January 17, 2021Second Sunday after the Epiphany

O LORD, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away...Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. The opening words of Psalm 139 take my breath away a bit. To be known so deeply. Can we even bear it? We spend so many hours and academic degrees trying to know God. We often forget that God is much better at knowing us. How vulnerable — to be seen with crystal clarity. God does not see us through layers of human judgment. God doesn’t size us up at first glance or read our books by their covers. With perfect holy vision, we are seen just exactly as we are. Naked. Uncovered. Can we bear it?

As we prepare for worship this week, I wonder what it would be like to allow ourselves to be seen by God. We already are seen, after all. But it is a different matter entirely to accept that.

It is different to see this time of worship as a time where all of our fancy worship costumes and masks just can’t hold up to God’s X-ray vision. God has already seen our unformed substance. God isn’t impressed by pomp and circumstance. Charmed, perhaps, but not impressed. Instead, with sacred illumination, God sees straight through our worst excuses, passive aggression, abandoned dreams, and sees straight to the heart.

How dare God see us so clearly — and what exactly will God see? As you prepare for wor-ship, prepare to be seen. Prepare to be loved more than anyone else is capable of loving you. Prepare to feel vulnerable. Prepare to feel small in the presence of Someone much greater and much more powerful. Prepare to be seen.

—Jenna Sullivan

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Building a Community of Faith Shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ

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Preparing for worship

On the cover: Between Heaven and Earth, Jan Richardson.

January 17, 2021Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Chiming of the Hour

Prelude To God Be the Glory arr. Don Hustad

Opening Sentences Sarah Stafford

Wonderful are your works, O Lord! That we know very well. Stir our church, O Lord, and move throughout our lives today and all days. Precious Lord, take our hands and lead us to stand where you stand, to see what you see, and to follow you wherever that may be. Come, let us see the good and worship the Lord together.

Hymn 648 Stir Your Church, O God, Creator hyfrydol

Greeting to Worshipers Julie Girards

Psalm Reading — Psalm 139:1–6, 13–18 Laura Summers

O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. You hem

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me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it. … For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In your book were written all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed. How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! I try to count them—they are more than the sand; I come to the end — I am still with you.

Señor, tú me examinas, tú me conoces. Sabes cuándo me siento y cuándo me levanto; aun a la distancia me lees el pensamiento. Mis trajines y descansos los conoces; todos mis caminos te son familiares. No me llega aún la palabra a la lengua cuando tú, Señor, ya la sabes toda. Tu protección me envuelve por completo; me cubres con la palma de tu mano. Conocimiento tan maravilloso rebasa mi comprensión; tan sublime es que no puedo entenderlo. … Tú creaste mis entrañas; me formaste en el vientre de mi madre. ¡Te alabo porque soy una creación admirable! ¡Tus obras son maravillosas, y esto lo sé muy bien! Mis huesos no te fueron desconocidos cuando en lo más recón-dito era yo formado, cuando en lo más profundo de la tierra era yo entretejido. Tus ojos vieron mi cuerpo en gestación: todo estaba ya escrito en tu libro; todos mis días se estaban diseñando, aunque no existía uno solo de ellos. ¡Cuán preciosos, oh Dios, me son tus pensamientos! ¡Cuán inmensa es la suma de ellos! Si me propusiera contarlos, sumarían más que los granos de arena. Y, si terminara de hacerlo, aún estaría a tu lado.

Anthem Psalm 139 Allen PoteYouth Choir

Recorded May 19, 2019

Lord, you have searched me and known me, you know everything I do.

When I rise up, when I lie down, you are with me through and through.

Before a word is on my tongue, you know what I will say,

Your presence follows me day by day.

Where can I flee from your spirit? Where can I go to run away?

If I go to heaven, or live in hell, you are there.

Search me, O God, and know, try me and know my heart.

See if there be any wicked way in me,

And lead me in the way everlasting. Amen.

