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February 21, 2021 First Sunday in Lent
Preparing for worship
What wondrous love is this that caused the This wondrous kind of love deserves our
Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my deepest attention. Today we gather together
soul? This rhetorical question grounds us in our as a community to remember, celebrate and
season of Lent. We ask ourselves again and participate in the love of Christ. The season
again, what love is this? What kind of love would of Lent is not a time to feel ashamed of our sin
pursue us eternally? What kind of love would or just brag on social media about giving up
put up with our grumpy moods and short chocolate. It is so much more than that.
attention spans? What kind of love would never Here in this community, you are invited to
give up on us? discover what God is dying to give you — not
The love of God. That is the love we are just what God is asking you to give up. Don’t just
talking about. No other love can do that. Even give up a bad habit. Receive the gift of salvation.
the sweetest romantic ballad or the biggest Repent. Return to love. This is what it means to
bouquet of Valentine’s Day red roses could never worship. This is how we practice receiving
compare with the agape love of God. It is such a wondrous love together.
powerful healing force. I am certainly feeling the love of this commu-
Each week we gather to celebrate this love in nity more and more. I am so encouraged by the
a time of worship. This week we have weathered ways you all show up for those in need — those
a storm. Some of us are a little weary from the most vulnerable among us. I saw this up close
blizzard and the chaos. We are chilled to the as the church became a refuge of warmth and
bone by the unpredictability of it all. We need safety. I know God is up to something here at
a source of warmth that we can rely on. Now, Wilshire. I am grateful to be part of it. And I’m
more than ever, we need to cling to a love that even more grateful for the God who binds us
endures forever. A wondrous love. A love whose together in wondrous love.
power could never go out — even with rolling —Jenna Sullivan
blackouts. A truly eternal love. What wondrous
love is this?
4316 Abrams Road ■ Dallas, Texas 75214 ■ 214-452-3100 ■ wilshirebc.org
Partnered with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Building a Community of Faith Shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ
On the cover: Christ in the Wilderness, Ivan Kramskoi, 1872, oil on canvas
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February 21, 2021
First Sunday in Lent
Chiming of the Hour
Prelude Trio in G Minor, Op. 49, No. 1 Josef Rheinberger/
arr. Jeff Brummel
Opening Sentences Joan Hammons
The wondrous love of God compels us to worship. God’s love calls us out from the haze of “business
as usual” and into another way of existing in the world. It calls us into the depths of God’s presence
— here and now — where we are embraced to faith, nourished to wholeness and empowered to walk
as children of the Most High. May we enter that space now, willingly and freely. May we release our
fears, turn away from our sins, and run to the one whom our souls can’t help but love. Let us
worship the Lord.
Hymn 171 What Wondrous Love Is This wondrous love
Greeting to Worshipers Richard Luttrell
Psalm Reading — Psalm 25:1–5 Gloria Martin
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let
my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed
who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me
in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.
A ti, Señor, elevo mi alma; mi Dios, en ti confío; no permitas que sea yo humillado, no dejes que mis
enemigos se burlen de mí. Quien en ti pone su esperanza jamás será avergonzado; pero quedarán en
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vergüenza los que traicionan sin razón. Señor, hazme conocer tus caminos; muéstrame tus sendas. En-
camíname en tu verdad, ¡enséñame! Tú eres mi Dios y Salvador; ¡en ti pongo mi esperanza todo el día!
Solo Hold Me, Jesus Rich Mullins
Joe Whitenton
Well sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all
When the mountains look so big
And my faith just seems so small
So hold me Jesus ‘cause I’m shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won’t You be my Prince of Peace?
And I wake up in the night and feel the dark
It’s so hot inside my soul
I swear there must be blisters on my heart
So hold me Jesus ‘cause I’m shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won’t You be my Prince of Peace?
