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February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Preparing for worship
On the first Sunday of every month at Wilshire It is a table where I’ve heard my dad offer the
we celebrate communion. In the Baptist church of same table blessing for many years. This is a table
my childhood in Alpharetta, Georgia, this was that has born the weight of many meals and many
always on Sunday evening and never more than stories. This has been a table of bounty and
once per quarter. Looking back on this ordinance, blessing. Such a table and the memories evoked
it was always at the end of the service and never by it are a rich inheritance indeed.
really central to worship. It’s strange how as a kid The second table is the turquoise tables of
you pick up on these sorts of things. The message Wilshire spearheaded by Tiffany Wright. Stories
was “we’ll do this because the Lord commanded abounded of the hospitality of Wilshire members
us, but it’s not really essential — it’s just a who shared their lives with their neighbors in the
symbol.” But for some of our worshipers who simple act of setting a table up in their front yard.
come from Catholic or Episcopalian traditions, Finally are the child-sized Sunday School class
communion is received weekly and is at the very room tables on the second floor of Wilshire
center of worship. where many children have learned about Jesus
This feast of remembrance is called different and God’s love through the years. The day will
things in various traditions: the Eucharist, come when once again these tables will be
communion, the Lord’s supper, and sometimes, surrounded by girls and boys actively learning
the table of the Lord. I find this last moniker the that God loves them.
most inviting. We often have heard George say, Yes, the phrase “the table of the Lord” is rich
this is the Lord’s table and therefore all are with meaning because it draws us all to come and
welcome. Lovely. sit, come and join, come and taste and see that
Reflecting on the power of this image, the table the Lord is good.
of the Lord, I reflected on some different sorts of —Doug Haney
tables where I’ve seen the “goodness of the Lord.”
The first table is the round oak table that has
resided in my parents’ kitchen for over 50 years.
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February 7, 2021
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Chiming of the Hour
Prelude I Come with Joy arr. David Cherwien
Call to Worship — Psalm 147:1a, 5–11, 20c Helen Jerman
Praise the Lord! Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. The
Lord lifts up the downtrodden; he casts the wicked to the ground. Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
make melody to our God on the lyre. He covers the heavens with clouds, prepares rain for the earth,
makes grass grow on the hills. He gives to the animals their food, and to the young ravens when they
cry. His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner; but the
Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Praise the Lord!
¡Aleluya! ¡Alabado sea el Señor! ¡Cuán bueno es cantar salmos a nuestro Dios, cuán agradable y justo
es alabarlo! Excelso es nuestro Señor, y grande su poder; su entendimiento es infinito; El Señor
sostiene a los pobres, pero hace morder el polvo a los impíos. Canten al Señor con gratitud; canten
salmos a nuestro Dios al son del arpa. Él cubre de nubes el cielo, envía la lluvia sobre la tierra y hace
crecer la hierba en los montes. Él alimenta a los ganados y a las crías de los cuervos cuando graznan.
El Señor no se deleita en los bríos del caballo, ni se complace en la fuerza[a] del hombre, sino que se
complace en los que le temen, en los que confían en su gran amor. Esto no lo ha hecho con ninguna
otra nación; jamás han conocido ellas sus decretos. ¡Aleluya! ¡Alabado sea el Señor!
Hymn 319 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty lobe den herren
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Greeting to Worshipers Jenna Sullivan
Prayers of the People Jennifer Wagner
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins,
As we forgive those who sin against us;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,
For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
And the glory forever. Amen.
Solo Panis Angelicus César Franck
Zoë Moore
Panis angelicus fit panis hominum;
May the bread of angels become the bread for humanity;
Dat panis cœlicus figuris terminum:
This heavenly bread ends all symbols:
O res mirabilis!
Oh, miraculous thing!
Manducat Dominum pauper, servus et humilis.
Feasting at this table nourishes the poor, the lowly and the humbled ones.
