February 14, 2021Transfiguration Sunday

Pre-pandemic, St. Valentine’s Day was a day for greeting cards, fancy dinners, cut flowers and weighty expectations. Quarantine, however, makes a lot of that simply out of the question. Even those of us who jump at any excuse to spoil our loved ones are faced with a necessary circumstantial interruption. There is no “busi-ness as usual” right now. We are all just trying to survive.

Worship today is not about supporting a status quo, of course. It is not about St. Valentine, either, but about the one to whom every saint’s life points: Jesus — Love Incarnate, Love Divine, our Lifeline in every circumstance. We worship this Christ and practice trusting his love for us this St. Valentine’s Day. And somehow, as is the case most Sundays, we find that we are a little freer to love back.

Worship today lets brother Valentine’s feast be what it is always meant to be: a chance to love God, neighbor and ourselves more deeply and more truly. How good it is to be surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, Wilshire. We may be isolated and quarantined, but we are not alone.

The church remembers the legends of St. Valentine, a third century bishop who defied imperial orders against marriage. It seemed at

the time that Roman soldiers killed and con-quered better when they were not attached to loved ones at home. Valentine, however, knew there was something vital and sacred about recognizing marriage. He met lovers in secret to help them say their vows. He was eventually imprisoned and killed for it. They say that while awaiting execution, Valentine became friends with the jailer’s family. They wrote notes back and forth, his celebrating the love of his Lord and always signed “Your Valentine.”

We may not be able to gather around pink punch bowls or treat our favorite folk to a nice dinner out, but we are able to celebrate Love today. We can celebrate Valentine’s example and those of others who, like him, challenged the devastating powers of darkness with the light of divine love. In worship, we find ourselves in their ranks, ready to defy evil with the gifts of Love.

The pandemic makes it impossible to do our Valentine’s business as usual, but with God nothing is impossible — and nothing is lost. Even a seemingly cheapened holiday can be transfigured by the wonders of God’s love.

—Leanna Coyle-Carr

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Preparing for worship

On the cover: Icon of the Transfiguration of Jesus, Yaroslavl, Russia, 1516

February 14, 2021Transfiguration Sunday

Chiming of the Hour

Prelude All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name arr. Stephen BullaWilshire Winds

Shana Gaines, directorRecorded November 12, 2017

Opening Sentences Heather Mustain

We followed the star. We fell on our knees in awe before the king. We offered our best gifts and the whole experience changed us. It will continue to change us. We gather to worship the Christ — the ever expanding, brightening, and transfiguring Savior who invites us to shine a bit brighter too. Let us follow him still and go where he leads.

Hymn 161 See Our Lord in All His Glory cwm rhondda

Greeting to Worshipers Leanna Coyle-Carr

Epistle Reading — 2 Corinthians 4:3–6 Kevin Cabaniss

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the God of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus

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Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light

shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory

of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Pero, si nuestro evangelio está encubierto, lo está para los que se pierden. El dios de este mundo ha

cegado la mente de estos incrédulos, para que no vean la luz del glorioso evangelio de Cristo, el cual

es la imagen de Dios. No nos predicamos a nosotros mismos, sino a Jesucristo como Señor; nosotros

no somos más que servidores de ustedes por causa de Jesús. Porque Dios, que ordenó “que la luz

resplandeciera en las tinieblas,” hizo brillar su luz en nuestro corazón para que conociéramos la

gloria de Dios que resplandece en el rostro de Cristo.

Esta es la palabra del Señor.

Gracias a Dios.

Children’s Moment Julie Girards

Anthem Christus Paradox Alfred Fedak

Sanctuary Choir

Recorded November 26, 2017

You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd.

You, Lord, are both prince and slave.

You, peacemaker and swordbringer

Of the way you took and gave.

You the everlasting instant;

You, whom we both scorn and crave.

Clothed in light upon the mountain,

Stripped of might upon the cross,

Shining in eternal glory,

Beggar’d by a soldier’s toss,

You, the everlasting instant;

You, who are both gift and cost.

You, who walk each day beside us,

Sit in power at God’s side.

You, who preach a way that’s narrow,

Have a love that reaches wide.

