Together Conference // APR 29 // 8am-3pm
Giving at Wilshire
The act of giving changes us, making us more like our generous Creator. God is the ultimate giver who gave the most precious gift, His son Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. We are passionate about sharing this message with our communities and with the next generation. Your giving helps transform lives and helps make a difference! You can give to God at wilshireave.com/give by clicking on the button below.
Women’s Retreat // May 05-07
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 to the Lord, and reflecting amidst the beauty of our mountains. Let us pamper you with gourmet meals, professional massages, and other special activities. This weekend is designed for women 18 years old and up. If you have any questions please contact kellie@wilshireave.com or office@wilshireave.com
Sign up at www.wilshireave.com/women
Family Camp // May 26-29
Are you looking for a family vacation that satisfies the whole family without all the stress of planning? Want to lend a hand? Join us for our Spring Family Camp! When you come to Thousand Pines, you will have the chance to escape the regularity of everyday life and enjoy a place where your family can bond together over powerful worship and fun-filled recreation. Chapels for Adults and teens include biblical messages from world-class speakers. Children are dismissed to safe and fun age-appropriate chapel activities. Spend your mornings having a blast with family fun games and serving alongside your children in camp beautification projects. Plan your afternoon free time together; enjoy a nap, and take advantage of our recreation venues and the local attractions.
Your entire family will benefit from the weekend we have planned for you. Hope to see you this Memorial Day weekend!
www.wilshireave.com/familycamp
Save the Date : Man Camp // Sep 29 – Oct 01
Want to get away? Thousand Pines Men’s Retreat is the place for you! During this weekend, we will not: overload your schedule, count your calories, or ask you to mow the lawn. What we will do is provide you with gourmet meals boasting choice meats, opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship with godly men, and an open schedule to just let you be. So grab a couple friends or your whole church and we’ll provide the bacon! More Information to come.
If you have any questions please contact office@wilshireave.com
It’s Capri – Sunday
Collections on April 30 & May 07
Help out WA Kids! Bring a box of Capri-Suns for WA Kids summer activities! Collection Bins will be at the welcome Counter as well as Under Ground Lounge.
WA Kids Save the Date // Summer Activities
Save the date for our Kids and Students Activities this Summer.
- June 05 // KidsCare Summer Day Camp Starts. Registration NOW OPEN!
- June 14 – Aug 02 // WA Kids Summer Nights 3rd – 5th Grade // Wednesday Nights 6:30 – 8:30 PM
- June 19 – June 23 // Kids Play Camp
- July 24- July 28 // Best Week Ever // 9 am – 12 pm Registration NOW OPEN!
(Entering Kindergarten through those entering 5th grade) - July 30 // Best Week Ever Waterslide Sunday
- August 04 – 06 // Thousand Pines Kids Camp 3th – 5th Grade
3rd – 5th Grade Youth Camp
AUG 04 – AUG 06
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! Register Here
Jr. High & HS Summer Camp// JUN 26 – JUN 30
Are You Ready? Summer Camp at Thousand Pines
Our Jr. high & high school program offers morning and evening chapels where our guest speakers and worship teams encourage and challenge campers directly from the Word. Campers are then given the opportunity to dig deeper into the message through small group devotions and scripture memorization. Register Here
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.
WED NIGHT SCHEDULE:
6-6:30PM Pre-Service Prayer
6:30-7:00PM HANGZ (Jr. high in gym/High school on plaza)
7-8PM YTH Service
8-8:30 Small Groups
Young Adults // Mondays, 6:30PM
We want to help you connect with God, the church, and each other. Join us Monday nights for a time to connect, have dinner together and worship God. (Ages 18-30)
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.
If you have any questions or would like to go ahead sign up to attend, please see Hope after service Sunday at the Start Here booth. or contact Hope Lantz at hope.lantz@gmail.com.
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.
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
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.
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 Life coach Ed Cunningham is willing to meet with anyone from our church. Contact him at ed@lifelookcoaching.com
View last week’s updates here