Visitors from our neighborhood come through our doors almost every day, either for a Woodland Hills event or to see one of our on-site partner organizations. We want to be as hospitable as we can to our guests – communicating through our facility that everyone has dignity. Read More
Since 2010, some serious craziness ensues in the Gathering Area once a year: EchOlympics. Read More
This Sunday marks the beginning of the traditional Advent season preceding Christmas. It’s a time of year when Christians across the world of various denominations and backgrounds take time to prepare their hearts for the message of Christ’s birth. Amidst the flurry of Christmas shopping, parties and outings, and cookie baking and eating, we encourage you and your family to … Read More
by Teresa Sayles Throughout Scripture, we are reminded to give thanks. Why is that? And how do you help children understand the importance of living in gratitude? The benefits of giving thanks are countless, and research shows those who choose to live with an attitude of gratitude tend to be far happier, have better relationships, and even live healthier … Read More
We asked Michelle Abbott to share with us some of the insights she has discovered as a parent over the years. She’s the mother of two young adult daughters and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We loved her perspective and hope you find it helpful, as well! By Michelle Abbott When I was a young parent, I loved Jesus, … Read More
Operation Joy is an opportunity to provide Christmas gifts to families who are struggling this year from within the Woodland Hills Church community and The Lift. This partnership works with various departments of the church, including Heroes Gate, Echo, Resonate, and Care as well as The Lift in east St. Paul and Close to My Heart Preschool. Each recipient is … Read More
Temptation: the moment before we choose to give in… or not. It happens right before we sin, it’s an inevitable part of being human (even Jesus experienced it) and it’s a weapon of the Enemy’s arsenal in spiritual warfare. Jesus overcame temptation and never sinned. Which means, through Jesus, we have the power to resist it too. If we are … Read More
By Patrick Showers As parents, we’ve all experienced children overwhelmed by fear. The source of their fear may vary from a monster under the bed to a new classroom to snakes to vegetables. Whatever the source, their fears are real and troubling to them. Our responses to their fears vary, as well. You may become the bodyguard standing between them … Read More
Woodland Hills is sending another medical team to Cambodia! From January 5-21, the team will be working in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap giving physical exams to children and hosting clinics at various churches and villages. Thank you to the Woodland Hills congregation for your generous past and present support. The team would appreciate your prayers before, during, and after … Read More
Last winter during our Making Space campaign, we raised money to renovate the the North Wing of our building. It’s been closed for several years while we resolved some moisture issues, but we’re excited to be nearly finished with the interior renovations! We’ve been working on it since early spring and while there have been a number of frustrating delays, … Read More
