February 28, 2021 Second Sunday in Lent
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February 28, 2021 Second Sunday in Lent
Transcript of February 28, 2021 Second Sunday in Lent
February 28, 2021Second Sunday in Lent
As of today, it feels like we have been in Lent for 368 days. Lent last year began on February 26, 2020, and then lockdown for COVID began about seventeen days later. I saw a tweet just before Easter last year that said, “This is the lentiest Lent that ever lent-ed.” Now, it’s become the
“lentiest” and longest “Lent that ever lent-ed.” A lot has been given up, lost, and even taken in the last 368 days. It has been an incredibly long year of Lent and I am completely exhausted. There’s really nothing more I care to give up. At this point, I think we’re all doing good just to wake up and find a way to get through yet anoth-er day of this.
I have found it incredibly difficult as the days have gone by in this last year to wake up with a sense of wonder or joy. I rarely wake up with any type of excitement for what newness that day might bring.
Most mornings, I wake up to my dog Bells’ face directly in my own. Every single day, Bells wakes up with wonder, joy, and all of the excitement for the newness that day might bring. While I
tire of the monotony of our daily routine, Bells never does. Every day when we go for a walk, you would think it was the first time she had ever gone on a walk and experienced the world outside. Lately on our walks I’ve been watching Bells and trying to find the same wonder, joy and newness that she finds in each step.
I have to admit that at this point, it’s hard for me to find wonder, joy or newness in worship. I am so weary of recording different worship elements to an empty sanctuary. I am weary of not being able to gather with any of you. I am weary of watching worship on my television. But then, I look at Bells next to me on the couch and am reminded that Sundays are a reprieve from Lent. I am reminded to find the wonder, joy and newness.
This morning as you prepare for worship, may you remember that on Sundays we get a break from Lent. Lean into that break and take a breath. Look for the wonder. Look for the joy. Look for the newness.
—Leigh Curl
4316 Abrams Road ■ Dallas, Texas 75214 ■ 214-452-3100 ■ wilshirebc.orgPartnered with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
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Preparing for worship
On the cover: The Rebuking of Saint Peter, Flemish school, circa 1600.
February 28, 2021Second Sunday in Lent
Chiming of the Hour
Prelude Gabriel’s Oboe (from The Mission) Ennio Morricone Carillon Ringers arr. Kevin McChesney
Ralph Manuel, directorRecorded February 16, 2020
Opening Sentences Judith Guthrie
Take heart, beloved seekers, you do not have to be perfect to praise the one who makes us whole. In this worship space, all parts of you are welcome — your woundedness, your weariness, your tenderness, your joy, your pain and your doubt will be embraced by 10,000 charms. May all who seek goodness, mercy, healing, justice and grace praise the Lord.
Hymn 471 Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy restoration Candy McComb, vocal; Darren DeMent, mandolin; Jeff Brummel, piano
Greeting to Worshipers Darren DeMent
Psalm Reading — Psalm 22:23–27 Bryan Rollins
You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; he did not hide his face from me, but heard when I cried to him. From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will pay before those who fear him. The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord. May your hearts live forever! All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord; and all the families of the nations shall worship before him.
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¡Alaben al Señor los que le temen! ¡Hónrenlo, descendientes de Jacob! ¡Venérenlo, descendientes de Israel! Porque él no desprecia ni tiene en poco el sufrimiento del pobre; no esconde de él su rostro, sino que lo escucha cuando a él clama. Tú inspiras mi alabanza en la gran asamblea; ante los que te temen cumpliré mis promesas. Comerán los pobres y se saciarán; alabarán al Señor quienes lo buscan; ¡que su corazón viva para siempre! Se acordarán del Señor y se volverán a él todos los confines de la tierra; ante él se postrarán todas las familias de las naciones.
