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.
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, 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
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
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
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
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
Trout Lake Camps is loading up all the fun activities and great summer camp staff and headed to Woodland! Join us for a jam-packed week of fun skits, Biblical truth, high energy worship and incredible camp activities. Activities include inflatables, archery, ga ga ball, 4 square in the air, water games and more! Children currently in Kindergarten to 5th grade … Read More
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
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
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
