Aloha Kailua Community Church!

My name is Callen Coleman, and it has been such an honor to serve as a missionary with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), supported through your prayers and partnership. Thank you for investing in what God is doing in the lives of coaches and athletes here in Hawaiʻi.

I am originally from Portland, Oregon, where I was born and raised, My sports background is boxing! I fought for 6 years, and coached it for 2 years. Today, I have the privilege of serving with FCA, where our mission is to engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes to become disciples who make disciples. Our vision at FCA is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. Our mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His local church.

As we look ahead to this next school year, we are excited to launch FCA Huddles—places where students and coaches can gather to encourage one another, study God's word, and grow in their faith together. Our prayer is to establish huddles at Castle High School, Kailua High School, Kalaheo High School, Kailua Intermediate School, and King Intermediate School. If you are a coach, athlete, teacher, or school staff member at any of these campuses, I would love to connect with you and explore how we can partner together to launch or strengthen an FCA Huddle. Even if you're not at one of these schools, we'd still love to connect! Whether you're interested in starting a huddle with your club team, school team, coaching staff, or another group of athletes, FCA would be honored to come alongside you.

Thank you again for your faithful support and for being a part of what God is doing through FCA. Your prayers, encouragement, and generosity are making an eternal impact in the lives of coaches and athletes across our community.

Mahalo,
Callen Coleman
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory.
Ephesians 1:13,14

On June 28, we joyfully met at sunrise at Kailua Beach Park to witness 22 beautiful professions of faith through baptism! It was a moving and meaninful experience, and we are excited to see what the Holy Spirit is doing in each of these lives. Join us in prayer over those who were baptized and also over those who are considering taking this next step in faith.

If you are interested in being baptized or have questions about baptism, contact the church office at any time at Aloha@KailuaCommunityChurch.com.

For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Galatians 3:27

Last week, we had over 160 children and 100 volunteers here at KCC to walk beside Paul and his underground church in Rome. The children experienced the heartbreaking trials, joyous victories, and tear-filled celebrations of this unique Bible hero. God's word truly came alive as the children enjoyed traditional Bible-times customs, occupations, foods, crafts, and even games!

We had 41 children make new professions of faith at the end of this amazing week, and 16 additional kids who recommitted to Jesus. Praise God! Join us in praying for their continued growth as they walk with Jesus.

Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Romans 12:2

We are excited to celebrate the recent marriage of Kendall and Ethan Smith! Join us in praying for this beautiful couple as they begin their new life together.

Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:14

Join us in welcoming Josh Ley to the KCC team, as he takes the reins from John Mileham as youth director.

Josh grew up the son of a pastor in Ohio, and his family served as missionaries in Egypt during his formative years. It wasn’t until his junior year of high school that he fully surrendered his life to Jesus. After moving back to the States, he started attending a local youth group and began to grow in his faith immediately. Because of this, he believes that the middle school and high school years can be the among the most impactful in a person’s life.

Now, as a husband of nearly 20 years to Ali, and a father of seven, a U.S. Marine captain with over 20 years of service, and committed follower of Jesus who has served in a variety of ministry roles, Josh brings a deep passion for discipleship and ministry to youth that is both relational and intentional.

We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and His might, and the wonders that He has done.
Psalm 78:4

We rejoice with the host of heaven that another child of God has made his faith public with baptism. Derek Randall was recently baptized by Pastor Perry and Elder John Mileham at North Beach on MCBH, a beautiful testimony to God's faithfulness and the blessing we have in relationship with Jesus.

If you are interested in being baptized, we are planning a beach baptism service on Sunday, June 28, at 6:00 AM at Kailua Beach Park, across from Buzz's Steakhouse. Email us at Aloha@KailuaCommunityChurch.com with any questions and to be added to the list. All are welcome to come out that morning to encourage and support those being baptized!

Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.
Acts 22:16

Help us welcome Nicole Harbottle to the position of Sunday School director!

Nicole has faithfully been working with the outgoing Children's Ministry Director Michelle Mileham to prepare for her new role and be ready to continue to provide the exceptional programming for our keiki that Michelle has so lovingly and diligently supported over the last few years. We are excited to have Nicole on the team, and we look forward to walking with her as she points kids to Jesus!

