January 24, 2021Third Sunday after the Epiphany

I have a lot of songs in my iTunes library. So many, in fact, that I often forget what songs are even in there. So, occasionally I just set the player to shuffle and enjoy the surprise that comes when some long-lost song resurfaces unexpectedly. As I was playing this game of iTunes roulette the other day, I was delighted to hear my favorite version of one of my favorite hymns, “I Love to Tell the Story.” It’s a duet sung by Emmylou Harris and Robert Duvall from the soundtrack to the 1997 film, The Apostle. The Apostle also happens to be a favorite film of mine for several reasons: It stars Robert Duvall, an actor whose work I love, it is set in South Louisiana, a place I’m deeply connected to, and it has a killer soundtrack filled with roots and southern gospel music … quite a trifecta.

The film explores themes of temptation, vengeance and redemption as it tells the story of Eulis “Sonny” Dewey, played by Duvall, a compli-cated and complex character — a Pentecostal preacher who is equal parts sinner and saint. There’s a scene early in the film where we see Sonny praying late at night in an upstairs room at his mother’s house. Well, praying is a gentle way to put it. We actually find Sonny shouting at God in what amounts to an angry one-way conversa-tion. As he rants and raves, asking for a way to see reason in the hardships that have befallen him, neighbors begin to call the house to complain. His mother answers the phone and delivers this

memorable line: “That’s my son, that is. I’ll tell ya: ever since he was an itty-bitty boy, sometimes he talks to the Lord and sometimes he yells at the Lord. Tonight, he just happens to be yellin’ at him.”

I don’t know how many of us have the audacity to yell at the Lord in our prayers or honestly express our anger, but there is certainly evidence for doing so in the Scriptures, especially in the Psalms (go look at Psalm 44 for proof). The Psalms give voice to the full range of human emotions, from joy to sadness, hope to despair, comfort to pain. But whenever some of the rawer emotions are expressed, they are regularly followed up by a proclamation of continued trust and faith in God.

Psalm 62 is a good example of this balance. In the verses that immediately precede our reading this morning, we find the Psalmist lamenting attacks that have been launched against them. But that lament gives way to the affirmation that we read together this morning that God is our rock, salvation and fortress.

We have had reason to despair over the past year. Our resolve has been tested and our faith may have even been shaken. So may the words of Psalm 62 bring you comfort this morning as together we remember that God alone is our hope and our refuge.

—Darren DeMent

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Preparing for worship

On the cover: I Shall Make You Fishers of Men, stained glass window at St. Peter’s Church, Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland. Photo by Andreas F. Borchert.

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January 24, 2021Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Chiming of the Hour

Prelude Be Thou My Vision arr. Anna Laura PageCarillon Ringers

Ralph Manuel, directorLeAnn Hampton, flute

Recorded January 26, 2020 Opening Sentences Kenda Russell

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. What is the greatest call to all people? To glorify God, to love the Lord your God with heart, soul and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Let us worship the Lord in spirit and truth.

Hymn God of Love, We’ve Known Division beach spring text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

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Greeting to Worshipers Heather Mustain

Psalm Reading — Psalm 62:5–8 Jessica Capps

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from the Lord, Who alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in the Lord. Trust in God at all times, O people; pour out your heart before the Almighty; God is a refuge for us.

Solo en Dios halla descanso mi alma; de él viene mi esperanza. Solo él es mi roca y mi salvación; él es mi protector y no habré de caer. Dios es mi salvación y mi gloria; es la roca que me fortalece; ¡mi refugio está en Dios! Confía siempre en él, pueblo mío; ábrele tu corazón cuando estés ante él. ¡Dios es nuestro refugio! Selah

Anthem O Radiant Dawn James MacMillanNova

Mike Capps, directorRecorded February 26, 2017

O Radiant Dawn, Splendor of eternal Light, Sun of Justice:come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

Isaiah had prophesied,the people who walked in darkness have seen the great lightupon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.

