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Children (Heroes Gate)

Heroes Gate is our children’s ministry where our young heroes begin learning to love like Jesus and make a difference in their world.

Below is a list of resources on our web site related this ministry. Feel free to use the filter checkboxes to narrow your search and easily find what you are looking for.


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FAQ

Do I have to check-in every Sunday? Yes. Checking-in  your child ensures his/her safety before, during and after Heroes Gate. Starting at 8:45am (9:00am service) and 10:45am (11:00am service), you can check-in at the Heroes Gate welcome desk, or at one of the self check-in stations. Pick up a card for the self check-in stations at the welcome desk. Why do … Read More 


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Checking in and Out

Each time you come for Sunday services, you will need to check-in your children either at the self check-in stations or at the Heroes Gate welcome desk located at the front entrance to the worship center. You can check your children in starting 15 minutes before each service (8:45am and 10:45am). Our check-in closes 20 minutes after the service starts. … Read More 


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Heroes Gate Kid’s Choir

The First Noel Download the audio file here. Silent Night Download the audio file here. We Are Walking in the Light Download the audio file here. Please note:  These recordings are for Heroes Gate Choir Kiddos that are interested in singing the Alto part for our upcoming performance Friday, December 6.  Please contact Karyn Carlson at kcarlson@whchurch.org or Ruth Richmond … Read More 


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Baby & Child Dedications

We value the families we have at Woodland and want to do all we can to walk alongside them as they raise their children in God’s love. One of the things we do is give parents an opportunity to dedicate their child. Child dedication is a time when parents give back to God the gift he has given to them … Read More 


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Kids

HEROES GATE As our church’s version of “Sunday school” for kids ages 18 months to 6th grade, Heroes Gate is more than just a name—it is our calling as a ministry. We are passionate about teaching kids God’s story and understanding their place in it. We see parents as the main source of spiritual direction for children, so we are … Read More 


4 Kids!

Starting May 29th, the majority of Heroes Gate school year volunteers will take a well deserved summer break. That means there are 14 Sundays of summer where we’ll need volunteers! We have 4 age groups available: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Elementary. No experience needed, no preparation and you won’t have to teach. Consider serving 4 Sundays (or more) this summer … Read More 


Parent Night Out

Parents, take the night off knowing your children are having a great time! Parent Night Out is on Tuesday, February 14 from 6:00-9:00pm here at the church. Heroes Gate staff and volunteers will provide fun activities, a movie, crafts and a light snack for children ages birth through 5th grade. Free if children are preregistered before February 8th, otherwise $10 per … Read More 


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"I was incredibly blessed by everyone who came out to the clean-up event to serve neighborhood seniors. It literally brought me to tears knowing that there are amazing people out there restoring my hope in what it means to love and serve each other."

– Merrick Community Services staff member