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2003 News Articles   Christmas in the City by Erica Hunt  /  December 16, 2003 For Christians, every season is a “Season of Giving”. However, the holidays provide some unique opportunities to give in ways that are not available at other times of the year. A partnership between Woodland Hills and Jesus in the City Church provided one such opportunity called “Christmas in the City.” Choir Enhances Worship Experience – and Choir Members' Lives by Cheryl Baker  /  November 26, 2003 Worship is a vital part of the ministry of Woodland Hills Church. About 70 people sing in the choir, which has truly become a means for increased participation in worship by a diverse array of Woodland Hills attendees. My Weekly Massage by Erica Hunt  /  October 24, 2003 As I maneuvered through car sets with sleeping infants, strollers with curious toddlers, and smiles on familiar faces of other moms, I was also encouraged by the words just shared by our guest speaker. Church History, part 2 by Matt O'Brien  /  October 10, 2003 When Woodland Hills Church rolled out its Growing in the Spirit project during the first months of 2003, Senior Pastor Greg Boyd mentioned the The Sanctuary as one of its partner ministries.  Efrem Smith had recently launched this church plant in North Minneapolis, and Boyd said he wanted Woodland Hills to help Smith avoid "ten years worth of mistakes" the leadership learned first-hand guiding Woodland Hills. Illusionist and Carnival! by Gina Norman  /  September 26, 2003 Now you see it... now you don’t!  "See what?" you ask? Come find out on Friday, October 3rd from 7:00-9:00 pm. Special Delivery is a ministry started by a husband and wife team who perform amazing illusions and share a light, non-threatening message of Christ. People get paid for this? by Rob Dannenberg  /  September 19, 2003 Most people know Greg Boyd as the author of the wildly popular book Letters from a Skeptic, which he co-wrote with his father Edward. I recently had the chance to sit with Greg and ask him some questions about the writing side of his life. Church History, part 1 by Matt O'Brien  /  September 5, 2003 One Sunday morning in October 1992, an 87 year-old woman gave her heart to Jesus Christ in the auditorium of a middle school in Woodbury.  She was the very first convert for Woodland Hills Church, during its very first service. All about Alpha by Ellen Chalifoux  /  September 5, 2003 "I was a Christian before but fell out of it,” says Charmin Jones. “When I went back to church it seemed like everyone was in awe of something, and I wanted to know what it was. That’s why I went to Alpha — to understand what the big deal was. Web Site 2.0 by Rob Dannenberg  /  August 22, 2003 Welcome to the brand new Woodland Hills Church web site! We hope the new layout makes navigation easier and helps you reach more information. With fewer clicks of the mouse you can get details on upcoming events and classes, church service times and maps. Friday Bulletin Crew by Diane Rideout  /  August 22, 2003 “I call myself grandma, but Greg Boyd calls me spunky.” Adella quips while tying her bright lavender scarf. “I’m 84; these guys are still kids.” Adella is one of several seniors who come to Woodland Hills each Friday morning to assemble bulletins for the weekend services.