Back to School Kick Off // TODAY // AUG 18
After the 10:30am Service
It’s hard to believe that we are heading into the fall and that summer is coming to a close. This year’s Back to school Kick Off will be on August 18th. Come and enjoy some food and fellowship!
Welcome & Connection Lunch // AUG 25
Please RSVP to office@wilshireave.com by (Thursday 08/22)
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 25th after the 10:30 service in the Student Center. 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.
Baptism Class // SEP 08
Are you interested in being baptized? Pastor Kellie will be teaching a class on Baptism after our 10:30 service with lunch provided. Contact Kellie@wilshireave.com for more information about this class.
Baptism // SEP 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 September 15th. If you are interested in getting baptized please email office@wilshireave.com
Giving
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.
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Heart of Downtown
August Food Co-op Needs: We are so thankful for all the support of so many people for our food co-op. For the month of August we are asking for canned meat please. 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 25
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!
If you have any questions please contact Pastor Kellie at Kellie@wilshireave.com
Adult
Spiritual Bootcamp // Starting AUG 18
5 Lessons on Becoming a Soldier for Christ
The Bible tells us we have an enemy who prowls around like a roaring lion and his desire is to steal, kill and destroy us. When he attacks do you listen to his lies? Can you recognize and discern where your negative thoughts are coming from? How do you stand against him? Christ has won the war, but we are still in a battle. If you are tired of being beaten up by the enemy and want to learn how to grow spiritually and become a victorious soldier for Christ, this 5 week class will equip you to be more effective in your fight against the enemy. We will learn:
- How to know your enemy
- What are his methods of attack
- Your most important weapon…the truth
- Your vulnerable areas and the Armor of God
- How to stay safe and secure
Bootcamp starts on August 18th at 9am in room 304.
MomCo Fall 2024// SEP 04 – Dec 11
MomCo is an organization that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus. So, whether you are a soon-to-be mom, first-time mom or seventh-time mom, you are welcome! MomCo will meet at 9:15 -11:15am twice a Month at Wilshire Avenue Community Church Student Center. Register Here
The Fall 2024 session will meet on the following dates:
- Sep 4
- Sep 18
- Oct. 9
- Oct 23
- Nov. 6
- Nov 20
- Dec. 11
Choir Fall Start & Retreat // SEP 05-07
Fall Start: Vocal and Instrumental difference makers are needed and welcome to join us. We kick off the season with a music retreat, Sept. 5-7, 2024 here at Wilshire.
For more information Contact Pastor V at Vonetta@wilshireave.com or 714-694-7605
YTH & YA
YTH Nights
It has been an amazing summer with God doing so much in the lives of our students. It’s been an honor and joy seeing them grow in their love for Jesus. Thank you for leading them well at home as well! We couldn’t do it without each other. Thank you for your faithfulness to love on our students and thank you for entrusting us with them week in and week out. We love you parents, and we can’t wait to see you when we return August 28th.
Furthermore, some dates looking ahead are:
August 18th – Churchwide Family Back to School Kickoff
August 28th – YTH group fall kick off
September 12th – Parent Connect
Blessings,
Francis Lazaro & the YTH team
714-906-5926
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.
Sunday Morning OPS 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 Sunday morning services.
- Greeters: Arrive 15-20 min early- 9AM & 10:30AM Service (If they cant make it contact the office by Friday at 4PM or Mark’s Cell by Sat at Noon)
- Ushers : Arrive 15-20 min early- 9AM & 10:30AM Service
- New to Wilshire Table: After 9AM & 10:30AM Service (Exit WC after the last song)
- Safety Team: 15 min early
- Tech Team : cameras, slides, stage hands (setting up and cleaning up sound equipment before and after each service)
If you are interested in helping on a rotation (doesn’t need to be every week), please email angie@wilshireave.com
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
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!
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.
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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
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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Additional Support Resources
You can find some great support videos for dealing with singleness, marriage, and parenting during COVID-19 here.
New At Wilshire?
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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.
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