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper George Mason
All followers of Christ are invited to partake of the Lord’s Supper, whether you
are a Wilshire member or not. Today, you are invited to gather whatever elements
you have at home to join in the Communion of the saints at the Lord’s Table.
The Passing of the Peace
May the peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
Gospel Reading — Mark 1:29–39 Darren DeMent
As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and
John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He
came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve
them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.
And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various
diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they
knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place,
and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they
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said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns,
so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went
throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Tan pronto como salieron de la sinagoga, Jesús fue con Jacobo y Juan a casa de Simón y Andrés. La
suegra de Simón estaba en cama con fiebre, y en seguida se lo dijeron a Jesús. Él se le acercó, la tomó
de la mano y la ayudó a levantarse. Entonces se le quitó la fiebre y se puso a servirles. Al atardecer,
cuando ya se ponía el sol, la gente le llevó a Jesús todos los enfermos y endemoniados, de manera
que la población entera se estaba congregando a la puerta. Jesús sanó a muchos que padecían de
diversas enfermedades. También expulsó a muchos demonios, pero no los dejaba hablar porque
sabían quién era él. Muy de madrugada, cuando todavía estaba oscuro, Jesús se levantó, salió de la
casa y se fue a un lugar solitario, donde se puso a orar. Simón y sus compañeros salieron a buscarlo.
Por fin lo encontraron y le dijeron:—Todo el mundo te busca. Jesús respondió:—Vámonos de aquí
a otras aldeas cercanas donde también pueda predicar; para esto he venido. Así que recorrió toda
Galilea, predicando en las sinagogas y expulsando demonios.
Esta es la palabra del Señor.
Gracias a Dios.
Message “Deep Healing” George Mason
Affirmation of Faith Fairest Lord Jesus st. elizabeth
Sharing of Decisions George Mason
Benediction George Mason
Postlude Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah arr. Dan Forrest
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.
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Meet today’s worship leaders
Helen Jerman originally joined in 2005 and Jennifer Wagner joined Wilshire in 2001. She
then came back to Wilshire in 2015 after living is married to Ed and they are the parents of
out of the area for a time. She is married to Noah, a ninth grader at Bishop Dunne, Haydn, a
Jeremy and is deeply involved in Women of sixth grader at Rosemont and Elly, a fifth grader
Wilshire, missions and advocacy work. Helen at Rosemont. Jennifer serves on the Building
serves as chair of the Christian Advocacy and Grounds Committee and is a member of
Committee and attends Perennial Class. She is a Avodah Class. She is self-employed as an artist,
writer who works as senior editor at Vizient. designer and weaver at Littlehendesign.
Zoȅ Moore served as a Wilshire summer intern
in 2020 working in children’s music with Candy
McComb. She is a 2017 graduate of Richardson’s
J.J. Pearce High School and is a senior at Dallas
Baptist University, where she is majoring in
music.
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
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Tapestry News & Announcements
February 7, 2021
Souper success
Modified event nets $15,690 for Mission Oak Cliff
W ilshire’s Souper Bowl of Caring is shaping
up to be a huge success despite being very
different this year. At press time, 136 Souper
Bowl Boxes had been spoken for, with $15,690
raised to support the work of Mission Oak Cliff.
“We set a goal of $7,500, thinking it would be
challenging to reach due to the pandemic,” says
Associate Pastor Heather Mustain. “However,
not only did we surpass our original goal, but
you’ve made this year our most successful year
to date. Thank you for being a congregation who Left: Patricia and David Anderson were among the winners of a gift
rallies around advancing the call to serve our box from the Market at Bonton Farms. Right: 136 donors received a
neighbors in such practical and tangible ways. Wilshire Souper Bowl Box with a food thermos and recipes.