Surrender don’t come natural to me
I’d rather fight You for something I don’t really want
Than to take what You give that I need
And I’ve beat my head against so many walls
Now I’m falling down I’m falling on my knees
And this Salvation Army band is playing this hymn
And Your grace rings out so deep
It makes my resistance seem so thin
I’m singing hold me Jesus ‘cause I’m shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won’t You be my Prince of Peace?
You have been King of my glory
Won’t You be my Prince of Peace?
Dying to Live Reflections Lynette DeBose, Chad Mustain, Scott Hoener
Prayers of the People Ashley Robinson
Gospel Reading — Mark 1:9–15 Phill Martin
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just
as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like
a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well
pleased.” And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness
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forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. Now
after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying,
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
En esos días llegó Jesús desde Nazaret de Galilea y fue bautizado por Juan en el Jordán. En seguida,
al subir del agua, Jesús vio que el cielo se abría y que el Espíritu bajaba sobre él como una paloma.
También se oyó una voz del cielo que decía: “Tú eres mi Hijo amado; estoy muy complacido contigo.”
En seguida el Espíritu lo impulsó a ir al desierto, y allí fue tentado por Satanás durante cuarenta días.
Estaba entre las fieras, y los ángeles le servían. Llamamiento de los primeros discípulos Después
de que encarcelaron a Juan, Jesús se fue a Galilea a anunciar las buenas nuevas de Dios. “Se ha
cumplido el tiempo—decía—. El reino de Dios está cerca. ¡Arrepiéntanse y crean las buenas nuevas!”
Esta es la palabra del Señor.
Gracias a Dios.
Message “Dying to Live” George Mason
Affirmation of Faith What Wondrous Love Is This wondrous love
Sharing of Decisions George Mason
Benediction George Mason
Postlude Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley arr. Robert Powell
Thank you for giving. Your generosity is allowing Wilshire to continue its ministries in new
and creative ways during this unprecedented time. Although we’re mostly not in the building, the
work of the church continues. To get started or manage your giving, visit wilshirebc.org/give.
5Meet today’s worship leaders
Lynette DeBose joined Wilshire in 2017. She Phill Martin and his wife, Gloria Martin,
sings in Sanctuary Choir, participates in Faith in joined Wilshire in 2000. They have two adult
3D, serves on the New Member Committee and daughters. Phill is a deacon and works as chief
is a member of Discovery Class. She works as an executive officer of The Church Network.
office administrator at RE/MAX. Gloria is a psychotherapist in private practice.
Scott Hoener and his wife, Mary, joined Chad Mustain joined Wilshire in 2013 with his
Wilshire in 2019 and are members of Perennial wife, Heather, who serves on staff as associate
Class. Scott works as an IT professional at pastor. They are parents of Jimmie, who is in
Bank of America. kindergarten, and Bly, who is 18 months old.
Chad is a member of Perennial Class and serves
Richard Luttrell joined Wilshire in 2014 and is on the Pathways to Ministry Committee. He
married to Sally. He is a deacon, a member of works as a hospital chaplain.
Epiphany Class, an usher captain and serves on
the Missions Committee. Joe Whitenton served as a Wilshire Choral
Scholar from 2014 to 2018. He is married to
Misty, who also was a Choral Scholar. A
graduate of SMU, Joe is a music teacher at
Boone Elementary in Highland Park.
