WA 130th Birthday Celebration & Annual Meeting
SUNDAY, JAN 29
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 2023 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 (1/29/23). After the 10:30 service, we will have lunch provided and then have the annual family meeting.
Childcare will be provided at Wilshire. Proposed 2023 budgets will be available for pick up Sunday, January 15th in the plaza and in the church office during the week starting Tuesday, January 16th or through mail (by request only).
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Office Closed Monday, JAN 16
The office will be closed in observance of MLK Day. Thank you.
– WA Staff
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.
Prime Time Lunch
Tuesday, JAN 17 // 11:15 AM
Join us for our January Prime Time luncheon, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 11:15 AM – 1 PM, with Pastor Ron Rogalski of Calvary Church, Santa Ana, as he shares his family story of escaping the Nazis. Sign up by Sunday, JAN 15. Cost is $8.00. Invite a friend to be your guest!
Welcome & Connection Dinner // JAN 24
Please RSVP to office@wilshireave.com by Sunday, JAN 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 Dinner on Tuesday, January 24th at 6:00PM. 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.
LOVED
Sunday, JAN 22 // 9:00 AM in the Conference Room
A New Class starting January 22nd @ 9am
This class is a 9 week journey where we will focus on, and soak in God’s love, like a steak marinates in sauce. Jesus knew the love of his Father and I don’t think he was afraid of anything, and I want to know and feel just a little bit of the Father’s love. The purpose of this group is not to learn more about God’s love, but to allow the truths of scripture to permeate into our minds, so that we would be set free from the lies the enemy puts in our head. The purpose of this group is to transform us so that we would be better able to love others. If you would like to sign up email office@wilshireave.com
WA Kids First Friday // FEB 03
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 in the Worship Center at Wilshire Ave starting at 6:30PM.
WED NIGHT SCHEDULE:
6-6:30PM Pre-Service Prayer
6:30-7:00PM HANGZ (Jr. high in gym/High school on plaza)
7-8PM YTH Service
8-8:30 Small Groups
The Berean Bible Study // Sundays at 10:30am
Room 304 // 10:30 AM
The Berean Bible Study Group will begin a study of The Great Awakening. All Adults are welcome.
The Great Awakening
Long before the American Revolution a revival brought spiritual awakening in the American
colonies, England, Wales, Scotland, and in several nations in Europe. Historians call it
“The Great Awakening.” Among its effects:
- Thousands of people found life-changing relationships with Jesus Christ.
- New schools and orphanages were created to bring hope to children.
- Prisons were reformed.
- A campaign was launched to end slavery.
- New opportunities opened up for women.
- England was spared the violent revolution that convulsed France
have any questions or would like to go ahead sign up to attend, please see Hope after service Sunday at the Start Here booth. or contact Hope Lantz at hope.lantz@gmail.com.
Coat Drive
Over the next couple months as it is getting colder, we will be collecting gently used coats and jackets to give out to those in need at our Food Bank and in the community. If you would like to donate any used coats or jackets they can be dropped off in the bin next to the church office Monday – Friday between 9 AM – 6 PM or on Sunday morning at one of the services.
GriefShare // Tuesdays
Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
This has been a tough season, we all have things to grieve. GriefShare, is a support group for people grieving any kind of loss. GriefShare, is a 12 week class that helps give you tools to process your grief. You can sign up at wilshireave.com/griefshare. Email griefshare@wilshireave.com for more information.
Fresh Hope // Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8 pm, 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.
LIGHTS children’s choir, for ages 4-11 // Sundays
Children’s choir is starting again for ages 4-11 ⁃ will be teaching classic Sunday school songs, newer songs, and basic music theory ⁃ from 10-10:30 in room 302 and we will bring them to their designated classes after ⁃ this a great opportunity for them to learn the importance of praise and worship and use their talents for Jesus. If you are interested in joining the children’s choir please contact Elaine Salico at evsalico@aol.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
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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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!
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