Because of your generosity, others will be able
to experience both full stomachs and spirits.” Jean and Maxey Abernathy, Angela and Jim
The event registration on Wilshire’s website Sayre and Patricia and David Anderson.
will remain open until all Souper Bowl Boxes If you’d still like to participate, visit wilshire-
are gone. Each box includes a food thermos bc.org/registration. Contact Abbey Adcox at
with the Wilshire logo and seven soup recipes 214-452-3127 or aadcox@wilshirebc.org with
from the church kitchen. You can also make a questions or for more information.
contribution without receiving a box; include
the note “World Hunger” or “Souper Bowl Share your game day soup photos on
of Caring” on your check or with your online social media with the hashtag
contribution.
Three participants won a gift box from the #WilshireSouperBowl
Market at Bonton Farms. Winners were Carole
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.
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The Sweet Sounds of the Organ
FROM THE BAROQUE TO THE DELICIOUS
Thursday For his latest virtual organ concert, Associate Minister of Music/Organist
Feb.11 Jeff Brummel is teaming with Chef Elizabeth Ferguson to take us on a cu-
linary and sonic adventure through Italy, France and the Netherlands. We
7 p.m. invite you to participate in making three simple, family-friendly desserts:
YouTube Flourless Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Coulis, and Kletskoppen Cookies.
premiere Click here for the recipes. As you enjoy your creations, organ music will
delight your ears with the sounds of Vivaldi, Daquin and J.S. Bach.
The link will be shared in the Feb. 10 midweek email and on social media. Or just look for the premiere at YouTube.com/WilshireBaptist.
FAITH in 3D presents a readers theatre production of
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If you’re reading this on Friday, Feb. 5, or Saturday, Feb. 6,
you still have a chance to see our Faith in 3D production. The
Originally produced by the Denver Center Theatre Company
show streams at 7:30 both nights. Click the buttons below or
look for “Faith in 3D” at YouTube.com/WilshireBaptist. You
must watch during the stream; the videos will not be avail-
able to watch later. Learn more about the show here.
Click here for Friday night Click here for Saturday night
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Unified Budget Update
$340,378 $333,117
$276,500 $284,799
WED., FEB. 10
YTD Budgeted Actual YTD Budgeted Actual
Income Income Expense Expense
Pathways Endowment Jan. Gifts..................... $147,359 Roasted Pork Loin w/ Peppercorn
Sauce, Potatoes O’Brien, Broccoli
w/ Basil Butter, Fresh Bread, $12
New member Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Baby Greens
Salad w/ Grilled Chicken & Red Wine
David Baskin Vinaigrette, Garlic-Parmesan Crostini, $12
Mental Health Network to meet Chicken Salad w/ Celery, Apples,
All mental health providers are invited to Pecans on Soft French Roll,
Broccoli Salad, Potato Chips, $10
the second quarterly meeting of the Wilshire
Mental Health Network. We hope this initiative Lemon Tart w/ Strawberry Sauce, $2.50
will help us as Wilshire members and mental Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake Bar, $1.25
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
on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 12:30 p.m. For questions ■ Takeout meals from Wilshire’s
or to get the Zoom link, email Rachel Murphy, kitchen are offered for curbside pickup
LCSW, LCDC, at rachel.j.rossiter@gmail.com. each Wednesday.
Gateway of Grace seeks volunteers ■ Proceeds help defray the cost of
Wilshire mission part- paying our kitchen workers during the
ner Gateway of Grace pandemic.
is seeking volunteers to
teach online one-on-one ■ Ordering for Feb. 10 is open now on
conversational English the church website.
classes for one to two ■ Order, pay and choose lunch or
hours per week. If you’re interested, email Lau-
ren Cuddihee, Gateway’s director of operations, dinner pickup by end of day Tuesday,
at lauren@gatewayofgrace.org. In addition, Feb. 9, then pick up your food on
Gateway needs volunteers with a counseling or Wednesday.
psychology background to work with refugees
dealing with trauma and depression caused by ■ Full instructions at ordering link.
loneliness, struggles to integrate into a new
country and separation from family. If you’re
qualified and can help, email Executive Director Order now for Feb. 10
Samira Page at samira@gatewayofgrace.org.