Staff contacts
George A. Mason Jessica Capps Ashley Robinson
Senior Pastor Minister to Senior Adults Pastoral Resident
gmason@wilshirebc.org jcapps@wilshirebc.org arobinson@wilshirebc.org
214-452-3132 214-452-3129 214-452-3153
Heather Mustain Julie Girards Jenna Sullivan
Associate Pastor Minister to Children Pastoral Resident
hmustain@wilshirebc.org jgirards@wilshirebc.org jsullivan@wilshirebc.org
214-452-3110 214-452-3104 214-452-3155
Darren DeMent Joan Hammons David Nabors
Associate Pastor Minister to Preschoolers Director of Business
ddement@wilshirebc.org jhammons@wilshirebc.org Administration
214-452-3102 214-452-3141 dnabors@wilshirebc.org
214-452-3157
Doug Haney Leanna Coyle-Carr
Associate Pastor Pastoral Resident Dale Pride
dhaney@wilshirebc.org lcoylecarr@wilshirebc.org Facilities Manager
214-452-3123 214-452-3154 dpride@wilshirebc.org
214-452-3101
Jeff Brummel Leigh Curl
Associate Minister of Music/Organist Pastoral Resident Preston Bright
jbrummel@wilshirebc.org lcurl@wilshirebc.org Associate Pastor Emeritus
214-452-3122 214-452-3152
6Tapestry News & Announcements
February 21, 2021
Holy Week
plans set
W ilshire will hold in-person worship
services in the north parking lot on both
Palm Sunday and Easter. On Palm Sunday,
March 28, there will be two services, at 8 and 11
a.m. On Easter, April 4, services including the
Lord’s Supper will be held at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Worship on both days will look and feel like
Sunday, March 7, 5 p.m. Church in the Lot, with one difference: Wilshire
will provide seating; you will not need to bring
North Parking Lot your own chairs. Worshipers wishing to stay in
their vehicles will be able to listen to services
Wear your mask and join us on March 7 via a special FM radio signal.
as Sunday evening in-person worship On Easter, the familiar flowering cross will
returns. Like previous Church in the be offered. Stop by anytime and bring flowers
Lot services, worshipers will have two to place in the wire-framed cross facing Abrams
options: bring your own chair or stay in Road. A limited supply of fresh-cut flowers will
your vehicle and listen via a special FM be provided.
radio frequency. Attendees must sign up On Easter, Sunday School classes will not
in advance and check in upon arrival. Full meet so that members will have more flexibility
details are available at the sign-up link. to attend an in-person service.
Wilshire is also offering prerecorded Palm
Sign up for March 7 Sunday and Easter services that will premiere
on YouTube at 8:30 a.m.
Future Church in the Lot dates: May 2, June 6 An online Maundy Thursday service will
premiere on YouTube at 7 p.m. on April 1.
Keep up with all the Wilshire news at wilshirebc.org or on social media or
via the Wilshire app. At present we are worshiping online only. Worship
premieres Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on Wilshire’s YouTube channel and website.
7Lent 2021 ✜ Wilshire Baptist Church
Do you wonder what is waiting for you beyond the wanting? These days, it can feel like our
moments of frustration, hurt, loss, desire, disappointment and anxiety have piled up before us
to form a mountain of collected grief. Perhaps you also feel a heightened sense of longing to
get back to a life you once knew or a life you have envisioned for yourself. In this space, you are
free to name your grief and your longing. During this season of Lent, we will explore the
wondrous love that sustains us, shelters us, calls us and empowers us as we are dying to live.
WEDNESDAYS: LIVING LENT HOLY WEEK
Join our pastoral residents at 6 p.m. as they Palm Sunday, March 28
lead us in practices to help guide our living ✜ 8 and 11 a.m. in-person services in
with memory-keeping, music, storytelling north parking lot.
and movement. Sessions will be held on Face- ✜ Seated (church provides chairs) or drive-in.
book Live or Zoom. For the Zoom link, email ✜ Advance sign-up required.
the resident leading that week's session. ✜ Prerecorded online service premieres
✜ Feb. 24: Journaling. Leanna Coyle-Carr at 8:30 a.m. on YouTube.
(lcoylecarr@wilshirebc.org), Zoom Maundy Thursday, April 1
✜ Mar. 3: Music. Leigh Curl, Facebook Live ✜ Prerecorded online service premieres
✜ Mar. 10: Storytelling. Ashley Robinson at 7 p.m. on YouTube.
(arobinson@wilshirebc.org), Zoom
✜ Mar. 17: Yoga. Jenna Sullivan, Facebook Live Easter Sunday, April 4
✜ Mar. 24: Journaling. Leanna Coyle-Carr ✜ 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. in-person services in
(lcoylecarr@wilshirebc.org), Zoom north parking lot.
