Elder Updates Blog
7/6/20 Re-Entry Update & Survey: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, We are trusting the Lord that you are safe and well as we continue to navigate the uncertainties of COVID-19. The update video above shares how we have been starting to plan for a return to in-person gatherings. We have been targeting an August return date, but we are also... [read more]
6/19/20 Re-Entry Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, We wanted to briefly update you on the topic of re-entry and invite you to pray with us at DWELL at Home on Sunday, June 28.Returning to In-Person GatheringsWe are eager to come back together soon. Recently we shared that we are looking at three markers to determine our... [read more]
5/28/20 Re-Entry Strategy: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, Last week we shared a video update discussing how the Scriptures are providing a foundation for our re-entry strategy. If you were unable to watch the entire video, you can view that segment here. We also wanted to provide you with a paper we wrote addressing the same topic called... [read more]
5/22/20 State of the Church Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, In the above video, we will share the details of our ministry realignment. We realize that in an attention economy, it is hard to present information in a lengthy format. However, we believe it is crucial to give you a detailed picture of our future. So while the video above is... [read more]
5/14/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, We miss you and look forward to the day when we can physically gather together again. The update video above is a piece of a larger conversation about how this season has brought to light a need for us to change the structure of our ministries. Briefly, I want to share in writing... [read more]
4/30/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, Over the past two weeks, the national and state conversation regarding reopening the economy has taken center stage. We wanted you to know that the Elders and Executive team are working through scenarios for returning to in-person gatherings. We are holding in tension our call... [read more]
4/24/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from KHC Elders
Family, We are continuing to pray for your safety and endurance during this season of quarantine. We wanted to give a quick update about how we are preparing for some of our annual summer events in light of the current safer-at-home orders.As you may know, the shelter in place orders were... [read more]
4/16/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, This week’s update is a reminder of God’s goodness in the middle of the mess. Good Friday and Easter Sunday were beautiful reminders that the Lord turns ashes to beauty, mourning to rejoicing, and that his mission is for us to be witnesses of the... [read more]
4/2/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, We want to briefly provide a few updates in response to the most recent COVID-19 developments as well as share about a few exciting opportunities we have ahead of us in the coming days.COVID-19 UpdateEarlier this week, the safer-at-home restrictions were extended through the end... [read more]
3/25/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, We want to briefly provide a few updates in response to the most recent COVID-19 developments.Upcoming EventsAs our local and state governments have increased protective regulations for our region, some of the events that are beyond our original timeline of March 31 have now been... [read more]
3/19/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, As Paul would start many of his letters, we are praying that the grace and peace of God have been tangible to you over the past several days. It has been unbelievable the stories of encouragement we have heard about how the body of Christ is loving one another during this season... [read more]
3/13/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from Pastor Mike
Family, Thank you for your prayerful patience as we have prayed and sought wisdom from the Lord while paying attention to those who are thinking through public safety in the face of the coronavirus. At this time, in light of the directive from our Governor and Mayor, we believe it is most... [read more]
3/12/20 COVID-19 Update: A Message from KHC Elders
Family, As mentioned this past weekend at our worship services, we are closely assessing and monitoring recommendations made by local authorities to businesses, churches, and K-12 schools in the Southbay regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus.We wanted to take a moment to discuss our current... [read more]