UPDATES // MAY 08

Mother’s Day // MAY 08 // Today

Mother’s Day today, May 08 and we will be honoring and celebrating moms and the mother figures in our lives! Join us for the celebration at our 9 and 10:30 am services in person or online.

Baptism // MAY 15

Baptism is an important step in following Jesus. It symbolizes one’s death to sin, burial of the old life, and a resurrection to new life in Christ. Just as Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose to life again. Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples and to baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We will be holding baptisms at church on May 15.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28-18:20

Park Clean up at Byerrum Park // MAY 15

We have been going as a larger group to clean up once a month at Byerrum Park on the corner of Chapman and Raymond and it has been a great opportunity to love and bless our city. During the next few months of April and May we are unable to go as a large group because they are using the fields on Sundays for soccer. If you as an individual or family are able to go on your own at your convenience and help to pick up trash at the park that would be wonderful. If you do go, please send me an email at bryan@wilshireave.com to let me know you went so I can let the city know.

Child Dedication Class // MAY 15

If you have a little one that you would like to have dedicated join Pastor Kellie at our Child Dedication Class in the Under ground lounge after the 10:30AM service on Sunday, May 15 at 11:30 AM. Lunch will be provided.

To sign up or receive more information contact Pastor Kellie
Kellie@wilshireave.com

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

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) // MAY 18

At MOPS, 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!

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

DATES:
May 18, June 01

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

Child Dedications // MAY 22

A time to thank God for the gift of your child.
A time to dedicate your child to God.
A time to publicly declare that you are going to raise your child according to God’s ways.
A time to pray a blessing over your child.
A time for you to commit yourself to being a spiritual leader and example for your child.
A time for your WA church family to commit to support you as you lead your child spiritually.

Save the Date – Prayer & Worship Night // Sun MAY 22 at 5:30 PM

Join us for a night of worship as we gather together in prayer and praise. We’re expecting to see God do great things in our hearts and lives as we worship & pray together.

WA Kids Celebration Sunday // MAY 22

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!

Helping Hands Family Camp 2022 at Thousand Pines

Fri, May 27, 2022 3:00 PM – Mon, May 30, 2022 12:00 PM

We strive to provide the finest Family Camp California has to offer, complete with a chapel experience for all ages. Our chapel times offer something for everyone, with our guest band leading a worship time for the whole family, followed by age-specific Bible teaching. Adults and teens stay in the chapel to hear from our guest speakers while children are dismissed to their classes for activities and lessons. Plan your afternoon free time together; enjoy a nap, take advantage of the local attractions, have a blast at our recreation venues, and join an old camp tradition of preparing our camp for the seasons ahead. We will have a work time where you and your family can join a team for a Saturday work project!

Your entire family will benefit from the weekend we have planned for you. Hope to see you this Memorial Day weekend!

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.

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

GriefShare // Tuesdays

Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
This has been a tough season, we all have things to grieve. GriefShare, 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.

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.

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

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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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