Conversation Leigh Curl and Abbey Adcox

Prayers of the People Kevin Summers

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Hymn 400 Precious Lord, Take My Hand precious lord

Gospel Reading — John 1:43–51 Ed Francis

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Naz-areth.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered,

“I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

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

Al día siguiente, Jesús decidió salir hacia Galilea. Se encontró con Felipe, y lo llamó: — Sígueme. Felipe era del pueblo de Betsaida, lo mismo que Andrés y Pedro. Felipe buscó a Natanael y le dijo:—Hemos encontrado a Jesús de Nazaret, el hijo de José, aquel de quien escribió Moisés en la ley, y de quien escribieron los profetas. —¡De Nazaret! —replicó Natanael—. ¿Acaso de allí puede salir algo bueno? —Ven a ver —le contestó Felipe. Cuando Jesús vio que Natanael se le acercaba, co-mentó: —Aquí tienen a un verdadero israelita, en quien no hay falsedad. —¿De dónde me conoces?

—le preguntó Natanael. —Antes de que Felipe te llamara, cuando aún estabas bajo la higuera, ya te había visto. —Rabí, ¡tú eres el Hijo de Dios! ¡Tú eres el Rey de Israel! —declaró Natanael. —¿Lo crees porque te dije que te vi cuando estabas debajo de la higuera? ¡Vas a ver aun cosas más grandes que estas! Y añadió: —Ciertamente les aseguro que ustedes verán abrirse el cielo, y a los ángeles de Dios subir y bajar sobre el Hijo del hombre.

Esta es la palabra del Señor.Gracias a Dios.

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.

Message “Two Ladders” George Mason

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

Postlude Fugue in C Major Dietrich Buxtehude

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Abbey Adcox and her husband, Chris, joined Wilshire in 1999. They are the parents of Carter, a freshman at Vanderbilt University, Camryn, a junior at Woodrow Wilson High School, and Collin, a freshman at Townview TAG. Abbey is a member of Seekers Class but teaches Kinder-garten Sunday School. She is a deacon, a mis-sions and advocacy volunteer, co-coordinator of Wilshire’s women’s ministry and serves on Wilshire’s staff as a ministry assistant.

Ed Francis and his wife, Linda, joined Wilshire in 1994 and have raised four daughters here — Molly Shepard, Kathleen, Rebecca and Julie. Ed is a deacon, a member of Epiphany Class and serves as Chair of the Deacon Nominating Com-mittee. Professionally, he is vice president and regional sales manager for Prosperity Bank.

Sarah Stafford and her husband, Allan, joined Wilshire in 2005 and are members of Perennial

Class. They have two adult children and five grandchildren. A former Wilshire staff mem-ber, Sarah is director of New Song Community Choir, a nonprofit based at Wilshire.

Kevin Summers and his wife, Tamara, joined Wilshire in 1998. They are parents of Marcus, a college student, and Laura, a ninth grader. Kevin is a member of Journey Class. Professionally, he works as head of project management in the Digital Services unit of Xerox.

Laura Summers is the daughter of Kevin and Tamara Summers. She is a ninth grader at Prince of Peace Christian School, where she is a cheerleader. Laura sings in the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas, studies voice and pia-no, and is active in Wilshire’s student ministry, singing in Youth Choir and Shekinah.

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 & AnnouncementsJanuary 17, 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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Wilshire’s annual MLK Day of Service offers a variety of opportunities for

individuals and families to safely serve in accordance with our COVID-19 protocols. Wilshire will host one mission effort on site at the church and partner with other agencies around the city to provide for small group opportunities.

There are still openings at some sites, particularly the two DISD elementary schools, Pleasant Grove Elementary and our neighbor up the street, Dan D. Rogers Elementary. Click the button below this article to access the SignUpGenius or find it via wilshirebc.org/registration.

Please read the details for each opportuni-ty carefully as start times vary and some assignments require additional paperwork.

■ Hygiene Kit Assembly at Wilshire. Outdoor assembly of kits for our unhoused neighbors.■ Dan D. Rogers Elementary School. Garden cleanup.■ Pleasant Grove Elementary School. Grounds cleanup, planting & spreading mulch.■ Meals on Wheels. Wilshire has committed to cover 10 delivery routes.■ For the Love of the Lake. White Rock Lake cleanup.■ Mission Oak Cliff. Food pantry organization.

