Fall Kick Off 2022 // TODAY!

It’s hard to believe that we are heading into the fall and that summer has come to a close. This year’s Fall Kick Off will be on September 25th. Come and enjoy some food and fellowship! God has placed people in your life where you live, work and play. Would you pray for those in your 8-15 and those surrounding you? “God who in my life could I invite to meet you for the first time? God I pray that you would use me to make a difference in their lives.”
Our hope is that as everyone starts to get back into their normal routine that God would be at the center of their lives. Invite your friends to join us after the 10:30 service!

Kids Play Basketball 2022-2023
Registration Now Open!

We are excited to announce that 2022-2023 Kids Play Basketball registration is now open for those currently in Kindergarten to 6 grade. Who could you invite where you LIVEWORK and PLAY to join our basketball league. Register online at wilshireave.com/basketball. If you have any questions about the league, please call the church office at 714-526-2265 or email us at office@wilshireave.com.

It’s our joy and a privilege to provide a positive atmosphere for kids to learn and develop basketball and team participation skills. We are looking forward to an amazing season! Don’t wait to register, our rosters fill up quickly.

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

WA Kids Celebration Sunday // SEP 25

This is a Sunday your kids will not want to miss! Encourage them to invite their friends to roll out of bed and join us for a fun Celebration! This will be a fun Sunday for them to invite their friends to church!

LIGHTS children’s choir, for ages 4-11 – Starting OCT 02

We will  meet again Sundays, starting Oct 02, 2022 from 10:00-10:30am in Room 302
If you are interested in joining the children’s choir  please contact Elaine Salico at evsalico@aol.com

WA Kids First Friday // OCT 07

Our 3rd – 5th graders are invited to “First Friday” every first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. They will be able to hang out with their friends and grow in their faith. Dinner will be provided

Save the Date – Golf Tournament // NOV 14

Our  Annual Heart of Downtown Golf Tournament will be on Monday, November 14th. This is the one major fundraiser that we do each year to fund our Heart of Downtown Ministries. The funds we raise at this tournament enable us to maker a difference and have a heart for our cities.

Get Connected to a Life Group 

Our Life groups at Wilshire Avenue are a great way to get connected and grow together with others in your journey with Christ.  We have groups that meet on different days and times throughout the week and would love to help get you connected to a group that works for you.  We will begin sign ups on Sunday, August 28th and we encourage you to stop by the Start Here booth on the plaza to meet some of the leaders and sign up for a group.  You can also sign up at www.wilshireave.com/groups!

YTH Nights  // Wednesday’s  6:30 – 8:30PM

We’re hanging and worshiping the Lord every Wednesday night! Hang out with us in the Worship Center at Wilshire Ave starting at 6:30PM.

MOPS and MOMSnext //OCT 05

At MOPS and MOMS next, we gather moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together. That’s why we rally women, in their own neighborhoods, to help them become more brave, kind and honest, one gathering at a time. So, whether you are a soon-to-be mom, first-time mom or seventh-time mom, you are welcome! Sign up at: https://wilshireave.com/mops

MOPS meets in person on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:15 – 11:15 AM.

DATES: 
October 05,19,November 02,16,30,December 07

COST:
Mom = $50
1st child = $45
Additional child(ren) = $40

Fresh Hope // Wednesdays

Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8 pm,  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 // Tuesdays

Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm 
This has been a tough season, we all have things to grieveGriefShare, is a support group for people grieving any kind of loss. GriefShare, is a 12 week 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.

Divorce Care // Tuesdays // 6:30PM- 8:30PM starting OCT 04

Don’t try to go through separation or divorce alone. Connect with a Divorce Care group either in person or online. You’ll find caring people who understand the issues you face and practical counsel for decision-making and managing stress.  Register by going to wilshireave.com/connect

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.

Sunday Morning Welcome Team

 We have been having more and more new people joining us here at Wilshire Avenue and we are looking for more warm and friendly faces to help us at our 10:30 worship service to welcome people as they come to worship with us.  We ask that you arrive at 10:15 and help to greet people, handout bulletins and any other items we may have.  If you are interested in helping on a rotation (doesn’t need to be every week), please email angie@wilshireave.com

Reading program at OC United

One of our amazing partners OC United is looking for volunteers to help read with children in their United Kids program.  If you are interested in volunteering,  you can fill out an application at www.ocunited.org/volunteer or email Karen at karene@ocunited.org

Snacks and Meals for Solidarity

Another one of our amazing partners Solidarity is looking for help with snalc donations and breakfast items for their after school program.  If you are able to help support and donate, please go to  www.airtable.com/shrggUnIIH3cACYFE to sign up.

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.
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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.

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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

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