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Ash Wednesday
service, Feb. 17
Wilshire will begin the season of Lent with an Ash
Wednesday service on Feb. 17. Led by our pastoral
residents, the service will be available on the
Wilshire YouTube channel starting at noon to be
watched at your convenience.
A small bag of ashes to self-impose will be available
to pick up from the church on the next two
Wednesdays, Feb. 10 and 17, during Koinonia Café
To Go pickup times — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 4:30
to 6 p.m. No registration is needed to pick up ashes.
Book clubs phone to take a photo of your vaccine card. That
■ The WOW! Brown Bag Book Club meets way, if you forget to take the card when going
on Zoom one Thursday a month at noon. On for your second dose, you’ll have the documen-
March 4, the group will discuss Fannie Flagg’s tation on your phone.
The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop. Contact Abbey ■ UT Southwestern Medical Center and Baylor
Adcox at aadcox@wilshirebc.org or Carolyn Scott & White Health are allowing people who
Murray at cmurray@wilshirebc.org to sign up. are not already their patients to register for no-
■ The WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club tification of available COVID vaccinations. For
meets on Zoom monthly at 7 p.m. On Feb. 9, the UTSW, click here. For BSWH, see the ad on page
group will discuss Colson Whitehead’s Nickel 14 or click here. Contact Linda Garner, Parish
Boys. To sign up, contact Debby Burton at Nurse, at 214-926-1125 or lgarner@wilshirebc.org
dburton@wilshirebc.org. if you need help or have questions about vaccine
■ Wilshire’s Anti-Racism Book Club will registration.
discuss Valerie Kaur’s See No Stranger: A Memoir
and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love on Thursday, Library offers curbside pickup
March 25, at 7 p.m. Register to receive the Zoom Did you know you can check out books from the
link at wilshirebc.org/registration. church library even while the building is closed?
Search the library’s online catalog by visiting
COVID-19 vaccine news wilshirebc.booksys.net/opac/wbc/#menuHome.
■ Wilshire’s Parish Nurse Linda Garner has a Then email bpeterson@wilshirebc.org and tell
tip for those who have received their first dose her what titles you wish to check out (limit 5).
of the COVID-19 vaccine: Use your mobile She will work out a safe plan to get the books to
you via curbside pickup or home delivery.
10Texas Impact event Feb. 15
Josh Houston of
Texas Impact will
be the special guest
for a Zoom conver-
sation presented by
Wilshire’s Christian
Advocacy Commit-
tee on Monday, Feb.
15 at 7 p.m. All are
invited for a discussion of the current Texas
legislative session — what’s happened so far
and what to watch for as the session contin-
ues. Texas Impact is a statewide grassroots
network established to be a voice of religious
social concern to the Texas Legislature. Email
Abbey Adcox (aadcox@wilshirebc.org) for the
Zoom link.
Around
Sign up for Weekly Witness
Weekly Witness, an
online presentation
the Table
from Texas Impact,
examines public policy
issues through a faith
WITH ASHLEY & LEANNA lens and helps viewers
discover ways to par-
Wednesdays, Feb. 3 & 10 ticipate in the public
6 p.m. on Zoom policy process. Weekly
Led by Ashley Robinson Witness is broadcast live on Mondays at noon
and Leanna Coyle-Carr on Zoom and Facebook during the legisla-
tive session. Upcoming topics: Feb. 8: Texas
State Budget; Feb. 15: Voting Rights; Feb. 22:
Policing Reform. Register for the Zoom link at
Join two of our pastoral residents in the
spiritual practice of eating together.
texasimpact.org. Each episode features a Tex-
as faith leader, an “issue of the week” update
Grab your laptop and your supper and by leading policy advocates and a Legislative
meet us on Zoom to share holy conversa- Update segment and Action Alert. The Weekly
tion around the table. As we eat, we will Witness podcast features content from the
ask God to nourish us through conversa- live event and is usually available on Tues-
tion, Scripture contemplation, and reflec- days. Texas Impact is a statewide grassroots
tion together. To participate, email Ashley network offering concrete strategies to help
(arobinson@wilshirebc.org) by noon each people of faith work for justice.