Dying to Live Reflections Aaron Coyle-Carr, Juliana Moore, Katie Murray
Solo Just As I Am arr. Craig CourtneyLaurie Diffee
Just as I am, without one pleaBut that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee,O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
Just as I am, and waiting notTo rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
Just as I am, though tossed aboutWith many’a conflict, many’a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
Just as I am, though wilt receive,Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe,O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
I come!
Prayers of the People Leanna Coyle-Carr
Gospel Reading — Mark 8:31–38 Donna Manuel
Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their
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life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
This is the Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Luego comenzó a enseñarles:—El Hijo del hombre tiene que sufrir muchas cosas y ser rechazado por los ancianos, por los jefes de los sacerdotes y por los maestros de la ley. Es necesario que lo maten y que a los tres días resucite. Habló de esto con toda claridad. Pedro lo llevó aparte y comenzó a reprenderlo. Pero Jesús se dio la vuelta, miró a sus discípulos, y reprendió a Pedro.—¡Aléjate de mí, Satanás!—le dijo—. Tú no piensas en las cosas de Dios, sino en las de los hombres. Entonces llamó a la multitud y a sus discípulos. “Si alguien quiere ser mi discípulo” les dijo “que se niegue a sí mismo, lleve su cruz y me siga. Porque el que quiera salvar su vida la perderá; pero el que pierda su vida por mi causa y por el evangelio la salvará. ¿De qué sirve ganar el mundo entero si se pierde la vida? ¿O qué se puede dar a cambio de la vida? Si alguien se avergüenza de mí y de mis palabras en medio de esta generación adúltera y pecadora, también el Hijo del hombre se avergonzará de él cuando venga en la gloria de su Padre con los santos ángeles.”
Esta es la palabra del Señor.Gracias a Dios.
Message “The Unpopular Must” George Mason
Affirmation of Faith What Wondrous Love Is This wondrous love
Sharing of Decisions George Mason
Recognition of David Nabors George Mason
Benediction George Mason
Postlude Deep River arr. Gerald Near
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Meet today’s worship leaders
George A. MasonSenior [email protected]
Heather MustainAssociate [email protected]
Darren DeMentAssociate [email protected]
Doug HaneyAssociate [email protected]
Jeff BrummelAssociate Minister of Music/[email protected]
Jessica CappsMinister to Senior [email protected]
Julie GirardsMinister to [email protected]
Joan HammonsMinister to [email protected]
Leanna Coyle-CarrPastoral [email protected]
Leigh CurlPastoral [email protected]
Ashley RobinsonPastoral [email protected]
Jenna SullivanPastoral [email protected]
David NaborsDirector of Business [email protected]
Dale PrideFacilities [email protected]
Preston BrightAssociate Pastor Emeritus
Staff contacts
Aaron Coyle-Carr was a pastoral resident at Wilshire from 2017 to 2019, and his wife, Leanna, is a current pastoral resident. They are the parents of Henlee, who is almost 2. Aaron serves on the Missions Committee.
Laurie Diffee joined Wilshire in 1981 and is married to Mike. She sings in Sanctuary Choir and Nova, plays in Carillon Ringers and serves on the Library Com-mittee. She works in IT Services at Guidestone.
Judith Guthrie has grown up at Wilshire and is the daughter of Emily Guthrie. She is in sixth grade and is active in the children’s ministry, Young Musicians and Globetrekkers. Judith attends a Dallas Montes-sori school and loves to dance.
Donna Manuel and her husband, Ralph, joined Wilshire in 2018. She teaches in Cord of Three Class, sings in Sanctuary Choir and serves on the bereave-ment ministry team.
Candy McComb joined Wilshire in 2017 with her husband, Vic Henry. They direct and teach the Od-yssey Class and have two adult sons. As Wilshire’s Children’s Choir coordinator, Candy directs the Young Musicians choir and leads music for Sunday Night Live. She also sings in Sanctuary Choir.
Juliana Moore joined Wilshire in 1992 and is married to Alex Rivera. She is a deacon, attends Perennial Class and serves on the Building and Grounds Com-mittee. Juliana sings in Sanctuary Choir and plays in Carillon Ringers and Wilshire Winds. She works as a Federal Sentencing Services consultant.