✜ Seated (church provides chairs) or drive-in.
✜ Advance sign-up required.
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
✜ The flowering cross will be offered. Stop by
Pastoral Resident Leigh Curl has curated an
eclectic Lenten playlist on the digital music anytime to place flowers; a limited supply
service Spotify. Click below or search Spotify of fresh-cut flowers will be provided.
✜ Prerecorded online service premieres
for “Dying to Live - Lent 2021 at Wilshire.”
The basic version of Spotify is free to use. at 8:30 a.m. on YouTube.
✜ No Sunday School.
Listen now on Spotify wilshirebc.org/lent
8Condolences to
■ Ron and Lisa Mershawn on the death
of Ron’s brother, Wayne Mershawn, Feb. 13
■ Family and friends of Joe Park, who
died Feb. 13
■ Bill Jones on the death of his wife,
Joanna Jones, Feb. 14
■ Family and friends of Michael van Breda,
who died Feb. 14
Feb. 21 Sunday Night Live canceled Meal service for
Sunday Night Live (K through 6th grade) for
Feb. 21 has been canceled due to plumbing issues
Wednesday, Feb. 24,
at the church. The next SNL will be held Feb. 28. has been canceled
Advocacy Committee due to weather-related
welcomes Josh Houston Feb. 22 plumbing issues at
Originally set for Feb. 15, the Christian Advocacy
Committee’s Zoom event with Josh Houston the church building.
has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 22, at
7 p.m. Houston is General Counsel and Direc-
tor of Government Affairs for Texas Impact, a
statewide grassroots network that aims to be
a voice of religious social concern to the Texas
Legislature. The discussion will center on the Wednesday Advocacy Updates
current Texas legislative session. Email aadcox@ All are invited to join the Christian Advoca-
wilshirebc.org for the Zoom link. The Feb. 15 cy Committee and guests from our advocacy
Zoom link will still work. partners in a series of Zoom talks Wednesdays
at noon from Feb. 24 to March 17. Each meeting
Sign up for advocacy emails will focus on one of our key priority issues and
If you’re passionate about a particular advocacy will include background information, session up-
area and would like to stay informed during the dates and ways to engage during the Texas legis-
Texas legislative session and beyond, you can lative session. These 30- to 45-minute briefings
opt to get email updates from Wilshire. Minis- are meant for all who are interested in advocacy,
try Assistant Abbey Adcox maintains email lists from beginners to experts. Email Abbey Adcox
by issue and sends periodic updates and action (aadcox@wilshirebc.org) for the Zoom link.
items. Email aadcox@wilshirebc.org to be added ■ Feb. 24: Public Education with Pastors
to the lists you’re interested in, including: for Texas Children
Anti-Racism Human Trafficking ■ March 3: Hunger with North Texas Food Bank
Criminal Justice Hunger ■ March 10: Payday Lending with United
Climate Change Immigration/Refugees Way of Greater Dallas and the Anti-Poverty
Domestic Violence Payday Lending Coalition of Dallas
Foster Care Public Education ■ March 17: Healthcare and Medicaid
Homelessness Religious Freedom Expansion, guest TBA
9Mental Health Network to meet
All mental health providers are invited to
the second quarterly meeting of the Wilshire
Mental Health Network. We hope this initiative
will help us as Wilshire members and mental JOIN US
health providers to better get to know one an-
other as well as discuss how we can support our
community. The meeting will be held via Zoom WOW!
