Third Sunday After the Epiphany - January 26, 2020
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January 26, 2020 Third Sunday After the Epiphany
Preparing for worship
In today’s service, together, we will ordain the collective work of the church. And as our
new deacons. In our Baptist tradition, there are Scripture passage from Acts notes, these are
believed to be two scriptural offices —pastors men and women of good standing, full of the
and deacons. In our congregation, deacons Spirit and of wisdom and who are appointed
are nominated from within the body and are to the task of caring and serving others. They
then placed before you to affirm. These are come knowing the responsibility and ready to
members of the church who have agreed to take accept the call.
on the role of servant leaders. They are not a So today as part of our worship of God we
governing body, but instead gauge the internal pray with them and alongside them, we sing
temperature and pulse of our life together and over them the words from Christ You Call
then commit to act in service and love. Us All to Service and we lay our hands upon
“Ordination” may seem like such a hoity- them. This is the richness and beauty of being
toity word and perhaps something that no one church together. This day, no doubt, will be a
aspires to outside of the religious order. So special memory for those who will receive our
then why do we ordain? To me, the ordination affirmation; I know it was for me. As we pray
of deacons reminds us of yet another Baptist for those who take on this mantle of service,
distinctive, the priesthood of all believers. As may their acts of service and leadership deepen
Baptists we maintain that each of us has equal and enrich our life together.
access to God and therefore each of us is able —Heather Mustain
to minister for God. Ordination of deacons
simply reminds us that the work of the church
isn’t meant to be relegated to those who hold
seminary degrees or certain titles. It is to be
Wilshire Baptist Church
4316 Abrams Road | Dallas, Texas 75214
(214) 452-3100 | www.wilshirebc.org
Partnered with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Building a Community of Faith Shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ
ON THE COVER: Christ Calling the Apostles James and John, Edward Armitage (1817–1896)
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January 26, 2020
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Chiming of the Hour
Please silence cell phones and alarm watches.
Prelude Surely the Lord Is In This Place H. Colvin/Mary Kay Parrish
Carillon Ringers with Sanctuary Choir
Opening Sentences Michael Moorhead / Ed Francis
Scripture teaches that we are to walk by faith and not by sight. We gather this morning as people
of faith, seeking to know the way and will of God not only for our own lives but for our shared
journey. You are part of the journey. You are part of the community of faith. Let us together open
ourselves to the voice of God, who is our vision even in darkness.
+Hymn 71 Be Thou My Vision slane
Greeting to Worshipers Tiffany Wright / Darren DeMent
Guests are invited to take a Response Card from the pew rack,
complete it and place it in the offering plate when it is passed later in the service.
You also are invited to take the red fabric rose from the card and place it on
your lapel or blouse to help others identify that you are our honored guest today.
Prayer concerns will be received and prayed for this week when listed on an
intercessory prayer card from the pew rack and placed in the offering plate.
Epistle Reading — Acts 6:1–7 Helen Fratena / Elizabeth Thomas
Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained
against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.
And the twelve called together the whole community of the disciples and said, “It is not right that
we should neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. Therefore, friends, select from among
yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to
this task, while we, for our part, will devote ourselves to prayer and to serving the word.” What they
said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit,
together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. The word
*8:30 worship service / **11:00 worship service
+All congregants who are able are invited to stand.
Hearing devices are available in the Narthex and South Atrium.
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of God continued to spread; the number of the disciples increased greatly in Jerusalem, and a great
many of the priests became obedient to the faith.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
En aquellos días, al aumentar el número de los discípulos, se quejaron los judíos de habla griega
contra los de habla aramea de que sus viudas eran desatendidas en la distribución diaria de los
alimentos. Así que los doce reunieron a toda la comunidad de discípulos y les dijeron: “No está bien
que nosotros los apóstoles descuidemos el ministerio de la palabra de Dios para servir las mesas.
Hermanos, escojan de entre ustedes a siete hombres de buena reputación, llenos del Espíritu
y de sabiduría, para encargarles esta responsabilidad. Así nosotros nos dedicaremos de lleno a
la oración y al ministerio de la palabra.” Esta propuesta agradó a toda la asamblea. Escogieron
a Esteban, hombre lleno de fe y del Espíritu Santo, y a Felipe, a Prócoro, a Nicanor, a Timón,
a Parmenas y a Nicolás, un prosélito de Antioquía. 6 Los presentaron a los apóstoles, quienes
oraron y les impusieron las manos. Y la palabra de Dios se difundía: el número de los discípulos
aumentaba considerablemente en Jerusalén, e incluso muchos de los sacerdotes obedecían a la fe.
Esta es la palabra del Señor.
Gracias a Dios.