Wednesday to receive the Zoom link.
11Missions & Christian Advocacy
Committees meet the moment
A s a church for Every Body, Wilshire has a
keen sense of responsibility to serve and
advocate for others, especially in offering mis-
sion programs and monitoring public policies on
behalf of the poor and vulnerable.
In 2021, about 30 Wilshire folks will be
involved on both the Missions and Christian Ad-
vocacy Committees. They will work to support
— and in many cases, work alongside — over
10 formal local missions and advocacy part-
ners. Wilshire is blessed to have deep relational
connections to many others working in the
non-profit, civil and advocacy sectors.
As it relates to our advocacy work, priorities
are selected through a formal and informal
discernment process. Committee members
explore questions such as, “Does this priority Recent mission and advocacy efforts included (clockwise from top)
seem to match with what Wilshire has expressed the Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive, benefiting White Rock Center
of Hope; brown bag lunches for Cornerstone Baptist Church last
as a common concern? Does there seem to be summer; and Gateway of Grace’s Project Mask.
a stirring or desire of the congregation to be
more involved? Do we have mission partners on members will monitor are voter rights, redis-
whom we can rely to advise our advocacy work? tricting, racial equity, and Medicaid expansion.
Is there a moral imperative that requires our im- Further supporting the Missions and Advoca-
mediate attention because our faith demands it?” cy Committees are the education and engage-
Our context for mission engagement re- ment team and the communications team.
volves around these primary concerns: health Using the knowledge provided by policy
and wellness, hunger and poverty (inclusive of monitoring teams, the education and engage-
payday lending), homelessness, refugees and ment team will also be on the lookout for ways
immigration, climate change, religious liberty to mobilize the Wilshire congregation to action.
and education. Wilshire's missions and advocacy Past educational and engagement events and
priorities stem from these areas. activities have included a legislative training day,
A key aspect of advocacy at Wilshire are policy film screening around payday lending, legislative
monitoring teams that check in regularly with briefings provided during the Texas legislative
key advocacy partners to assess their needs and session on Wednesday nights, the Praying for
discern ways Wilshire can help. Policy monitors Justice event and letter-writing campaigns.
also collect and pass along needed information Stay tuned for details on upcoming programs
and action items to the two committees. as, like many other Wilshire ministries, our col-
With the Texas Legislature in session, new lective work will need to adapt in order to meet
areas that the Christian Advocacy Committee our current moment.
12Blood Drive Feb. 10
C arter Blood Care will have a bus in
Wilshire’s south parking lot on Wednesday,
Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The safety of blood donors and Carter staff
members is top priority, and the number of do-
nors on each bus is limited. Staff and donors are
Donating blood is always essential, but it is required to wear masks.
crucial to maintaining a healthy blood supply
during the pandemic. Thousands of blood drives ■ Visit carterbloodcare.org or call 817-343-
have been cancelled, resulting in more than 1327 for more information. Wilshire’s Parish
52,000 lost blood donations. On average, 600 to Nurse, Linda Garner, may be reached at 214-
800 patients rely on trusted blood transfusions 926-1125 or lgarner@wilshirebc.org.
daily, and hospitals rely on donors to provide the
blood. Each blood donation has the potential to
save at least three lives.
