The Practices of Jesus //  Handbook

We have prepared a handbook for you to explore and learn some of the Practices of Jesus and how these help us grow in our faith. Devotional guides are available in person or online at http://wilshireave.com/practicesofjesus/

Wilshire Avenue TNT Fireworks Fundraiser // July 1 – July 4

We are excited to announce that we will once again be having a TNT Firework Fundraiser!

Why a Firework Fundraiser?
This year we will be raising funds for our “NextGen” ministries as we raise money for our new Student Center as well as scholarships for summer camps for our student!  What an exciting opportunity to be able to support the final stages of finishing up our new Student Center where hundreds of students will have an opportunity to find Jesus and discover what a life with Him can mean.  Our Student Ministry continues to thrive and the Student Center (opening later this summer!) will be an incredible place for students to gather and connect with each other and grow in their faith.

A portion of the proceeds will also provide scholarships for summer camps.  Now you can enjoy watching your 4th of July firework show and know you helped send a student to camp when you purchase your fireworks at our location.

Why Wait? Purchase Your Preseason Voucher below!
Bring your preseason voucher email confirmation to our fireworks stand during July 1st to July 4th to receive credit towards your purchase of merchandise. This is a great opportunity for your students to raise money for Summer camp, or to help fundraise for the Preschool or After School Day Care programs! For every $20 voucher they sell, they will get $10 credit for camp or towards the designated program.  The vouchers are only good at our stand! Please make sure to put your student’s name under the Program designation box. Online vouchers close on June 27th!.
https://form.jotform.com/tntsocal/preseasonFUL0130


Difference Makers Needed
If you are planning on sending your kids to Camp here is a fun and easy way to raise funds. We will need many shifts covered. If you are available please sign up below.
https://signup.com/go/FZYegya

Location Name Floor ‘N Decor Parking Lot
Address 202 E Imperial Hwy
Fullerton, CA 92835
Cross Street East of SEC Imperial Hwy & Harbor Blvd
Hours of Operation 7/1-7/3 12pm-10pm, 7/4 10am-9pm

WA Kids Play Summer Nights // Wednesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm // 3rd-5th Grade

Our 3rd – 5th graders are invited to “Summer Nights” every Wednesday in June and July from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. They will be able to hang out with their friends and grow in their faith.

WA Kids // The Best Week Ever (V.B.S.)

July 18, 9:00am – July 22, 2022 12:00pm
Kids 4 years old through 5th grade. Our goal is to have children grow in their faith and it all can happen at the Best Week Ever. This will be a week full of games, songs and activities that your children will love. The theme is “Make Waves” and it’s all about confidence. The kids will learn that they are known, they belong, they are forgiven, they can change and they can make a difference.

YTH Summer Nights // 6:30pm – 8:00pm // 6th – 12th Grade

We’re hanging and worshiping with the Lord every Wednesday night all summer long! Hang out with us in the Worship Center at Wilshire Ave starting at 6:30 PM

Raising A Modern Day Knight  // Wednesdays

We are excited to bring back our Men’s group this summer on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm at the Torresluna Home- 728 Arroues Dr. Fullerton, 92835.  We will be going through an amazing series called “Raising A Modern Day Knight” which is geared for Dad’s with sons and giving us a clear vision and road map for helping our boys become Godly Men.  Dad’s even if you don’t have boys this will be a great study of what it means to be a Father to your children.  We will kick off with a BBQ on Wednesday, June 15th and hope you will be able to join us.  Please RSVP by Monday, June 13th to bryan@wilshireave.com so we can plan for enough food.

Annual Veteran Prime Time Luncheon // JUN 30 //11:15 PM

Join us for an All-American B.B.Q., Car show on the plaza beginning at at 10:00 a.m. Guest speaker, Marjorie Anne Snell, author of “Lest We Forget” A WWII 101st Airborne Paratrooper, Francis Russell Snell (as told to his wife, Marjorie)
Your help is needed to locate people willing to bring their antique cars.  Invite a friend to join you!
Sign up by Sun., June 26 at office@wilshireave.com.
Cost: $8.00 Individually or you can Purchase a table for eight to donate to Veterans for only $60.00

Junior High Camp at Thousand Pines // JULY 5 – 9

Morning and evening chapels where our guest speakers and worship teams encourage and challenge campers directly from the Word. Campers are then given the opportunity to dig deeper into the message through small group devotions. There will be plenty of outdoor activities, giving kids the opportunity to face challenges and build relationships. From paintball, to a ropes course + zipline, mountain biking, snack bar, pool, BB guns, archery, skate park, and art center, there’s a lot to do on the mountain. Sign up at www.wilshireave.com/summer

High School Summer Camp at Biola University // JULY 11 – 15

Join us for a week of worship, community and a deeper relationship with God! It’s a big deal and a game changer! Sign up now at www.wilshireave.com/summer

3rd – 5th Grade Camp at Thousand Pines // AUG 1 – 4

Looking for a Summer Camp for kids? Come join us at Thousand Pines for a week at our children’s summer program camp! Your campers will learn about the Creator as they go on adventures, listen to ancient stories, plant the seeds of friendship that are sure to grow into mighty trees, and experience what could possibly be the most incredible week of their life. Thousand Pines’ Children’s Summer Camp offers a week that is just for 3rd-5th graders. Enjoy a weekend full of fun for you and your campers and create deeply rooted, Christ-centered childhood memories!

Park Clean up at Byerrum Park // JUL 17 @ 3:00 PM

We have been going as a larger group to clean up once a month at Byerrum Park on the corner of Chapman and Raymond and it has been a great opportunity to love and bless our city.  During the next few months of April and May we are unable to go as a large group because they are using the fields on Sundays for soccer.  If you as an individual or family are able to go on your own at your convenience and help to pick up trash at the park that would be wonderful.  If you do go, please send me an email at bryan@wilshireave.com to let me know you went so I can let the city know.
Upcoming Summer Park Clean up Days
Sunday, August 14th- 3:00 pm

Sunday Morning Welcome 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 10:30 worship service to welcome people as they come to worship with us.  We ask that you arrive at 10:15 and help to greet people, handout bulletins and any other items we may have.  If you are interested in helping on a rotation (doesn’t need to be every week), please email angie@wilshireave.com

Reading program at OC United

One of our amazing partners OC United is looking for volunteers to help read with children in their United Kids program.  If you are interested in volunteering,  you can fill out an application at www.ocunited.org/volunteer or email Karen at karene@ocunited.org

Snacks and Meals for Solidarity

Another one of our amazing partners Solidarity is looking for help with snalc donations and breakfast items for their after school program.  If you are able to help support and donate, please go to  www.airtable.com/shrggUnIIH3cACYFE to sign up.

LIGHTS children’s choir, for ages 4-11

Sunday’s from 10:00 – 10:30 AM
For the children’s safety, at this time, masks are needed for all participant’s But that won’t stop our music! We’ll just learn to sing a little louder! For more information please contact Elaine Salico at evsalico@aol.com

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.

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.

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.

Subscribe To Our Text Updates List

We now have the ability to send updates via text. Join our subscribers list to get the latest news and updates through a text message! Subscribe here.

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