Katie Murray is married to Steven and they have been Wilshire members since 2013. Their kids are Drew, age 4, Annie, age 2 and James, born in November. Katie is a member of Perennial Class and previously served on Wilshire’s staff as Christian Advocacy Specialist.
Bryan Rollins joined Wilshire in 2017. He attends Foundations of Faith Class and has served as an usher and as a volunteer serving lunch at The Bridge. He is retired from a career in resource management.
Tapestry News & AnnouncementsFebruary 28, 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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Director of Business Administration David
Nabors will be honored during worship on Sunday, Feb. 28, on the occasion of his retirement. His departure from Wilshire’s staff was announced last fall and takes effect at the end of February.
Senior Pastor George Mason says, “David has blessed our church and staff with more than just his competence as a business administrator, although that itself is no small thing for us to feel confident of the good stewardship of our resources and management of facilities. He has graced our choir with his beautiful bass voice and brought an equally harmonious spirit to every interaction with our members. He is a true Christian gentleman who has made us better by his presence and work. We wish him much joy in retirement and send to him and Joan our full blessing in this next stage of life.”
David came to Wilshire in 2014 from First Private Bank of Texas, where he served as senior vice president and chief financial officer. He was
previously CFO and treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and spent 21 years with Bank of America.
“I really have loved working at Wilshire,” Da-vid says. “It’s got such a wonderful atmosphere. I’ve had lots of jobs, but these last two, Wilshire and First Private Bank, have had such a family feel to the staff.”
David cites several highlights or accomplish-ments of his tenure at the church, including the improvement of accounting systems, bringing information technology services in-house and increasing giving options for church members.
“I had not been in charge of food service before
Good Nabors
David is a frequent vocal soloist and sings in Sanctuary Choir.
Retiring business administrator to be honored Sunday
I came to Wilshire,” David says, “so I’ve learned a lot about that. I’m proud to have hired [Food Services Director] Elizabeth Ferguson.”
Before taking the Wilshire job, David and his wife, Joan, were longtime members of Cliff Temple Baptist Church, where he was chair of deacons twice and chair of the finance commit-tee multiple times.
Music has been a lifelong passion for David, who is a frequent vocal soloist in worship as well as a Sanctuary Choir member. In fact, it was a partial French horn scholarship at North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas) that first brought David to Texas from his native Alabama. He changed his major to vocal performance before ultimately settling on an accounting degree.
David and Joan plan to remain members at Wilshire, where they attend Cord of Three Class. They look forward to traveling and spending time with their family, including their two adult sons, Adam and Brent—both of whom are married and live in the Metroplex—and two grandchildren.
As was announced in January, Lori Gooden has been promoted to Director of Finance and Randy Crosland has been hired as Operations Manager. They started in their roles Feb. 1.
David says: “I am very comfortable leaving Wilshire in the capable hands of Lori Gooden and Randy Crosland. Lori has provided excellent and accurate support of all financial functions at the church over the last five years. She will provide a seamless transition, brings a superb work ethic and maintains the financial knowhow required in this position. Randy has a wealth of experience in the operations of church and nonprofit entities. The church is gaining a solid manager in this area and I’m sure he will bring many improvements to the facility.”
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David and his wife, Joan, plan to remain at Wilshire as members.
David and Joan look forward to spending time with family. Shown at left is their son Adam and his family, including wife Courtney, son Aiden and daughter Ryann. At right is David and Joan’s son Brent with his wife, Jamie.
“David is a true Christian gentleman who has made us better by his presence and work.”
—Senior Pastor George Mason
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WEDNESDAYS: LIVING LENTJoin our pastoral residents at 6 p.m. as they lead us in practices to help guide our living with memory-keeping, music, storytelling and movement. Sessions will be held on Face-book Live or Zoom. For the Zoom link, email the resident leading that week's session.