Deacon Ordination
Introduction of New Deacons George Mason
To be Ordained: Abbey Adcox, Chris Adcox, David Duncan, Dawn Hallman, Molly Shepard,
Max Tucker, Jenny Wolff
Litany of Consecration to Deacon Service Rob Banta and Craig Keith
Leader: Brothers and sisters, every Christian is called to follow Jesus Christ serving God the
Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit. God now calls you to a special ministry
of servanthood within the church. Do you believe that you are truly called by God
and this church to the life and work of a deacon?
Candidates: I believe I am so called.
Leader: Do you now in the presence of God and the church commit yourself to this trust and
responsibility?
Candidates: I do, with God’s help.
Leader: Will you be faithful in prayer, in the reading and study of the Scriptures, in
stewardship of spiritual and material goods, in seeking the will of God for the
church, and in promoting the unity of Christ’s body?
Candidates: I will.
Leader: Will you do your best to pattern your life in accordance with the teachings of Christ,
so that you may be a wholesome example to all people?
Candidates: I will, with God’s help.
Leader: Will you in all things seek not your own glory but the glory of the Lord Christ?
Candidates: I will.
4Leader: May the Lord uphold you with divine grace in this service laid upon you.
Candidates: Amen.
Introduction of Returning Deacons George Mason
Rotating On: Steve Brookshire, Chad Brown, David Burton, Mary Carver, Mark Eggert, Linda
Garner, Jenyce Gush, Vic Henry, Mike Imhoof, Susan Leonard, Debbie Meripolski, Janell
Mirochna, Juliana Moore, Debbie Rampey, Dennis Smith, Paula Woodbury, Charles Yarbrough
The Laying on of Hands and Prayers of the People Leigh Curl / Leanna Coyle-Carr
+Hymn Christ, You Call Us All to Service holy manna
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Look around you today at the things you see that make our worship and learning
possible: the instruments, the supplies, the people, the invisible heat or air
conditioning, the books, the lights, the well-maintained spaces. Now imagine that
those things weren’t possible to have or maintain. That will illustrate in part the power
of your giving through the Unified Budget. Together, we make church possible by our generosity
that begins here and spreads far beyond.
Offertory Be Thou My Vision arr. Anna Laura Page
Carillon Ringers
Ralph Manuel, director
LeAnn Hampton, flute
5+Offertory Response gloria patri
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
+Gospel Reading — Matthew 4:12–23 Mark Wingfield
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and
made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had
been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on
the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— the people who sat in darkness have
seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From
that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked
by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother,
casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make
you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw
two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee,
mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed
him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of
the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Cuando Jesús oyó que habían encarcelado a Juan, regresó a Galilea. Partió de Nazaret y se fue a
vivir a Capernaúm, que está junto al lago en la región de Zabulón y de Neftalí, 14 para cumplir
lo dicho por el profeta Isaías: “Tierra de Zabulón y tierra de Neftalí, camino del mar, al otro lado
del Jordán, Galilea de los gentiles; el pueblo que habitaba en la oscuridad ha visto una gran luz;
sobre los que vivían en densas tinieblas la luz ha resplandecido.” Desde entonces comenzó Jesús
a predicar: “Arrepiéntanse, porque el reino de los cielos está cerca.” Mientras caminaba junto
al mar de Galilea, Jesús vio a dos hermanos: uno era Simón, llamado Pedro, y el otro Andrés.
Estaban echando la red al lago, pues eran pescadores. “Vengan, síganme,” les dijo Jesús, “y los haré
pescadores de hombres.” Al instante dejaron las redes y lo siguieron. Más adelante vio a otros dos
hermanos: Jacobo y Juan, hijos de Zebedeo, que estaban con su padre en una barca remendando
las redes. Jesús los llamó, y dejaron en seguida la barca y a su padre, y lo siguieron. Jesús recorría
toda Galilea, enseñando en las sinagogas, anunciando las buenas nuevas del reino, y sanando toda
enfermedad y dolencia entre la gente.
Esta es la palabra del Señor.
Gracias a Dios.
6Anthem I Believe (The Apostles’ Creed)* Jonathan Crutchfield
Sanctuary Choir
I believe in God, the Father, I believe in God, the Almighty, maker of heaven and of earth.
I believe in God’s son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. I believe he was conceived by the Holy Ghost.
He was born of the Virgin Mary. I believe he suffered under Pontius Pilate
And was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell.
On the third day Christ arose from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty,
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church;
The communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;
The resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. I believe!
Message “Follow Me” Greg Garrett
+Hymn 607 I Will Sing the Wondrous Story hyfrydol
Sharing of Decisions
Benediction
Postlude Fantasy on hyfrydol arr. Mark Thallander
* Today’s Sanctuary Choir anthem was commissioned by Wilshire to commemorate the 20th
anniversary of George Mason’s service as our senior pastor. It premiered at Wilshire in 2009.
