Daylight Saving Time

Happy “spring” forward! Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2 AM Sunday, March 12.

Rooted // MAR 26

Rooted Class Starting Soon! 
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 9:00 am-10:15 am on the 3rd floor starting on Sunday, March 26th.
If you would like more information about Rooted please go to:  https://www.experiencerooted.com/

If you have questions or would like to sign up for Rooted, please email bryan@wilshireave.com
Also if you have already gone through Rooted and are interested in helping to lead a group, we are looking for people to help lead.  Please email bryan@wilshireave.com

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.

Family Camp // May 26-29

Are you looking for a family vacation that satisfies the whole family without all the stress of planning? Want to lend a hand? Join us for our Spring Family Camp! When you come to Thousand Pines, you will have the chance to escape the regularity of everyday life and enjoy a place where your family can bond together over powerful worship and fun-filled recreation. Chapels for Adults and teens include biblical messages from world-class speakers. Children are dismissed to safe and fun age-appropriate chapel activities. Spend your mornings having a blast with family fun games and serving alongside your children in camp beautification projects. Plan your afternoon free time together; enjoy a nap, and take advantage of our recreation venues and the local attractions.

Your entire family will benefit from the weekend we have planned for you. Hope to see you this Memorial Day weekend! Sign up at www.wilshireave.com/familycamp

Women’s Retreat // May 05-07

We know as Christian women, your days are filled with busy schedules, commitments, and responsibilities. Take a break from the busyness and come to Thousand Pines’ Women’s Retreat for a weekend to re-charge both spiritually and physically. Take this opportunity to hear some great teaching, spend time relaxing, listening to the Lord, and reflecting amidst the beauty of our mountains. Let us pamper you with gourmet meals, professional massages, and other special activities. This weekend is designed for women 18 years old and up. If you have any questions please contact kellie@wilshireave.com or office@wilshireave.com

Sign up at www.wilshireave.com/women

KidsPlay Soccer 2023// Registration Now Open!

Kidsplay Soccer Signs ups have begun! Register now to secure a spot for your child at wilshireave.com/soccer or for More information click on the link below.

Here is the general schedule for the season:

  • First Practice and parent meetings will begin on April 03 – April 07
  • First Game will be Sat. Apr. 08
  • We will take a break for Love Fullerton on Sat. Apr. 22
  • Games will resume on Apr. 29
  • The season will end on May 20

Family Camp // May 26-29

Are you looking for a family vacation that satisfies the whole family without all the stress of planning? Want to lend a hand? Join us for our Spring Family Camp! When you come to Thousand Pines, you will have the chance to escape the regularity of everyday life and enjoy a place where your family can bond together over powerful worship and fun-filled recreation. Chapels for Adults and teens include biblical messages from world-class speakers. Children are dismissed to safe and fun age-appropriate chapel activities. Spend your mornings having a blast with family fun games and serving alongside your children in camp beautification projects. Plan your afternoon free time together; enjoy a nap, and take advantage of our recreation venues and the local attractions.

Your entire family will benefit from the weekend we have planned for you. Hope to see you this Memorial Day weekend!

www.wilshireave.com/familycamp

Celebration Sunday // MAR 26

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 // Summer Activities

Save the date for our Kids and Students Activities this Summer.

  • June 05 // KidsCare Summer Day Camp Starts. Registration NOW OPEN!
  • June 14 – Aug 02 // WA Kids Summer Nights 3rd – 5th Grade // Wednesday Nights 6:30 – 8:30 PM
  • June 19 – June 23 // Kids Play Camp
  • July 24- July 28 // Best Week Ever // 9 am – 12 pm Registration NOW OPEN!
    (Entering Kindergarten through those entering 5th grade)
  • July 30 // Best Week Ever Waterslide Sunday
  • August 04 – 06 // Thousand Pines Kids Camp 3th – 5th Grade

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

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. (Ages 18-30)

Prime Time Lunch

Tuesday, MAR 14 // 11:15 AM

Join us for our March Prime Time  luncheon, Tuesday, Mar. 14, 11:15 AM – 1 PM. Sign up by Sunday, Mar. 12. Cost is $8.00. Invite a friend to be your guest!

Developing a Heart After God // MAR 26

Sundays// 9:00AM

Sunday morning class
We love stories. The bible is filled with stories. Jesus used parables and stories to convey truth and provide meaning for life. The longest and most detailed biography in the bible other than Jesus’ is the story of King David. David’s story is told in 1st and 2nd Samuel, 1st Chronicles and is lived out in 73 of the 150 Psalms. This repetition tells us that God wants us to know his story.  David is also called a man after God’s own heart, yet David broke half of the 10 commandments. So what does it mean to be a man after God’s own heart? I would encourage you to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am starting on Sunday, March 26th to read these stories, and discover how you too can be a man or woman after God’s own heart.

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.

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

 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.

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.

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 Life coach Ed Cunningham is willing to meet with anyone from our church. Contact him at ed@lifelookcoaching.com

View last week’s updates here