on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 12:30 p.m. For questions
or to get the Zoom link, email Rachel Murphy, Virtual Gathering
LCSW, LCDC, at rachel.j.rossiter@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 6 at 10am
Mission Oak Cliff needs drivers FELLOWSHIP, FUN & A FRITTATA DEMONSTRATION
Can you spare one hour out of your day to help
deliver food to families experiencing food inse- ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO ALL FRIDAY 5TH
curity in Oak Cliff? If so, mission partner Mis-
sion Oak Cliff, beneficiary of our recent Souper
Bowl of Caring, is looking for volunteer drivers
for their Food2Families program on Thurs-
days at 8 a.m. and Fridays at noon. This is
minimal-contact volunteer opportunity that F R O M T H E PA R I S H N U R S E
should be meaningful to both the volunteers
and families served. You can find the volunteer COVID-19 vaccine update
driver application by visiting missionoakcliff. I’ve heard concerns from many of you that
org/driver-application. your scheduled vaccinations have been
canceled and have not been able to be
Book clubs given on the scheduled day. You should get
■ The WOW! Brown Bag Book Club meets your second shot as close to the recom-
on Zoom one Thursday a month at noon. On mended three-week or one-month interval
March 4, the group will discuss Fannie Flagg’s as possible. However, there is no maximum
The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop. Contact Abbey interval between the first and second doses
Adcox at aadcox@wilshirebc.org or Carolyn for either vaccine. You should not get the
Murray at cmurray@wilshirebc.org to sign up. second dose earlier than the recommend-
■ The WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club ed interval, which is 21 days for the Pfizer
meets on Zoom monthly at 7 p.m. On March 9, vaccine and 28 days for Moderna. Agen-
the group will discuss His Truth is Marching On: cies giving the second shots know who is
John Lewis and the Power of Hope by Jon Mea- on their schedules and will be notifying
cham. To sign up, contact Debby Burton at people when they will be able to open to
dburton@wilshirebc.org. give those second shots. Unless you are
■ Wilshire’s Anti-Racism Book Club will instructed to go elsewhere, you need to go
discuss Valerie Kaur’s See No Stranger: A Memoir to the same agency where you got your first
and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love on Thursday, shot; they will be saving vaccine for you.
March 25, at 7 p.m. Register to receive the Zoom —Linda Garner, parish nurse
link at wilshirebc.org/registration. lgarner@wilshirebc.org
10Five ways to support
Wilshire’s mission This Week
Sunday, Feb. 21
■ Morning Worship, virtual, 8:30 a.m.
■ Bible Study, online, times vary by class
■ Children’s Sunday School, Zoom, 9:45 a.m.
■ WSM Sunday School, Zoom, 10 a.m.
■ Coffee and Conversation with George,
Zoom, 10 a.m.
■ Finance Committee, Zoom, noon
■ Missions Committee, Zoom, 12:30 p.m.
■ Personnel Committee, Zoom, 1 p.m.
1. BY MAIL: Send to Lori Gooden, Wilshire
Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas Monday, Feb. 22
TX, 75214. Please write on your check if it is ■ Texas Impact Briefing, Zoom, 7 p.m.
intended for the Unified Budget or another
purpose. Tuesday, Feb. 23
■ Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom, 6 p.m.
2. ONLINE: Schedule a recurring or one-
time gift charged to either your debit or Wednesday, Feb. 24
credit card or directly as an ACH from your ■ New Song, Zoom, 10 a.m.
checking account. Visit wilshirebc.org/give ■ Midweek Update & Reflection video, online
(be sure you have enabled cookies on your ■ Wednesday Advocacy Update, Zoom, noon
phone or tablet). ■ Shekinah, north parking lot, 6:20 p.m.
3. AUTOMATIC BANK PAY: Go to your ■ WSM Watershed, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m.
bank’s website, log in to your individual bank ■ Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, Zoom, 7 p.m.
account and follow your bank’s instructions Saturday, Feb. 27
to set up Wilshire as a new payee. Your bank ■ Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom, 8:30 a.m.
will print and cut a check.
Sunday, Feb. 28
4. TEXT: Using your smartphone, text
■ Morning Worship, virtual, 8:30 a.m.
WILSHIRE and the dollar amount (example:
■ Bible Study, online, times vary by class
WILSHIRE 50) to 73256, then follow the link
■ Children’s Sunday School, Zoom, 9:45 a.m.
that pops up. The first time you use this op-
■ WSM Sunday School, Zoom, 10 a.m.
tion, you will enter credit card and contact
■ Wilshire Mental Health Network, Zoom,
information. All text gifts will be applied to
12:30 p.m.
the Unified Budget.