The flowers on the chancel today are given in memory of Arnold Peterson and in celebration of
his birthday by his family.
All guests are invited to a coffee reception in the James Gallery immediately after the service.
Welcome to Wilshire today. If you are a guest with us today, we welcome you warmly to our
congregation. We would like to get to know you and tell you more about our church. Please take a
Response Card from the pew rack, fill it out and place it in the offering plate when it comes by.
Someone to talk with. If you are facing a life challenge and would like to have a spiritual friend
to walk alongside you for a season of healing, perhaps you would benefit from a Stephen Minister.
Learn more at wilshirebc.org or contact Tiffany Wright at (214) 452-3107.
7Meet today’s worship leaders
Rob Banta and his wife, Pam, have been Wilshire both novels and nonfiction works on topics such race
members since 1990. He is chair of deacons this year, and film. He is married to Jeanie Garrett, and they
a Stephen Ministry leader and attends Epiphany live with their family in Austin.
Class. Rob is an attorney by profession and serves
on the board of Gaston Christian Center. The Bantas Craig Keith and his wife, Kay, have been Wilshire
raised three children at Wilshire—Ryan, Blaine and members since 1995. He retired from a career as
Brad. an elementary school counselor. At Wilshire, he is
deacon vice chair and a Stephen Ministry leader,
Ed Francis and his wife, Linda, came to Wilshire in sings in Sanctuary Choir, teaches in Open Bible Class
1994. He is a deacon, missions volunteer, chairs the and serves on the Children’s Education Committee.
Deacon Nominating Committee member and attends
Epiphany Class. Ed and Linda are the parents of four Michael Moorhead has been a Wilshire member
girls—Molly, Kathleen, Rebecca and Julie. Ed also since 1972. He and his wife, Shaeron, were founding
serves on the board of Buckner International, one of members of Compass Class. He is a deacon and recently
Wilshire’s missions partners. Professionally, he is a chaired the Deacon Nominating Committee. He retired
mortgage banker. as a professor of English at Eastfield College. Among
his volunteer work, Mike serves as one of Wilshire’s
Helen Fratena has been a Wilshire member since volunteer receptionists on Monday mornings.
1998. She is a founding member of Discovery Class
and a veteran tour guide in Dallas. Elizabeth Thomas joined Wilshire in 2005. She is
married to Rob, and they are the parents of a son,
Greg Garrett is an award-winning professor of Trey, who is 4. Elizabeth serves on MOPS Steering
English at Baylor University and a licensed lay and attends Avodah Class. She works as a business
preacher in the Episcopal Church. He is the author of development and marketing strategist.
Staff contacts
George A. Mason Jessica Capps Ryan Wilson
Senior Pastor Minister to Senior Adults Pastoral Resident
(214) 452-3132 (214) 452-3129 (214) 452-3158
Mark Wingfield Darren DeMent Matt Dodrill
Associate Pastor Minister to Students McIver Fellow
(214) 452-3128 and Young Adults (214) 452-3156
Doug Haney (214) 452-3102 David Nabors
Minister of Music Julie Girards Director of Business Admin.
(214) 452-3123 Minister to Children (214) 452-3157
Jeff Brummel (214) 452-3104 Dale Pride
Associate Minister of Music/ Joan Hammons Facilities Manager
Organist Minister to Preschoolers (214) 452-3101
(214) 452-3122 (214) 452-3141 J. Preston Bright
Tiffany Wright Leanna Coyle-Carr Associate Pastor Emeritus
Minister for Care Ministries Pastoral Resident
(214) 452-3107 (214) 452-3154
Heather Mustain Leigh Curl
Minister of Missions & Advocacy Pastoral Resident
(214) 452-3110 (214) 452-3152
To email any staff member, use the first letter of the first name combined with the full last name
and add @wilshirebc.org.
8The Wilshire Tapestry
Resident Reunion Roundtable tonight Wilson on what it means to be a Baptist in a post-
denominational world and what it means to be a
Everyone is invited to a special meet-and-greet Wilshire kind of Baptist in a city where “Baptist”
with alumni of Wilshire’s pastoral residency usually means something else. The class meets
program tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Community from 6 to 7 p.m. in Room 1205-G. This class also
Hall. Enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social, is broadcast via Facebook Live on the Wilshire
then gather around the tables for a Wilshire Facebook page.
version of speed dating: Spend a few minutes in
conversation with one alumnus, then when the Koinonia Café: Jan. 29 — Meatloaf, lemon-
bell rings, another alumnus will move to your roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans
table. Everyone is invited, and no reservation is with mushrooms, corn casserole, roasted zucchini,
required. salad bar, dessert bar. Kids: Chicken fingers,
potato chips, broccoli.