✜ Feb. 24: Journaling. Leanna Coyle-Carr ([email protected]), Zoom✜ Mar. 3: Music. Leigh Curl, Facebook Live✜ Mar. 10: Storytelling. Ashley Robinson ([email protected]), Zoom✜ Mar. 17: Yoga. Jenna Sullivan, Facebook Live✜ Mar. 24: Journaling. Leanna Coyle-Carr ([email protected]), Zoom
SPOTIFY PLAYLISTPastoral Resident Leigh Curl has curated an eclectic Lenten playlist on the digital music service Spotify. Click below or search Spotify for “Dying to Live - Lent 2021 at Wilshire.” The basic version of Spotify is free to use.
HOLY WEEKPalm Sunday, March 28✜ 8 and 11 a.m. in-person services in north parking lot.✜ Seated (church provides chairs) or drive-in.✜ Advance sign-up required.✜ Prerecorded online service premieres at 8:30 a.m. on YouTube.
Maundy Thursday, April 1✜ Prerecorded online service premieres at 7 p.m. on YouTube.
Easter Sunday, April 4✜ 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. in-person services in north parking lot. (No sunrise service.)✜ Seated (church provides chairs) or drive-in.✜ Advance sign-up required.✜ The flowering cross will be offered. Stop by anytime to place flowers; a limited supply of fresh-cut flowers will be provided. ✜ Prerecorded online service premieres at 8:30 a.m. on YouTube.✜ Sunday School classes will not meet.
wilshirebc.org/lent
Lent 2021 ✜ Wilshire Baptist Church
Do you wonder what is waiting for you beyond the wanting? These days, it can feel like our moments of frustration, hurt, loss, desire, disappointment and anxiety have piled up before us to form a mountain of collected grief. Perhaps you also feel a heightened sense of longing to get back to a life you once knew or a life you have envisioned for yourself. In this space, you are free to name your grief and your longing. During this season of Lent, we will explore the wondrous love that sustains us, shelters us, calls us and empowers us as we are dying to live.
Listen now on Spotify
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New members■ Courtney Carter■ Tracy Berry
Mental Health Network to meetAll mental health providers are invited to the second quarterly meeting of the Wilshire Mental Health Network. We hope this ini-tiative will help us as Wilshire members and mental health providers to better get to know one another as well as discuss how we can sup-port 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 [email protected].
ECLC seeks director candidatesWilshire is actively seeking candidates for the position of Early Childhood Learning Center director. The search is being conducted by the Weekday Educa-
tion Committee along with Associate Pastor Darren DeMent and Minister to Preschoolers Joan Hammons. The ideal candidate will meet the criteria for serving as a center director according to the State of Texas Minimum Standards for Childcare Centers, have five or more years of experience as a center director and be supportive of Wilshire’s mission and ministries. Resumes should be emailed to Joan Hammons at [email protected] no later than March 12, 2021. The full job descrip-tion can be found here. ECLC has not been operating due to the pandemic but hopes to re-open in the fall.
Sunday, March 75 p.m.
North Parking Lot
Wear your mask and join us on March 7 as Sunday evening in-person worship returns. Like previous Church in the Lot services, worshipers will have two options: bring your own chair or stay in your vehicle and listen via a special FM radio frequency. Attendees must sign up in advance and check in upon arrival. Full details are available at the sign-up link.
