adjust to his limited mobility and declining health.
* MICHAEL BRYSON'S FAMILY & FRIENDS: Missing since August 2020. Pray for some resolution and peace for family and friends.
* GOD'S STOREHOUSE: Providing food & household goods for local families in need. Donations and Volunteers always needed.
* 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.
* 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. Big building project for more space to minister and serve meals and other ministry needs. Tragic pedestrian fatality that happened to one of the 12 year old boys that participates in the Rio Bravo Project. Pray for "Jesus" and his family during this hard time.
* 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. Pray for a good fall season establishing groups in the local schools and positive ministry growth.
* AUSTIN & JESS: HCC Missionaries. Prayer for the Father's hand with their health (Austin's knee) and their work overseas. Home now with surgery complete on the "good knee". Pray for good Rehab and readiness for surgery on the other knee damaged by MRSA. Praying for travel to Doctor's in Kansas City, Donor knee, upcoming surgery etc.. Also for current changes in ministry, that they be effective and fruitful where they are 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. Have started 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.
* 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. Pray for Family Camp over the Labor Day Weekend.
* 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), Matt Kinyon (Grounds Team). HCC current undergraduate students are: Malachi Larson, Cadence Smith, Terren Crabb, Danny Womack, Andy Womack, Maycie Dame, Jaedynn Delahunt, 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. Convention coming in June.
* 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 new seasonal programs beginning in October, and those who serve others through MVF as they seek to redeem and restore lives thru Christ.
* 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.
* AMOR MINISTRIES: Continued opportunity to provide housing & hope. Spiritual emphasis. Food Pantry run by local HMA/churches. Summer is a very busy and productive time for this important ministry.
* 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.