Welcome & Connection Lunch // AUG 13
Please RSVP to office@wilshireave.com by AUG 06
If you’ve been coming to church or checking us out online and are looking to meet some of our staff, hear more about what who we are, or how to get connected, we would love to invite you to our Welcome and Connection Lunch on Sunday, August 13th after the 10:30 service. This is a great next step on your faith journey and will help you to see all that God is doing here at Wilshire Ave and how to get connected
Together Sunday // AUG 20
Join us for Together Sunday!, August 20th after the 10:30 am Service!! Bring the whole family to the end of the Summer Celebration! Come enjoy some Pizza, hangout and fellowship with friends, and enjoy the company of our awesome Church Family! We look forward to seeing you!
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.
Heart of Downtown
August Food Bank Needs: We are so thankful for all the support of so many people for our food bank. This month we are in need of donations of canned fruit. All donations can be brought to the bins outside of the office during the week or on Sunday mornings. Thank you so much for all your support.
WA Kids Celebration Sunday // AUG 27
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!
WA Kids First Friday // SEP 01
Our 3rd – 5th graders are invited to First Friday every first Friday of every month from
6:30 – 8:30PM.They will be able to hang out with their friends and grow in their faith.
Dinner is provided. If you have any questions please contact Kellie@wilshireave.com
YTH Nights
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30PM
We’re hanging and worshiping the Lord every Wednesday nights! Hang out with us starting at 6:30PM.
JHIGH – meet in gym!
HIGH SCHOOL – meet in student center!
WED NIGHT SCHEDULE:
6:30-7 HANGZ
7-8 SERVICE
8-8:30 SMALL GROUPS
We would love for your students to serve on Sundays! Here are some ways to help:
tech team, worship team, hospitality, WA Kids, nursery, Jr. High room, coffee, and the social media team. Please email us if they are interested.
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)
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
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
Counseling & Coaching
Life Look Coaching
Helping you make sense of all of life’s changes, our WA Life Coach / Pastoral Counselor Ed Cunningham is willing to meet with you. Offering affordable prices to fit any budget. Contact information: 657-242-5807 ed@lifelookcoaching.com
Living Hope Small Group Experience // AUG 10
Thursdays // 7:00pm
This is a small group experience that will guide you through simple biblical and neuroscience insights and give you tools to reduce the symptoms and challenges with trauma and or PTSD. Topics will include: Stress and Trauma, Renewing Your Mind, Routine and Control, Managing Stressors, Healing Guilt and Shame, Safe and Healthy Relationships and more. All are welcome to attend. Small group will be at Wilshire Avenue Community Church on Thursdays at 7:00 pm starting on Thursday, August 10th. For questions or more information, please contact Dave Dicken at (909) 322-5977
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!
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View last week’s updates here