You, the everlasting instant;

You, who are our pilgrim guide.

Worthy is our earthly Jesus!

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Worthy is our cosmic Christ!

Worthy your defeat and vict’ry.

Worthy still your peace and strife.

You, the everlasting instant;

You, who are our death and life.

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.

You, who are our death and our life.

— Sylvia Dunstan

Prayers of the People Alison Wingfield

Gospel Reading — Mark 9:2–9 Mark Wingfield

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart,

by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as

no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking

with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings,

one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what to say, for they were terrified.

Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the

Beloved; listen to him!” Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more,

but only Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what

they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Seis días después Jesús tomó consigo a Pedro, a Jacobo y a Juan, y los llevó a una montaña alta, donde

estaban solos. Allí se transfiguró en presencia de ellos. Su ropa se volvió de un blanco resplandeciente

como nadie en el mundo podría blanquearla. Y se les aparecieron Elías y Moisés, los cuales

conversaban con Jesús. Tomando la palabra, Pedro le dijo a Jesús:—Rabí, ¡qué bien que estemos aquí!

Podemos levantar tres albergues: uno para ti, otro para Moisés y otro para Elías. No sabía qué decir,

porque todos estaban asustados. Entonces apareció una nube que los envolvió, de la cual salió una

voz que dijo: “Este es mi Hijo amado. ¡Escúchenlo!” De repente, cuando miraron a su alrededor, ya no

vieron a nadie más que a Jesús. Mientras bajaban de la montaña, Jesús les ordenó que no contaran a

nadie lo que habían visto hasta que el Hijo del hombre se levantara de entre los muertos.

Esta es la palabra del Señor.

Gracias a Dios.

Message “What Have You Heard?” Leigh Curl

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.

Affirmation of Faith Fairest Lord Jesus st. elizabeth

Sharing of Decisions Leigh Curl

Benediction Leigh Curl

Postlude Fanfare Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens

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Kevin Cabaniss grew up at Wilshire and is married to Carol. They are the parents of Peyton, a recent graduate of the University of Texas; Tanner, a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma; and Trace, a junior at Lake Highlands High School. Kevin is a deacon, serves as co-chair of the Deacon Nominating Committee, sings in Sanctuary Choir, plays handbells in Carillon Ringers and teaches fifth grade Sunday School. He works as vice president for legal affairs and general counsel at Airbus Helicopters.

Mark Wingfield and his wife, Alison Wingfield, joined Wilshire in 1999 with their twin sons, Luke and Garrett. Mark teaches the Discovery Class. Alison is a member of Epiphany Class but also teaches in other adult classes. Mark served as Wilshire’s associate pastor from 2004 until mid-2020, when he became executive director of Baptist News Global, an independent news organization. Alison is a deacon, sings in Sanctuary Choir and Nova and volunteers for Sunday Night Live. She is a freelance writer, editor and proofreader.

Meet today’s worship leaders

George A. MasonSenior Pastorgmason@wilshirebc.org214-452-3132

Heather MustainAssociate Pastorhmustain@wilshirebc.org214-452-3110

Darren DeMentAssociate Pastorddement@wilshirebc.org214-452-3102

Doug HaneyAssociate Pastordhaney@wilshirebc.org214-452-3123

Jeff BrummelAssociate Minister of Music/Organistjbrummel@wilshirebc.org214-452-3122

Jessica CappsMinister to Senior Adultsjcapps@wilshirebc.org214-452-3129

Julie GirardsMinister to Childrenjgirards@wilshirebc.org214-452-3104

Joan HammonsMinister to Preschoolersjhammons@wilshirebc.org214-452-3141

Leanna Coyle-CarrPastoral Residentlcoylecarr@wilshirebc.org214-452-3154

Leigh CurlPastoral Residentlcurl@wilshirebc.org214-452-3152

Ashley RobinsonPastoral Residentarobinson@wilshirebc.org214-452-3153

Jenna SullivanPastoral Residentjsullivan@wilshirebc.org214-452-3155

David NaborsDirector of Business Administrationdnabors@wilshirebc.org214-452-3157