Amen.

Conversation George Mason and Brent Newberry

Prayers of the People Brad Russell

Gospel Reading — Mark 1:14–20 Michele Stinecipher

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea — for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

This is the Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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Después de que encarcelaron a Juan, Jesús se fue a Galilea a anunciar las buenas nuevas de Dios. “Se ha cumplido el tiempo—decía—. El reino de Dios está cerca. ¡Arrepiéntanse y crean las buenas nuevas!” Pasando por la orilla del mar de Galilea, Jesús vio a Simón y a su hermano Andrés que echaban la red al lago, pues eran pescadores. “Vengan, síganme—les dijo Jesús—, y los haré pescadores de hombres.” Al momento dejaron las redes y lo siguieron. Un poco más adelante vio a Jacobo y a su hermano Juan, hijos de Zebedeo, que estaban en su barca remendando las redes. En seguida los llamó, y ellos, dejando a su padre Zebedeo en la barca con los jornaleros, se fueron con Jesús.

Esta es la palabra del Señor.Gracias a Dios.

Message “Fishing for Complements” Brent Newberry

Sharing of Decisions George Mason Benediction George Mason Affirmation of Faith Fairest Lord Jesus st. elizabeth

Postlude Great Is Thy Faithfulness arr. Dan Miller

Thank you for giving. Your generosity is allowing Wilshire to continue its ministries in new and creative ways during this unprecedented time. Although we’re mostly not in the building, the work of the church continues. To get started or manage your giving, visit wilshirebc.org/give.

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Brent Newberry is our guest preacher today as part of Wilshire’s annual Residents’ Reunion, which is all virtual this year. He served as a Wilshire pastoral resident from 2013 to 2015 and is currently pastor of the First Baptist Church of Worcester, Massachusetts. Brent received a Master of Divinity degree from Baylor’s Truett Seminary in 2013.

Brad and Kenda Russell Kenda Russell joined Wilshire in in 2017 and have an adult daughter, Alyssa. They are members of Epiphany Class, where Brad also teaches. Brad serves as chair of the Pathways to Ministry Committee and Kenda serves on the Personnel Committee. Brad woks as a research director/analyst for smart home technologies.

Michele Stinecipher joined Wilshire in 1993 and works at the church as ministry assistant for music, administration and human resources. She chairs the New Member Committee, sings in Nova, plays in Carillon Ringers, teaches pre-school Sunday School and volunteers with the Grief and Loss Center of North Texas. Michele is married to Brian and is the daughter of Wilshire member Barbara Clayton.

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

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Tapestry News & AnnouncementsJanuary 24, 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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Make plans to attend Wilshire’s annual church conference on Sunday. Reports will be given on the church’s mission, ministries and finances, a budget will be adopted

and deacons and committee members will be elected. Senior Pastor George Mason will give his thoughts on the state of the church and there will be time for Q&A.

Annual Church Conference

SUNDAY, JAN. 24 • 1 P.M. • ZOOM

Click here to join the conference via Zoom

Meeting ID: 980 1065 3289 Passcode: 492739

For technical assistance, even on Sunday, contact Susan Kimball at 469-834-5641 or skimball@wilshirebc.org. Email pastor@wilshirebc.org with other questions.

Click here to view or download conference materials (PDF).

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New membersBen and Jenn Jenkins with Shane, Shep and Shaw; Bob and Annelle Harty

Condolences to■ Jim Tapley and Denise Casale on the death of Jim’s aunt, Edna Sparks, Jan. 17

Brent Newberry preaches Jan. 24 Pastoral resident alum-nus Brent Newberry will preach for Wilshire’s online worship service on Sunday, Jan. 24. A resident from 2013 to 2015, New-berry is senior pastor of the First Baptist Church in Worcester, Mass. He is preaching in conjunction with Wilshire’s annual

resident reunion, which will be held virtually this year.