Adventurers Valentine luncheon
JazzStand student spotlight
All senior adults are
invited to a Wilshire January is Booker T. Washington High School
Adventurers Valentine Student Showcase Month at JazzStand on
luncheon on Monday, Abrams. The showcase of the jazz studies
Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. in department continues at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.
Community Hall. Entertainment will be provided 28, with a program highlighting vocal jazz talent
by the Sentimental Journey Duo of Texas Winds. at the arts high school. JazzStand concerts take
Cost is $12 per person, which includes a luncheon place in Wilshire’s Sanctuary and are open to all,
buffet and the program. Menu is mixed baby free of charge. Concerts run approximately ninety
greens with fresh vegetables, chicken breast minutes followed by a reception with the artists in
stuffed with smoked gouda and ham, twice-baked Community Hall.
Yukon potatoes with cheddar and bacon, roasted
vegetable medley, strawberry cheesecake tart or Attend the women’s retreat
crème brulee with berries. Sign up with Pat Tilley
at the Wilshire Adventurers table in the South Already, 62 women have registered for the
Lobby on Sunday mornings or in Community Hall upcoming WOW! Women’s Retreat.
on Wednesdays at noon. There is plenty of room for others to join. The
deadline to register is Sunday, February 2. The
Liturgical Living: Holy Days at Home retreat begins Friday, Feb. 21, with early bird
offerings and registration starting at 3 p.m. and
This Wednesday evening, catch the final session of ends on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. The theme is
Leanna Coyle-Carr’s class on how to bring the rich “Bloom and Grow.” Retreat leaders include Leanna
traditions of the liturgical year into your home. Coyle-Carr, retreat pastor; Shana Gaines, retreat
The class meets Wednesday in Room 1205-L from worship leader; and Julie Owens, retreat artist
6 to 7 p.m. in residence. Cost is $199 per person. Register at
wilshirebc.org/registration.
What it means to be a Baptist today
New members: Cullin Barry, Katie Barry.
It’s not too late to join the final session of a three-
week class taught by Mark Wingfield and Ryan Continued on next page
Keep up with all the Wilshire news at wilshirebc.org or by using our
Wilshire app or via social media. Worship is live streamed every
Sunday at 11:00.
9The Wilshire Tapestry
See “The Band’s Visit” Brown Bag Book Club
Join a group of Wilshire friends to see the touring Wilshire’s Brown Bag Book Club meets once a
Broadway production The Band’s Visit at the month on Thursdays at noon in Room 1205-L.
Winspear Opera House on Thursday, Feb. 20. Bus Bring your own lunch and join the conversation
transportation will be provided roundtrip from about a great book. Feb. 6, Golden Hill by Francis
Wilshire, leaving at 6:30 p.m. and returning around Spufford; March 12, Still Life by Louise Penny;
10 p.m. Seats are in Orchestra Terrace, and the cost April 2, Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera;
is $50 per person, including transportation. To May 7, The New Girl by Daniel Silva; June 4, The
sign up, contact Mark Wingfield at mwingfield@ Guardians by John Grisham.
wilshirebc.org. The Band’s Visit won the 2018 Tony
Award for Best Musical, one of 10 Tonys it won Gagliardi book
that year. It also won the 2019 Grammy Award for
Best Musical Theater Album. In this offbeat story, Wilshire member George Gagliardi has published
set in a town that’s way off the beaten path, a band a book titled Some Hope for the Holidays. It is a
of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue. Under the collection of stories, essays, poems, scripts and
spell of the desert sky, and with beautiful music lyrics exploring the true meaning of Christmas
perfuming the air, the band brings the town to and Easter.
life in unexpected and tantalizing ways. The show
rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us Youth Choir spaghetti luncheon and auction
cry and, ultimately, brings us together.
Save the date for the annual Wilshire Youth Choir
Room in the Inn needs spaghetti luncheon and silent auction. This year’s
fundraiser for the Youth Choir mission tour to
Volunteers are needed for the Feb. 28 and 29 and Denver will be held on Sunday, March 1, from 11
March 27 and 28 Room in the Inn. Through this a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
outreach, homeless women from Austin Street
Shelter come to Wilshire’s Community Hall WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club
for a night of good sleep, good food and good
friendship. Sign up at wilshirebc.org/registration. The Women of Wilshire Tuesday Evening Book
Two particular needs are a volunteer or two to Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. in the Parlor.
host our guests overnight in Community Hall Upcoming dates and book titles are: Feb. 18, When
and a Sunday School class or group to provide All Is Said by Anne Griffin; March 24, Just Mercy
the dinner meal for each of these dates. For more by Bryan Stevenson.
