Pastor Appreciation Month // OCTOBER

Join Us in Thanking and Honoring our Pastors for the countless hours they spend at church serving and assisting in the work of the ministry. You are welcome to show your appreciation in any way that you feel is appropriate. Thank you for joining us as we honor our Pastors who have dedicated their lives to the service of God and His people.

WA Kids  Save the Date Fall-O-Ween // TODAY – OCT 30
10:30am-1:00pm

We hope you’ll join us Sunday, October 30th after the 10:30 am service and invite a friend along as well. We will be having: Carnival games, food and crafts! Kid Friendly Costumes encouraged! Don’t forget your treat bucket!

We need Difference Makers to work the carnival booths and pass out candy. Difference Makers can reach out to Pastor Kellie at Kellie@wilshireave.com

MOPS and MOMSnext //NOV 02

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: 
November 02,16,30,December 07

WA Kids First Friday // NOV 04

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

Surviving the Holiday’s & Surviving the Holiday’s 4 Kids // NOV 12

Saturday November 12, 2022  from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?

Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. You’ll learn:

• How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
• What to do about traditions and other coming changes
• Helpful tips for surviving social events
• How to discover hope for your future

Cost: $10 (includes guide and materials)
Email today for more information  GriefShare@wilshireave.com

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.

Prime Time Lunch // NOV 15

Join us for a primetime luncheon, Tue. November 15 @ 11:15 a.m. Guest speaker Lead Pastor Rob Burke Sign up by Sun., Nov 11th at the Start Here booth or you can contact the office at 714-526-2265.  Cost $8.00.

Operation Christmas Child // Boxes Due by NOV 20

Now is a good time to start thinking about what you will pack in your Operation Christmas Child shoebox this year.  This year is an important year to continue with this good work. You can pick up a box and a shopping list in the church office Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4 pm or Sunday at the Start Here Booth. You can find more information or build a box online using the links below.

More instructions:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/

Build a shoebox online:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/

LIGHTS children’s choir, for ages 4-11 // Sundays

Children’s choir is starting again for ages 4-11 ⁃ will be teaching classic Sunday school songs, newer songs, and basic music theory ⁃ from 10-10:30 in room 302 and we will bring them to their designated classes after ⁃ this a great opportunity for them to learn the importance of praise and worship and use their talents for Jesus. If you are interested in joining the children’s choir  please contact Elaine Salico at evsalico@aol.com

YTH Nights  // Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30PM

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

Anointing Night //Merch Drop // BBQ // NOV 2ND

Wednesday night schedule:

6-6:30PM Pre-Service Prayer

6:30-7:00PM Small Groups

7-7:30PM Hangz (Jr. high in gym/High school on plaza)

7:30-8:30PM YTH Service

Girls Yth Sleep Over // NOV 5-6

Students can start registering by contacting Morgan at (714)733-3221 or Francis at francis@wilshireave.com
The cost is $10. It will begin at 6pm and dinner will be provided. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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.

Divorce Care // Tuesdays // 6:30PM- 8:30PM

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

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!

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

Reading program at OC United

Snacks and Meals for Solidarity

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.

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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