The minimum age to donate is 16, and those Never given blood?
under 18 will need parental consent. Permission
forms are located on the Carter website and will
Here’s a testimony
also be available onsite. from a first-time donor,
Carter is also offering COVID-19 antibody Wilshire’s Abbey Adcox:
testing on successful donations. Donors can
retrieve their results within one to two weeks “I was the recipient
through a secure portal on Carter’s website.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are
of several units of
encouraged to reduce wait times and help with blood following the
social distancing. To make an appointment, visit birth of our first
https://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/
drive_schedule/121381.
child, Carter, in
Donors can fill out the medical history ques- 2001. Having ex-
tionnaire before coming by using Carter’s Quick- perienced a severe
Screen platform (carterbloodcare.org/quick-
screen), although this must be done on the day
allergic reaction at that time, I have
of donation. The form can also be accessed by carried a deep, although irrational,
downloading the Carter BloodCare mobile app. fear of the blood donation process.
When using QuickScreen, use the name that is
on your driver’s license. Please note that sched-
In December I faced this fear and
uling an appointment and using QuickScreen are gave blood during our last Wilshire
two different processes. blood drive. The process was safe
Upon arrival at Wilshire, please check in at
the bus and give your mobile phone number.
and comfortable. I was thrilled to
You may be asked to wait in your vehicle or at a give back and I am now committed
designated space until space is available on the to being a lifelong donor.”
bus. Make sure you have your driver’s license or
other valid photo ID.
13COVID-19 vaccinations
How to sign up
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notified of available vaccine appointments at Baylor Scott & White Health.
Current Baylor Scott Not a Baylor Scott & White patient?
& White patients Set up a free MyBSWHealth account:
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as you become eligible Call 844.BSW.VACC for help.
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Important
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And remember...
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1/29/21
14Five ways to support
Wilshire’s mission This Week
Friday, Feb. 5
■ Faith in 3D: The Living, YouTube, 7:30 p.m.
■ WOW! Night In, Zoom, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6
■ Faith in 3D: The Living, YouTube, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 7
■ 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.
1. BY MAIL: Send to Lori Gooden, Wilshire ■ Light up the Mat: Epiphany Yoga with Jenna
Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas Sullivan, Zoom, 3 p.m.
TX, 75214. Please write on your check if it is
intended for the Unified Budget or another Tuesday, Feb. 9
■ Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom, 6 p.m.
purpose. ■ WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club,
2. ONLINE: Schedule a recurring or one- Zoom, 7 p.m.
time gift charged to either your debit or Wednesday, Feb. 10
credit card or directly as an ACH from your ■ New Song, Zoom, 10 a.m.
checking account. Visit wilshirebc.org/give ■ Blood Drive, north parking lot, 10 a.m.
(be sure you have enabled cookies on your ■ Koinonia Café to Go order pick-ups,
phone or tablet). south parking lot, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
■ Midweek Update & Reflection video, online
3. AUTOMATIC BANK PAY: Go to your ■ Resident-Led Study: Around the Table with
bank’s website, log in to your individual bank Ashley & Leanna, Zoom 6 p.m.
■ Shekinah, north parking lot, 6:20 p.m.
account and follow your bank’s instructions ■ WSM Watershed, north parking lot, 6:30 p.m.
to set up Wilshire as a new payee. Your bank ■ Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Zoom, 7 p.m.
will print and cut a check.
Thursday, Feb. 11
4. TEXT: Using your smartphone, text ■ The Sweet Sounds of the Organ: From the
WILSHIRE and the dollar amount (example: Baroque to the Delicious, YouTube, 7 p.m.
WILSHIRE 50) to 73256, then follow the link
Sunday, Feb. 14
that pops up. The first time you use this op- ■ Morning Worship, virtual, 8:30 a.m.
tion, you will enter credit card and contact ■ Bible Study, online, times vary by class
information. All text gifts will be applied to ■ Children’s Sunday School, Zoom, 9:45 a.m.
the Unified Budget. ■ WSM Sunday School, Zoom, 10 a.m.
■ Light up the Mat: Epiphany Yoga with Jenna
5. WILSHIRE APP: Download the Wilshire Sullivan, Zoom, 3 p.m.
app from the App Store or Google Play to ■ Sunday Night Live!, grades K–6,
make gifts easily from your phone or tablet. north parking lot, 3:30 p.m.
15Rapid-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
16Pray 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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