Church Updates
A place to find any updated information for special circumstances.
April 15
Our first digital Easter is in the books. It definitely wasn’t the same not being able to worship together in person. It was still one for the records. This was by far the highest attended Easter service Foothills has ever held. Thank you for joining in!
If you haven’t heard yet, the governor extended the stay at home order until the end of April. Therefore we will continue to worship digitally Sunday mornings. Continue inviting friends and family. Especially those who attended on Easter. Continue to host a digital watch party.
These are trying times. We want to hear from you. How are you really doing? Please take a moment to let us know. Fill out this 20 question survey. It will help us know best what you need, how to minister and pray for you. CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY. Link expires Friday.
April 6
It’s Holy Week! This will be the first digital Easter in the history of the world. What an amazing opportunity to share Jesus with the rest of the world. In preparation for this amazing event, Pastor Doug has crafted a week long countdown for you and your family to participate in.
Check it out on our church at home page.
Also, go check out the plan for Easter Sunday!
April 1
Go check out the plan for Easter Sunday!
You may be social distancing but that cannot stop you from inviting people to a digital watch party!
Easily share/invite friends through your social media.
March 30
We want to connect with you. Please take a moment and update your Foothills contact info. We will never sell your information. Our database is secure. We want to make every effort to connect with and care for as many people as possible.
CLICK HERE to update your information.
March 26
While church may not be meeting on campus, church is still happening. You are the church! It is anywhere God’s people are gathered together…even digitally. You can still gather your friends together in a small group, and enjoy church together as a family by having Church at Home.
We have compiled resources for you to do both, and do them well. Visit the Foothills home page for details.
March 25
Things have changed drastically. Today Governor Little declared a Stay at Home order at 1:30 pm effective immediately and in effect for 21 days. While the church will still be operating the Foodbank and other essential services, we are encouraging everyone to comply with the state mandated order.
Small groups will move to digital meetings via zoom, google hangouts, skype, etc. Watch parties will no longer meet in homes, but are encouraged to continue digital watch parties with your friends and family via Facebook or YouTube watch parties. Details will be posted to the Foothills home page as we gather resources and tutorials.
Check the website regularly to stay up to date.
March 24
Kim Cross discussed the resiliency of children and offered some great tips in her FH Live interview today. Here is a Resiliency document with activities for your kids and a review of what they discussed on the interview.
March 23
March 22
In the auditorium, we will have seating for up to 50 people total. “Seating pods” of various sizes are setup 6’ apart to comply with the CDC recommendation.
March 19
We are still committed to the faith development of our youth. Now more than ever.
-Youth group is going online Tuesdays at 6:30pm via zoom.
-High School Small groups will meet online via zoom.
-Steve Botsford will be sending all the information out in an email today.
-Contact [email protected] if you would like to be included. We may not have your email address.
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9
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Food Pantry: Update
-The Food Pantry will be operating from 12-2pm Friday, March 20
Our Commitment
The Foothills staff today, amid the current situation, decided that we will “DO ALL WE CAN” to:
-Meet the needs of the most vulnerable
-Continue building community
-Have open lines of communication with the Church
-Minister with out contributing to the problem
-Meet the spiritual needs of the Church
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9
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More Info
Our goal as a church is to be safe and protect all who are a part of Foothills. As well as, be there for people, available and calm. We do not want to overreact or underreact.
We are in consistent and direct communication with the experts. We have been advised to set three benchmarks which will drive our decisions:
Benchmark #1: Initial Awareness of Event
- Notice of pandemic we will evaluate and increase protocols
- Seek advice from professionals in the field, follow their advice.
- Openly share all information with our community.
Benchmark #2: Declaration of a Pandemic, Declaration of State Emergency
- Review all systems and processes.
- Change all process according to expert advice. (Cleaning, social interactions, etc.)
- Issue a challenge to pray.
- Call all people associated with our community to be agents of peace and continue to care for others.
- Institute all Social Distancing protocols for church gatherings.
Benchmark #3: Community spreading. Closing of Schools and Health Department Issuing a Ceasing of all Large Gatherings
- Move services to online options.
We are currently at Benchmark #3
Please do what you believe is best for your family. If you have concerns about being in a crowd, please stay home and watch online here.
REMEMBER: The church is not a building. The church is you. GO BE THE CHURCH!
Here’s How:
- Host a watch party with your small group.
- Spend time in prayer.
- Be generous: community needs are going to rise. We as the church have the opportunity to shine light to our neighbors though your generosity.
The virus is contagious. But so is:
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Hysteria
- Love
- Patience
- Peace
- Kindness
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