Sign up for Weekly WitnessWeekly Witness, an online presentation from Texas Impact, examines public policy issues through a faith lens and helps viewers discover ways to participate in the public policy process. Weekly Witness is broadcast live on Mondays at noon on Zoom and Facebook during the leg-islative session. Register for the Zoom link at texasimpact.org. Each episode features a Texas faith leader, an “issue of the week” update by leading policy advocates and a Legislative Update segment and Action Alert. The Weekly Witness podcast features content from the live event and is usually available on Tuesdays. Texas Impact is a statewide grassroots network offering concrete strategies to help people of faith work for justice.

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WED., JAN. 27Chicken Enchiladas w/ Green Chile

Queso, Black Beans, Vegetable Spanish Rice, Chips & Salsa, $12

Mixed Greens w/ Fajita Beef, Fresh Veggies, Cheddar, Bacon, Cilantro-Lime Dressing; Corn & Pinto Salad; Chips & Salsa, $12

Red Chile Chicken Wrap w/ Peppers, Onions, Smoked Cheddar & Avocado;

Corn & Pinto Salad; Chips & Salsa, $10Cheesecake w/ Chocolate Sauce &

Cinnamon Pecans, $2.50

Lemon Bar, $1.25

Order now for Jan. 27

■ Takeout meals from Wilshire’s kitchen are offered for curbside pickup each Wednesday.■ Proceeds help defray the cost of paying our kitchen workers during the pandemic.■ Ordering for Jan. 27 is open now on the church website. ■ Order, pay and choose lunch or dinner pickup by end of day Tuesday, Jan. 26, then pick up your food on Wednesday.■ Full instructions at ordering link.

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Reserve your Wilshire Souper Bowl Box!Donations benefit Mission Oak Cliff.

We can’t gather in Communi-ty Hall for lunch on Super Bowl Sunday this year, but we can still make a difference for hunger relief through our adapted Souper Bowl of Caring.

Wilshire is offering a special Souper Bowl Box that will include a Wilshire-branded 13-oz. food thermos plus recipes for some of your favorite soups from the church kitchen. Use the recipes to make your own soup for the big game on Sunday, Feb. 7, and share your photos on social media using the hashtag #WilshireSouperBowl.

Souper Bowl Boxes are available for a minimum donation of $40 and can be picked up at the church on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 2

to 4 p.m. in the porte cochere, or Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 6 p.m. (Koi-nonia Café To Go pickup times). Proceeds will help Mission Oak Cliff buy and operate a box truck that will allow them to expand their food-related services.

In addition, all participants will be entered into a drawing, and three lucky winners will receive a

gift box from the Market at Bonton Farms.To reserve your Souper Bowl Box, make

your donation and choose a pickup time, visit wilshirebc.org/registration. If you need assistance with the process or would prefer to pay by check, contact Abbey Adcox at 214-452-3127 or aadcox@wilshirebc.org.

Mission Oak Cliff commits to breaking the cycle of poverty in the Oak Cliff community. As an expression of Christ’s love, it improves food security, encourages meaningful relationships and teaches life skills. What began in 1948 as a food pantry at Cliff Temple Baptist Church is now a full-service community ministry with a food pantry, clothing closet and a large adult English as a Second Language program coupled with a cutting-edge bilingual preschool operated in cooperation with DISD.

https://wilshirebc.org/registrationmailto:aadcox@wilshirebc.org

Leigh Curl and Jenna Sullivan will lead a two-week Zoom study exploring the memories and traditions that carry us across generations of faith. Sessions will take place at 6 p.m. over Zoom. Jenna and Leigh will share unique practices of communion that are sacred to them, and you will be invited to participate as well as share your own practices. Reflecting on 2 Timothy 1:3-7, the group will imagine together how these practices help us com-mune with one another and the saints who have gone before us. To participate, email Leigh (lcurl@wilshirebc.org) by noon each Wednesday to receive the Zoom link.