Dale PrideFacilities Managerdpride@wilshirebc.org214-452-3101

Preston BrightAssociate Pastor Emeritus

Staff contacts

Tapestry News & AnnouncementsFebruary 14, 2021

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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Lent 2021 Wilshire Baptist Church

Wilshire will begin the season of Lent with an online Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 17. Led by our pastoral residents, the service will be made available on YouTube at noon and can be watched anytime. A small bag of ashes to self-impose during the service is available to be picked up from the church. It was previously announced that ashes could be picked up during the Koinonia Café To Go pickup times on Feb. 17. Given the cancellation of that day’s meal service (see p. 10), ashes have been placed in a marked container outside the doors near the church office and can be picked up anytime through Feb. 17.

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.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, FEB. 17

M O R E O N N E X T P A G E

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Lent 2021 Wilshire Baptist Church

WEDNESDAYS: LIVING LENTJoin our pastoral residents on Wednesday nights as they lead us in practices that can help guide our living with mem-ory-keeping, music, storytelling and movement. Leanna Coyle-Carr will open and close the series with sessions on jour-naling. Leigh Curl will lead a session on music, featuring tracks from our Spotify playlist. Ashley Robinson will moderate a session on storytelling and Jenna Sullivan will guide a time of yoga and movement. Sessions will begin at 6 p.m. on Facebook Live or Zoom. For the Zoom link, email the resident leading that week's session.

Feb. 24: Journaling. Leanna Coyle-Carr (lcoylecarr@wilshirebc.org), Zoom

Mar. 3: Music. Leigh Curl, Facebook LiveMar. 10: Storytelling. Ashley Robinson

(arobinson@wilshirebc.org), ZoomMar. 17: Yoga. Jenna Sullivan, Facebook LiveMar. 24: Journaling. Leanna Coyle-Carr

(lcoylecarr@wilshirebc.org), Zoom

SPOTIFY PLAYLISTPastoral Resident Leigh Curl has curated an eclectic Lent-en playlist on the streaming music service Spotify. Search for “Dying to Live - Lent

2021 at Wilshire” on Spotify starting Feb. 17. The basic version of Spotify is free to use. Songs will also be highlighted on Wilshire social media.

In consultation with the COVID-19 Advisory Task Force, Wilshire's education staff has an-

nounced an adaptation to the church's current COVID-19 policy and protocols with a decision to host two ongoing in-person gatherings for youth and children inside the building. Specif-ically, this will apply to Watershed on Wednes-day nights for youth and Sunday Night Live for children.

These initial indoor activities (capped at less than one hour) will provide us an opportunity to gauge safe feasibility for slowly implement-ing future limited small group gatherings. Both events represent small attendance activities that can be enjoyed while well spread out.

Additionally, moving these activities indoors will help overcome two significant challenges for these age groups:

1. The ability to connect meaningfully as vir-tual opportunities remain less effective.

2. The need to continually cancel due to inclement weather.

Rest assured, the safe attendance of our youth and children is of utmost importance to us. Staff is dedicated to ensuring all safety protocols are adhered to during these initial re-emergent activities.

For an updated list of protocols for indoor gatherings, please visit wilshirebc.org/covid.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Associate Pastors Heather Mustain or Darren DeMent.

Note: The Feb. 14 Sunday Night Live has been rescheduled to Feb. 21 (see page 10).

Watershed, Sunday Night Live move indoors

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Sunday Night Live rescheduledDue to the forecast of extremely cold tempera-tures, the Feb. 14 Sunday Night Live event for kindergarteners through 6th graders has been rescheduled to Feb. 21 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Advocacy Committee welcomes Josh Houston Feb. 15

Former Wilshire member Josh Houston, General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for Texas Impact, will be the special guest in a Zoom conversation presented by the Christian Advo-cacy Committee 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 continues. Texas Impact is a statewide grassroots network that aims to be a voice of religious social concern to the Texas Legislature. Email Abbey Adcox (aadcox@wilshirebc.org) for the Zoom link.

