On Sunday, February 18, 2024, the Twin Cities witnessed the horrific incident of two Burnsville police officers and a fire-fighter paramedic losing their lives in the line of duty. We grieve for them and with the families impacted by this tragedy.

One of the officers, Paul Elmstrand, along with his wife, Cindy, and their two children consider Woodridge Church their home.

As a church, we want to continually show up in the life of the Elmstrands. Often the hardest days are the ones after the funeral service. This page will host some of the major ways we can continually support Cindy and their children in the months ahead. 

GIVE TO THE BENEVOLENCE FUND

We have created a benevolence fund for Cindy Elmstrand and their children. All proceeds collected will go directly to Cindy.

 MEAL TRAIN

We have created, and will continue to update, a meal train. 

GIVE TO PAUL'S WORLD VISION FUND

Paul signed up to run in the Twin Cities Marathon this coming October for a ministry Woodridge has partnered with called World Vision. $50 dollars can provide clean water to a child in need for the rest of their life. We dream of how Paul not only helped save the lives of the 7 children in Burnsville, but will continue to save lives with his desire and willingness to serve. Members of our church will participate in the marathon in honor of Paul.