Faith that Lived First in Your Grandmother Wednesdays, Jan. 20 & 276 p.m. on ZoomLed by Leigh Curl and Jenna Sullivan

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Join two of our pastoral residents in the spiritual practice of eating together. Grab your laptop and your supper and meet us on Zoom to share holy conversa-tion around the table. As we eat, we will ask God to nourish us through conversa-tion, scripture contemplation, and reflec-tion together. To participate, email Ashley (arobinson@wilshirebc.org) by noon each Wednesday to receive the Zoom link.

Aroundthe TableWITH ASHLEY & LEANNAWednesdays, Feb. 3 & 106 p.m. on ZoomLed by Ashley Robinson and Leanna Coyle-Carr

CURRENT WEDNESDAY STUDY UPCOMING WEDNESDAY STUDY

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Moving into 2021, our church and com-munity stand hopeful in the fight against COVID-19 thanks to the beginning stages of the vaccination process. As vaccines are adminis-tered to front line workers and vulnerable popu-lations, we are eager to see an expanded, tiered roll-out in Dallas County in the coming months. This development brings us closer to the SEE principle we’ve focused on since the creation of the Task Force — providing a Safe Experience for Every Body.

This progress comes at a crucial time given the exponential rise in COVID-19 numbers taxing our local hospitals and overwhelming our healthcare community. As responsible commu-nity members, we remain steadfast in ensur-ing we do our part as a congregation to limit exposure opportunities to aid in the health and safety of our members and neighbors.

What we learned in recent months is that we can build on the successful, safe gatherings we began exploring during the latter part of 2020. From the Church in the Lot evening services and Christmas Eve drive-in service, to con-trolled activities that allowed us to welcome 10 people or less via the Honest Advent timed ac-tivities, we found ways to meaningfully engage in person. We move into the beginning of 2021 with anticipation for building and expanding on these kinds of activities to find additional ways to stay connected as a community of faith — while staying safe.

We are excited to note that the task force is exploring ways to incrementally add activities

with more people as it deemed safe to do so. Our diligent sub-group committee members are evaluating a risk-level model based on exposure rate and group size analysis based off a colle-giate model.

We are positively preparing the path for when we can re-gather. Staying connected remains a priority focus. Thank you for continuing to stay connected online as we continue to seek innova-tive opportunities to join in person.

COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Members: George Mason, senior pastor; David Nabors, director of business administration; Heather Mustain, associate pastor; Darren DeMent, associate pastor; Doug Haney, associate pastor; Linda Garner, parish nurse; Leanna Coyle-Carr, pastoral resident; Leigh Curl, pastoral resident; Ashley Robinson, pastoral resident; Jenna Sullivan, pastoral resident; Cory Anderson, chair of Risk Management Committee; Rob Banta, chair of deacons; Debbie Meripolski, chair-elect of deacons; Bill Jernberg, health ministry team; Christy Tabor, chair of Weekday Education Committee; Gayle Lawson, chair of Building and Grounds Committee; Barbara Gass, chair of Finance Committee; Kenton Keller, facilitator of strategic planning; Melodie Elliott, communica-tions advisor.

Jan. 22 COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Update

Visit wilshirebc.org/covid for previous task force reports, in-person event guides and more.

https://wilshirebc.org/COVID/

Faith in 3D — Wilshire’s annual evening of drama, dialogue and dessert — is the latest church tradition to be creatively adapted for the pandemic.

This year’s show, a readers theatre presentation of scenes from Anthony Clarvoe’s The Living, is being rehearsed and recorded entirely over Zoom with actors and other participants in their own homes. It will be shown on Wilshire’s YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. on three consecutive nights: Thursday, Feb. 4, Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6.

The Living, a thoughtful, sometimes humorous commentary on the management of the London plague of 1665, was written in 1991. And yet even now — especially now

— it presents the opportunity for a discus-sion of our current response to a pandemic.