Wednesday Advocacy UpdatesAll are invited to join the Christian Advoca-cy Committee and guests from our advocacy partners in a series of Zoom talks Wednesdays at noon from Feb. 24 to March 17. Each meeting will focus on one of our key priority issues and will include background information, session up-dates and ways to engage during the Texas legis-lative session. These 30- to 45-minute briefings are meant for all who are interested in advocacy, from beginners to experts. Email Abbey Adcox (aadcox@wilshirebc.org) for the Zoom link. ■ Feb. 24: Public Education with Pastors for Texas Children■ March 3: Hunger with North Texas Food Bank■ March 10: Payday Lending with United Way of Greater Dallas and the Anti-Poverty Coalition of Dallas■ March 17: Healthcare and Medicaid Expansion, guest TBA

Texas redistricting briefing Feb. 17 All on the Line is hosting an event open to anyone interested in the redistricting process. The event will take place online on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. Done once every 10 years, re-districting determines how power and resources are distributed, which affects us all. Texas will undergo this process during the current legisla-tive session. Come and find out how you can be involved. All on the Line is a national campaign to restore fairness to our democracy and ensure every American has an equal say in our govern-ment. Learn more and sign up here.

Feb. 17 meal service has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. See you Wednesday,

Feb. 24!

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Book clubs ■ The WOW! Brown Bag Book Club meets on Zoom one Thursday a month at noon. On March 4, the group will discuss Fannie Flagg’s The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop. Contact Abbey Adcox at aadcox@wilshirebc.org or Carolyn Murray at cmurray@wilshirebc.org to sign up.■ The WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club meets on Zoom monthly at 7 p.m. On March 9, the group will discuss His Truth is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope by Jon Mea-cham. To sign up, contact Debby Burton at dburton@wilshirebc.org. ■ Wilshire’s Anti-Racism Book Club will discuss Valerie Kaur’s See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love on Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Register to receive the Zoom link at wilshirebc.org/registration.

Mission Oak Cliff needs driversCan you spare one hour out of your day to help deliver food to families experiencing food insecurity in Oak Cliff? If so, mission partner Mission Oak Cliff, beneficiary of our recent Souper Bowl of Caring, is look-ing for volunteer drivers for their Food2Fami-lies program on Thursdays at 8 a.m. and Fridays at 12 p.m. This is minimal-contact volunteer opportunity that should be meaningful to both the volunteers and families served. Visit missionoakcliff.org/driver-application to access the link to the volunteer driver application.

Gateway seeks volunteersWilshire mission part-ner Gateway of Grace is seeking volunteers to teach online one-on-one conversational English classes for one to two hours per week. If you’re interested, email Lauren Cuddihee, Gateway’s director of operations, at lauren@gatewayofgrace.org. In addition, Gateway needs volunteers with a counseling or psychology background to work with refugees dealing with trauma and depres-sion caused by loneliness, struggles to integrate into a new country and separation from family. If you’re qualified and can help, please email Executive Director Samira Page at samira@gatewayofgrace.org.

Mental Health Network to meetAll 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 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 or to get the Zoom link, email Rachel Murphy, LCSW, LCDC, at rachel.j.rossiter@gmail.com.

Library offers curbside pickup Did you know you can check out books from the church library even while the building is closed? Search the library’s online catalog by visiting wilshirebc.booksys.net/opac/wbc/#menuHome. Then email bpeterson@wilshirebc.org and tell her what titles you wish to check out (limit 5). She will work out a safe plan to get the books to you via curbside pickup or home delivery.

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BY PAULA WOODBURY

Watching Wilshire’s virtual service Sunday, I realized we are nearing one year of

at-home church. I took a moment to reflect on Wilshire’s shift to a new way of worship. Turns out, I have a few observations. I thought I’d share them with you.■ You all have some cute homes and of-

fices. I have enjoyed the voyeuristic peeks I’ve been given into your lives outside the walls of Wilshire. It has given me a sense of hospitality during a time where hospitality is eschewed. I was reminded that it is the people that make Wilshire special, not the building.■ Our faithful lab has attended enough

services now to be considered a full Wilshire member. I regret to inform you that his contributions are as meager as his fetching and listening skills. Having him lounge with us during the services has reminded me that all are welcome at Wilshire (okay, this invitation probably doesn’t extend to stinky old Zeus, but work with me).■ As evidenced by my children, sitting

