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 28, 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 AS WE BEGIN THE NEW YEAR 2025:

*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 a good PLEDGE OF SUPPORT for this year's Budget.

*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 new 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".

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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, and much much more. For God's healing. Courage to own the problem and make good decisions to fight the problem when sober. 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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* CALIFORNIA FIRE VICTIMS: For the families and individuals, businesses, schools and communities effected by the horrendous fires in the Los Angeles area. Pray for First Responders who are there from all parts of our nation trying to help. For future planning and prevention measure to help prevent such devastation from repeating. 

 

* S.W. FLORIDA/GEORGIA/WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA & EAST TENNESSEE as storm and floods from Helene have devastated the whole area. The whole region declared a disaster by FEMA. Pray for families in these locations and other areas affected by the hurricane.

Pray that God's people there will make His care and love evident in their words and deeds.

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* FOR THE FAMILY OF THRESA ATHEY: (sister of Val Stutzman) Thresa passed away from a battle with Cancer just before Christmas. Please pray for her family at the difficult time. A Memorial Service is set for February 8th at HCC at 2:00pm.

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* RUBY TORRENCE - Has a spot in lungs from years of smoking in the past. Last scan was clear and looked great! Unfortunately the doctors think the spot may have moved, so she will be going in for another scan on a different part of her lungs.

 

* 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 OHSU to add a chemo port and a feeding tube and a procedure to help measure any other spread. Please pray for Todd, his 2 teenage sons & Jennifer.​

 

*DUANE STUTZMAN (uncle of Troy Stutzman) Involved in a car accident 11/14. Currently has limited feeling & mobility issues on his left side. Pray for recovery & good rehabilitation. Also pray for the recovery & healing of the young lady that hit him.

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* ANNETTE RILEY (previous HCC attender) Senior gal with a fracture in her back accompanied by lots of pain. Needs surgery but Doctors not sure she would survive the surgery. In Riverbend Rehab now trying to alleviate some of the pain. Send a note of encouragement.

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* LINDA EICHNER:  Hospitalized again. Dealing with a blockage in her right kidney. Living with a "temporary fix" until a surgery date can be established to get it repaired. ​​​​​​​​​

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* 2025 HCC YOUTH MEXICO MISSION:  Preparation for this mission of love and service by our young people to families in Mexico JUNE 13-24, 2025. Pray for High School, College, Young Adult participants, and Adult Youth Coaches who lead, fund raising efforts, logistics and travel planning. Spiritual growth and preparation for all involved.

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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.

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* ALAN CROUCHER: (Former HCC Youth Pastor) Pray for continued healing, plan of treatment, and counseling. 

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* KATHY NOFZIGER (Daughter-in-law of Tim & Karen Salisbury): Pet scans show that suspected cancer doesn't seem to be growing. Next scan in is 3 months. Prayers are being answered, but still concerns. She has cancer, but this last report means more time with her husband and family here on earth. She and husband Scott have two children, ages 15 and 11. They live in Brush Prairie, WA.

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* DAVID WALKER & Family  (A good friend of Harriet Kohler's family)  Their 15 year old daughter passed away recently. Please pray for comfort for David and his family. She was the oldest of 3. Please comfort her younger brother and sister as they too mourn this tragic loss. Help the family navigate their grief and look to the Lord for guidance and love. 

 

* JIM & ANITA McCLURE FAMILY: Multiple health and relational issues currently affecting different members of their close and extended family. Jim now lives in a Memory Care home. Pray for Anita who lives in an apartment nearby. Pray for the improved physical, mental, and spiritual health of all of those in the family, including great-grand daughter, FINLEY, age four, who has Leukemia and is receiving treatments at OHSU.
 

* DERREK (Nephew of Randy & Debbi Klemm) Paralyzed after a motorcycle accident from chest down. Prayers for Derrek as he navigates life. He is determined to discover how he can most effectively serve our God in his new life circumstances. Pray for him and his family.\\\

 

* MICHAEL BRYSON'S FAMILY & FRIENDS: Missing since August 2020. Son of Parrish & Tina Bryson, sister Krista. Pray for some resolution as to how it happened, & peace for family and friends.

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​* GOD'S STOREHOUSE: Providing food & household goods for local families in need. Donations and Volunteers always needed. Opportunity to move location with more room and upgraded facilities. Staff changes in 2025 with addition of Alisha Koons as the new Director.​

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- HCC ELDERS & LEADERSHIP: For their personal walk with the Lord and godly, faithful leading/shepherding the HCC family. New men coming on in 2025.

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- STEVE JOLLY & RIO BRAVO PROJECT:  A new outreach ministry and missionary HCC hopes to support soon! 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. Pray for possibility of Property acquisition to establish a "home base" in Mexico. Serving more meals and other ministries now.

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- SATELLITE GAMING:  Pray for continued connections with students and adults in this culture, that SG may share the good news of Jesus as they engage online and in person all around the globe with "gamers". Remember Satellite Gaming Founder and Leader, Jamie Harris, as he leads and guides this dynamic ministry. Focus on the Family may be doing a Documentary about this ministry and it's impact on kids and families! HCC'er Kyler Stutzman spent time in a program this January to serve with Satellite Gaming in a leadership capacity.

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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 it's ministries.

 

- NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN NETWORK: Fall season 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 Fall season programs coming up and those who serve others through MVF as they seek to redeem and restore lives thru Christ. Upcoming Benefit Dinner is an important fund and interest generating event. New support groups to begin in October.

 

- AUSTIN & JESS  Prayer for continued healing of Austin's leg. Damage to bone is very serious from MRSA. Doctors will be removing a plate in his leg in February and more assessment will happen then. There may be need for bone reconstruction. Asking for the Father's hand in with their health and their work. Praying that their ministry be fruitful where they are now and in the future.
 

- EUGENE & MIRA POGORELOV: Our global 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. Their new baby daughter is due to be born in February. Pray for Mira and a safe delivery. Eugene recently had kidney stones and COVID. Pray for his health to return.

 

- RON & JACQUI WHISLER: Wycliff Bible Translators/Indonesia. Back in Indonesia working with translators, pastors on new texts and Discipleship projects underway. 
 

- 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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- BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY. Wisdom. FAITH. Service. Students, faculty, staff. "Venture Forward" Campaign, building remodel progress, new staff positions open and hires. HCC'ers who are Staff and Faculty: Joe Womack (President), Tysen Buhler (Grounds), Awbrie Koons (Student Services), Gabe Buhler (Chapel Band & Worship Music Ministries). HCC current undergrad students are:  Abe Noll, Cooper Clark, Malachi Larson, Trey Crabb, Cadence Smith - all undergrads.... and Mikayla Buhler, graduate student.  
 

- AMOR MINISTRIES: Continued opportunity to provide housing & hope. Spiritual emphasis. Food Pantry run by local HMA/churches

 

- 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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