Train up a child in the way he should go,
Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6

The KCC AWANA program meets weekly throughout the school year to encourage and train kids and youth from age three through high school to know, love, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. This past week, we were honored to be able to present the Citation Award to two students! Both CJ Loomis and Scarlett Mileham completed the ten books in the upper AWANA curriculum, with all Scripture memorization, devotional exercises, and additional work required, to earn the coveted Citation Award. Over the course of their time in AWANA, CJ and Scarlett memorized over 648 Scripture verses, and read through and wrote a summary of every book in the Bible. Pray with us for CJ and Scarlett as they step into this new stage of life, carrying with them this incredible foundation of faith.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15

This past Sunday, we were able to celebrate the KCC high school graduates in a big way with a beautiful baccalaureate service where we reflected on where they've been and where they're headed. God has great plans for Scarlett, Charlotte, Mallory, and Brennan, and we invite you to join us in praying for them as they embark on their next steps.

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16

Some of our KCC homeschoolers came together last week to creatively share about books they'd recently read. The keiki put together recipes that showcased their stories, and talked about their favorite parts of the stories. Bellies and minds were filled, and fun was had by all!

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
Psalm 133:1

Every year, we see many from our KCC ohana move on to new places around the world, and this year is no exception. We are so thankful to have had the time we had with all of you and we send you to your new homes with aloha and prayers. We are hopeful that we will meet again soon! A hui ho, and best wishes!

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."
Mark 16:15

Recently, our denomination's president, Jonathan Schaeffer, gave a video update on post-secondary educational opportunites through our denomination's schools. If you are curious about college and seminary through Christian and Missionary Alliance schools, check out the video above! You can also find information on Alliance colleges and affiliates here.

Women of KCC gathered together this past Saturday to fellowship, sing, and connect on beautiful Kailua Beach. Informal gatherings like this help us to get to know each other better and stregnthen the bonds of our KCC ohana. We are thankful to have the opportunity to grow with and serve each other, and we invite you to be a part of that at KCC! If you are looking to get plugged in, talk to a pastor or someone friendly at church on Sunday, send us an email or give us a call, or check out the calendar for an event that fits your schedule.

and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24,25

During Passover, we came together as a church ohana to remember not only how God brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, but also how Jesus is our Savior. It was a night of reflection and joy, tasting bitterness and sweetness, learning some Hebrew, and even a little dancing (as shown in the video above). We are incredibly thankful to Rae Barnett for leading our Seder and sharing this tradition from her childhood.

Say, therefore, to the sons of Israel, ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from their bondage. I will also redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments.
Exodus 6:6

This year, we were unable to do baptisms on Easter Sunday because of water quality issues from the recent storms. We are going to be rescheduling those as soon as we are able to do that safely! In the meantime, be blessed by this testimony from Jaymie Yow, who was baptized a few weeks ago.

Growing up in a non-religious environment, I had never been really exposed to Jesus and never thought there would come a day that I would truly accept Him as my Lord and Savior. I had no one in my life to help me learn about Him, and because I could not understand or see Him, I did not have a relationship with Him.

Then in 2023 I began college, which is where I met my best friend Kadyn. Over the past three years, little by little, she has planted little seeds within me that have now flowered, and pointed towards Jesus’ light and the gospel. It started out as random religious questions I would interrogate Kadyn about at Texas Roadhouse, then mini Bible studies, then church invitations. Spring Break 2024 I was here in Hawaii with Kadyn, and we went to Sunday service here at KCC—my first time at church since I was a preschooler. Although I didn’t understand much, I felt a new sense of being at home with Jesus. Over the next few years, before I knew it I had began to accept Jesus into my heart, but I still “wasn’t sure” internally. It was soon after this time that Kadyn almost died in a diving accident, and after her miraculous recovery, there was absolutely ZERO doubt in my mind that Jesus is our Savior and that He saved her life. We all saw His grace, His mercy FIRSTHAND, right before our eyes. When you witness a miracle like that, something that science cannot explain, all of your “doubts” towards Jesus are completely cast away and instead turn into “How can I learn more about You and spread Your truth.” Because of Him I will never have to think about what life, college, or adulthood would be without my best friend. I am so grateful that Jesus is so intentional and places people in our lives to spread His truth. I pray that each one of us Christians serve as this type of mentor to fiercely inspire those around us. Jesus has such an intense plan for every single one of us, He loves us SO MUCH. And now I get to be so inspired to evangelize, in hopes of being able to spread Christianity to those who were once like me. What an honor it was to be baptized here in Hawaii by Kadyn and Pastor Perry! It feels so full circle.
 
If you would like to be baptized and you didn't sign up yet, contact the church office at Aloha@KailuaCommunityChurch.com.

“Behold, God is my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;
For the Lord God is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2

As a church family, we recently promised to support Derek and Rachael Randall as they dedicated their daughter, Lucy, to the Lord. We are so blessed to have little ones in our ohana, and we cherish the time we have to help them learn to love Jesus!
 
