Easter at Wilshire // April 17
Easter is almost here! Be sure to invite your neighbors, friends, and family to join us at our 9am traditional service or 10:30am contemporary service. Pick up an invite goody bag from the church office during the week or on Sunday morning to give to a friend or neighbor. WA Kids will be having a Peeps party with activities designed specifically for them. We can’t wait to see you this Easter!
Good Friday // April 15
As a reminder, our Good Friday Service will be at 5:30 pm. We will be taking Communion and remembering the sacrifice that Jesus made for us because of his great love for us. WA Kids will be meeting as well.
Lent Devotional 2022
In this season of lent we have prepared a lent devotional for you to journey with Jesus over these next 4 weeks. Devotional guides are available in person and online. You can download the PDF at wilshireave.com/lent to use our online interactive version.
Rooted // APR 24
Get Rooted This Spring! Rooted is a 10 week small group experience that teaches people what it means to be a follower of Jesus, built on faith’s foundational elements such as worship, generosity, service, evangelism, prayer and studying God’s word. Rooted is designed for those who are new to the faith as well as those who have been followers for many years. If you are new to Wilshire or have been around a while but never gone through Rooted we encourage you to sign up.
Rooted will take place here at Wilshire Avenue on Sunday mornings from 9:00am-10:15am on the 3rd floor starting on Sunday, April 24th. Cost for the material is $30. Scholarships are also available if needed. If you have questions, please email bryan@wilshireave.com
KidsPlay Soccer 2022 // Sign ups now open
Kidsplay Soccer Signs ups have begun! Register now to secure a spot for your child at wilshireave.com/soccer
Here is the general schedule for the season:
- First Practice and parent meetings will begin on April 04 – April 08
- First Game will be Sat. Apr. 09
- We will take a break for Love Fullerton on Sat. Apr. 23
- Games will resume on Apr. 30
- The season will end on May 21
Marriage Conference // APR 8-10 in Anaheim
Looking for a way to invest in your marriage? We are excited to share with you a great marriage conference that is taking place in Anaheim the weekend of April 8-10. Several on our staff and in our church have gone to this conference (weekend to remember) in the past and it is amazing. Whether you have been married for one month, one year or 50 years, this is a great time with your spouse to get away and spend time investing in your marriage. You will leave encouraged and with practical tools and resources to help your marriage thrive. For more information click on the link wilshireave.com/marriage
Women’s Retreat // APR 29 – MAY 01
We know as Christian women, your days are filled with busy schedules, commitments and responsibilities. Take a break from the busyness and come to Thousand Pines’ Women’s Retreat for a weekend to re-charge both spiritually and physically. Take this opportunity to hear some great teaching, spend time relaxing, listening for the Lord, and reflecting amidst the beauty of our mountains. Let us pamper you with gourmet meals, professional massages, and other special activities. To register click on the link www.wilshireave.com/women
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
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:
April 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, June 01
COST:
Mom = $50
1st child = $45
Additional child(ren) = $40
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
WA Kids First Friday
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
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.
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.
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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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