“Fall back” time change // NOV 05
On Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. local time, the clocks for millions of Americans will go back an hour and we will gain an extra hour of sleep, marking the end of daylight saving time for 2023.
Welcome & Connection Dinner // NOV 07
Please RSVP to office@wilshireave.com by NOV 05
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, November 7th 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.
Seek Week // NOV 09 from 7pm-8:30pm (Pre-service Prayer @ 6:30pm)
Join us for a night of worship as we gather together in prayer and praise.
We’re expecting to see God do great things in our hearts and lives as we worship & pray together. www.seekweek.org
3rd Annual Anointing Night // NOV 12
6:00pm – 9:00m
Join us for an unforgettable night of prayer and worship! This is a church wide event and encourage you to bring a friend! We will also be having a BBQ and merch drop
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
Holiday Donation List
If you are looking for items to donate to our Food Bank, we are in need of the following items to give during October, November, and December to have for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Drop off Bins are available in front of the church office Monday – Friday 9:00am-6:00pm or Sundays in the plaza. Thank You!
- Cornbread/biscuit mix
- Boxed instant potatoes
- Gravy jars and/or cans
WA Kids Baptism Class // NOV 12
Are you interested in being baptized? Pastor Kellie will be teaching a class on Baptism after our 10:30 service with lunch provided. Contact Kellie@wilshireave.com for more information about this class.
Prime-Time Luncheon // Nov 14
Prime-Time Luncheon // Tuesday, November 14th @ 11:15 a.m.
We will give thanks to the Lord for our speakers, Dr. Neftali Pereda and Hailey Ayala, from Radiant Futures (formerly WTLC—Women’s Transitional Living Center). They will share the history of this remarkable place and how we at Wilshire Ave may become involved as difference makers in volunteer events. Cost: $8.00
Women’s Ministry Friendsgiving // NOV 17
Friday, November 17 // 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Food, friends & other things to be thankful for- A Friendsgiving Pot-Luck Get together!
Let’s connect, build rich friendships and fellowship!
To help us provide an even spread for the food we have assigned what you can bring based on the first letter of your last name. Turkey & Refreshments will be provided
A – H : SIDE DISH
I – O : APPETIZER
P – Z : DESSERT
YTH Nights
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30PM
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
Check out our Instagram @wilshireaveyth
Wednesday Schedule
6:30-7 HANGZ
7-8 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.
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
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