information on these roles, contact Abbey Adcox
at aadcox@wilshirebc.org. Faith in 3-D
Marriage Connections 2020 “Lighting the Way,” Wilshire’s 2020 Faith in 3-D
production, will be presented on Friday and
All married and partnered couples are invited Saturday, March 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Community
to a new semester of Marriage Connections, Hall. In association with Climate Change Theatre
Wilshire’s monthly enrichment program. Free Action, the evening will be anchored by 10 brief plays
child care is provided at the church while couples written by an array of international playwrights,
have a chance to learn from a speaker’s brief interspersed with music and exposition. With
presentation, and then couples are able to leave themes from the absurd to life-and-death, the plays
and enjoy a meal on their own. Child care opens at explore the consequences and remedies concerning
6:30 p.m., and the program runs from 6:45 to 7:15 global warming. Thirty-three Wilshire performers
p.m. Child care pickup is at 9:30 p.m. New year’s will combine their talents to present this theatrical
dates are Feb. 14, April 3 and May 8. Reservations event in 3-D: drama, dessert and dialogue. The event
for child care are required by the Sunday prior to is free and open to the public. Preschool child care
the event at www.wilshirebc.org/registration. will be provided on Friday, March 6.
10white authors throughout history have used the
existence of unfree black characters to serve
their own themes of freedom, individualism
and personhood in white characters. Since she
penned this groundbreaking analysis, nothing
has changed. In our films, television shows, and
books today, this presence that Morrison calls the
“Africanist” is still used to serve white characters.
Leigh Curl will take up this issue in a three-week
class on Wednesday nights beginning Feb. 5.
Participants will look at the presentation and
portrayal of black characters in film, television and
books to see the ways in which racism and white
Film screening
supremacy are engrained in what we consume on
a daily basis. The class meets from 6 to 7 p.m. on
Wilshire member Cheryl Allison has created an
Feb. 5, 12 and 19.
award-winning film, Shatter the Silence, that will be
screened at Wilshire on Sunday, March 8, at noon.
CPR class to be offered
Lunch will be served. No reservation is required,
and the event is free. In the film, the use of archival
Parish Nurse Linda Garner seeks information on
footage including suffragettes, Anita Hill, Eleanor
when to offer the next CPR classes at Wilshire. If
Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson and President John
you are interested in attending a CPR class, contact
Kennedy helps support the modern-day voices
her at lgarner@wilshirebc.org and indicate your
of women and men weaving together a story of
availability. Classes can be arranged on Saturday
the ongoing fight for gender equality. Inspired by
mornings, Sunday afternoons or early evenings
the national reckoning that occurred for women
during the week. Classes will last two and a half
in the fall of 2017, the film highlights prominent
hours. Cost will be $25 to cover disposable supplies
ministers, politicians, teachers, students, social
used in the course. Class content includes adult,
workers and more as they discuss the #metoo
child and infant CPR as well as how to use the
movement, rape culture, the role of the church and
Automatic External Defibrillators located around
initiatives taking place within the community and
the building.
state to bring forth change.
Wilshire Writers
Romantics, Prayers and Poetry
The new Wilshire Writers group will meet
Jerry McElveen will lead a three-week Wednesday
Thursday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring
night class called Romantics, Prayers and Poetry,
a draft of your work to read and discuss. For
looking at some traditional and some less-
more information, contact Julie Owen at
conventional “poetic” prayers. Writers such as
julolly1@outlook.com or Mary Kay Jackman at
Thomas Gray, William Wordsworth, Percy Shelley
maryjackman39@yahoo.com.
and Robert Burns will provide a springboard
for class discussions and self-examination.
New in the Wilshire Library
Participants will be encouraged to try their
hands at some compositions of their own —
FICTION: The Art of Theft (The Lady Sherlock
with assistance from Prof. McElveen and other
Series) by Sherry Thomas; Call Your Daughter
attendees. The class meets from 6 to 7 p.m. on
Home by Deb Spera; Georgia on Her Mind by
Feb. 5, 12 and 19.
