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Good Friday and Easter Ideas for Families

By Teresa Sayles, Children’s Creative Arts Director Next week, we will remember the saddest day history has known and the greatest, most joyous day since the dawn of creation.  We remember how Christ’s love for humanity took Him to the Cross, where He laid down His life to redeem each of us.  We celebrate that death itself could not hold … Read More 


Practicing the Art of Believing the Truth

This week for our Heroes Gate thoughts, we are featuring a guest writer, Erica Morrow.  Erica and her family have attended Woodland Hills for a number of years, and we wanted to share her profound thoughts on believing what is true while parenting.   I have never considered Satan to be very creative. At least not with me, anyways. Throughout the mains … Read More 


Spring Fling Dance

Spring, our fickle friend. You bring sunshine and rain, warmth and then a cool down, snow and melting. You are welcomed and loathed all at the same time. We welcome you and your warmth and the hope of summer that you bring. We loath that March is often the snowiest month of the year, and we are very sick of … Read More 


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Heroes Gate March Preview Pack

Here’s a look ahead to what we’ll be learning in Heroes Gate this March: March 4: Toddlers-4th Grade will hear Jesus gave us an example of how to pray in the Lord’s Prayer and learn that praying is talking and listening to God (Matthew 6:9-13).  Club 56 kids will talk about the question: What’s an offering? March 11: Toddlers-4th Grade … Read More 


Love Makes Cents 2018

By Teresa Sayles, Children’s Creative Arts Director For a number of years, the kids of Woodland Hills have taken the month of February to raise money to help kids in need around the world.  In the past, they’ve provided building materials for a bridge for kids in Haiti, bedding, pillows, mattresses, and bikes for kids in Mexico, solar panels for … Read More 


Be Our Guest

By Paula Bowlby, Associate Early Childhood Pastor For the past 10 years, Woodland Hills has been hosting families who find themselves without shelter in partnership with the organization Project Home. This year we will have Project Home guests the month of March and April. We are looking for volunteers for the various volunteer shifts and slots. Project Home provides a … Read More 


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All-Ages Ash Wednesday Service

February 14th is Valentine’s day, but this year it is also when Ash Wednesday lands, which is the official beginning of Lent.  This special day occurs 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays) and is traditionally a time of fasting and preparation including special church services (usually with their own sacraments), ceremonies, and prayers. Unlike a Catholic or Lutheran church, Woodland … Read More 


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HG February Preview Pack

Here’s a look ahead to what we’ll be learning in Heroes Gate this February: February 4: Toddlers-4th Grade will hear God wants us to use what He’s given us to share His love with others through the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30).  Club 56 kids will being a new series entitled “Under the Radar” and talk about the question: … Read More 


HG: Beyond Sundays

By Teresa Sayles, Children’s Creative Arts Director If you’ve ever been back into Heroes Gate on a Sunday morning, you know it’s a busy place!  Kids from infants to 6th grade are playing together in their classrooms, hanging out with their leaders, and learning Bible stories and worship songs.  A lot happens in that hour and fifteen minutes! But did … Read More 


A Life-Changing Welcome

By Patrick Showers, Elementary Pastor Several years ago, a single mom of two children decided to attend our church.  She had never been to a church and came very reluctantly.  Her past experiences, her pain, and her perceptions led her to believe that even though she felt compelled to be here, she wouldn’t be accepted because of her past.  As … Read More 


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