Sermon Series – The Portrait
A great portrait is not just a picture of a person, it captures a person’s essence. It tells a greater story. A masterpiece can be observed and enjoyed for years to come. As a community of followers of Jesus, we are His representation to the world. He has chosen to make his appeal to the world through us. What if we could truly represent Christ to the world? What if we could be a portrait that portrays his love, mercy and kindness? What would we look like and what would we need to do to get there?
Get Connected to a Life Group this Fall
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
YTH Parent Meeting for 6th Graders // AUG 23
Come join us Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30-8:30PM out in the plaza to welcome our incoming 6th graders. Dinner will be provided. If you have any questions please email kellie@wilshireave.com
Celebration Sunday // AUG 28
Bring the whole family to the end of the Summer Celebration! Come enjoy some BBQ, time to hangout with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the company of our awesome Church Family! This event is 100% Family Friendly and will include activities to engage children of all ages.
WA Kids Celebration Sunday // AUG 28
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!
Save the Date // YTH Fall Kick Off // AUG 31
Save the Date for our YTH Fall Kick Off Wednesday August 31st from 6:30-8:30PM. We will kick the fall season off with a party and push for a big invite to kick the school year off!.
More details to come!
WA Kids First Friday // SEP 02
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
MOPS and MOMSnext // Starts SEP 07
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:
September 07,October 05,19,November 02,16,30,December 07
1st child = $45
Additional child(ren) = $40
MORE coming up at Wilshire Ave
- YTH Fall Kick Off // AUG 31 // 6:30-8:30PM
- WA Kids First Friday // SEP 02 // 6:30 – 8:30PM
- Baptism Sunday // SEP 18 // 9 & 10:30AM
- Connection Dinner // SEP 20 // 6:00PM
- Fall Kick Off // SEP 25 // 10:30AM
Fresh Hope // Tuesdays
Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8 pm, In Person & 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.
Rising Strong Bereavement Support // Thursdays
Thursdays from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
This has been a tough season, we all have things to grieve. Rising Strong Bereavement Support, is a support group for people grieving any kind of loss. This is a class that helps give you tools to process your grief. To sign up or for more information you can contact Hope Lantz at (714) 476-1041.
Divorce Care // Starting SEP 9 // 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
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
View last week’s updates here