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6

During the first weekend of March, the women of KCC gathered together with one shared desire—more of Jesus—and God met us in powerful, personal ways. We intentionally created space to seek Him deeply. Showing authenticity, women showed up with honesty and courage, allowing real transformation to take place. We also experienced ohana through true connection as sisters in Christ, growing in unity and love. What began as a retreat became something much deeper—a reminder that when we pursue “more of Jesus” together, He meets us, changes us, and draws us closer to Himself and one another.

Liz Keizer
Women's Ministry Director
 
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20

We are excited to celebrate with Chris Henderson as he recently made a public declaration of faith through baptism. What a beautiful thing to see another one of God's beloved children make his faith known!

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18–20

We recently received an email from one of the pastors at Living Hope Christian Church in Uganda. In it, he talked about how he was chatting with Jovic, one of the sponsored children, and shares,

"I was surprised when he said that it is you (Pr. Perry) who led him [to salvation.] I  decided to take his photo [s]o you can see him.

Praise the Lord Pr. Perry, hope you and the entire Kailua Community Church are fine.

I have also sent a photo of our last meeting with you as we bid farewell after the Daniel Conference. It was one of its kind and many leaders were blessed."

Continue to pray with us over the beautiful children and teachers at Living Hope Christian School, Pastor Chris and his congregation, and pastors across all of Uganda. Know that your prayers and support are making a lasting impact on these souls!

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18–20

We are celebrating with Kyle and Becca Pocket as they welcome sweet baby Meilani Rose, who was born on February 6! Meilani joins older brother Makaio and older sister Millie in the Pockat ohana, and is a much loved addition to the family. Pray with us for the Pockats as they find their new normal, and for Meilani as she is raised to know and love Jesus.

See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 18:10

Recently, we had the opportunity to see Nick and Joelle Coon bring their son, Noah, forward to be dedicated to the Lord. We know that Jesus Himself highly valued children, and we do, too. Join us in building up and praying for the Coon family as they raise Noah to know and love Jesus!

But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14

As a church family, we are excited to celebrate the joining in marriage of Caroline Bardini and Jacob Butters! Jacob and Caroline are both active members of our young adult and worship ministries, and we couldn't be happier for them as they start their life together. Join us in praying for them and be sure to offer congratulations when you see them next!

So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, no person is to separate.
Matthew 19:6

When children are dismissed from the service to their classes every Sunday, they enter a loving room where the volunteers welcome them and teach them how to grow in their faith. Each class is specifically tailored to the kids' grade level, reaching children in an appropriate way to bring them closer to Jesus.

Our 5th & 6th grade class is on the cusp of leaving our Sunday morning classes and moving up to youth group. As they prepare for the next step, it’s important for them to understand our church community. One way to help the kids become part of the larger church community is to pray. To make the experience more tangible, Sunday School teacher Carmen Rayburg periodically leads her classes around the church campus to pray over our pastors, Sunday School teachers, and even their parents. We are so thankful for dedicated volunteers like Carmen who are teaching KCC keiki what it is like to walk with Jesus!

With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be alert with all perseverance and every request for all the saints
Ephesians 6:18

Our family has been blessed with the opportunity to serve God in Uganda twice, on mission trips with KCC in 2023 and 2025. Why go as a family? For us, the answer is simple—because faith is not something we only hear about at church. We want to live it, see it, and be shaped by it together.
 
While on our mission trips, we had long travel days, unfamiliar food, cultural differences, and moments of exhaustion. However, our time was equally balanced with incredible blessings and overwhelming moments of joy. Teaching children about Jesus and singing worship songs with thousands of children at multiple locations (Gospel of Life Church and secondary school) was the most fun. Hearing the sweet voices of all the children as they praise God is something that plays over and over in our minds.

Looking back, we see clearly that these trips were not just a blessing to those we served, but a profound blessing to us. God met our family in Uganda and used those experiences to grow our faith, expand our compassion, and remind us to fully rely on Him. Families can serve together, in our church and on mission trips. Children can be part of God’s work. And when we step out in faith as a family, God does more than we could ever imagine.

We love, because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19

The Trail Life Troop HI-2717 recently enjoyed an educational outdoor event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The day began with a devotional on Jesus walking on water, highlighting the importance of trusting God in all situations. The troop then learned essential ocean skills, including safety, survival, fishing, spear fishing, and snorkeling. This Christ-centered experience combined faith, practical learning, father/son bonding and adventure. Trail Life USA provides meaningful opportunities to build character, confidence, and leadership in boys.

so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God
Colossians 1:10