Rachel Hauck; Lost You by Haylen Beck; Paper
Ghosts by Julia Heaberlin; Sweet Beginnings
Playing in the Dark: Race in Popular Culture
by Nicole Ellis; Sweet Promises by Nicole Ellis;
Sweet Success by Nicole Ellis; The Vanished
In 1992, Toni Morrison wrote Playing
Bride by Bella Ellis; Where the Light Enters by
in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary
Sara Donati. NONFICTION: Before and After:
Imagination, challenging depictions of race in
The Incredible Real-life Stories of Orphans Who
classic American literature. She showed how
Survived the Tennessee Children’s Home Society by
11The Wilshire Tapestry
Judy Christie and Lisa Wingate; Humans of New BIOGRAPHY: Southern Discomfort: A Memoir
York Stories by Brandon Stanton; Mind the Gap: by Tena Clark; PICTURE BOOKS: Billions of
How the Jewish Writings Between the Old and New Bricks: A Counting Book about Building by Kurt
Testament Help Us Understand Jesus by Matthias Cyrus; Fiona the Hippo by Richard Cowdrey;
Henze; Playing in the Dark by Toni Morrison; Goggles: The Bear Who Dreamed of Flying by
The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring Jonathan Gunson; The Most Wonderful Gift in the
True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots World by Mark Sperring; Strictly No Elephants by
of World War II by Katherine Sharp Landdeck. Lisa Mantchev.
The Wilshire calendar
Sunday, January 26 Tuesday, January 28 • Yoga class – 6:15 p.m.
• Worship – 8:30 a.m. • Resident Reunion • Watershed – 6:30 p.m.
• Wilshire Welcome – 9:40 a.m. • Faith in 3-D rehearsals – • Sanctuary Choir – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday School – 9:40 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
• Worship – 11:00 a.m. • Yoga class – 12:15 p.m. Thursday, January 30
• Youth Choir lunch – noon • JazzStand on Abrams – • Faith in 3-D rehearsals –
• Missions and Advocacy 7:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m.
committees – noon • Knit Unto Others – 1:30 p.m.
• Personnel Committee – noon Wednesday, January 29 • Senior women’s exercise
• Preschool Education • New Song – 9:30 a.m. class – 2:00 p.m.
Committee – noon • Ukulele group – 11:00 a.m.
• Children’s Education • Koinonia Café – 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 2
Committee – noon • Bible Study – noon • Worship – 8:30 a.m.
• Youth Choir – 12:25 p.m. • Faith in 3-D rehearsals – • Wilshire Welcome – 9:40
• Shekinah – 1:20 p.m. 1:00 p.m. a.m.
• Nova – 1:30 p.m. • Children’s handbells – 5:00 • Sunday School – 9:40 a.m.
• Resident Reunion p.m. • Worship – 11:00 a.m.
Roundtables – 6:30 p.m. • Koinonia Café – 5:00 p.m. • Souper Bowl of Caring –
• Music & Missions – 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.
Monday, January 27 • Liturgical Living: Holy Days • Shekinah – 1:20 p.m.
• Resident Reunion at Home – 6:00 p.m. • Nova – 1:30 p.m.
• Faith in 3-D rehearsals – • What Does It Mean to Be A • Carillon Ringers – 3:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Baptist Today? – 6:00 p.m.
• Wilshire Winds – 7:00 p.m. • The Enneagram Journey –
6:00 p.m.
12Sing your winter blues away
Now is a great time to visit a Sanctuary Choir you sing, Doug Haney, minister of music, is glad to
rehearsal on Wednesday evenings as the choir meet with you to determine this.
begins to work on music for Lent, Holy Week
and Easter. New singers and seasonal singers are How often does the choir sing?
welcome. As the anchor choir in Wilshire’s music ministry,
Sanctuary Choir sings for most (not all) 11:00
When does Sanctuary Choir rehearse? morning worship services during the year and
Wednesday evenings, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Because some 8:30 morning worship services (about
everyone’s time is valuable, rehearsals begin and twice a quarter). The choir meets in Choral Hall
end promptly on time. to warm up 20 minutes
before services. Additionally,
Where are rehearsals? Sanctuary Choir presents or
The choir rehearses in Choral contributes to two or three
Hall at Wilshire. This is on the major programs each year.
second floor at the south end
of the campus. Look for the What if I can’t attend every
round stained-glass window at rehearsal?
the end of the hallway. Choral Occasionally singers will have
Hall entrance is at the end of an unavoidable conflict. There
that hallway. is no attendance requirement.
However, you will have a
Is there an audition? better experience if you are
No. It helps to have a good ear and a pleasant present three or more Wednesdays per month.
voice. Music reading skills are a plus but not
required. Our singers range from fine amateurs to For more information, contact Doug Haney at
professionals. If you are not sure what voice part dhaney@wilshirebc.org or (214) 452-3123.
About today’s hymn: Be Thou My Vision
By Candy McComb treasure, along with the ultimate victor and “Ruler
of all.” This purposeful prayer calls us to yearn for
As a new year begins, it is fitting that our “Let God’s presence and guidance.
the People Sing” emphasis falls on the Irish In the first month of 2020, this prayer can
hymn Be Thou My Vision. Many believe the text transform us as we seek to see the world through
originated with Dallán Forgaill, a sixth century Christ’s eyes and focus on godly priorities. It calls
Irish poet. St. Dallán was believed to be blind, us to care less about the opinions and applause of
so the phrase “be thou my vision” is especially others, while pursuing spiritual values and actions
meaningful. that bring about the applause of heaven.