Sign up for March 7
Future Church in the Lot dates: May 2, June 6
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Wednesday Advocacy UpdatesAll are invited to join the Christian Advocacy Committee and guests from our advocacy part-ners in a series of Zoom talks Wednesdays at noon through March 17. Each meeting will focus on one of our key priority issues and will in-clude background information, session updates and ways to engage during the Texas legislative session. These 30- to 45-minute briefings are meant for all who are interested in advocacy, from beginners to experts. Email Abbey Adcox ([email protected]) for the Zoom link.■ 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
Sign up for advocacy emailsIf you’re passionate about a particular advocacy area and would like to stay informed during the Texas legislative session and beyond, you can opt to get email updates from Wilshire. Minis-try Assistant Abbey Adcox maintains email lists by issue and sends periodic updates and action items. Email [email protected] to be added to the lists you’re interested in, including:Anti-RacismCriminal JusticeClimate ChangeDomestic ViolenceFoster CareHomelessness
Human TraffickingHungerImmigration/RefugeesPayday LendingPublic EducationReligious Freedom
WED., MARCH 3Salmon Croquettes w/ Red Bell
Pepper Remoulade; Wild Rice Pilaf; Green Veggie Medley; Fresh Bread, $12
Chef Salad w/ Mixed Greens, Chicken, Ham, Roast Beef, Bacon, Cheese and Egg;
Macaroni Salad; Fresh Bread, $12
Chicken, Ham & Bacon Club w/ Cheddar, Swiss, Lettuce & Tomato;
Macaroni Salad; Potato Chips, $10
Berry Bread Pudding w/Vanilla Sauce, $2.50 Full Circle Bakery Texas Cow Chip Cookies (2), $1.25
Order now for March 3
Koinonia offers Full Circle Bakery cookies on March 3Full Circle Bakery’s legendary cookies will be offered by Koinonia Café To Go on Wednesday, March 3. Full Circle is generously donating the cookies as a way to support Wilshire’s kitchen staff. Operated by the mom and son duo of Wilshire members Judy and Collin Yarbrough, Full Circle is a home-baked bakery that uses locally-sourced ingredients and gives 100% of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations. Learn more at fullcircletexas.com.
Takeout meals from Wilshire’s kitchen are offered for pickup each Wednesday. Proceeds help defray the cost of paying our kitchen workers during the pandemic. Ordering for March 3 is open now on the church website. Order, pay and choose lunch or dinner pickup by end of day Tuesday, March 2. Full instructions at ordering link.
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WOW!Virtual Gathering
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FELLOWSHIP, FUN & A FRITTATA DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, March 6 at 10am
ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO ALL FRIDAY 5TH
TheLIVINGby Anthony Clarvoe
FAITH in 3D presents a readers theatre production ofSF
Faith in 3D streams again March 12 & 13Wilshire’s recent production of scenes from The Living will be streamed again on Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13. The show, which includes a reflection from George Mason and a song from Dar-ren DeMent, Molly Shepard and Aman-da Mintz, will premiere on Wilshire’s YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Like before, it can only be viewed during the premiere due to our agreement with the play’s publisher.
Originally produced by the Denver Center Theatre Company
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 [email protected] or Carolyn Murray at [email protected] 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 [email protected]. ■ Wilshire’s Anti-Racism Book Club will discuss Valerie Kaur’s See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love on Thurs-day, March 25, at 7 p.m. Register to receive the Zoom link at wilshirebc.org/registration.
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The Christian Advocacy Committee welcomed Cameron Vickrey of Pastors for Texas Children to an open Zoom session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, to share legislative priorities for the current Texas legislative session. The following are rec-ommended actions we can all take in support of public education.
■ Advocacy Action Point 1: State funding of public schools is tied to each district’s average daily attendance and enrollment. Despite signifi-cant efforts by districts, both have suffered due to COVID-19. A Texas Education Agency policy called Hold Harmless allows funding to be based on pre-pandemic averages. Contact TEA Commissioner Mike Morath ([email protected]) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott (gov.texas.gov/contact) and encourage them to extend the Hold Harmless agreement. ■ Advocacy Action Point 2: CARES Act fund-ing from December has not yet been allocated to
districts. Contact the TEA and encourage them to process December funds. Keep an eye on up-coming additional CARES funding and advocate for it to be processed through the state budget where local entities can have more control. ■ Advocacy Action Point 3: Watch for pos-sible legislation that would move the approval process for charter school expansion from the TEA commissioner to the State Board of Educa-tion, providing a more democratic process.■ Advocacy Action Point 4: Accountability. Watch for discussion of how 2021 STAAR testing results will be used and if the data will be used to penalize districts.■ Advocacy Action Point 5: Watch for “school choice” bills and remember that language can be deceiving. School choice within a district (mag-net schools, schools of innovation) is different from school choice within the state (charter school expansion, vouchers for private school).