Questions? Contact Abbey Adcox (aadcox@wilshirebc.org).

MLK Day of ServiceMONDAY, JAN. 18

Sign up to serve

New membersRachel Lane, Chase Smith, Charles and Bobbie Cottle

Condolences to■ Craig and Kay Keith on the death of Craig’s father, Scotty Keith, Jan. 9.■ Rob and Michelle Roden on the death of Rob’s cousin, Bill Roden, Jan. 10.■ Debbie Rampey on the death of her mother, Betty Redden, Jan. 12.

Annual Contribution Statements Contribution Statements were emailed Tues-day, Jan. 12. Please visit the link in the email and save your statement for your tax records. If you haven’t gotten it, first check your junk or spam folder and then contact Abbey Adcox (aadcox@wilshirebc.org). Printed statements were mailed Jan. 12 to those who have requested them. Con-tact Abbey if you haven’t received yours.

Brent Newberry preaches Jan. 24 Pastoral resident alumnus Brent Newberry will preach for Wilshire’s online wor-ship service on Sunday, Jan. 24. A resident from 2013 to 2015, Newberry is senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Worcester, Mass. His pulpit appearance comes in conjunction with

Wilshire’s annual resident reunion, which will be held virtually this year.

Benevolence gift cardsIf you selected a Giving Tree tag for a Wilshire benevolence gift card, don’t forget to purchase the gift card and return it to the church. Gift cards can be returned at any time to the secure black mailbox outside the main church office.

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Make plans to attend Wilshire’s annual church conference, where 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.

The Zoom link to join the conference will be shared in the Tapestry email on Friday, Jan. 22, and in the “Guide to Worship” email sent by Doug Haney on Saturday,

Jan. 23. It will also be published in the Jan. 24 Worship Folder (Tapestry).

Click the button below to view or download important materials before the meeting.

Email pastor@wilshirebc.org with questions.

Click here for conference materials (PDF)

Annual Church ConferenceSUNDAY, JAN. 24 • 1 P.M. • ZOOM

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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. Contact Debby Burton at dburton@wilshirebc.org to sign up. ■ 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. Regis-ter at wilshirebc.org/registration.

Michael Waters book availableCopies of Stakes Is High by Michael Waters are available for $10. In the book, Waters, a local pastor and community leader, “blends hip-hop lyricism and social justice leadership, creating an urgent voice demanding that America listen to the suffering if it hopes to redeem its soul.” The book can be purchased at wilshirebc.org/registration.

WED., JAN. 20Honey-Dijon Grilled Chicken w/Sautéed Peppers, 3-Cheese Grits, Green Beans w/Bacon & Onions, Fresh Bread, $12

Superfoods Salad w/Salmon: Spinach, Kale, Fresh Veggies, Broccoli, Beets, Egg & Sunflower Seeds w/Balsamic Vinaigrette; Quinoa-Lentil

Salad, Fresh Bread, $12

Grilled Chicken, Ham & Smoked Cheddar w/ Lettuce & Tomato on Kaiser; Potato Chips, Quinoa-Lentil Salad, $10

Streusel Topped Peach Crisp, $2.50Caramel-Pecan Chocolate Brownie, $1.25

Order now for Jan. 20

■ 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. 20 is open now on the church website. ■ Order, pay and choose lunch or dinner pickup by end of day Tuesday, Jan. 19, then pick up your food on Wednesday.■ Full instructions at ordering link.

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 Pastoral Residents Leigh Curl & Jenna Sullivan

Wilshire has promoted one staffer and filled two new part-time positions as it prepares for the retirement of Director of Business Admin-istration David Nabors. Nabors’ retirement, announced in October, takes effect at the end of February. He will be honored with a time of recognition during the Feb. 28 worship service.

Lori Gooden, Wilshire’s accounting manager since 2015, will assume a new full-time role as director of finance. Associate Pastor Doug Haney says, “Lori has worked very closely with David for several years and is

well positioned to ensure a seamless transition in our finance department.”