The words were translated into English by Mary What would God have you see and do this year?
Byrne around 1905. In 1912, Eleanor Hull rewrote How can we make Christ our “best thought by day
the prose into verse form, which became the text or by night?” What task will require the “power of
we sing today using a traditional Irish melody. my power?” Can we make “thy presence my light,”
This hymn calls us to see the world differently, a practical reality? Perhaps singing and praying
making God the focus of our vision. “Lord of my this daily until we grasp God’s vision for each of
heart,” and “heart of my own heart,” show the close us in 2020 would match what St. Dallán intended
relationship that develops when we move away when he penned these words. Only God knows
from the pursuit of riches and “vain empty praise.” what will happen at Wilshire, in our homes and
Instead, we ask God to provide vision, wisdom workspaces, and in the world, when we share the
and shelter. God is the “High King of heaven,” our vision.
13Summer for kids at W
How to sign up: Children’s Events Music Camp — For completed
first through sixth graders. Get
ready for “Lights! Camera!
Preregister for all events at www. VBS – “Who is my Neighbor? Action!” as we learn and perform
wilshirebc.org/registration. Learning to Love Like Jesus” an entire musical in just one
For preschoolers who turned week. Our young stars will have
Questions? 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2019, a blast as they bring a story from
through completed sixth grade. the Bible to life, using songs,
o For children’s ministry, Dates: Monday through Friday, drama, costumes, movement and
contact Julie Girards at June 8-12, 9 a.m. to noon. sets. We also will take time for
jgirards@wilshirebc.org. Cost: Free. food, recreation and appearances
New this year! An optional by some special guests who will
o For preschool ministry and afternoon session will be offered help us study our materials.
adoption/foster care ministry, from noon to 4 p.m., filled with Auditions for solos and main
contact Joan Hammons at fun activities and field trips. Cost character roles will be June
jhammons@wilshirebc.org. for the afternoon session is $100 24, 25 and 28. (Audition sign
for the week, with an extension up available beginning June
o For music ministry, contact available until 5 p.m. for those 17.) Packets will be available
Candy McComb at cmccomb@ who need it for an additional for pickup in the main office on
wilshirebc.org. $10 per day. Send a sack lunch Friday, June 12 (last day of VBS).
or choose our prepared lunch Dates: Monday through Friday,
Who’s invited? option for $25 for the week. July 13-17. Hours are 9 a.m. to
noon Monday through Thursday
All Wilshire events for Kids Cooking Camp — For and 9 a.m. through the evening
preschoolers and children are completed first through sixth performance on Friday, July 17,
open to the community. graders to learn about food which will be a special day of
safety and nutrition and prepare dress rehearsals, demonstrations
Also, join us for Sunday School a three-course lunch served by our afternoon groups, crafts,
every Sunday at 9:40 a.m. We daily. There is a new theme and “Music Camp Olympics,” food
have age-graded classes from new set of menus each year. and much more. Our musical
birth through sixth grade. We Participants will be allowed to will be presented on Friday, July
also have child care during invite one guest for lunch on 17, at 6:30 p.m.
the 8:30 worship service and Friday, June 26. Registration Cost: $90. Each cast member
extended teaching care during ends Wednesday, June 17. receives a script, music and a
the 11:00 worship service, Waiting list will be started when T-shirt.
provided in the preschool, the camp reaches capacity. Sign New this year! An optional
for infants through pre- up soon as this camp fills up fast. afternoon session will be offered
kindergarten every Sunday. Dates: Monday through Friday, from noon to 4 p.m., filled with
June 22-26, from 9 a.m. to fun activities and field trips.
12:30 p.m. “Arts Afternoon” is offered
Cost: $100. If you bring an for $80 for the week, with an
apron from a previous camp, available extension until 5 p.m.
you will receive a $5 refund on for those who need it for an
the first day of camp. additional $10 per day. Send
a sack lunch or choose our
prepared lunch option for $20
for the week. (Extended hours
for Friday are included in the
Music Camp price.)
14Wilshire
Preteen Camp — Passport
Kids! Camp in Brownwood,
Preschool Events
VBS — “Who is my Neighbor?
