131 Years WA Birthday Celebration & Annual Meeting // JAN 28
SUNDAY, JAN 28
Come be a part of history in the making! Join us as we celebrate, worship, pray and hear Pastor Rob share a fresh vision for 2024 and beyond!
You won’t want to miss out on one of our great traditions here at Wilshire! We will be celebrating in-person and online at 9a (Traditional) & 10:30a (Contemporary) the last Sunday of January (1/28/24). After the 10:30 service, we will have lunch provided and then have the annual family meeting in the gym.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
2024 Budget Q&A // JAN 14 @ the Student Center
SUNDAY, JAN 14
We will be having a 2024 budget Q&A Sunday, January 14th after the 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM service in the Student Center (306). During this time, you can ask any questions you have about this year’s budget and help us keep our annual meeting concise on the 28th.
Proposed 2024 budgets will be available for pick up Sunday, January 7th in the plaza and in the church office during the week starting Monday, January 8th or through mail (by request only). Please review the budget at your earliest convenience and join us if you have any questions.
Financial Peace University // JAN 21
Student Center @ 9 AM
Financial Peace University will start Sunday, January 21! Don’t miss your opportunity to take control of your finances and learn biblical principles for managing the resources God has given you. FPU is a class for the entire family. Kids will be learning healthy financial practices.as well. We have seen the power that FPU has to change lives and we want you to take advantage of it. 2024 can be the year you begin to experience peace in your finances. Email mark@wilshireave.com for more information. Register Here
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
January 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 bagged dry beans and boxed macaroni and cheese. 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
Financial Peace Kids // JAN 21
Give kids the future debt-free lifestyle they deserve with Financial Peace Kids. Financial Peace Kids is the fun and easy way to teach kids to be debt-free. Pastor Kellie will be leading FPU Kids Kinder – 5th grade in the under ground lounge at 9:00am. If you have any questions please email kellie@wilshireave.com
Celebration Sunday // JAN 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!
KidsPlay Soccer 2024 // Registration Now Open!
KidsPlay Soccer Signs ups have begun! Register now to secure a spot for your child. For more information email jon@wilshireave.com.
Register here
Adult Ministry
Living Grace // JAN 11
Conference Room @ 7:00 PM
Living Grace is a 16-week small group experience to guide you through simple biblical and neuroscience insights and tools to reduce stress, depression, anxiety, and other challenges
LIVING GRACE GROUP is proven to:
- Reduce symptoms of mental health difficulties.
- Aid in overall mental health recovery.
- Renew your faith.
TOPICS INCLUDE…
- Identity
- Healthy Thinking
- Cycles & Triggers
- Rest, Relaxation & Joy
- Staying Resilient + and more!
Contact Dave Dicken for more information (909) 322-5977
“They Walked with God // JAN 21
Conference Room @ 9 AM
“They Walked with God” Book study by Max Lucado. In They Walked with God, a compilation adapted from previous works with new content added, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado takes a closer look at 40 of the most inspirational characters in the Bible and shares a powerful message: if God can find a place for each character in the Bible, we can rest assured that he’s carved out a spot for us too. They Walked with God includes a series of meaningful, in-depth discussion questions that correspond with each biblical character that Max has highlighted, giving you a chance to reflect further about the incredible lives they led and the lessons we can learn from them.
“Let the Men be Men” // JAN 21
Conference Room @ 10:30 AM
“Let the Men be Men” Book study by Chris Mueller. In 1 Corinthians 16:13, the Apostle Paul gives a clear command to ‘act like men.’ In our current times that is a difficult target for even Christian young adults to hit. The good news is that, in the book of Titus, God provides us with direct instruction on how to achieve that goal. There, the apostle Paul reveals God’s clear design for how young men are to walk worthy of Jesus Christ. In every generation, Christian men and women desperately need a biblical foundation on the roles which God designed. This study will encourage us in these areas.
Men’s Bonfire // JAN 26, 7 PM
Join the Men’s ministry for a night of fellowship here at Wilshire. If you have any questions please contact:
Cole 714-290-7716
Gabe : 714-926-5168
Bryan 714-686-6011
YTH & YA
YTH Nights
Upcoming Events
- 2024 Kickoff // JAN 10
Wednesday Schedule
6:30-7 HANGZ (junior high @ gym, high school @ student center)
7-8 SERVICE (worship & message)
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
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.
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
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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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