up is not a requirement for worship. Our couches are overflowing with limbs askew every Sunday. When we return to in-person worship, we are going to need a pew to our-selves, or at least a few extra throw pillows and maybe a blanket. There’s nothing like worship-ing from the couch to remind me that Wilshire is a comfort in scary times.■ Elastic is in; buttons and zippers are,

well, superfluous. I would love to tell you my family and I have kept our tradition of wearing our Sunday best each week, but I would be lying. Dresses and heels have been replaced by yoga pants and house shoes. I anticipate I’ll

need some sort of reentry plan before we re-turn to the Sanctuary full time. Alas, I’ve been reminded that at Wilshire, it’s what inside us all that really matters.■ I’m embarrassed to admit, but I

never knew the musical prowess of Jeff Brummel’s feet until now. Is it just me or is anyone else fascinated watching his feet dance all over that little screen? I’ll never listen to the organ the same again. Worship and music

at Wilshire is a carefully crafted gift to us and I am reminded to be thankful for those who give, full-bodied, to make it beautiful week after week.■ Speaking of that split screen foot

action, how about the video production? I never knew Wilshire had so many cameras. I can only imagine the sweat and tears that go into producing the service every week. In normal circumstances, it’s easy to forget the efforts of those behind the scenes. But it’s hard to miss now, right? I’m reminded of so many people at Wilshire who work tirelessly behind

Virtually the same

“I’m embarrassed to admit, but I never knew the musical prowess of Jeff Brummel’s feet until now.”

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the scenes every day to keep things running beautifully.■ I care less about the facial hair of our

ministerial staff than I thought. Which is to say (no offense, George), I care not one bit. This season has caused us all to shift and grow in some ways we’ve wanted and others we haven’t. Some changes are visible and some are not. I’m reminded that change is constant and necessary for success, even at church. And that includes allowing for abundant flexibility on my part. So, keep the beard. Or shave it! Because bearded, clean-shaven, male, female, Black, Latinx, straight or gay; these are things that make up my pastor, but do not make my pastor. I’m grateful for a church that works hard for our leaders to represent the entire Kingdom of God.

All humor aside, I know none of this has been what we wanted for worship. Wilshire certainly has been required to quickly adjust and adapt. But, upon reflection, we haven’t truly changed. Like all of us, you may be weary of at-home worship, but do not grow faint, sisters and brothers. While the pews and halls may still be empty, what is most important still stands. If we take a moment to look, we can see it. The foundation upon which this community of faith is built is beautifully, thankfully, still the same.

Thanks be to God.

Paula Woodbury has been a Wilshire member since 1998. She is a deacon and teaches in Seekers Class. She is married to Jason and they are the parents of Garrett and Kathryn and guardians of Sher Moo Ku.

Sunday, Feb. 14■ 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.■ Light up the Mat: Epiphany Yoga with Jenna Sullivan, Zoom, 3 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15■ Texas Impact Briefing, Zoom, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 16■ Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom, 6 p.m.■ Stephen Ministry Supervision, Zoom, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 17■ Ukulele rehearsal, virtual, 10:30 a.m.■ Koinonia Café to Go order pick-ups, south parking lot, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.■ Midweek Update & Reflection video, online■ Ash Wednesday service, online■ COVID Advisory Group, Zoom, 5:30 p.m.■ Youth Choir, north parking lot, 6:20 p.m.■ WSM Watershed, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m.

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.■ Carillon Ringers, Columbarium, 3 p.m.■ Sunday Night Live!, K–6th grade, McIver Chapel, Parlor and porte cochere, 3:30 p.m.

This Week

On average,

123 people die by suicide each day.

– American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Nearly

1 IN 5

U.S. adults lives with a

Mental Illness.

– National Institute of Mental Health via the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Why Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to

signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the

skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be

developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to

the appropriate care.

TO FIND A COURSE OR CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR IN YOUR AREA, VISIT

MentalHealthFirstAid.org OR EMAIL Info@MentalHealthFirstAid.org.

The course will teach you how

to apply the ALGEE action plan:

• Assess for risk of suicide or

harm.

• Listen nonjudgmentally.

• Give reassurance and

information.