Learning to Love Like Jesus”
For preschoolers who turned
3 years old by Sept. 1, 2019,
Adoption and Foster Care
Events
Adoptive, Foster and Kinship
Care Parents Nights Out
– A special respite for those
Texas, is for completed third through completed sixth grade. parenting adopted, foster and
through sixth graders. Monday Dates: Monday through Friday, kinship care preschoolers and
through Thursday, July 27–30. June 8-12, 9 a.m. to noon. children. Drop off the kids to
We will leave the church at 8:30 Cost: Free. enjoy an evening with our care
a.m. on Monday, traveling to New this year! An afternoon team while you go take care of
Brownwood by bus and staying session from noon to 4 p.m. is yourself. Infants through third
in air-conditioned cabins at the available for $100 for the week, graders are welcome. Biological
Heart of Texas Baptist Camp with an extension available until children of the adoptive, foster
and Conference Center. Students 5 p.m. for those who need it and kinship care parents are also
will participate in high-energy for an additional $10 per day. welcome.
worship, interactive Bible study, Send a sack lunch or choose Dates: June 19, July 10, Aug. 14,
creative recreation, missions and our prepared lunch option for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
other fun activities throughout $25 for the week. Those who Cost: Free, but registration
the camp. Although the camp stay for the afternoon will begin is required. Deadline for
activities will be led by Passport with lunch, followed by a nap/ registration is the Sunday before
staff, we will provide one rest time. Preschoolers should each event.
chaperone for every five campers bring a nap mat with them.
to help with supervision. Following the nap/rest time we All Star Camp — Everyone is
Chaperones are needed. The bus will have story times, play in the a star in this camp designed
will return to Wilshire around multipurpose room, art activities for preschoolers and children
4:30 p.m. Thursday. and fun on the playground. who have been adopted, are
Dates: Monday through Preschool Friends Camp — in foster care or a kinship
Thursday, July 27-30 This week’s theme is “Thank placement. Age-graded small
Cost: $350. A $100 deposit You God for Caring for Me.” groups will be designed for
will guarantee a spot for your This camp is open to all who those who are 3 years old by
student. The full balance is due turned 3 years old by Sept. Sept. 1, 2019, through those
by May 31. 1, 2019, through those who who have completed third
have completed kindergarten. grade. During the camp we will
Registration ends July 6. build friendships and have fun
Dates: Monday through activities to help all children
Thursday, July 13-16, 9 a.m. to know they are wonderful
noon. individuals in God’s sight.
Cost: $60 Registration ends June 15.
Dates: June 22-26, 9 a.m. to
Preschool Playdate — Ice noon.
Cream on the Playground Cost: $50
Open to all preschool families.
No charge.
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2:45 to
3:30 p.m.
Preschool Playdate with
Parents — Come play indoors.
For families with infants through
2-year-olds. No charge.
Date: Monday, June 29, 10 to
11:30 a.m.
15Souper Bowl of Caring is next Sunday
Wilshire’s Souper Bowl of Caring Missions Committee members will have extra
chips available for purchase to really drive a
luncheon is next Sunday. Just in case
healthy competition. Three judges have been
you need extra incentive to attend, here selected to participate in a blind judging
are a few descriptions of this year’s chili based on the following criteria: texture, flavor,
consistency, spice and taste, aroma and color.
being prepared for our first
The overall winner will be
annual chili cook-off — announced at the noon seating.
along with the traditional Of course, this is Souper
Bowl Sunday, so chef Elizabeth
soup buffet.
Ferguson will offer five soups
(tomato basil, tortilla, chicken
Aaron Coyle-Carr describes
noodle, hamburger and beef
his chili this way: “Chili that’s
stew) as well as grilled cheese
kind of like the people who
sandwiches.
made it: not exactly traditional,
And remember: This is a
but somehow ultimately
fundraiser. So while the meal is
delightful.” And anyone who
free, you will be asked to make a
knows Aaron won’t be surprised
donation to the Phil Strickland
that his chili will be served up
World Hunger Offering equal to
with a side of chili-related trivia. Did you know
or greater than what you would spend to eat out
they used to dry chili and sell it in brick form?
that day.
David Burton will enter his award-winning
chili; really, he has won awards for it, so you’re
About the mission purpose
not going to want to miss it.
Meanwhile, competitors Joan Hammons
This year’s Souper Bowl of Caring funds
and Ivan Martinez will be duking it out for
raised at Wilshire will be designated for a new
healthiest chili. Joan is preparing a vegan chili,
project at Cornerstone Baptist Church, one of
while Ivan labeled his the “healthiest” chili ever.
our longest-standing mission partners. The
Hailing from Wisconsin, Mike Korson will
Missions Committee hopes to raise at least
enter his famous “Badger’s Breath” chili, while
$10,000 to help Cornerstone open a corner
Kansas transplant Scott Spreier will showcase
store that will sell fresh produce, eggs, milk,
his “Red Hot Bambi and the Three Little Pigs.”
bread and other highly needed items in the food
Everyone in attendance will receive a chip
desert of South Dallas.
to vote for the People’s Choice Award, and
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