Office Closed // SEP 02
We will be closed on Monday, September 02 in observance of Labor Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday at 9:00 AM. Thank You.
Baptism Class // SEP 08
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.
Baptism // SEP 15
Baptism is an important step in following Jesus. It symbolizes one’s death to sin, burial of the old life, and a resurrection to new life in Christ. Just as Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose to life again. Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples and to baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We will be holding baptisms at church on September 15th. If you are interested in getting baptized please email office@wilshireave.com
Fall Kick Off // SEP 15
Church Family, Our Fall Kick Off is Sunday, September 15th. Invite your friends and family to join us after the 10:30 service for some food and fun! We look forward to seeing you!!
Giving
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.
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Heart of Downtown
September Food Co-op Needs: We are so thankful for all the support of so many people for our food co-op. For the month of September we are asking for hearty canned soups please. All donations can be brought to the bins outside of the office during the week or on Sunday mornings. Thank you so much for all your support!
WA Kids
Kids Play Basketball 2024-2025
Registration Now Open!
We are excited to announce that 2024-2025 Kids Play Basketball registration is now open for those currently in Kindergarten to 6th grade (Up to Age 12). Who could you invite where you LIVE, WORK and PLAY to join our basketball league If you have any questions about the league, please call the church office at 714-526-2265 or email us at office@wilshireave.com.
It’s our joy and a privilege to provide a positive atmosphere for kids to learn and develop basketball and team participation skills. We are looking forward to an amazing season! Don’t wait to register, our rosters fill up quickly. Register at www.wilshireave.com/basketball
WA Kids First Friday // SEP 06
First Fridays are Back!! 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 Jamie@wilshireave.com
Adult
MomCo Fall 2024// SEP 04 – Dec 11
MomCo is an organization that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus. So, whether you are a soon-to-be mom, first-time mom or seventh-time mom, you are welcome! MomCo will meet at 9:15 -11:15am twice a Month at Wilshire Avenue Community Church Student Center. Register Here
The Fall 2024 session will meet on the following dates:
- Sep 4
- Sep 18
- Oct. 9
- Oct 23
- Nov. 6
- Nov 20
- Dec. 11
Choir Fall Start & Retreat // SEP 05-07
Fall Start: Vocal and Instrumental difference makers are needed and welcome to join us. We kick off the season with a music retreat, Sept. 5-7, 2024 here at Wilshire.
For more information Contact Pastor V at Vonetta@wilshireave.com or 714-694-7605
Prime Time // SEP 10
Prime Time Lunch—Tuesday, September 10, begins at 11 am, cost $10, speaker will be Dr. Jim Masteller. Jim is the founder of CIFT ( Center for Individual and Family Therapy) for more than 20 years. He has served as an Army Chaplain for 20 years, a pastor for 9 years. He currently continues to provide oversight to CIFT, carries a limited case load, is part of the leadership team for a church plant and serves in the Board for Overseas Missionary Fellowship International.
We will be on the Plaza doing sign-ups the next three Sundays 8/25, 9/1 and 9/8
Thrive: Living Resilient and Renewed // SEP 26
7pm in Room 302
Thrive is a comprehensive whole health and whole-person course to help anyone recover from unmanageable stress, burnout, trauma, and any mental health condition. Whether you’re experiencing mild, moderate, or severe stress or a mental health condition, you deserve to Thrive and this course is for you.
For each topic and meeting, the Thrive course will cover:
Explore: God’s Heart (Scripture)
Explore: God’s Design (Science)
Experience: Tools to implement growth
Evaluate: See and adapt your growth
Cost: $30 for the workbook (scholarships are available) or download a free copy of Thrive at
https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org
Men’s Retreat // SEP 27- 29
We will be going to Pali Retreat and having a great weekend with food, fellowship and fun activities. Cost will be $215. Register Here
For more information Contact Pastor Bryan at Bryan@wilshireave.com
YTH & YA
YTH Nights
Parent Connect night on September 12th at 7pm in the Student Center.
If you will be attending the Parent Connect night would you kindly RSVP by Monday, September 9th simply by texting my assistant, Payton Tomsons (714-681-8611).
Thank you for being amazing parents! We are looking forward to this next year with you and your students. Love you parents, please reach out if you need anything at all!
Blessings,
Francis Lazaro & the YTH team
714-906-5926
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.
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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
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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Additional Support Resources
You can find some great support videos for dealing with singleness, marriage, and parenting during COVID-19 here.
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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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