You’re Invited | MAY 25
Join us on Sunday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate an exciting milestone for students in our church family!
We’ll be honoring and praying over:
• College Graduates
• High School Graduates
• Incoming High Schoolers (9th grade)
• Incoming Jr. High Students (6th grade)
Whether you’re moving up or cheering someone on, we’d love to celebrate this moment with you!
Bring your family, invite a friend, and let’s celebrate together!
Child Dedication Service | JUN 01
Our Child Dedication Service will take place on Sunday, June 1, and we’d love to celebrate this milestone with your family. It’s a joyful opportunity to stand before your church community and commit to raising your child in the love and guidance of Christ.
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Heart of Downtown | May Food Co-op
Peanut Butter & Jelly Donations Needed!
Thank you for your continued support of our food co-op! This May, we’re collecting peanut butter and jelly to help stock our shelves and provide for those in need. Your generosity makes a real difference—thank you for giving!
Drop-Off Locations: Bins outside the office (weekdays) & Sunday mornings.
WA Kids
Celebration Sunday | MAY 25
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 get in touch with Pastor Jamie at jamie@wilshireave.com.
WA Kids: Moving Up Day | JUN 01
Get ready to celebrate Moving Up Day on Sunday, June 1st, during both services!
All Wilshire Ave Kids will move up to their upcoming fall grade level, marking an exciting new chapter in their journey. Whether your child is stepping into a new classroom or joining a new age group, we can’t wait to welcome them and cheer them on!
Let’s celebrate this milestone together as we help kids grow in faith, friendship, and fun.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pastor Jamie at jamie@wilshireave.com
📅 Save the Date – Summer Activities at Wilshire!
Fun events for Kids & Students all summer long!
☀️ KidsCare Summer Day Camp
Starts: Wednesday, June 5
🎉 Registration is now OPEN!
📧 Questions? Contact office@wilshireave.com
🌙 WA Kids Summer Nights
Dates: Wednesdays, June 11 – July 30
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Who: Kids entering 3rd–5th Grade
⛺ Best Week Ever
Dates: Monday–Friday, July 21–25
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Who: Kids entering Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Register at: www.wilshireave.com/BWE
💦 Waterslide Sunday
Date: Sunday, July 27
End the summer with a splash!
📧 Questions? Contact Jamie at Jamie@wilshireave.com
Adult
Colinda de Luz
Mexico Mission Trip Interest Meeting
Sunday, May 25 | 12:00 PM | Student Center
We’re excited to share about our upcoming mission trip to Mexico, taking place August 1–3! For over 14 years, we’ve partnered with a local orphanage to serve, build relationships, and experience God at work across borders.
This year’s trip is primarily geared toward Junior High students and their parents, but others may join as space allows. We are limited to 30 spots, so don’t miss this chance to learn more.
Whether you’re interested in this trip or future opportunities, come hear how you can get involved. Light snacks will be provided.
📧 For more information, email Pastor Bryan at bryan@wilshireave.com.
Prime Time Lunch | JUN 24
Honoring our Veterans
10:00 AM – Classic Car Show | Church Plaza
11:15 AM – All-American BBQ | Gym
Join us for a festive and patriotic morning as we honor our veterans with a Classic Car Show followed by an All-American BBQ lunch!
Do you own an antique or classic car? We’d love for you to bring it out and be part of the show—your participation helps make this event truly special.
Invite a friend and come enjoy great food, classic cars, and meaningful connections.
🎟 Cost: $10 per person
🎖 Sponsor a Table for Veterans: $80 (seats 8)
Sign-ups open soon at the plaza or by calling 714-526-2265.
Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have served!
Care Ministry
If you or someone you know is in the hospital, homebound due to illness, or recovering from injuries, please reach out to the church office so we can offer support and prayer. You can contact us by email at office@wilshireave.com or by calling the office directly at 714-526-2265.
YTH & YA
YTH Nights
👉 Reminder: High School is on break and will return with our YTH Summer Kick-Off on Wednesday, June 4. You won’t want to miss it!
👉 Reminder: Junior High is currently on break, but don’t miss the JH Lunch on May 28! Regular gatherings resume with our Summer Kick-Off on June 4.
YTH SUMMER EVENTS – Don’t Miss Out!
YTH Worship Interest Meeting
Thursday, May 23 | 6:00 PM
Interested in joining the YTH Worship Team? Whether you sing, play an instrument, or love tech, come find out how you can get involved!
Freshman Kick-Off
Saturday, June 1 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Incoming 9th graders, this one’s for you! Join us for games, food, and a chance to meet your new YTH fam. It’s the perfect way to start your high school journey!
JH & HS Summer Kick-Off
Tuesday, June 4
Summer starts here! Come hang with us for an unforgettable night of fun, friends, and faith as we launch into the best season of the year.
YTH Parent Night
Wednesday, June 12 | 7:00 PM
Parents, come hear the heart and vision of YTH, meet the leaders, and get the scoop on all things summer. We’d love to partner with you!
Check out our Instagram @wilshireaveyth
Francis Lazaro
YTH & Young Adult Pastor
(714) 906-5926
Danny Olivares
JH Director
Danny@wilshireave.com
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.
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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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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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