Randy Crosland, a Wilshire member since 2004, will become part-time director of operations, supervising the areas of facilities, information technology and food service. Crosland was facilities manager at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas for 12 years and also worked at First Baptist Church of Richardson and First United Methodist Church in Lubbock.

Gooden and Crosland will assume their new roles Feb. 1 and will report to Haney.

In addition, Melissa Conway has been hired as a part-time financial assistant reporting to Gooden. The mother of Wilshire’s Abbey Adcox, Conway worked at Skillman Church of Christ for over 25 years.

Lori Gooden promoted, others hired in business area

Lori Gooden

Randy Crosland

Melissa Conway

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

We can’t gather in Community 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 Wilshire kitchen.

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

suggested 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. (Koinonia Café To Go pickup times). Proceeds benefit Mission Oak Cliff.

In addition, participants will be entered into a drawing, and

three lucky winners will receive a gift box from the Market at Bonton Farms.

Visit wilshirebc.org/registration to reserve your box, make your donation and choose your pick-up time. Individual contribution receipts will be issued.

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.

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

This year’s show, a “readers theatre” pre-sentation 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 Satur-day, Feb. 6.

The Living, a thoughtful, sometimes hu-morous 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 discussion 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.

The scenes will be presented as “readers theatre,” meaning the actors will read their lines from the script with minimal use of props, costumes and scenery.

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

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

BY LINDA GARNER, PARISH NURSE

Have you registered to receive your vaccine yet? Are you eligible to be immunized?

What happens when you get the vaccine? There are so many questions, but where do you find the answers?

Vaccines have been made available to 1A-classified persons such as health care workers, first responders and those living in long-term care facilities. At this time, those in classification 1B are also eligible to register and get vaccinated. That includes all who are 65 years and older and those who are 18 and older but have a chronic medical condition such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, COPD and others.

So where does an eligible person register? The first place is with your county health department. If you live in Dallas County, visit www.dallascounty.org/covid-19 and select the link “COVID-19 Vaccine” at the top of the page. Scroll down until you pass the photo of vaccine being given and look for a green rib-bon that reads “Click here to register for the COVID Vaccine.” This will take you to the reg-istration page. Once you have registered, you will receive an appointment as they become available. The Dallas County Health Depart-ment will indicate the exact location of your appointment, which for now will be Fair Park; however, if other major hubs are established by your scheduled appointment date, that will be indicated.

All shots are given by appointment. You will need a photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport or library card. Expect to stay 15 to 30 minutes for observation post vaccination. At your first appointment, you will be given an appointment for the second dose.

If you live in another county, please visit your county (Tarrant, Denton, Collin) health department’s website and register. You can receive a vaccine in any county, but supplies at this point are limited. Each week more vaccine will be shipped and as more is received, those who have registered will be scheduled.

What happens when you get your shot? Many people have reported few symptoms post vaccination, especially after the first shot. Remember that this is a two-shot series and both are necessary for full protection. Possi-ble side effects may include a low-grade fever, sore arm and/or headache. It is OK to take ac-etaminophen (Tylenol) for a day or two after getting the vaccine.

Please be sure to continue to wear your mask and practice social distancing even if you have been vaccinated. This will continue

to ensure that you and others are protected.

■ If you have questions or need assistance, contact Parish Nurse Linda Garner at 214-926-1125 or lgarner@wilshirebc.org

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

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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 Design

Non-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 Teams

Bereavement 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. 17■ 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.■ Personnel Committee, Zoom, 1 p.m.■ Light up the Mat: Epiphany Yoga with Jenna Sullivan, Zoom, 3 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 18■ Church office closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day■ MLK Day of Service Tuesday, Jan. 19■ Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom, 6 p.m.■ Stephen Ministry Supervision, Zoom, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20■ Ukulele rehearsal, virtual, 10:30 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.■ COVID Advisory Task Force, Zoom, 5:30 p.m.■ Resident-Led Study: Faith that Lived First in Your Grandmother, Zoom, 6 p.m.■ Youth Choir, north parking lot, 6:20 p.m.■ WSM Watershed, north parking lot, 6:30 p.m.■ Preschool Education Committee, Zoom, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 24■ 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.■ 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.

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 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 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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