Five advocacy actions to support public education
Thanks for your generosityLast weekend, Wilshire volunteers were able to collect and deliver 10 full SUVs’ worth of bottled water, blankets, coats, diapers and other supplies for our neighbors in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood who were affected by the winter storms. This was made possible by your amazing generosity during a time that was trying for everyone. Thank you!
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Don’t Miss It — March 19-20, 2021!
First-time Attendees Can Save $25!
Engage in a positive pursuit to cheer your spirit! Find inspiration and education at Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning (PSFL). Featuring an exciting lineup of Perkins faculty and an alumnus teaching on a variety of topics, this virtual event promises something to pique all interests. Half-day and full-day class options will fit your budget and your busy sched-ule. Experience a day – or two – at seminary. PSFL courses are open to everyone!
To register or find more information, including course descriptions and instructor bios, please visit smu.edu/Perkins/Summit. Online registration will be available through March 10.
➤ “How to Read the Bible According to the Early Church Fathers” with James Kang Hoon Lee
$25
➤ “An Unconventional God: The Holy Spirit According to Jesus” with John R. (Jack) Levison
FridayAFTERNOON COURSES2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
➤ “How Do We Solve A Problem Like...Mary?” with Jeannie Stevenson-Moessner
$50
➤ “Truth Telling in a Post-Truth World” with D. Stephen Long
SaturdayALL DAY COURSES9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
➤ “Models of Evangelism” with Priscilla Pope-Levison
$25
➤ “An Introduction to Black Theology” with Ray Jordan
SaturdayMORNING COURSE9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON COURSE1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
A discount of $25 is available to first-time attendees with a registration fee totaling $50 or more. Enter the code New25 during checkout.
A limited number of partial, need-based scholarships for day-long courses are available. Call 214-768-3664 for more information.
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Saturday, Feb. 27■ Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom, 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28■ 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.■ Wilshire Mental Health Network, Zoom, 12:30 p.m.■ Carillon Ringers, Handbell room, 3 p.m.■ Sunday Night Live (K–6), Chapel, Parlor and porte cochere, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2■ Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom, 6 p.m.■ Stephen Ministry CE & Supervision, Zoom, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3■ Ukulele rehearsal, online, 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■ Wednesday Advocacy Update, Zoom, noon■ COVID-19 Advisory Task Force, Zoom, 5:30 p.m.■ Living Lent: Music with Leigh Curl, Facebook Live, 6 p.m.■ Youth Choir, north parking lot, 6:20 p.m.■ WSM Watershed, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 4■ WOW! Brown Bag Book Club, Zoom, noon■ MOPS Kickoff Event, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 5■ MOPS Playdate, north parking lot, 8:30 a.m.
This WeekFive 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 individual 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: Using your smartphone, text WILSHIRE and the dollar amount (example: WILSHIRE 50) to 73256, then follow the link that pops up. The first time you use this op-tion, you will enter credit card and contact information. All text gifts will be applied to the Unified Budget.
5. WILSHIRE APP: Download the Wilshire app from the App Store or Google Play to make gifts easily from your phone or tablet.
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Preston AdkinsJoshua BautistaTanya BensonGina BiddleCayce BrumleyJoni CabanissAnn CossumKaren CotterKelli Culpepper Hall Joannah DeMent Diana EarlyJanda Edwards Linda EggertLinda GarnerKirsten Granberry Linda Gregory
Rita HamiltonJoey HamiltonDeborah HerfordJeff JonesTori Korson Wingfield Desiree Krieger Micki Lacker Bobby Louder Linda Martinez Marty McElya Alyssa McElya Sheri McShanDamien 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 SullensClaire 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, [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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, [email protected].
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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