Following the dramatic presentation,

Senior Pastor George Mason will reflect on how the issues raised by the playwright can be applied to the concerns we must confront as we make our way in a post-COVID-19 world.

TheLIVINGby Anthony Clarvoe

FAITH in 3D presents a readers theatre production ofSF

O R I G I N A L LY P R O D U C E D B Y T H E D E N V E R C E N T E R T H E A T R E C O M PA N Y

Streaming Feb. 4, 5 & 6, 7:30 p.m.YouTube .com/Wil sh i r eBap t i s t

The Living “has some strikingly insightful things to say about our current

situation and its challenges to our politics and our

humanity.”— Bill Marx, theatre critic

Important note: Due to legal arrangements with the publisher, the presentation will be available to watch only at 7:30 each night. Unlike Sunday worship and other Wilshire events shown on YouTube, it will not remain on YouTube after the premiere.

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MOPS spring registration Our theme this year is Decide to Rise. As mothers of preschoolers, we have had to make tough decisions for ourselves and our families during the pandemic. So how do we Decide to Rise? MOPS has identified three steps: Be strong. Do your work. Chase joy. We are com-mitted to doing this by providing a meaningful and engaging experience for our group — no matter the times. Find out more here.

Book clubs ■ The WOW! Brown Bag Book Club meets on Zoom one Thursday a month at noon. On Feb. 4, the group will discuss Pam Jenoff’s The Lost Girls of Paris. 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 Feb. 9, the group will discuss Colson Whitehead’s Nickel Boys. To sign up, contact Debby Burton at dburton@wilshirebc.org.

■ Wilshire’s Anti-Racism Book Club will discuss White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Register at wilshirebc.org/registration.

Library offers curbside pickup Wilshire librarian Barbara Peterson is making it possible to check out books from the church library even while the building is closed. First, search the library’s online catalog by visiting wilshirebc.booksys.net/opac/wbc/#menuHome. This link is also available in the library section of Wilshire’s app and website. Then email bpeterson@wilshirebc.org and tell her what titles you wish to check out (limit 5). Barbara will work out a safe plan to get the books to you via curbside pickup at Wilshire or delivery to your home.

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MLK Day of ServiceOn Monday, Jan. 18, about 50 Wilshire members served across Dallas as part of the MLK Day of Service. Projects included cleanup at nearby Dan D. Rogers Elementary, Meals on Wheels delivery, White Rock Lake cleanup through For the Love of the Lake, food pantry organization at Mission Oak Cliff and the assembly of 420 hygiene kits at the church. The kits will go to Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. Thanks to all who served and all who contributed to this work through financial gifts and the donation of hygiene items.

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2021 Committee on Committees reportThis report of the Committee on

Committees will be presented at the Annual Church Conference on Jan. 24, 2021. The committee was chaired by Steve Terry and included Anna Hines, Forrest Brown, Jeff Hampton, Hillary Campbell, Laurie Diffee, Steven Murray, Peggy Tinsley and Jon-Erik Schoellhorn, with Carolyn Murray as staff liaison.

Due to the pandemic, all committee members were asked to repeat their 2020 committee commitment again in 2021. We will use 2021 as a reboot year while we reopen and regroup from a time of quarantine with the hope that having a consistent committee structure will be beneficial. Only the names listed in red will be voted on at the Annual Church Conference on Jan. 24.

