Lent Devotional 2022

In this season of lent we have prepared a lent devotional for you to journey with Jesus over these next 4 weeks. Devotional guides are available in person and online. You can download the PDF at  wilshireave.com/lent to use our online interactive version.

Good Friday // April 15

As a reminder, our Good Friday Service will be at 5:30 pm.  We will be taking Communion and remembering the sacrifice that Jesus made for us because of his great love for us. WA Kids will be meeting as well.

Easter at Wilshire // April 17

Easter is almost here! Be sure to invite your neighbors, friends, and family to join us at our 9am traditional service or 10:30am contemporary service. Pick up an invite goody bag from the church office during the week or on Sunday morning to give to a friend or neighbor. WA Kids will be having a Peeps party with activities designed specifically for them. We can’t wait to see you this Easter!

Rooted  // APR 24

Get Rooted This Spring!  Rooted is a 10 week small group experience that teaches people what it means to be a follower of Jesus, built on faith’s foundational elements such as worship, generosity, service, evangelism, prayer and studying God’s word.  Rooted is designed for those who are new to the faith as well as those who have been followers for many years.  If you are new to Wilshire or have been around a while but never gone through Rooted we encourage you to sign up.

Rooted will take place here at Wilshire Avenue on Sunday mornings from 9:00am-10:15am on the 3rd floor starting on Sunday, April 24th.  Cost for the material is $30. Scholarships are also available if needed.  If you have questions, please email bryan@wilshireave.com

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

Park Clean up at Byerrum Park // APR 10

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.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) // APR 20

At MOPS, we gather moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together. That’s why we rally women, in their own neighborhoods, to help them become more brave, kind and honest, one gathering at a time. So, whether you are a soon-to-be mom, first-time mom or seventh-time mom, you are welcome!

MOPS meets in person on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:15 – 11:15 AM.

DATES: 
April 20, May 4 & 18, June 01

COST:
Mom = $50
1st child = $45
Additional child(ren) = $40

Love Fullerton // APR 23

Join us and hundreds of others in the community as we serve in a variety of ways throughout the city on Saturday, April 23rd from 8:00 am- 1:00 pm.  Our church will be serving again this year at Raymond Elementary School and will be doing work in the sensory garden as well as other projects around the school.  The day starts with a large gathering and breakfast at Fullerton College and then we will go off to serve at our areas until around 12:00 and then will regather for lunch at Fullerton College.  Please sign up by emailing bryan@wilshireave.com so you can be part of this community wide serve day.

Women’s Retreat // APR 29 – MAY 01

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 for the Lord, and reflecting amidst the beauty of our mountains. Let us pamper you with gourmet meals, professional massages, and other special activities. To register click on the link www.wilshireave.com/women

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

WA Kids First Friday // MAY 06

Our 3rd – 5th graders are invited to “First Friday” every first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. They will be able to hang out with their friends and grow in their faith. Dinner will be provided

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.

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

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