Northwood Church, located at 7750 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, has begun a three-phase building expansion project with hopes of completing all three phases by 2024. According to Lead Pastor Marty Burroughs, Phase 1 will include a new sanctuary and foyer area; Phase 2 will include a new nursery area for children age 5 and younger; and Phase 3 will include the new Kid's Church area for children ages 6-11.

"Every part of the facility is designed with young families in mind," Burroughs said in an email. "There is plenty of space to gather just to talk and enjoy a cup of coffee together as well as ample-size classrooms and playrooms for the kids. We are doing this building project as we have the funds to do it. That means we are not getting a loan to build all [of] this. We believe that God has led us to do this by faith in Him to provide all that is needed."

Burroughs added the multicultural church welcomes people from all walks of life and all ages, though he noted the church places a lot of emphasis on its children and youth ministries.

"Northwood is made up of the most friendly people in the world," Burroughs said. When people visit or join the church, they often say things like, 'The people are so warm and welcoming that it felt like coming home.' We believe the Bible is the word of God for us, and so we teach the whole thing from beginning to end. Come check it out."

Northwood Church holds worship service on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in its recently completed community center building, dubbed "The Four One." Wednesday night sessions are also offered for all ages at 7 p.m. 281-376-8787. www.northwoodspring.com