• Encourage appropriate

professional help.

• Encourage self-help and

other support strategies.

MENTAL HEALTH

FIRST AID

From 1999 to 2016,

630,000people died from drug overdose.

– Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This program is a top-notch service to area communities like ours and we are so grateful

for the opportunity to have this program.” – Nikki Carber, Speak Out Against Suicide

Three Learning Options

• Virtual. First Aiders will complete a

2-hour, self-paced online class, and then

participate in a 5.5-hour, Instructor-led

videoconference.

• Blended Learning. After completing

a 2-hour, self-paced class, First Aiders

will participate in a 4-hour, in-person,

Instructor-led class.

• In-person. First Aiders will receive their

training as an 8-hour, Instructor-led, in-

person course.

Who Should Take it

• Employers

• Police officers

• Hospital staff

• First responders

• Faith leaders

• Community members

• Caring individuals

What it Covers

• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness

• Common signs and symptoms of substance use

• How to interact with a person in crisis

• How to connect the person with help

• NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care

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Five ways to support Wilshire’s mission

1. BY MAIL: Send to Lori Gooden, Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas TX, 75214. Please write on your check if it is intended for the Unified Budget or another purpose. 

2. ONLINE: Schedule a recurring or one-time gift charged to either your debit or credit card or directly as an ACH from your checking account. Visit wilshirebc.org/give (be sure you have enabled cookies on your phone or tablet).

3. AUTOMATIC BANK PAY: Go to your bank’s website, log in to your individ-ual bank account and follow your bank’s

instructions to set up Wilshire as a new payee. Your bank will print and cut a check.

4. TEXT MESSAGE: Using your smart-phone, text WILSHIRE and the dollar amount (example: WILSHIRE 50) to 73256, then follow the link that pops up. The first time you use this option, you will enter credit card and contact information. All text gifts will be applied to the Unified Budget.

5. WILSHIRE APP: Download our app from the App Store or Google Play to make gifts easily from your phone or tablet. 

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Preston Adkins

Joshua Bautista

Tanya Benson

Gina Biddle

Cayce Brumley

Joni Cabaniss

Ann Cossum

Karen Cotter

Kelli Culpepper Hall

Joannah DeMent

Diana Early

Janda Edwards

Linda Eggert

Linda Garner

Kirsten Granberry

Linda Gregory

Rita Hamilton

Joey Hamilton

Deborah Herford

Jeff Jones

Tori Korson Wingfield

Desiree Krieger

Micki Lacker

Bobby Louder

Linda Martinez

Marty McElya

Alyssa McElya

Sheri McShan

Damien Mitchell

Allison Moore

Sheri Mosser

Monica Mullins

Chad Mustain

Mike Plunk

Ross Prater

Lyn Prater

Nancy Quelland

Katie Smalling

Connie Smith

Jim Sterling

Nancy Stretch

Robin Sullens

Claire Tommey

Jim Walton

Amy Wilson

Jenny Wolff

Alan Wright

Rebecca Yarbrough

Pray for Wilshire health care workers

Rapid-response teams availableHealth 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 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 AkinsAmy AndersonDebbie AtchleyHugh AtkinsonLynne BeardCasey BolandLeigh Ann BrownJake BruehlReagan BrumleyKristin CabanissHillary CampbellSunny Carroum Karen CotterSilvia DeLaCruzJoannah DeMentElizabeth FeltonShana GainesThomas HareDawn HallmanSherry Hicks

J.D. IsipKatie KoshkinCatherine LaCheyDebbie LaCheyThomas LeeJack LevisonJennifer MaddingRalph Manuel Candy McCombTricia McCoyJane MeltonChristie MichieLaura MirochnaEllen MooneyWendy MooreMary MorganMeredith MosleyMonica MullinsShannon NadaliniJohn Parnell

Paige PenderyMary Lea PhillipsSarah PlunkRobin PokladnikPriscilla Pope-LevisonLyn PraterMichael PrysockAaron ReindelSarah RoseGerald ShillingJeanne SpreierMegan ThompsonSara TinsleyCarol TommeyJanis TownsendJonni WallsJenn WeaverKatie WilkeJenny Wolff

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