New Sermon Series // Summer in the Psalms
Last week we started our Summer In the Psalms series. If you missed it you can always watch the service online. You have the option to worship indoors, outside on our patio or online. Continue to engage with God this summer and worship with your church family.
Park Clean up at Byerrum Park // JUL 17 @ 3:00 PM
Red Cross Blood Drive // JULY 31 // 8AM-2PM
Let us fill the summer full of life! On July 31 the American Red Cross and Wilshire Ave. are teaming up to host a blood drive. Share the vibe. Give blood to help save lives!
To schedule an appointment or for more information go to RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code: WilshireAvenue
Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
WA Kids Play Summer Nights // Wednesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm // 3rd-5th Grade
Our 3rd – 5th graders are invited to “Summer Nights” every Wednesday in June and July from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. They will be able to hang out with their friends and grow in their faith.
WA Kids // The Best Week Ever (V.B.S.) // July 18- July 22Â // 8AM – 12PM
Kids 4 years old through 5th grade. Our goal is to have children grow in their faith and it all can happen at the Best Week Ever. This will be a week full of games, songs and activities that your children will love. The theme is “Make Waves” and it’s all about confidence. The kids will learn that they are known, they belong, they are forgiven, they can change and they can make a difference.
WA Kids Waterslide Sunday // JULY 24 // 10:30AM – 1:30PM
For kids currently age 4 through 5th grade. This is what we call Day 6 of our Best Week Ever. Your child will be able to end a fun week with more activities and a waterslide
YTH Summer Nights // 6:30pm – 8:00pm // 6th – 12th Grade
We’re hanging and worshiping with the Lord every Wednesday night all summer long! Hang out with us in the Worship Center at Wilshire Ave starting at 6:30 PM
3rd – 5th Grade Camp at Thousand Pines //Â AUG 1 – 4
Looking for a Summer Camp for kids? Come join us at Thousand Pines for a week at our children’s summer program camp! Your campers will learn about the Creator as they go on adventures, listen to ancient stories, plant the seeds of friendship that are sure to grow into mighty trees, and experience what could possibly be the most incredible week of their life. Thousand Pines’ Children’s Summer Camp offers a week that is just for 3rd-5th graders. Enjoy a weekend full of fun for you and your campers and create deeply rooted, Christ-centered childhood memories!
Raising A Modern Day Knight // Wednesdays
We are excited to bring back our Men’s group this summer on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm at the Torresluna Home- 728 Arroues Dr. Fullerton, 92835. We will be going through an amazing series called “Raising A Modern Day Knight” which is geared for Dad’s with sons and giving us a clear vision and road map for helping our boys become Godly Men. Dad’s even if you don’t have boys this will be a great study of what it means to be a Father to your children. We will kick off with a BBQ on Wednesday, June 15th and hope you will be able to join us. Please RSVP by Monday, June 13th to bryan@wilshireave.com so we can plan for enough food.
Sunday Morning Welcome Team
Reading program at OC United
Snacks and Meals for Solidarity
LIGHTS children’s choir, for ages 4-11
Sunday’s from 10:00 – 10:30 AM
For the children’s safety, at this time, masks are needed for all participant’s But that won’t stop our music! We’ll just learn to sing a little louder! For more information please contact Elaine Salico at evsalico@aol.com
Fresh Hope // Tuesdays
Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8 pm, In Person & Online via Zoom
Fresh Hope is a new group that we are starting here at Wilshire for anyone who is currently experiencing or has had a mental health challenge as well as families members of those with a mental health challenge. Fresh Hope is a safe place for you to meet with a group of peers who share similar experiences with mental health. Fresh Hope is free to attend. Register by going to wilshireave.com/connect.
GriefShare // starts JULY 7
Thursdays from 6:00pm – 7:30pmÂ
This has been a tough season, we all have things to grieve. GriefShare – Rising Strong Bereavement Support, is a support group for people grieving any kind of loss. GriefShare, is a class that helps give you tools to process your grief. You can sign up at wilshireave.com/griefshare. Email griefshare@wilshireave.com for more information.
Be A Difference Maker
There are so many ways for you to make a difference both here at Wilshire and in our community. On Sunday mornings you can help us with set up, tear down and part of our connection team. Or during the week you can help us prepare for Sunday mornings in many different ways. We also have opportunities to serve in the community. If you’re interested we would love to have you join the team and see what God can do through you. Email office@wilshireave.com for more information or go to link.wilshireave.com/dm to see a list of ways you can serve.
Colombia Church Plant
God is doing amazing things at the church we helped plant in Colombia. The building is currently under construction but that hasn’t stopped the believers there. The church is making a difference in the community and meeting under a tree to worship and have service. Please continue to pray for Colombia as their COVID numbers have increased recently.
Download Our WA App
If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to download our Wilshire Ave app where you can find all of our sermons, events and receive push notifications to keep you up to date. You can download it on your app store at wilshireave.com/app.
Download The Parent Cue App
Parents, if you’ve ever wondered what your children are learning on Sundays we want to introduce you to the Parent Cue App. The Parent Cue App is directly linked to our Sunday WA Kids curriculum so you can stay in the loop with what they’re learning. The app will help you make the most of the every day opportunities that come up by cueing you with questions, activities and lessons to fit in a car ride or play time.
– Apple App Store
– Google Play Store
Sign Up For Our Weekly Updates
Join our email list at wilshireave.com/email. You can also join our text list at wilshireave.com/text
Sponsor A Child In The Dominican Republic
Children in the Dominican Republic are living on less than $2 a day. There are 31 more children at the new student center attached to the church plant that are waiting to be sponsored. Would you pray for the church plant in the Dominican Republic? Would you consider sponsoring a child for $38 a month to give them access to medical care, spiritual care and education? If you missed the update on the church you can watch it here. Go to wilshireave.com/global to sponsor a child today.
Subscribe To Our Text Updates List
We now have the ability to send updates via text. Join our subscribers list to get the latest news and updates through a text message! Subscribe here.
Need Prayer?
Send us your prayer requests at wilshireave.com/prayerrequests
Additional Support Resources
You can find some great support videos for dealing with singleness, marriage, and parenting during COVID-19 here.
Giving at Wilshire
We have a generous God and everything that we have has been given to us by Him. If you’re new with us, please know that there is no pressure to give. More info at wilshireave.com/give.
New At Wilshire?
We are glad you are here! Send us an email at office@wilshireave.com to get connected here at Wilshire Ave.
Join Our Tech Team
We are always looking to expand our tech team. If you would like to be a part of the video, sound and lighting team contact Angie in the church office at office@wilshireave.com.
Let Us Know You’re With Us!
Tag @wilshireave on Instagram and Facebook and use the hashtag #wilshireaveonline and #ChurchAnywhere
Need Someone to Talk to?
If you need someone to talk to during these uncertain times, our WA Lifecoach Ed Cunningham is willing to meet with anyone from our church. Contact him at ed@lifelookcoaching.com
View last week’s updates here