Red indicates a new committee member* indicates chair, **co-chair+ indicates a partial term

BaptismTerms expiring January 2022• Sunny Carroum• Kerri PickeringTerms expiring January 2023• Rebecca Currie• Joannah DeMent*• Jake BruehlTerms expiring January 2024• Sean Sims• Alissa Payne• Kurt Pottkotter

Staff Liaison: Debby Burton

Building and GroundsTerms expiring January 2022• Gayle Lawson*• Fred Cullum• David Coleman• Steve Hallman+Terms expiring January 2023• Juliana Moore• Gary Griffith• Gail Williams• Jennifer WagnerTerms expiring January 2024• Mike Meripolski• Laura Brown• Rick Hibbs• Price Tinsley

Staff Liaison: Dale Pride

Children’s EducationTerms expiring January 2022• Craig Keith• Ashley Howland*Terms expiring January 2023• Britt McClung• Sara Tinsley• Kristen RiceTerms expiring January 2024• Dawn Hallman• Staci McNicholas• Robin Matulich

Staff Liaison: Julie Girards

Christian AdvocacyTerms expiring January 2022• Hillary Campbell• Travis Underwood• Helen Jerman*• Randy Patterson• Judy WardTerms expiring January 2023• Linda Francis• Kirsten Robertson• Anna Hines• Michael Shepard• Christine WickerTerms expiring January 2024• Becky Bridges• Angela Sayre• Amelia White• Joey Munguia• Chris Kelley• Tyler Wade+

Resource at large: Joe HaagStaff Liaisons: Heather Mustain, Abbey Adcox

Deacon NominatingTerms expiring January 2022• Travis Keath• Ed Francis*• Jenyce GushTerms expiring January 2023• Susan Leonard• Mary Morgan• Kevin Cabaniss**Terms expiring January 2024• Jill Granberry• Linda Garner• Andrew Warden

Staff Liaisons: George Mason, Debby Burton

FinanceTerms expiring January 2022• Barbara Gass• Paul Latham+• Joe WaterfieldTerms expiring January 2023• Molly Shepard*• James Perry• Kristin BoydTerms expiring January 2024• Emily Guthrie• Tim Morgan• Pattie Keath

Staff Liaison: Lori Gooden

HistoryNon-rotating• Janice Jernberg**• Barbara Peterson• Steve Terry• Sondra Wallis• Max Post**• Anita Hood

Staff Liaison: Debby Burton

Interior DesignNon-rotating• Bill Jernberg*• Barbara Floyd• Gina Ortegon• Gail Williams• Whitney Catarella• Jenyce Gush

Staff Liaison: Randy Crosland

LibraryTerms expiring January 2022• David Burton• Jim WadeTerms expiring January 2023• Patty Latham• Glenda Shilling• Shawn Ashmore*Terms expiring January 2024• Laurie Diffee• Mary Carver• Jeff Hampton

Staff Liaison: Barbara Peterson

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MissionsTerms expiring January 2022• Gerald Shilling• Ken Adams• Karen Cotter• Vic HenryTerms expiring January 2023• Scott Spreier• Julie Bartkoski*• Rachel Murphy• Mike Imhoof• Vickie Conn Beasley+Terms expiring January 2024• Carol Tommey• Casey Boland• Aaron Coyle-Carr• Sheryl Kelley• Richard Lutrell+• Janis Townsend+

Staff Liaisons: Heather Mustain, Abbey Adcox

New MemberTerms expiring January 2022• Tracy Sturdivant• Cindy Coleman• Horace Tabor• Karen Holly• Amanda MintzTerms expiring January 2023• Michele Stinecipher*• Mike Imhoof• Terry Wade• Steve Melton• Alden CrisseyTerms expiring January 2024• Jessica Brookshire• Colman Vigil• Kristin Cabaniss• Lynette DeBose• Jim Tapley

Staff Liaison: Carolyn Murray

Pathways to MinistryTerms expiring January 2022• Chad Mustain• Brad Russell*• Woody WeilageTerms expiring January 2023• Terry Wade• Jenny Wolff• Becky WaterfieldTerms expiring January 2024• Matthew Roberts• Hank Holly• Meredith Mosley

Staff Liaisons: Geri McKenzie, George Mason

PersonnelTerms expiring January 2022• Gail Brookshire• Bob Coleman• Sam TinsleyTerms expiring January 2023• Matt Mosley• Charles Yarbrough*• Rebecca ColeTerms expiring January 2024• Kenda Russell• Luke Willson• Ben Curry