■ Carillon Ringers, Handbell Room, 3 p.m.
5. WILSHIRE APP: Download the Wilshire ■ Sunday Night Live, grades K-6, Chapel,
app from the App Store or Google Play to Parlor and porte cochere, 3:30 p.m.
make gifts easily from your phone or tablet.
11Rapid-response teams available
Health Response Team is comprised of medical professionals in the church who are willing to
make themselves available for general counsel and encouragement. These volunteers are not dis-
pensing medical care but are available for general questions and guidance, especially when it may
be harder to get to a doctor. Lead contact is Linda Garner, lgarner@wilshirebc.org or 214-452-3151.
Food and Supplies Response Team is comprised of volunteers from our Missions and Ad-
vocacy committees who are at the ready to help those who are isolated and need food or other
supplies brought to them. We have identified existing designated and budget funds that will be
used to meet urgent needs of members, such as food and medicine and limited rent assistance.
Lead contact is Heather Mustain, hmustain@wilshirebc.org or 214-452-3110.
Spiritual Support Response Team is comprised of trained lay leaders and staff who are
available to talk with members who are lonely, scared or just need to talk during this time of
isolation. This is not a substitute for professional counseling. Volunteers will call care receiv-
ers on at least a weekly basis to listen to them and offer emotional support. Other referrals for
additional identified needs will be made to the appropriate teams or staff. Lead contact is Gail
Brookshire, gsbrookshire@gmail.com.
Pray for Wilshire health care workers
Preston Adkins Rita Hamilton Chad Mustain
Joshua Bautista Joey Hamilton Mike Plunk
Tanya Benson Deborah Herford Ross Prater
Gina Biddle Jeff Jones Lyn Prater
Cayce Brumley Tori Korson Wingfield Nancy Quelland
Joni Cabaniss Desiree Krieger Katie Smalling
Ann Cossum Micki Lacker Connie Smith
Karen Cotter Bobby Louder Jim Sterling
Kelli Culpepper Hall Linda Martinez Nancy Stretch
Joannah DeMent Marty McElya Robin Sullens
Diana Early Alyssa McElya Claire Tommey
Janda Edwards Sheri McShan Jim Walton
Linda Eggert Damien Mitchell Amy Wilson
Linda Garner Allison Moore Jenny Wolff
Kirsten Granberry Sheri Mosser Alan Wright
Linda Gregory Monica Mullins Rebecca Yarbrough
12Pray for Wilshire
educators
As schools and school districts grapple with the complexities of having school
during covid-19, we have compiled a list of Wilshire members who work in
education. Keep them in your prayers and consider offering encouragement in
the form of a note, email or phone call. We apologize for any omissions; please
let us know of names that should be added to the list.
Kelly Akins J.D. Isip Paige Pendery
Amy Anderson Katie Koshkin Mary Lea Phillips
Debbie Atchley Catherine LaChey Sarah Plunk
Hugh Atkinson Debbie LaChey Robin Pokladnik
Lynne Beard Thomas Lee Priscilla Pope-Levison
Casey Boland Jack Levison Lyn Prater
Leigh Ann Brown Jennifer Madding Michael Prysock
Jake Bruehl Ralph Manuel Aaron Reindel
Reagan Brumley Candy McComb Sarah Rose
Kristin Cabaniss Tricia McCoy Gerald Shilling
Hillary Campbell Jane Melton Jeanne Spreier
Sunny Carroum Christie Michie Megan Thompson
Karen Cotter Laura Mirochna Sara Tinsley
Silvia DeLaCruz Ellen Mooney Carol Tommey
Joannah DeMent Wendy Moore Janis Townsend
Elizabeth Felton Mary Morgan Jonni Walls
Shana Gaines Meredith Mosley Jenn Weaver
Thomas Hare Monica Mullins Katie Wilke
Dawn Hallman Shannon Nadalini Jenny Wolff
Sherry Hicks John Parnell
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