Christmas Services

We are excited for the Christmas Season approaching.
We all have friends, family, coworkers that we would love to come to know the hope, love and joy we have in Jesus. Our Christmas services are a great opportunity for you to bring the people you care about to hear this incredible hope we have in Jesus.

We are excited to worship God together as a church family on:
DEC 23 at 5:30 PM, DEC 24 at 3:00 & 4:30 PM.

WA Kids will be provided at all 3 services.

WA Kids – Jingle Jam 12/12 at 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING EXCITING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO DO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Take a break from all the baking, the shopping, the endless rolls of wrapping paper, and join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience complete with fun, games, crafts and lunch!

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 to our clients during October, November, and December to have for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We will have bags on Sunday after service that you can pick up and fill up. Thank You!

Cornbread mix/biscuit mix                                             Crispy Fried Onions

Gravy jars and/or packets                                               Cake Mix/Frosting

Chicken broth                                                                      Marshmallows

Boxed potatoes                                                                  Brown sugar

Pie crusts/pie filling                                                          Evaporated Milk

Canned pumpkin

Operation Christmas Child

Now is a good time to start thinking about what you will pack in your Operation Christmas Child shoebox this year. OCC anticipates that this year box donations will dramatically decrease due to the pandemic. This year is an important year to continue with this good work. You can pick up a  box and a shopping list in the church office Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. You can find more information or build a box online using the links below.

More instructions:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/

Build a shoebox online:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/

Cold Weather – Coat Drive

Over the next couple months as it is getting colder, we will be collecting gently used coats and jackets to give out to those in need at our Food Bank and in the community.  If you would like to donate any used coats or jackets they can be dropped off in the bin next to the church office Monday-Friday between 9 am – 4 pm or on Sunday morning at one of the services.

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

Raymond Elementary Garden Mentorship Program

As part of our partnership with Raymond Elementary you have the opportunity to be a Difference Maker throughout next school year. We are looking for adults to be part of the Garden Mentorship program where you will meet weekly with a Raymond Elementary student to garden together and mentor them. Email sylvia@wilshireave.com to let us know you’re interested. Serve Day will be on October 02 from 8am-12pm.

Byerrum Park Clean up –  December 12

 Let’s work together to love our city!

As a church we are partnering with the City of Fullerton and the Parks and Recreation department to help take care of Byerrum Park on the corner of Chapman and Raymond. Our church will be going twice a month to help clean and take care of the park. This is a great way to serve as a family or a life group or even with a few friends.  Please email bryan@wilshireave.com to sign up or if you have any questions.

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.

GriefShare

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 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.

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.

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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