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 JANUARY 3, 2025)

 

* 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 2025 HCC LEADERSHIP TEAM in place to help us "reach up, reach out, & grow together" as a church family!

 

* UNREST IN THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD:  Pray for all nations in turmoil across the globe, for their people and leaders. Pray for ALL those whose lives are effected by the violence, loss of life and property, displacement, and death of family members, friends, children in danger, and the absence of peaceful living.

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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 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 accepting employment opportunities, adequate housing options in a lean market for rentals and buying, contentment, wisdom, courage, and peace no matter the 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's, 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.​​​​​​​​​​

 

* FAMILY & FRIENDS OF DARRELL McCAW (Laurie Eastridge's Dad): Bittersweet time of sadness at his absence here, but joy realizing his presence with the Lord he loved! Darrell passed away the day after Christmas.

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* 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) Hospitalized at OHSU with failing health. Be in prayer for Alan and his family.

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*LYNNE BRONSON:  "Neck Surgery" went well. Home now. Pray for a successful surgery and quick recovery

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* FAMILY & FRIENDS OF DORI WISENHUNT (Barb Koontz's mother) who passed away recently at age 94. Prayers for peace and a clear understanding of the hope of gospel as they navigate this world without their mom, grandma, great-grandma, aunt, and friend Dori.

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* DIANA LOCKE:  Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer of the Thyroid effecting her Trachea. Doctors at OHSU are working on the prognosis and treatment plan.

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* KATHY HELSETH (Eldest daughter of Charlie Kizer) Suffering with Stage 4 Brain Cancer. Kathy and husband, David, live in Yakima, WA. Now in a Care Center on Hospice. Pray for peace and the comfort of hope in Jesus for she and her family.

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* JENNIFER BRADFORD -  (Wife of Todd, a co-worker/friend of Troy Stutzman) Diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer and a large tumor in her esophagus. 8 lymph nodes involved. At home now improving and waiting for scan to tell where things are right now. Please pray for insurance issues that are holding that up. Pray for Todd (her husband), and 2 teenage sons.​​​​

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* CINDY (Sister of Dennis Wolfard)  Cancer returned in Spine & Lungs. It is spreading and clustering in bones and more serious than predicted. She is at home now. Continue to pray for Cindy & her family that they might trust in God.​​​​​​​​

 

* 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. P​

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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. 

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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.  

 

* 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. 

 

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

* 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! Work in the local church too. They will be coming to HCC in February to share about their ministry with us.

 

* RON & JACQUI WHISLER: HCC Missionaries. Wycliff Bible Translators/Indonesia. Working with translators, pastors on new texts and Discipleship projects. 

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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. Pray about recent fire in the older boys residential school at Joska that destroyed the upper level of the building so much that the students had to be sent home until repairs can be made.

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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. Ortiz-Juarez family that HCC Youth built a home for in June 2025.

 

* 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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