This year, we provided gifts to 24 families (all connected through the church’s ministries or Close to My Heart Daycare). We also provided 58 gifts to The Lift for their toy store. Overall that equals 280+ gifts. That’s a big Christmas tree. Gifts were provided by families in Heroes Gate, a small group, some individuals, and Echo Journey Groups. Thank … Read More
On Sunday Greg talked to us a little more about the Warm Welcome campaign that we’re doing this holiday season. Read More
Parents and Families: Join us Sunday, December 17th for Family Worship during either service! It’ll be a fun time of singing and worship, and you’ll still be able to make it back to the main service in time to hear the sermon. We hope to see you there!
Music, poetry, drama, dance, and even some parkour came together for a magical night kicking off the Christmas season! Read More
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