Staff Liaison: Doug Haney

Preschool EducationTerms expiring January 2022• Jeanne Spreier• Paige Pendery• Patricia AndersonTerms expiring January 2023• Matthew Howland• Jon-Erik Schoellhorn• Rhonda Walton*Terms expiring January 2024• Sheri Brooks• Mary Keller• Christie Michie

Staff Liaison: Joan Hammons

Risk ManagementTerms expiring January 2022• Bryan Ward• Cory Anderson*• Fred CullumTerms expiring January 2023• Sam Murphy• Paul Latham• Pete AlfaroTerms expiring January 2024• Jason Woodbury• Marc LaChey• Jim Austin

Staff Liaison: Randy Crosland

Weekday EducationTerms expiring January 2022• Kelly Backhaus• Chris Adcox• Hugh Atkinson • Christy Tabor*Terms expiring January 2023• Afton Crissey• Pam Banta• LeAnn Hampton

Terms expiring January 2024• Steve Conner• Lydia Perry• Carla Siegesmund

Staff Liaison: Joan Hammons

Wilshire AdventurersTerms expiring January 2022• Pat Cullum*• Linda Roan• Pat Souder• Linda ImhoofTerms expiring January 2023• Pat Tilley• Ann Hill• Carole Duval• Joyce Adams• Tommy Joy BoslerTerms expiring January 2024• Frances Jones• Sam Tinsley

Staff Liaison: Jessica Capps

Ministry TeamsBereavement Ministry TeamDebby Burton and Jessica Capps, coordinators

Churchwide Social Ministry Team(new; replaces Churchwide Social Committee)Carolyn Murray, staff liaison

Health Ministry TeamLinda Garner, coordinator

Home Visitation Ministry TeamJessica Capps, staff liaison

Hospitality Ministry Team(Ushers and Greeters)Barbara Clayton, staff liaison

Lord’s Supper Ministry TeamMig Coates, chairDebby Burton, staff liaison

Video Ministry TeamDavid Hammons, chairDoug Haney, staff liaison

Worship GuildLuke Willson, chairDoug Haney, staff liaison

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Sunday, Jan. 24■ Morning Worship, YouTube, 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.■ Annual Church Conference, Zoom, 1 p.m.■ Light up the Mat: Epiphany Yoga with Jenna Sullivan, Zoom, 3 p.m.■ Sunday Night Live!, north parking lot, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 26■ Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27■ New Song, Zoom, 10 a.m.■ Midweek Update & Reflection video, online ■ Koinonia Café to Go order pick-ups, south parking lot, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.■ Resident-Led Study: Faith that Lived First in Your Grandmother, Zoom, 6 p.m.■ Shekinah, north parking lot, 6:20 p.m.■ WSM Watershed, north parking lot, 6:30 p.m.■ Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Zoom, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 28■ Anti-Racism Book Club, Zoom, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 31■ Morning Worship, YouTube, 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.■ Missions & Christian Advocacy Committees, Zoom, 12:30 p.m.■ New Member Committee, Zoom, 12:30 p.m.■ Super Bowl of Caring box pickup, porte cochere, 2 p.m.■ Light up the Mat: Epiphany Yoga with Jenna Sullivan, Zoom, 3 p.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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https://wilshirebc.org/give

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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, 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.

mailto:lgarner@wilshirebc.orgmailto:hmustain@wilshirebc.orgmailto: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 BrownLaura BrownJake BruehlReagan BrumleyKristin CabanissHillary CampbellSunny Carroum Karen CotterSilvia DeLaCruzJoannah DeMentElizabeth FeltonShana GainesThomas HareDawn Hallman

Sherry HicksJ.D. IsipKatie KoshkinCatherine LaCheyDebbie LaCheyThomas LeeJack LevisonJennifer MaddingRalph Manuel Candy McCombTricia McCoyJane MeltonChristie MichieEllen 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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