Happy New Year, Church Family!
As we step into 2025, we are filled with gratitude for all that God has done in and through us this past year. Each moment of worship, service, and community has been a reminder of His faithfulness and love.
This new year brings new opportunities to grow in our faith, deepen our relationships, and share the hope of Jesus with the world around us. Let us enter 2025 with hearts full of expectation, ready to embrace His plans for us.
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” —Isaiah 43:18-19
May the Lord bless you and your families with joy, peace, and purpose in the year ahead. Together, let’s shine His light brighter than ever.
Holiday Office Hours
Closed on the weekends
- Dec 26 – 31 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Jan 01 – Closed
- Jan 02-03 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Year End Giving
All year end giving must be postmarked or hand delivered to the office no later than Tuesday DEC 31 by 12PM
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
January Food Co-op Donations Needed
We deeply appreciate your ongoing support for our food co-op! This January, we’re seeking donations of Jelly to help stock our shelves. You can drop off your contributions in the bins outside the office during the week or on Sunday mornings. Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference in our community!
WA Kids
| Celebration Sunday | DEC 29
Get ready for a Sunday your kids won’t want to miss! Invite them to roll out of bed, bring a friend, and join us for a fun-filled celebration at church. It’s the perfect day for them to share the joy and excitement with their friends! If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jamie at jamie@wilshireave.com. Pajamas & Donuts | JAN 05 Bring your kids to church Sunday, January 05. We’re having donuts, playing donut-themed games and wearing our PJ’s to church, only in WA Kids! If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jamie at jamie@wilshireave.com. |
Adult
Genesis – From Eden to Egypt | JAN 05
If you struggle reading the Bible and it doesn’t seem to make sense, I challenge you to come and hear the voice of God. You will learn how to study the Bible and find answers to these questions and more. How did we get here? Where was the Garden of Eden? Why was Abel’s offering better than Cain’s? Did people really live 900 years before the flood? Were they vegetarians? Who was Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? What does God want from me?
We will discover Jesus all throughout Genesis along with the 60 similarities between Joseph and Jesus. If you need a refresher course on how things began or have a desire for the ancient stories of the Bible to come alive, then this class is for you. The adventure begins January 5 at 9am in room 304. All you need is your Bible.
Welcome & Connection Lunch | JAN 12
We’d love to invite you to our Welcome & Connection Lunch on Sunday, January 12th, right after the 10:30 am service in the Student Center. If you’ve been attending our church or watching online and want to meet our staff, hear more about who we are, or find out how to get connected, this is the perfect opportunity!
To join us, please RSVP by Thursday, January 9th
This is a great next step in your faith journey and a chance to learn more about how God is moving here at Wilshire Ave. We hope to see you there! RSVP Here
Rooted Class | Starting JAN 19
Rooted is a 10 week small group experience that helps people to grow in their relationship with God. It covers topics such as, Who is God, What is the Holy Spirit, How do I study the Bible, Prayer and other essentials of our faith. This is a great class if you are new to Wilshire or even if you have been around a while but never gone through Rooted, you will get something out of it.
The Rooted class will take place here at Wilshire Avenue on Sunday mornings from 9 AM – 10:15 AM at the Student Center starting on Sunday, January 19th. Register Here
If you would like more information about Rooted please go to: https://www.experiencerooted.com/
If you have questions please email bryan@wilshireave.com
YTH & YA
YTH Nights
Wednesday 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. francis@wilshireave.com
Upcoming Events
YTH resumes – JAN 08
Check out our Instagram @wilshireaveyth
Francis Lazaro
YTH & Young Adult Pastor
(714) 906-5926
Payton Tomsons
Assistant to the YTH & Young Adult Pastor
(714) 681-8611
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
Bible Memory Flashcard // TMS
Growth is Our Goal – Memorize God’s Word As Pastor Rob mentioned, If you want to memorize Scripture but aren’t sure what to memorize or how, the Topical Memory System is a great way to begin your journey to store God’s Word in your heart. It’s simple and easy-to-use — and will help you memorize key verses that point to basic truths and important instruction.
The TMS focuses on how to live a life of Christ-focused, assured discipleship, and the TMS: Life Issues focuses on significant, relevant issues that face us on the road through life, such as anger, dealing with sin, suffering, and knowing God’s will. Link Here
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.
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
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?
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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?
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.
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